Today we’re going to discuss question 5 in this selfhelp depression questions series. We’re going to investigate the health problems (in addition to depression) that run in your family. It’s possible that this information could be the key to finding effective depression cures for not only you- but your family members as well.
So let’s take a look at question 5.
Question Number 5:
Are there any health conditions and diseases that run in your family’s health history?
- What health conditions and diseases do your family members (blood relatives) suffer from?
- What health conditions did family members who are no longer alive, suffer from?
- What physical characteristics are quite common in your family?
Here’s an Explanation of What this Question is so Relevant to Finding Effective Depression Cures:
People with depression are often asked whether any of their relatives have mental health issues. This is done in order to identify whether there is a genetic weakness in the family that could be responsible. Question number 5 extends this line of questioning; but it asks not only whether mental health problems are present in the family history, but also what other health problems are present. The reason we want to find out about these is because certain types of health conditions which cluster together, may have a common underlying cause- and when we find out that cause we can decide on very specific depression cures.
Dr. Chris Reading discusses this point in a book called ‘Trace your Genes to Health.’ He suggests that those suffering from health conditions (including depression and psychosis,) without a known cause, should find out as much as they can about the health (and diseases) of their family – both those dead and alive, in as many generations as possible. Information from extended family (cousins, aunties, uncles, etc) is also important, as this can provide further evidence for certain biochemical imbalances in the family.
For example, if you were to notice that members of your family suffered from asthma, eczema, reflux, arthritis, and food sensitivities, it would suggest that your depression could likely be related to food allergies and sensitivities. On the other hand, if autoimmune disorders (lupus, Type I Diabetes, arthritis, pernicious anemia, and Celiac disease) were seen frequently in your family, it would suggest that Celiac disease (which can cause the other health conditions) could be an underlying cause of your depression. The best depression cure in this instance would be a gluten-free diet.
I suggest that if you can, discuss this question with as many members of your family that you can. There may be health issues in your family that you aren’t even aware of. This type of thing doesn’t usually come up in conversation, so you may have to be very deliberate. By just asking this simple question I’m confident that you will learn a lot.
Finding a connection between the diseases that run in your family can really help us gain an understanding of the cause of your depression. It may even help other members of your family (as well as future generations,) be free of their ailments too!
So take a look at the Table below that comes from my book, and see if any of the health conditions that your family members suffer from, could reveal the biochemical cause of your depression – and therefore the best depression cures for you and your family.
I look forward to hearing about what your family medical history reveals!
Sincerely
Janelle
Janelle Sinclair, PhD
To download a free report which discusses ALL of the 7 Self help Depression questions (and how to interpret them) visit http://www.breakingfreefromdepression.com
Question Number 5: Are there any health conditions and diseases that are present in the family health history? What health conditions and diseases do your family members (blood relatives) suffer from? What health conditions did family members who are no longer alive, suffer from? What physical characteristics are common in your family? The following biochemical imbalance have a genetic component (i.e. they run in families) and therefore if the health conditions, signs and symptoms are common in many family members, it indicates that these biochemical imbalances should be explored as a cause of your depression.
| Your Answer: | What it Could Mean: | Biochemical or Physical Imbalance that could be involved in your depression |
| Vitiligo, prematurely gray hair, arthritis, bowel cancer, pernicious anemia, thyroid trouble, Celiac disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune disorders, early baldness, chronic indigestion, frequent diarrhea, depression, lack of energy, frequent infections, hyperactivity, learning difficulty in children, pellagra (vitamin B3 deficiency), dementia. | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be Celiac disease | Chapter 11: Celiac Disease |
| Colds, sore throats, sniffles, swollen glands, ear infections, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, eczema, hives, postnasal drip | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be Food Allergies or Sensitivities | Chapter 12: Food Allergies and Sensitivities |
| Schizoaffective disorders, high inner tension, an inability to tolerate stress, dyslexia, acne, allergies, delayed puberty, morning nausea, infertility (in both men and women), frequent miscarriages, stretch marks, white spots in finger nails, pale skin, cracking joints (even at a young age), pain in lower left abdomen, poor dream recall. | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be the Mauve Factor | Chapter 3: The Mauve Factor |
| Addictions, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Phobias, Seasonal allergies, Make lots of saliva, Migraine headaches, Frequent stomach aches, muscle cramps and back pains, High sex drive, Fast metabolism, Highly motivated and energetic, Large ears and long fingers and toes, Can hear their blood pulsing in the head on pillow at night. | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be a histamine imbalance | Chapter 4: Histamine Imbalances |
| Fissure (crack or groove) down the middle of the tongue, diarrhea, dermatitis. | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be Pellagra | Pellagra (Vitamin B3 deficiency) |
| Broad forehead, fair complexions, prematurely gray hair | If these signs and/or health conditions run in your family, the common underlying cause may be Pernicious anemia | Pernicious anemia (Vitamin B12 deficiency) |
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