This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office in Pinewood on Lake Drive, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of May, 1932, in accordance with request made by Mr. J. B. Henning.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. J. B. Henning, and L. B. Cayce. Also Mr. [4762].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [5647], and those conditions as affect the body. As we find, there are some specific conditions as cause the disorders as come to the body from time to time. These, as we find, produce in their cycle some acute conditions affecting the strength, the vitality and system in its pulsation and distribution of the blood supply.
2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [5647], we are speaking of:
3. In times back there was an injury to the body when there was a fracture of some of the portions of the structural part of the body. These, as we find, are in the area of the 6th rib and at its juncture with the frontal bone. There were those portions of the fractured part that has made for irritations by protuberances from same that have not been removed by absorption and have thickened the walls or the tissues in same and affect the digestive system in the upper portion of the transverse and descending colon area.
4. Hence, when there is an overloading of the system and the colon becomes distended in the area, there is a shortness of breath and the pressure in the left side near the heart area. This produces, then, an over-activity of the heart. This, as we find, is usually preceded, or it may follow such conditions that there are acute pains in various portions of the body as affect the locomotion. It may be in the lower portion affecting the lumbar or the right leg or the left leg or right arm or across that portion where the assimilation takes place when at such periods does it occur in the trunk portion of the body - that just below the liver area - and here there is dilation or distending of the area with those of removing or eliminations being over normal, and a sedative of any nature relieves the system and the pain passes.
5. In the effects, then, this has created in the system:
6. This being of long standing and the activities of the body having been rather those of outside or severe when these come for more sedentary - or not so much outside activities, the vitality and strength is soon taken from the body and we have rather that of periods when the limbs refuse, as it were, to carry the body, and the dizziness in the head from poisons as have been accumulated in the system. Throat burns at times from those of pressures as caused in the breast bone and its connection and filling in the upper portion of the stomach itself from lack of the drosses being taken from the system. These, as we see, or as has been given, are effects, not causes. No lung disorder. The digestive system ordinarily very good, but with the loosening of those of fractured portions in the structural portion of body in the right area of the 6th connection of the rib with the breast bone is the area - this to be sure, from the left side.
7. In meeting, then, the needs of the condition, as we would find, with a little precaution and with a great deal of being consistent with the conditions, very little of medicinal properties, but rather those things that may be applied externally, and careful watching of the diet for a time until there could be an adjustment, as it were, of the organs in their functioning, so that elimination would take place and absorptions would be of the proper nature, we would find these conditions would disappear.
8. We would, then, when there is acute pain in the torso portion of the body, whether in the left area along the spine, or over the frontal portion here just above the stomach, or even in the right side and lower portion over the liver area, we would apply at such times MULLEIN STUPES, that is, the green mullein, bruised and boiling water poured over same and this applied directly over the area where the pain is, as hot as the body can stand same. Place heavy pad over same to keep the heat. This applied in some areas will reduce the conditions.
9. When there are pains in arms or limb, or even in the hip portion, we would apply those of saturated solution of Epsom salts, these as hot as the body can stand same, see?
10. Each day when ready for retiring, we would have a gentle massage. This may be done at home, along the whole of the spine. This will allow the body to rest well.
11. Then, in the diet - this should be adhered to very closely for at least five weeks and we will find there will be a great deal of difference in the conditions. Not large meals at any time, and these should consist principally of strained vegetables, soups, scraped meat, if beef is taken, but NOT fried meats of any kind. Fish, fowl, but all baked or stewed, not in greases, but these very fine.
12. Keep the eliminations extra-ordinarily high by using those of enemas when necessary, and twice each day take intestinal antiseptic of Glyco-Thymoline, 3 to 5 drops, morning and evening. We will find in five to six weeks a great deal of change and the body should be able to resume physical activities.
13. (Q) Please outline the meals as for one day.
    (A) Of morning, those of citrous fruits or those of cereals, but do not mix the two, followed by those of coddled eggs, preferably only the yolk of same taken, with a little tea or coffee.
    Of noon, would be those of vegetable soups, but the vegetables should be strained or cooked so well that they may pass through those of a colander that may be made by pressing out of same, with a green vegetable in a salad, as of tomatos, lettuce, spinach, or the like.
    In the evening, then, there would rather more of the vegetable with a little of the meats, but DO NOT EAT HEAVY MEALS! Rather eat four times a day than three times a day, see? Eat a small quantity. Do not drink water with meals. Take the water between the periods, see?
14. (Q) Should milk of any kind be taken?
    (A) Better that the foods be prepared with the milk than the milk taken.
15. (Q) Can the massage be done by anyone, or should a professional give it?
    (A) This may be done at home. Would be well to be used with the low electrical vibrator, but under the circumstances would be better to give the hand massage. If the electrical vibrator is used, use with the sponge applicator, this given just along the spine, base of the brain to the end of the spine. Take 10, 15, to 20 minutes to give the MASSAGE all along the spine.
16. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 7/09/40 HLC's letter to J. B. Henning:
   Mr. J. B. Henning, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Henning:-
   You will recall that in May 1932 you made a request for a Reading through my father for Mr. [5647]. We are very anxious to have a report on this case, and I shall appreciate very much your stopping by to give us a report on it, - or you may fill out the enclosed report form covering the Reading. If you are able to get in touch with Mr. [5647], I would suggest that you have him fill out the report blank and have him return it to us. We are anxious to know just how accurate the Reading was, and what results were obtained in following the suggestions made.
   I note, for example, that the Reading mentioned an injury to the sixth rib, also a shortness of breath and gas pressure on the heart, causing an irregular heart activity. Were these correct?
   These reports are extremely important, and I shall appreciate your immediate attention in this matter.
   Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Manager, HLC:GD
2. 7/31/40 Report on the Case of [5647] submitted by J. B. Henning:
   This reading was requested by me and Mr. [4762] as friends of Mr. [5647], who had been ill for some time. We were present for the reading and gave an address in the county where we thought Mr. [5647] was located. When the reading began it was indicated that he was not at the address given. I then suggested another address, and the information indicated that he was located there.
   An injury to the ribs was indicated, and I remember when Mr. [5647] received this injury as I was with him at the time. He began to follow the suggestion given and improved rapidly until he reported to me that he was ready to go back to work and asked if I could find him a job.
   At this point, he had considerable domestic trouble. His wife left him and for a time he stopped his medicine and diet which was recommended. He became ill again and at my suggestion, later began his treatments. He began to improve again and then, because of domestic troubles, lost interest in living. He discontinued all treatments and soon became critically ill and passed on. I believe that if he had followed the suggestions thoroughly that he would certainly have improved. It was so evident as long as he followed the suggestions in the reading.
   [signed] J. B. Henning, 14 St & Med. Ave., Va. Beach, Va.

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