Chronic Disease + Generational Trauma
Can Inherited Trauma and Genetics Affect Your Health?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to do all the “right” things - eating well, low tox lifestyle, managing stress, prioritising sleep, yet still struggle with anxiety or ongoing immune issues such as cold sores, hay fever, or allergies?
Often, it’s not just about you.
Disease patterns and trauma can be passed down through family lines, creating underlying predispositions that may block true healing. The good news is that homeopathy can help address and clear some of these inherited patterns, supporting deeper and more sustainable health.
Genes, Environment, and Epigenetics
You may have heard the saying:
“Your genes load the gun, and the environment pulls the trigger.”
Modern science recognises just how powerful the environment is. Our thoughts, food choices, stress levels, behaviours, and lived experiences can all influence how our genes behave.
While we cannot change our DNA sequence itself, we can influence how the body interprets that DNA. Genes can be switched “on” or “off” depending on environmental factors. This is the foundation of epigenetics.
We also know that traumatic events can alter gene expression, affecting stress responses, immune function, and hormone regulation.
Inherited Trauma and Health
Research shows that trauma does not always stop with the individual who experienced it. Trauma can be inherited, even when the next generation did not directly live through the event.
One well-known example is research on the children of Holocaust survivors. Studies show these offspring often have elevated cortisol levels and heightened stress responses, despite not experiencing the trauma themselves. In many cases, they present with symptoms similar to PTSD, reflecting a biological imprint of their ancestors’ experiences.
What this tells us is that stress and trauma can create biological changes, which may then be passed down through generations. Over time, these inherited stress responses can manifest as chronic illness, immune dysfunction, anxiety, or emotional patterns that feel difficult to shift.
Homeopathy and Generational Healing
Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, recognised this concept over 200 years ago. In his work, he observed that some patients did not heal as expected, even when prescribed the most well-indicated remedy.
He identified that there could be an obstacle to cure, often related to inherited or absorbed disease tendencies within the family line. These inherited patterns, which he termed miasms, can prevent true healing unless they are addressed.
What Are Miasms?
Miasms are groups of chronic disease tendencies that can be passed down through generations. Classical homeopathy recognises five primary miasms:
Psoric
Sycotic
Syphilitic
Tubercular
Cancer (Carcinosin)
Each miasm originates from an original disease or stress pattern. For example, the tubercular miasm is linked to tuberculosis.
The homeopathic remedy Tuberculinum does not contain any physical substance of tuberculosis. Instead, it carries the energetic blueprint of the disease. Using the principle of “like cures like,” this remedy can help the body recognise and clear inherited tubercular tendencies and their transgenerational effects.
Importantly, patients prescribed a miasmatic remedy do not usually have an active case of that disease. Rather, an ancestor may have had the illness, and the predisposition has been passed down.
For example, someone presenting with a syphilitic miasmatic picture often does not have syphilis themselves. However, an ancestor may have, and the individual may express related tendencies such as tongue tie, varicose veins, dental decay, or mental health challenges including anxiety or depression. When the correct miasmatic remedy is prescribed, significant breakthroughs can occur.
Common Miasms Seen in Practice
Two of the most commonly prescribed miasmatic remedies in my clinic are Carcinosinum (cancer miasm) and Syphilinum (syphilitic miasm).
The Cancer Miasm (Carcinosin)
Can include the presentation(s) and/or family history of:
History of cancer within the family
Overgrowths such as moles
Chronic fatigue and deep exhaustion
“Never well since” a stressor or virus, such as glandular fever or COVID
People-pleasing tendencies, weak boundaries and strong sense of duty
Perfectionism or obsessive traits (including eating or exercise disorders)
Immune susceptibility, eczema, hay fever, cold sores, food intolerances, mould sensitivity
Hormonal imbalances, absent periods, PCOS, endometriosis.
The Syphilitic Miasm (Syphilinum)
Can include the presentation(s) and/or family history of:
Mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, alcoholism, trauma, or suicide
Heart disease and dementia in the family line
Night terrors in children
Autoimmune or destructive conditions such as type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto’s, psoriasis
Vein involvement including varicose veins, poor circulation, frequent nosebleeds
Enlarged tissues or organs such as enlarged tonsils
Recurrent miscarriage
Twin traits, left-handedness, or red hair
Is Your Health Feeling Stuck?
When symptoms keep returning or don’t fully resolve, there may be deeper patterns at play. Homeopathy can gently support the release of underlying influences, inherited behaviours, and disease patterns.
If you’re curious to explore this approach or would like personalised care, you’re welcome to book a 1:1 consultation with me.
During an initial consultation we cover many topics including your personal medical history and your family’s medical history, which gives us insight into your potential chronic disease susceptibility and generational trauma, and an appropriate homeopathic prescription can be given to help your body clear genetic predispositions and truly heal.
This is NOT medical advice. This is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or heal you. Naturopathy and homeopathic prescriptions require a full case history for personalised care. and recommendations Please speak to your health practitioner or book in for a 1:1 consultation for personalised advice.