This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of December, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1455], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1455], Aline Andrews, Bertha B. Harris and Essie Ewell.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1455]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, conditions in the main show a great deal of improvements. While there are still the effects of the poisons in some portions of the system, as we find the activities have been set in motion, through the corrections made in the cerebrospinal system, such that these should continue to make for the corrections to bring near to normalcy for the body - if the eliminations are kept a little in excess, not only through the alimentary canal but through the respiratory and perspiratory system also.
3. The conditions that have been indicated in the cerebrospinal system, as we find, have been corrected. Hence these treatments would not be necessary save occasionally, when there is the feeling of the necessity for stimulating drainages for the body; or when because of accumulations in some portions of the system there is again the heaviness or feeling of stiffness or soreness; or when there are the inclinations produced from congestion in any nature.
4. However, we would make these changes for the body:
5. First, we would use an equal combination of plain table salt (preferably with the iodine, or the iodized salt) and baking soda as a gentle massage for the gums. This as we find will stimulate the circulation and make for a healing that is and will be effective for the body.
6. For the cleansing or the whitening of the teeth, we would use Lyon's Tooth Powder - which is preferable; this put on with a brush but not in such a manner as to irritate the gums. Hence it would be preferable that the teeth be cleansed once or twice a day, and then the finger massage of salt and soda to follow same - so that where any irritation had been produced by the brush, the massage would aid in correcting same. For this particular body we would use that shape or form of brush as the Dr. West; which is preferable to the cup in the other direction - or to those more of the prophylactic nature.
7. To make for the stimulations for the perspiratory and respiratory system, we would have an occasional Sweat - which as we find would be most effective. This may be accomplished either by the use of a Fume Bath Cabinet with a thorough salt and alcohol rub following same, or by being rolled in very hot or warm blankets for twenty to thirty minutes.
8. If the Fume Bath is used (and this is preferable), for this body we would find the combination of Camphor AND Oil of Wintergreen in the water for the fumes settling over the body would be MOST beneficial. Such a Fume Bath would be taken at least once a week; taken, to be sure, of an evening when the body would not be out in cold weather or dampness following same.
9. But these will keep down poisons and make for the better conditions for this body, [1455].
10. And to keep up the eliminations through the alimentary canal, precautions must be made or taken as to the diet.
11. Do not eat too great quantities of starches, nor too great quantities of sweets. But let fruits and vegetables form the greater part of the diet. Not that there are to be no meats or proteins of any nature, but proteins taken in the form of nuts and nut breads or the like are better than too much of meat. And beware especially of quantities of fats.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Why is it that my mouth is still sore at times?
    (A) As this has been the END of the source of infections, this naturally arises so long as there are poisons accumulating in the system - as we have indicated. Thus the use of those measures as indicated, both as to local applications and as to keeping the excess of eliminations in the system.
14. (Q) Is the Appliance [Radio-Active] that I am using in perfect condition?
    (A) So long as it carries the vibrations to the body, this we find is effective. These vibrations are still necessary, but carry in the weakened solution as yet.
15. (Q) Is the percentage of nitrate of silver that I have been using in the solution correct?
    (A) This is very good, and - as has been indicated - it is effecting the healing forces in the body; but we need these other activities to stimulate the effect of same.
    Keep the plates, the connections, VERY clean. Be sure the one plate is circulated about the body as has been indicated [See 1455-2, Par. R1].
16. (Q) When should I begin to use the 10% as first directed?
    (A) When sufficient of the poisons have been ridded from the system so as not to cause too quick a reaction in the solution itself upon the metal parts. This, as we find, should be in some three to six weeks yet.
17. (Q) Am I ruptured? If so, what should I do to get relief?
    (A) The massage, the sweats should make for the activity in the whole of the system to overcome this inclination. With a heavy LIFTING, with any great STRAIN, this might become a true rupture, but it is rather the separation of the folds of the abdominal area than true rupture at present.
18. (Q) When and under what condition did I get the poison from fumes that was mentioned in the first Reading?
    (A) In the fumigation of some conditions that happened some three to six years ago.
19. (Q) Have I neglected my part in carrying out the Reading? Please advise.
    (A) These are very good, and conditions - as indicated - are very satisfactory. Be persistent and consistent.
    And keep the mental attitude proper. This, as we find, is as much a portion of the whole conditions of the body.
    For it is very true that as one thinketh in the heart, so is the reaction. For the body is both mental AND spiritual, physical and spiritual; and these must be kept constructive, not only as a mind or mental force living but living FOR something. Be not only good but good FOR something - constructive!
    These attitudes will be most helpful for the body; and following the conditions just as the applications, as it will be for the cleansing of the teeth, as it would be for the massage of the gums, as it will be for the necessity of the gargling of the throat with an alkalin antiseptic. These are for a purpose, not merely to be gotten through with but to see them doing good! As would be in the rubs, and the fume baths. These must be PURPOSEFUL, and not just a routine!
20. We are through with this Reading.

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    [12/11/37 GD's note: A satisfactory Fume Bath may be had by using a huge rubberoid or oilcloth gown fastened around the neck and hanging loosely to the floor, while the body sits on a stool - with only the outside of the gown. In a pint of water boiling on an electric plate or Sterno heat, or the like, under the stool, put half a teaspoonful of the Spirits of Camphor and half a teaspoonful of the Oil of Wintergreen. Sit with these fumes settling over the body for five, ten to fifteen minutes, or until the water has boiled out. Then sponge off the body and have a thorough rubdown with coarse salt, then an alcohol rub to close the pores of the skin.]

BACKGROUND

1. See 1455-1 for gingivitis, on 10/14/37.

REPORTS

1. Regarding 1455-2, Par. 15-A, his wife later reported that she had only been wiping the plates with a cloth, instead of the emery paper provided.
2. 1/16/38 Mr. [1467]'s letter: "My brother is very much better."
3. 4/14/38 See 1455-3, indicating that by then he had switched to the Wet Cell.

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