This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of November, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [5716].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [5716].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5716]. Now, we find the conditions as disturb the physical organisms of the body are in the main an effect of improper eliminations from the system. While there are specific conditions and disorders as have resulted from this, as is seen in the manner in which plethoric conditions in organs have resulted, and how the inactivity of various organs are hindered, as well as the pain, disease and disorders as result.
2. In, then, the beginning, we would increase those eliminations in such a way and manner as to keep a BALANCE in system, without making for disorders in other directions. These, then, will bring about a change in a manner as to relieve the pressures and the disorders, so that these may be in their specific instances such as to have applications to bring about the nearer normal conditions.
3. In the beginning, then, we would have those - at least twice each week - of the Epsom Salts baths; that is, three to five pounds to twenty gallons of water, as hot as the body can stand. This to be bathed in, sit in, lie in, until this has become a cool or cold bath - then be rinsed off with the tepid water and a thorough rub down the spine. This, as we find, added with those of the low electrical vibrations in the violet ray along the spine, will aid the body in the relief from the distresses. Well, too, that those of the high enemas relieve those pressures in the colon, as to prevent more of those toxic poisons.
4. This, we understand, does not meet the needs of some conditions existent in specific organs - but is the BEGINNING of that as will make for conditions as will ENABLE the body to combat the others.
5. Do this, as we find, for thirty to forty days - twice each week take these, see? Ready for questions.
6. (Q) How often should the violet ray be applied and for how long at a time?
   (A) Following each specific rub. This should be with cold or dry towels along the spine, see? Following such baths; the application of the violet ray, then, should be immediately following the rubs - twice each week. In the beginning the application directly to the spine for five to ten minutes. This will be increased a few minutes each application. This will relieve the nerve stresses and enable eliminations and conditions to be bettered.
7. (Q) Any suggestions regarding diet?
   (A) Beware of the fats and of those gross conditions for the system. More of the better eliminants - or these as a day:
   In the mornings should be principally those of citrous fruits, and some dry or whole gruel, see? as rolled oats, or of such natures. Cream of wheat or heart of wheat, or some such as that.
   In the noon there should be preferably those of the vegetables that are of the green nature, see?
   In the evenings, those vegetables of the pod nature - but not too much, or very little meats.
8. (Q) What caused this condition?
   (A) Poor eliminations, as has been outlined.
9. (Q) What caused the condition in the head?
   (A) Pressure from the hypogastric - this produced from toxic forces in the system. As these are cleared up - you see, the respiratory system - the whole may be begun to clarify. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/17/30 and 8/04/30 Mrs. [5716] obtained a Physical Reading for her afflicted son [5715].
2. 9/19/30 She wrote requesting a Physical Reading for herself, having talked to EC previously by phone.

REPORTS

1. 12/22/30 Letter: "I am unable through lack of conveniences to follow your instructions as to the Epsom Salts baths; further I have been instructed that to take a high enema would be dangerous to one in my condition. My information was given me by the druggist at Burrow-Martin's. He said one should be experienced before attempting this. I have been following your instructions in regards to my diet and am pleased to tell you that my stomach is in better condition.
   "My head is now my chief worry as I suffer from severe headaches and pressure above my eyes. This trouble seems at times as though it were pushing my eyes out of my head. I also have pressure on my ears.
   "I would appreciate some instructions from you that would relieve me.
   "My husband and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and very prosperous New Year."
2. 12/30/30 EC referred her to Drs. McCrary and Parker who were equipped to give her the colonics. He described Epsom Salts Packs which she might find more convenient to take than the Epsom Baths at home.
3. 5/04/56 Death notice of her husband indicated that Mrs. [5716] was still living, but did NOT list her middle son [5715] as a survivor.
4. 7/08/79 Death notice of her older son did NOT list Mrs. [5716] as a survivor.

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