This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of March, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [2376], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. [263].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2376] and [2942], and Mrs. [263].

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1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2942].
3. As we find, there are conditions that are disturbing the better physical functionings through this body.
4. Here, quite a dissertation might be given as to the effect of toxins and their reactions in the body.
5. But as we find, these may be met in the present. For, nominally the body is as near perfectly balanced in the reactions of the whole building system as one might encounter, both physically and mentally. And, given the spiritual incentive, the entity will make its mark, making itself felt in this material world.
6. These are conditions as we find physically with this body, [2942] we are speaking of, present in this room:
7. The vaccines and toxines, to meet or to prepare the body to meet, certain disturbances have in themselves produced a congestion in the lobes of the liver. This reaction has affected the glandular system in its abilities to create the elements necessary for proper activity of these glandular secretions to the central system of blood supply.
8. Hence there has gradually grown a tendency from this congestion such that there is the inclination towards a form of anemia, or that as related to activity of the structural portions of the body, to become deficient in supplying those portions of the hormones as to make sufficient red blood.
9. This in turn has produced the attempt in the glandular forces to produce the amount of the lymph in excess in body. This produces an irritation to the mucous membranes, - as in the face, head, throat and lungs.
10. These then tend to produce acidity. Thus the body easily contracts cold, as there are not sufficient of the leucocytes in the system to ward against these conditions.
11. When the conditions have been brought to a correction, we would advise that there be the refraining from giving any antitoxins or serums to this body - unless in cases of epidemics or such.
12. The effect created in the organs of the body, the natural drain or strain on the lymph, produces an activity upon the organs of the sensory system; producing irritation to the eyes, even to the throat at times, and to the opposite portions, - cold feet, and at others clammy at times, and DAMP when there should be the proper circulation in superficial activities.
13. These as we find, then, all primarily arise from this congestion in the lobe of the liver.
14. In going about to make corrections, we would first prepare the body for these activities. And while this may upset the body for the first two or three days, we will find that - with these corrections; if these are followed out - we will bring back the normal activity for this body.
15. Have prepared, then, three capsules, each containing the following:

    Leptandrin................1 grain,
Sanguinaria...............1 grain,
Podophyllin.............1/4 grain.

