This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of July, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1337], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1337]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, conditions are somewhat changed and most of these as we find are primarily for the better.
3. The necessary precautions for the body have been outlined, and for those constructive principles - if these will be applied in a practical manner.
4. That is, doing those things that meet the needs physically, keeping the body mentally in a constructive frame of mind, doing those things physically that make for the carrying out of constructive forces, we would keep the nearer balance with this body; rather than in making a great many changes.
5. So, we would meet each in the way that is indicated from the first information through this channel regarding the body.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What is the true nature, cause and cure of pain I recently had in the left hip, in the sciatic region?
   (A) This is the effect of poisons, that are an inclination from those conditions that have been indicated; an injury in the cerebro-spinal system. And with the little acidity that arises, this produces then a neuritic condition.
   Hence as has just been indicated, have the eliminations increased - with the enemas and with ANY influence that makes for the less acidity; whether this is Alcaroid, Pinol (?), or any of those influences that carry less of the acid and make for alkaline production. Here we would find Alka-Seltzer would be very beneficial.
   But when this condition arises, the necessary manipulations and heat, with a good massage with equal combination of Mutton Suet, Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor and then heat applied, will relieve same.
8. (Q) Please check up on my thyroid condition, condition in 2nd to 9th dorsal, etc.
   (A) These as has been indicated are as a weakness, but as these have been touched upon, as conditions arise - whether from the metabolism through the activity of the glandular force or through pains or a weakness in the area - the applications of the massage and things as indicated will keep much nearer to normal conditions. These we would do.
   These become then rather, not that the body becomes dependent upon same but the application that makes for influences to create for the body a normal balance so that the system keeps a balance itself.
9. (Q) What are the scaly spots mostly on my abdomen, which were left from my last pregnancy?
   (A) This is a poor circulation and acidity in the system. Hence as has been indicated, do not overdo it - to be sure - in making the system alkaline, but keep in a normal balance. Keep the diet eighty percent alkalin to twenty percent acid-producing.
   And where weaknesses and tendencies exist for cold and for changes and poor metabolism of the system, it is necessary to keep the eliminations somewhat above normal. It is better to do this, when necessary, by the use of enemas rather than too much cathartics or laxatives; but if the diets are kept balanced this may be done through the laxative foods included - that become not as acid-producing necessarily, but most cathartics are acids - and if there is kept then the better alkalinity, all of these conditions will work much better in the system.
   So when it becomes necessary for the use of cathartics, as we have indicated, those of a vegetable nature are preferable; and we will find that these would not upset the system but purify the body in a much better condition; keeping alkalinity.
10. (Q) Will this treatment remove these spots?
    (A) It will remove same, as has been indicated.
11. (Q) Have varicose veins in my left leg. Would it be advisable to wear a rubber stocking as a support, when I am on my feet a great deal?
    (A) The stocking would be much preferable, but as the manipulations are made - especially in the lumbar area and through the sacral - these would gradually, if the proper precautions are taken, relieve this condition and cause it to disappear.
12. (Q) What is cause for cracking in the corners of the tip of each nostril, and how may this condition be remedied?
    (A) Poor circulation, and pressures in the cerebrospinal system keep this tension. This as we find, when it becomes severe, may be aided by the use of a local application of the Yellow Mercury Oxide Ointment - ONE PERCENT. This will heal, but the general constitutional condition from acidity and from pressures must be aided, and the accumulations of poisons, before this condition may be entirely aided - or the cause removed. When it becomes severe, then use the Ointment. This would preferably be applied by a tuft of cotton rolled upon a match or a toothpick, or the like.
13. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Keep in the constructive, amiable frame of mind; that is, each activity should be purposeful for constructive forces in the experience in relationships with others, yet keeping the activities that are nominally the reactions in the body.
14. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 1337-1.

REPORTS

1. 2/24/38 She requested a Physical Rdg. for another brother-in-law, Mr. [1547], and reported on brother-in-law [1305], saying: "Personally, I am feeling pretty good, keeping up the osteopathic treatments regularly."

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