This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1308], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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; this we have had before.
3. Here again the body is not gaining the use of itself nor in the ability to refrain from the disturbance in the heart's activity or the general conditions that cause the weakness. Hence the body has been unable to again take up activities normally.
4. If the body had followed those applications suggested for it, much better results might have been obtained. That the body has been persuaded that little or nothing may be obtained from such applications is a pity.
5. The body should learn that in self is the force and power through which healing may come - if there are the preparations for same.
6. Again we would give, as first indicated for the body:
7. Cleanse the body - not so much by large quantities of purgatives - but by the use of laxatives AND colonic irrigations. These colonics must be given professionally, so as to watch the heart's activity. For these to be done thoroughly, it will require at least that two or three colonics be given - preferably a week apart. Take one every seven days, or just vary depending upon the conditions in the colon, until three or four have been taken.
8. As laxatives we would go rather on a semi-liquied diet; plenty of such as oatmeal or other whole grain cereals, and citrus fruit juices - as oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes. When taking orange juice, add a little lime juice with same. When taking grapefruit, add a little lemon juice. This is the preferable manner. However, DO NOT take the cereals AND the citrus fruits on the same day, to say nothing of the same meal; but alternate these, using one on one day and the other on another day, or have two or three days straight-running when only cereals would be used for the morning meal, and then several days when only citrus fruits would be used, and so on.
9. Vegetable soups or broths may be taken, not too much grease in them. Also eat plenty of water cress - and you're in a good country for it! Eat a big plateful every day, raw, with mayonnaise or oil dressing if preferred. Do not include anything else with this, but just the water cress alone, fresh, daily.
10. When the system has been thoroughly cleansed, begin with the use of the Appliance as has been suggested that will aid in equalizing the circulation and in adding the vibrations necessary for the betterment of the body.
11. Each day following the Appliance treatment, give the body a good, gentle massage; using any good powder or oil as a means for carrying out the massage.
12. Do these and we will make bettered conditions for this body.
13. Ready for questions.
14. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of the Wet Cell Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1308-2 on 6/17/43.

REPORTS

1. 10/28/44 Mr. [370]'s letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce;
   I was out to see my old friend [1308] at ... after several weeks intermission, and found him in bed in a very much weakened condition. He said he was existing on the shots the Doctor gave him each day. He said he had not written the letter to you that had been advised and requested some two months ago. But he urged me to write you for him. I am truthfully sorry for my old friend - in many ways such an attractive fellow. He realizes fully what he has brought on himself for the neglect in times passed [past] in not abiding carefully by the readings given him. It is regretable to see him helplessly pleading for help. His wife has no hope at all for his recovery and has been so for a long time. The specialist has told her they can only try to make him comfortable. If a reading for him were possible today I have my doubts about it being carried out by his home folks. I am at my ropes end - I have tried hard to get him to take his treatments heretofore and adhere to his diet. I [it] could be done for a short time then neglected. He had very poor cooperation from his wife - who is in many ways an attractive woman. I gave her my book "There Is A River" months ago to read but she has never made a comment on it nor appeared interested. She will be well enough provided for after his departure. His stamina has been a surprise to the Doctors treating him, - though they have never had any hope of his according to what his wife says, I think they call it a cancer in the prostate. I feel that this is partly my failure somewhere - I wish I could do something for so good a friend.
   May I ask that you or some of the group offer up some prayers for Mr. [1308] - or who ever reads this letter - and give me or Mr. [1308] an answer soon that will be of some consolation?
   I am inclosing a small token for the work. I enjoyed greatly the reading of report on the Congress.
   With prayers & thanksgiving for all of you and remembering the benefits to accrue from the added help from Thomas Sugrue, I am
   Sincerely, [370]
2. 11/02/44 GD sent note to Mr. [370].

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