This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of December, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - through his daughter, Mrs. [1523], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1523]. Sitting in his car

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2051].
3. Now, as we find, there are great improvements in the general physical conditions from that as we have had before. However, there is much to be desired as yet.
4. These conditions should be understood, as from that as was first given here. The strain, and the covering even of the bone in portions of the strain, with the continued activity, tends to keep more or less irritation. For, as the members tend to be in one position, it either makes for adherences or such stiffness as to cause uneasiness; and at times a great deal of pain, especially when there is a change in the atmospheric pressures, or more of some elements that have had to do with the general equilibrium and pressures produced upon a body that is subject to or in those conditions where pressures make for a variation in nerve tension and pressure.
5. As we find, as indicated, - the conditions are much improved. But there needs to be not inactivity wholly, but more of a consistency in making just sufficient activity, and not strain, as to cause ligaments, tissues, muscular force, bone structure and all to be kept in a healthy but activative way or manner of reaction.
6. Then, occasionally, - that is, at least three to four weeks apart, - have a series of two to three general adjustments, osteopathically. These that have been given have been very well.
7. Keep up the gentle rubs each evening, as they have been given - with the equal combination of the Mutton Tallow, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of camphor. This is the way or manner of preparing same: Liquify the Mutton Tallow, then add the same quantity of the Turpentine, and THEN the same quantity of Camphor, see. Stir these together.
8. When there is excruciating pain, we would paint the areas with a combination of three parts Laudanum to one part Aconite; then apply the heavy salt pack (coarse heavy salt, you see) saturated with Pure Apple Vinegar. This heated and applied will relieve any tension or strain, and the reaction of the sedatives and also the healing forces, as well as the rubs given as indicated, will continue to keep improvements. Put the salt in a sack or bag, see? then saturate - with the vinegar.
9. Keep the food values in the same ways and manners as have been indicated.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Do the gums or teeth need further cleansing - describe or suggest manner of cleansing most helpful?
    (A) A massage with an equal combination of table salt and baking soda is the best cleanser for the teeth and gums, as we find in the present. Do this at least once each day, preferably in the evening; and rise the mouth with same of morning - this will be the better manner.
12. (Q) Any spiritual advice for the body?
    (A) Keep constructive activity. For, the body has a mind of its own, and these suggestions are not that it is to be altered or changed but keep constructive in the thinking - these are the better influences.
13. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/04/40 See 2051-2.
2. 12/16/40 Questions submitted besides those which got asked: "Should osteopathic treatments be continued - have they been properly given? What is causing severe pain in shoulder joint? Is camphor-mutton tallow-turpentine rub the most helpful and being given properly?"

REPORTS

1. 10/14/41 See 2051-4.

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