    Take these one day apart; that is, take one one day, one the next day, and one the third day - at bedtime.
16. Then give the Castoria to flush the system. When the doses are to be begun, we would empty from the small sized bottle of Fletcher's Castoria (the ordinary bottle of 900 drops) one teaspoonful. Take that yourself (this to the mother)! Then put in its place a teaspoonful of Syrup of Senna. Shake this thoroughly in same. This doesn't mean just once or twice, but shake the bottle THOROUGHLY - at least 35 to 40 times, until it is THOROUGHLY mixed, see? Give about a quarter to half a teaspoonful every hour, until the body is flushed - that is, the alimentary canal.
17. During all of these periods, we would massage the body each evening, after there has been a good, hot bath, giving a thorough rubdown along the spine with Cocoa Butter; also across the liver and the diaphragm area.
18. Keep the body warm, - good and warm.
19. During these periods there should not be given heavy foods; rather such as oatmeal, plenty of orange juice and grapefruit juice; soups, the yolk of an egg if desired; corn cakes or the like, but not with syrup on same.
20. Do these and we will find we will change these conditions and bring about better forces for this body.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) Are tonsils and adenoids diseased; if so, should she have operative measures?
    (A) These as we find are not diseased; they are at dis-ease, but when these massages are given (daily, you see, just after the hot bath, along the spine - this means up to the neck and, as indicated, over the diaphragm), and the thorough cleansing of the system is completed, we will find that these will not be under such stress. These portions of the body are necessary, in that they act as the scavengers. That there is an upsetting of the blood flow, with excesses of a lymph deposit, makes irritations in same. These should be purified in by the activity, the pathological effect of those properties indicated, and then the cleansing or flushing of the system with the Castoria.
    Let the body take plenty of water all during the period these properties are being given, see?
23. (Q) Please suggest something that will promote an appetite.
    (A) Get rid of these poisons and we will find a better appetite. Give the body plenty of baked or roasted apples, - these will be good, but not raw apples.
24. (Q) Please name particular foods that should be avoided by this body?
    (A) Not any particular foods should be avoided by this body save sweets, during this particular period of the activity. But keep a well-balanced diet. Whole grain cereals, the reinforced flour, the whole wheat bread and most of this toasted, plenty of vegetables. All of these, and we will find it will be better for the body. Do give all the sea foods the body will eat. Here is one body that should be not only beautiful in body but in expression, being spiritually beautiful in reaction to things and conditions about it.
25. (Q) What is the cause and cure for pains in and around navel and through the right side?
    (A) This is the liver congestion, as indicated, and this is a portion of the umbilical center, to the central lobe of the liver.
26. (Q) Is the appendix diseased?
    (A) Not in the present. It is extended; not dilated, but NOT a cause of the disturbance. It is involved, for it - too - is a scavenger eliminating center. For, you see, as indicated here before, there are those periods often when there is the lack of proper assimilation through the body, from those things that assist in body-absorption or body-elimination, and such secretions - or even particles of food - that fail to pass into the epiglottis or stomach - find their way through the lungs or the centers along those portions of same.
27. (Q) Is the constipation the cause of this trouble?
    (A) The trouble is causing the constipation, as indicated. And with the proper distribution of fruits, this should be aided; as prunes, some raisins, pears - baked or raw, cooked apples and the like, - these will add the correct amount of eliminations that will make for better conditions, WHEN this congestion has been removed.
    And we will find the blood count and the abilities of the system to assimilate coming back to normal.
28. (Q) Is the body lacking in any minerals or purposes through prenatal or past experiences, or from this sojourn?
    (A) As we have indicated, here we have as near a normal balanced body as you will find - and these from the correct vibrations. Hence these will create, the vibrations of this body - if allowed to - and gives the proper diet - a balancing to throw off most of those conditions that would normally be detrimental to developing bodies.
29. (Q) Is there any advice that could be given to the parent that would aid her to help accomplish the purpose she, [2942] came into the earth at this time to do?
    (A) The spiritual purposes. That is the advice. Answer, ask and inculcate in the thinking, developing mind, those spiritual ideals and their purposes in the mental and physical being. And we will find a beautiful body, a beautiful mind, a beautiful reaction.
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 10/07/40 GD's note: Mother's reading 2376-1, asked in Par. 41-Q "Is typhoid inoculation good for a body?" She evidently had in mind child [2942].
2. 12/13/41 See father's Life Rdg., 2636-1, Par. 46-A, 47-A in re their past relationships in Persia and Egypt incarnations.
3. Her mother [2376] obtained previous readings.
4. Her father, [2636] had a Life Rdg.
5. 3/24/43 Questions submitted:
   1. What is the condition of the Physical Body at this time? 2. Has the eyes in any way been effected by the conditions from the rest of her body? 3. What is the cause and relief of the disturbance in and around ear and throat? 4. Are the tonsils and adenoids diseased, if so, should she have operative measures? and By whom should this be performed? 5. Have the Injections for Whooping Cough, Diphtheria and Typhoid Fever and the vaccination for Small Pox been harmful to this body, if so, please advise something that will canatract [counteract?] this condition? 6. Why is it that this body has so many colds? 7. Are the lungs, Heart and Digestive System functioning properly? 8. Please suggest something that will promote an appetite? 9. Please name particular foods and should be avoided by this body? 10. What is the cause and cure for pains in and around the navel and through the right side? 11. Are the appendix diseased, and are they causing any of this disturbing condition, if so, please give relief for same. 12. Are there any glandular troubles in this body? 13. Is the Constipation the cause of this trouble, please give something that will relieve this condition? 14. Is the liver functioning properly? 15. Is the body lacking in any minerals or purposes through prenation or past experience or this sojourn? 16. Is there any advice that could be given to the parent of this body that would aid her to help accomplish the purpose she, [2942] came into the earth at this time to do?

REPORTS

1. 4/16/43 Mother's Life Rdg., 2376-4, Par. 52-A indicated past relationships with [2942] in early America and in Rome.
2. 9/13/58 GD's note: I was told that she is getting married in Dec. She did develop into a beautiful individual, as indicated. She and her family have remained staunch supporters of EC work.

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