This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of November, 1942, in accordance with request made the by the self - Mrs. [1223], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with further suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1223]; this we have had before.
3. Varied changes have taken place in the physical forces of the body, some for the betterment, some not so well. These are conditions as we find them in the present:
4. There have been those tendencies for some time for the lack of vital energies being stored, sufficient for the body to build up in recuperative ways and manners.
5. With this disturbance, those pressures that are at times indicated across the small of the back and through the lumbar area have given the body trouble.
6. This needs to be reduced by those stimulations to the centers and muscular forces through the area. For, with the acute condition, where there has been cold, congestion, and then the upsetting by the acute toxic condition through the alimentary canal, there has been caused some conditions in the colon that will make for the greater disturbance in the areas of the lower back or spine, - a character of colon colic, or mucous forming. And this, with the pressures that will come, will be an acute condition.
7. Then, these conditions in the present need to be removed.
8. So, we would take first a mild laxative, but for a period of sufficient length to clear the alimentary canal of this disturbance. Take out a teaspoonful of Castoria [Small bottle, Fletcher's Castoria] from a bottle and add in its place at least a teaspoonful of the Elixir of Senna. Shake this thoroughly, and then take half a teaspoonful every hour, until there is a thorough elimination through the alimentary canal.
9. Then massage across the lower portion of the spine; that is, across the sacral, lumbar and almost to the middle of the back, with an equal combination of Mutton Tallow (melted), Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor. Then apply heated salt, a thin layer of salt (in a small pillow case, or the like, see?), heated, and then the electric pad. This should be done toward the latter part of the eliminations through the alimentary canal, see?
10. Then have at least four to five good, thorough osteopathic treatments; with special reference to the lumbar and sacral area; coordinating with such corrections those areas from the 3rd and 4th dorsal to the base of brain.
11. When at least two or three of such osteopathic treatments have been taken, begin with the adding of a strengthening force for the body as found in Zirone¹ (?) [Zyrone?], a liquid compound that combines the iron, the B-Complex, AND the niacin, in such measures as to be the more beneficial for this body. This we would take throughout the months especially of December, January and February. This will give appetite, strength, and the abilities for the body to build resistance against colds and the general activity. Only one dose of this each day, see?
12. Have sufficient rest from the general activities. Have regular periods of rest, and use these as the periods of meditation; and we will find all of the activities, physical, mental and spiritual, will be much better coordinated in the experience of this body.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) In what condition are my lower teeth?
    (A) As we find, there is the lack of stimulation, from poor circulation. Use about three - twice to three times a day an equal combination of soda and salt as a gum massage. This will improve the condition materially. Then later, - possibly in the spring, - unless there are other disturbances, - some local attention may be necessary.
15. (Q) What should my normal weight be, and how may this be gained?
    (A) This should be, will be, corrected as the body is builded up. It should be, for the corrections, about a hundred and twenty-two to twenty eight (122 to 128).
16. (Q) Would you advise any type of exercise?
    (A) As has been indicated, we are cutting down some of the exercises. The regular activities are sufficient exercise, but do have the periods of rest regularly - daily.
17. (Q) What causes burning sensation in my eyes?
    (A) Lack of the vital energies, and pressures produced through the activity of the nerve forces. These will be improved with the corrective forces, if these are carried out as indicated.
    Do that.
18. We are through with this Reading.

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    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for the Osteopath.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1223-3 on 8/26/39.
2. 11/25/42 Questions phoned: "Why do I still have the pains in the lower part of my back? Headaches when I wake up, etc?"

REPORTS

1. 12/28/42 She referred Mr. [2871] for a Physical Reading.
2. 9/13/43 She referred Mr. [3305] for a Physical Reading.
3. 2/16/44 She obtained another Ck. Physical - 1223-8.
4. GD's note: She referred her sister, Mrs. [3120], for readings, and several others besides those noted in these records.

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