This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of August, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5648].

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

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1. GC: You will give a physical, mental and financial reading for this body, with suggestions for the improvement of any or all of these. You will answer questions.
2. EC: Yes. Now, we find there may be improvements made in the physical and mental conditions of the body, and these should be considered first; for without these being in the proper condition there could not be much obtained in the financial way that would even prove beneficial to the body in material way.
3. The physical conditions need attention rather as precautionary, though there are those subtle conditions that are in the way of undermining the physical well-being of the body. These conditions we find are of that nature as may be called catarrhal in their form and manner, but catarrhal conditions rather of the intestinal or of digestive system, though often affecting the body through other sources, or through the UNDERMINING of the replenishing system other portions and functioning organs suffer - as is seen in tendency toward anemia in blood, in liver, in the functioning of the spleen. Hence rebuilding supplies of the system are low, and little resistance has been builded in the system for some time.
4. These conditions are of the nature wherein that little of medicinal properties will be effective, for those elements and things that have been taken as precautions and as stimulants, and as sedatives, as digestive elements to stimulate secretions, have brought about such conditions that the taxation through that subtle action of catarrh (which is congestion in mucus tissue), that medicine would of necessity be so strong to meet the needs as to be very detrimental to the body.
5. Then, to build back to the normal is to regard the digestive system, through the diet and through specific exercises, and through the adding of vibration to the system that will replenish - by creating such vibration in the body as to bring about a healthy reaction from blood and nerve supply, thus gradually overcoming this tendency; for the tissue of the body, especially mucus producing tissue, is becoming affected through the effects of this subtle force as is seen in the system.
6. Worry - as has been brought on at times - has been very detrimental.
7. Then the diet, as is seen, should be looked after very carefully.
8. The diet of mornings should consist principally of cereals and cream and milk, with fruit occasionally instead of the cereal, see? but never any apples or bananas for THIS body, unless apples are cooked. Grapefruit, oranges, may be taken, or pineapple may be taken, but not apples or bananas. Cereals - well that these be alternated, as the Puffed Wheat, Puffed Corn, Grapenuts, Corn Flakes, Shredded Wheat - that these be variated, and at times fruit may be taken WITH cereal, but plenty of cream, and RAW - not cooked - eggs.
9. We would also add that of Scott's Emulsion of Codliver Oil. This is not a medicine, but as that necessary to rebuild the tissue of the digestive and of the blood supplying system, especially through those portions where blood is turned into chyle for the replenishing of new blood in the body.
10. In the noon meals - these should be light, and consist principally of milk, or malted milk, and of whole wheat or brown bread.
11. In the evenings, the diet should be RAW vegetables - those of carrots, celery, cabbage, lettuce, and such elements, grated or chopped fine, to-gether with dressing that is of the plant oil, see?
12. In these diets add little of coffee or tea, though stimulants of coca cola may be taken IN moderation, but not tea or coffee. MILK should be taken by the body.
13. Add the vibrations of that found in the Radio-Active Appliance. This should be worn each evening at least two (2) hours, attaching the negative alternately to wrist and ankle - keeping plenty of ice in the crock container, that the vibration may be high.
14. The exercise would be at least ten minutes each evening and morning. The body should take the regular setting - up exercise as is prescribed for those that need and EQUALIZED circulation - bending of the arms and of the body above the waist, and stooping of the body below the waist. Every second or third day, in evening, the body should take the circular motion for the hips and abdomen. This is done by placing hands on floor and feet braced against wall, and the body moved in circular motion, or swinging motion, first one way then another, that the liver may overcome this tendency of hardness, that the kidneys may function the more perfectly normal, and that the diet as has been taken may be assimilated properly by the body.
15. Do that, [5648], for the physical forces of the body.
16. In the mental body, those worries as have come - and as do come to the body regarding employment by the body and for the body - this will be found to be set aright when the body is more physically fit, which should be in at least thirty (30) days, would the body follow those suggestions as have been given here.
17. Connections may be made by the body in many VARIOUS channels. As WE find, the body - mentally - is well fitted and prepared to meet the requirements of those as will need such - as the Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Shipping Company, Havana, Cuba, or Savannah, Georgia, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Or those as required by the Gulfport Shipping Company, Gulfport, Mississippi - or as is seen by the refining company, that as is known as the Southern Refining Company, Shreveport, Louisiana - or that as is seen by the finance company - National Finance Company, Baltimore, Maryland.
18. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 7/19/27 Letter: "...Can you help me locate employment? There must be men of affairs or corporations that need an auditor or office man of my skill and with whom my character or personality fits, but I am not finding them..."
2. 8/06/27 Letter: Question: "...I would appreciate a physical reading and psychological diagnosis relative to employment. There must be men of affairs or corporations that or where my talents and training would lead to peace and prosperity. Could the phenomena help me to 'the place'..."

