This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of July, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [4280].

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

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for the improvement of same, and you will answer the questions I will ask you regarding same.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. This we have had before. There are many conditions that have changed in the body since we last had it here. The general physical forces are developing near normal for the physical conditions as are existent in the system. Not well, however, that too much of the electrical treatment be given the body under the existent conditions, for this tends to over stimulate the nerve system and to quicken the conditions as exist in the pelvic organs, where the formations of the portions of body are beginning, for, as we see, pregnancy exists with the body, [See 5520-1, Par. 2] and the full manipulation, osteopathically given, will strengthen the body sufficient to care for this condition, would this be properly applied to body, strengthening the muscles and the tissue of the lower dorsal and the whole lumbar region.
3. For the nausea as exists, this may be assisted also by not eating soon of morning, not rising too early, and what little is taken early of morning be taken before the body arises, giving some lime water in the milk that is taken. Do not use tea or coffee. Coffee may be used during the latter period of the conditions, see? Fruits that are not too acid. No apples. Peaches and pears. Pears especially, as much as will agree with the body, and cereals. No heavy food at any time. Chicken or fish, but not any hog meat. The beef juices may be used, but not any of the fatty portions. Little mutton may be given, were this barbecued, but not in the regular, or in the Just preparing in the plain manner, see.
4. The body will find that by this manipulation, especially in the groin and abdomen, where lesions were formed by the lacerations in about the puba, these will assist the body in overcoming the nervousness and the nausea. This needs thoroughly massaging at least twice each day, see? then strengthening the muscles in the upper portion.
5. Keep those portions in the right side of body where lump has shown, and with the nerve condition is showing some exaggeration at present, bathed or massaged in the oil, adding myrrh with this at times. This will assist. A little lime water, with equal parts of cinnamon water, will also prevent nausea.
6. There is no need in the body not fulfilling this period, and the child being born normal, provided these conditions are carried out. Not necessary that a miscarriage again happen with this body, [4280]. Follow those instructions very closely. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What exercises should I take to make the child healthy and strong?
   (A) Under the existent conditions, as much outdoor exercise, or in the open, as may be taken in short walks and rides, drives, but the greater portion of the exercise should be the exercise of the body BY SOMEONE ELSE. Not that the body shall become dilatory, or lazy in any manner, for if the mind is not kept in the correct way and manner towards itself and of that dependent upon it, we will produce a dilatory condition, and a still-birth produced, or a mis-presentation; while if those properties as are given as food values, in the milk, in the diet, in the regular way, the regular activities of the body - not too much eating - don't lie down when the body sits down, see? and the exercising of the muscles and of the lower portion of the abdomen, and about the vagina, puba, and the whole lower portion of the body, where these nerves show their extenuation at times - we will find the correct presentation.
8. (Q) What kind of cereals, and how often should I eat same?
   (A) Any kind the body desires. Mostly of those that carry as much whole wheat as is possible.
9. (Q) Will drinking lots of water prevent kidney trouble in this condition?
   (A) Manipulation and plenty of water will prevent it. Neither alone would prevent it.
10. (Q) What vegetables?
    (A) Those as have been outlined for the body would be the best for the body to use. These have been given. Any of the vegetables - those that do not carry too much acid, or PRODUCE acid as the digestion takes place in the system.
11. That is all the questions.
12. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 7/03/26 Letter: "...Now, Mr. Cayce, I want you to help me, or rather advise me what is best to do in my condition. You will remember that I have not been at all well for nearly three years. Had a miscarriage at that time, and the doctor in Atlanta, that I had, gave me several shots in my arm that caused indigestion and I had a knot in right side, and a part of the knot is still there, and I'm still underweight and extremely nervous. I have been taking a 'Vit-O-Net' electric bath once every week or ten days. This seems the only means of ridding my system of poisons for past year.
   "Now, I want you to see if I can still take these electric baths, as they heat the body very hot, without causing a miscarriage. I haven't seen any sign of menstrual for over six weeks now. I believe I am pregnant, as I stay so nauseated, all the time, and have been for the past two weeks, now.
   "I am 38 years old and doctors Al. C. and Mary E. Layne are very much worried over my condition, as well as myself. Now, to questions: Should I take the electric baths, and how often? What can I do to relieve the terrible nausea? What exercises should I take to make the child healthy and strong? In my present condition can the baby go to nine months and be a strong child? (I was left terribly lacerated with the child we lost.) Now, both of my babies, [4281] and the one lost, were born with 'breech' Presentation, or hips first, and abnormal birth, with dry delivery. Please tell me how to avoid an abnormal birth, or 'breech delivery', as I do not have any idea what could cause it. All the doctors do not know. Can you tell me? Please tell me just what to do in case of a miscarriage. (The doctor in Atlanta said he didn't see how I could carry a child nine months in my condition!)
   "Please name the kinds of fruits I should eat now. Name all vegetables I should eat. Name what kind of cereals and how often I should eat same. Suggest anything else you see that I should do. Will drinking lots of water prevent kidney trouble in this condition? Please see if I am pregnant, or could it be the 'change of life'?
   "Please let me hear from you by return mail if possible, as I am very anxious, you must know..."

REPORTS

1. 7/23/26 Letter (requesting 4281-15 for her little girl): "...Mr. [4283] is doing nicely in Jacksonville, and we shall be able to send you an offering soon. We have had so many obligations to meet the past month..."
2. 6/22/27 Dr. A. C. Layne's Letter: "...Mrs. [4280] has a fine little son [5520], four months old last Saturday [born 2/18/27]..."
3. GD's note: See 5520-1 for the baby which stated "...We have had this before..." This evidently referred to the mother's pregnancy reading, 4280-7.
4. GD's note: Mrs. [4280] secured subsequent readings for both her children [[4281] and [5520]].
5. 10/27/28 See her next reading - 4280-8.

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