is consistently advised, it was not to be strenuous or with the use of weights and such.
There should not be any hindrance towards full, normal development, if there is plenty of exercise taken—not of the nature where there is too much pulling, lifting or hauling things about, but such as walking, riding—and:
We would occasionally—once in two weeks—have a thorough relaxing of the system osteopathically, for the bodily forces to adjust themselves to the development of those conditions with the body.
As should be understood, of course, these should not be for corrections, other than assisting the body in correcting its new positions—especially through those areas from the first of the dorsals to the pelvic portions, of course, and the coccyx area.1
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Diet and Supplements. Following the dietary recommendations of the readings is probably the hallmark of a student of the A.R.E. material. At the A.R.E. Family Camp, there is even a song with the refrain “I’ve gone A.R.E.,” referring to the lack of soda, and the like, in one’s diet. The readings for the mother’s well-being during pregnancy are also full of dietary advice as well as the recommended use of supplements. Calcios and Atomidine are frequently cited as good for the development of the bone structure and glandular systems, respectively:
Occasionally we would add the iodine as found in Atomidine; not oftener than once a week, and only two drops in water before the morning meal is taken. After it has been taken once a week for at least two or three months, leave off for a month to six weeks—then take it again about two weeks, and then leave off. This is a purifier for the glandular system, and will work with this body especially in aiding the kidneys, and for the foetal body strengthening the eyes.
Also we would take Calcios about five to six months, beginning at least by the first of January. This, to be sure, is for bone and teeth, and is needed for the body itself as it is drawn upon in the development of the foetus.
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The nausea that occurs is a normal condition and should not be attempted to be handled with or by taking of conditions or properties that would interfere with the normal nervous system.
Rather be mindful of the activities, the quality or quantity of waters as are taken, and the manner in which the diets are followed to keep a normal amount of calcium, chlorines, iodines, and such as will keep a normalcy—not only for the mother body but of the body developing also. These will then bring about a normal condition as to this respect, as well as for the developing body itself.
Be mindful that the kidneys are kept normal, and that there is not too much standing on feet—but walking is the best exercise, though do not overdo same, especially not overdoing same in running up or running down flights of stairs, lifting things nor in pushing things about with body, with arms, or with limbs—see?
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The readings also acknowledge the mother-to-be’s quirky dietary desires. These are not to be denied. Thus, those late night requests for the desired foods are to be honored with the real thing! Wild game is also recommended, as it supplies essentials of the earth not supplied by domesticated animals. Yet, even in the commentary on diet is the admonition to be mindful of the purpose of the pregnancy: To bring in a soul who will bring light and blessings to the world.
As to the diet of the body: In the early morning there should not be a great quantity of foods, to be sure, but those of the cereals that carry a great deal of the whole wheat, or barley and wheat combined. These are most helpful, for they carry, to be sure, a quantity of iron. But with these properties being taken of the lime, with these, will assist in eliminating much of those disturbances of the excess of irons as produce blemishes or spots over various portions of the body. But do not be in such a way and manner as to try to get rid of these. For these should be rather the indications of how the body is balancing itself.
In the noons we would have rather the raw vegetables as much as possible, with—of course—vegetable soups or with a little meat. But whatever the body desires! And we will find one day it’ll want one thing and the next another, and it’ll be as strange as may be! But not over-quantities of this. But these become as necessary influences. For remember, the body is awakened to the needs of what is in reality creation taking place in the physical reactions! And these should not be denied; though at times they may be “put to” to find the things just as needed. And oft when they are obtained it isn’t just what it wants! But the fruits, the small fruits—for soon there will be the desire for strawberries when there aren’t any! There will be the desire for cherries when there aren’t any! There’ll be the desire for this, that or the other; but supply these. Not with synthetic applications or productions, but as near to the proper foods in those directions as possible.
Meats—adhere closer to lamb, fowl, fish, goose, duck and the like. Wild game, especially, if there are the possibilities of these—these will supply elements that are not obtained from those where there are too great precautions taken in their foods. For nature is the greater physician than all the learned! For as there is given into the keeping of each body the ability to bring forth that channel through which a soul may manifest, there is given into the keeping of the mental forces that which makes for the demands that may bring these into that way and manner in which the greater channel may come. For ever is there being sought those channels through which the spirit of truth and life may be brought to a waiting, a seeking, a sin-ridden world; for those expressions where the greater blessings may be given to man in every estate.
Then as has been indicated, add those that are so helpful; and those combinations in the food values follow rather in those lines. Not too much, to be sure, of the citrus fruit juices of mornings for a body in these developing or changing periods, but these may be taken during the day if desired after food has been taken, for it tends to then supply those elements for the body itself as well as for the body-building that becomes more and more of a constructive and building force.
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Any Other Advice?
At the end of many readings on pregnancy, the question was asked if the Source had any other advice. In answer, the readings invariably encourage a positive outlook for its benefits to both mother and expected child, again focusing the seekers’ attention on the spiritual opportunity at hand to bring forth a soul who would walk with Spirit to bring light to others.
(Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
(A) Keep the proper mental attitudes, with the proper physical development, and we will find a great deal may be accomplished in keeping cheerful, and in keeping those conditions about self in the developments that may be most helpful.
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(Q) Any other advice for the body?
(A) Know that the body in its meditations, in its prayers, in its supplications, may make for the creating of those environs through which greater expectations or greater souls may manifest. For in those periods of gestation the attitude of those responsible, those that will take upon themselves the activities, brings to themselves the greater souls that become the blessings to themselves, to others, to the world. For as has been given, blessed are they that bring forth a man-child.
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(Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
(A) Keep in as cheery and as active a mood as possible. Always see the funny side. Laugh at every condition that comes. For this will make for a great deal better environment for the whole of these changing influences and forces. Do not look upon any conditions