REPORTS

1. 9/01/27 Answer to questionnaire: "...Some of the suggestions are strange to me as - no apples, but I shall endeavor to carry out the diet as I understand and so do the setting up exercises. The Appliance I haven't seen yet. The reading is thankfully received..."
2. 9/30/27 [5648]'s ltr. to EC:
   ..., Fla.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Association of National Investigators, Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   It has been about thirty days since I received the Psychic Reading given on the 22nd day of August. I shall request that another reading be given me and suggest that it be given as early as possible in order to check up on the improvement.
   I was unable to locate the Radio Active appliance, however, yesterday I was given a Chicago address, and to this I have written. The reading said that thirty days would find the body more physically fit, would the body follow the suggestions. Of course I have failed on account of the appliance. All other suggestions were followed closely.
   Strange to say, just receiving the reading made me feel better mentally and I believe the exercises and diet were beneficial, but I would like to learn if the appliance is still helpful and shall I continue with the instructions.
   It was strange that the Reading dealt with "Connections" only tho I had many other financial things in mind. But upon reflection "Connection" is really the only important thing. Other things go on from there.
   I was glad for "As we find, the body - mentally - is well fitted and prepared" and so on.
   I immediately went to work on the firms mentioned.
   Hardly any of the firm styles could be located in the city directories of the cities mentioned, neither could they in Bradstreet's. However, I persisted and inquired through the banks.
   I am informed that the Gulfport Shipping Co. were liquidated in 1913 and was succeeded by the Gulfport Towing Co., whose stock is owned by Mrs. Grace Jones Stewart, by inheritence and that Mr. J. H. Beeman is in charge of her affairs in Gulfport. I have written to each of these. Mr. Beeman says there is no opening. It may be the estate needs attention. I haven't heard from Mrs. Stewart.
   "Southern Refinery Co., Shreveport, La. could not be located, however, I find Great Southern Producing and Refining Company's Treasurer and Manager, Mr. Hungate had recently resigned and that the business had been conducted by a committee. I have written to this committee but have not had answer.
   "National Finance Co"., could not be located but I have written to the National Mortgage Co., and to the Finance Co. of America both in Baltimore. The first has disclaimed any opening and the second had not answered.
   The "Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Shipping Company" have no offices in the cities mentioned but a holding company of practically this name have their general office in New York, and one of their subsidiaries - the Clyde Line has offices in the places named. I have written to the New York Office. They have not answered yet.
   This is all interesting and intriguing to me. All of these leads have something.
   Now, at the time I had builded on returning to The Cuban American Sugar Co., virtually with a promise, but I now consider that as impractical.
   Were I able to visit you I would like to ask questions and I would ask that the conductor do this for me if possible.
   Questions suggested: - Are there any openings of importance in the sugar world, and would I be benefitted or happy in them. Say - Manager of an estate of that would lead to such position shortly. - What further would the body do relative to the Gulfport, Shreveport and Baltimore leads. Please describe the work to be done.
   Physically - I would like to know if I am still to be benefitted by the appliance.
   I enclose blank filled and check as required.
   If you can help me promptly, wire date and I shall be here Apartment 22, Saragassa, 221 N.E. 3rd St. Miami, Fla.
   Yours truly, [5648]
3. 10/06/27 EC gave his second reading 5648-2.

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