This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of August, 1937, in accordance with request made by the wife - Mrs. [1440], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1440].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. As we find, all conditions look much brighter about the body.
3. There is better attitude, there is a better general physical reaction than there has been heretofore.
4. To be sure, there is not sufficient as yet for the removal of the cast, but this IS healing in such measures that within the next ten days or two weeks this can be removed.
5. THEN WE WOULD HAVE a massage of the limb, and across the lower portion of the lumbar and sacral, with pure Olive Oil; to feed the skin to make for a better activity through the tendons and muscular forces.
6. For the present, we would keep the Appliance in the order and manner indicated.
7. The diet may be changed a little at a time to more of the solid; not a great deal but more and more of the solid foods. Keep the Beef Juices and the Ventriculin, for these will make for blood building. For we find there is an increase in the supply of blood, and necessarily this has created and does make for the necessity of activity as much as the conditions permit; that is, the general or gradual use of the body in moving from one position or place to another.
8. Keep in the open as much as possible.
9. This necessitates, of course, being careful about the eliminations, also the increased food supply.
10. But these kept as we find are making, in all ways and manners, decided improvements for the body. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Could cast be improved in any way?
    (A) Not in the present. As we find in ten days to two weeks it should be taken entirely off.
    That will necessitate, of course, brace for a while, and care; but these with the massage and the rubs as indicated, and with the care and attention, will, of course, let the body gain the much faster.
12. (Q) When should we have the next X-Ray picture made?
    (A) In ten days.
13. (Q) Must the body rest after using the Radio-Active Appliance, and how long?
    (A) As we find a rest of about thirty minutes is the most effective way. For the activities of the low electrical vibrations created are to equalize the circulation. Then to become active immediately afterward is like violent exercise just after eating a meal when the circulation is centralized in portions of the system for a definite purpose.
    Then rest a bit and this makes for more effective activity.
14. (Q) Has the diet for last two weeks been satisfactory?
    (A) This has been very good. As indicated, this can gradually - not fast but gradually - be changed to solid foods that are desirable, or semi-solid foods that are desired by the body.
15. (Q) What quantity of beef juice to be taken daily?
    (A) At least two tablespoonful, but no fat in same. A tablespoonful is almost equal to a pound of meat or two pounds of meat a day; and that's right smart for a man that isn't active!
16. (Q) Is is right to take the Alophen pill at night as he has been doing?
    (A) As has been indicated, it is necessary that there be the proper eliminations. As we find, without the activities and with that little that can be taken, it would be preferable to take the Psyllium; though the Alophen is well to take at times. And the Psyllium is not too rough for the system; about a tablespoonful twice a day. This, of course, is put in hot milk or hot water and allowed to jell; and the jelly may be taken with the meal or taken alone; preferably with the cereal of a morning and with the curds or with the supper - or in the evening meal.
17. (Q) Should he take the Tissue Building Tonic the doctor has prescribed?
    (A) It counteracts some of those things. As we would find, WITHOUT this would really be better; for it sours with some of the other activities and thus produces some little gas - as has been experienced by the body.
18. (Q) Why is there so much soreness in injured ankle and foot?
    (A) It is just as the RENEWING of the conditions or the circulation. The tightness and the greater supply of blood naturally makes for the soreness and tingling. This is a natural condition and that's why, as indicated, the oil rubs should be used when the cast is removed.
19. (Q) Has the bone healed from the inside where the pin went through?
    (A) As indicated, this is healing; not entirely healed but healing.
20. (Q) Any treatment for same?
    (A) None just in the present other than the general condition as given for the local application.
21. (Q) What is the condition of the knee, and suggest treatment?
    (A) Under the present existent conditions there is little save the diet and the care and those directions that may be done. After the removal of the cast, then we find this will respond to the massage and the general activity - and will be better. There has been sort of a tendency for the effect of rickets, or a ricket condition or softening bone; and this tends to produce in the body accumulations or serums or fluids, see?
    These with the activities, these with the application and the equalizing of the circulation, should overcome much of these conditions.
22. (Q) What causes the left foot to swell and turn purple when walking?
    (A) Pressure, the activity of the NON-flow of the circulation its proper form and manner. All of these will necessarily have to be part of that activity, soon after the removal of the cast - when it is practical.
23. (Q) How soon and for what length of time can he get out in direct sunlight?
    (A) Just as soon as he can make it OUT. As there is the waning of the season, it would be found that more and more of the body may be in the direct sunlight.
24. (Q) How soon will he be able to go to the office to work?
    (A) Well, this is like asking how soon is tomorrow! This depends on too many. This is a conditional condition. The responses of the body, the attitude of the body, the general reactions. But as we would give, in three to four more weeks we should see so much improvement he will be hard to keep away!
25. (Q) Will the left foot come back to its normal position as the leg heals?
    (A) It should.
26. (Q) Should I consult Dr. Graham, bone specialist in Richmond?
    (A) This is a matter of choice. When we find the conditions as will be necessary for consideration, give at least ten days or two weeks of the rubbing before you begin to consult any, and then you will find that "Well, what you are doing is very good and we wouldn't make much change," (if they are honest in their opinions!).
27. (Q) Should the massage of the ankle and foot by the friend's healing hands be continued?
    (A) This is good.
28. (Q) How often should the massage with the Olive Oil be used a day when begun?
    (A) Twice; morning, evening.
29. (Q) When the brace is put on, must it be taken off at night?
    (A) It should.
30. (Q) Has the treatment since the accident been just as required for his best good?
    (A) These, all things considered, yes.
31. (Q) Just what has been effect of the Radio-Active Appliance?
    (A) Equalization.
32. (Q) How much pressure and how often should be put on the foot to help the knitting?
    (A) This is, as has been indicated, a general activity of the body. It allows precautions, but just sufficient to make for the moving about the body, see? without being undue active to same.
33. (Q) Just what should be our attitude towards the present doctors?
    (A) A loving indifference.
34. (Q) Has body cooperated with treatment and what is next concentrated thought and action on his part?
    (A) Very good.
35. (Q) What is next concentrated thought and action on his part?
    (A) Keep on keeping on, or do not become discouraged at well-doing.
36. (Q) What is the actual condition at the point of the break.
    (A) Beginning to knit.
37. (Q) Why did the tests taken at the hospital in the beginning not show that the break wouldn't heal?
    (A) Did; not read right!
38. (Q) Had this accident any connection with his painting, or for the purpose of his painting?
    (A) Opportunity; depends upon the use of same. Every experience and condition is a useful experience, and these are either made as stumbling-blocks or stepping-stones.
    Use them as they come.
39. (Q) What suggestions for finances concerning this accident?
    (A) These must be worked out in the way that seemeth the best under the existent conditions.
40. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Wife
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1424-1.

REPORTS

1. 8/31/37 He obtained a Life Reading - See 1424-3.
2. 9/18/37 He obtained another Physical - See 1424-4.

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