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Authors: Md Don Colbert

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The New Bible Cure for Depression & Anxiety

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The New Bible Cure for Depression and Anxiety
by Don Colbert, MD

Published by Siloam, a Strang Company

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This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law.

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible, copyright © 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked AMP are from the Amplified Bible. Old Testament copyright © 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright © 1954, 1958, 1987 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.

Scripture quotations marked NKJV are from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., publishers. Used by permission.

Design Director: Bill Johnson; Cover design by Amanda Potter

Copyright © 2009 by Don Colbert, MD

All rights reserved

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication

Colbert, Don.

The new Bible cure for depression and anxiety / Don Colbert.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

ISBN 978-1-59979-760-1

1. Depression, Mental--Religious aspects--Christianity. 2. Anxiety--Religious aspects--Christianity. I. Title.

RC537.C6335 2009

616.85’27--dc22

2009029220

Portions of this book were previously published as
The Bible Cure for Depression and Anxiety
by Siloam, ISBN 0-88419-650-X, copyright © 1999.

This book contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as a substitute for professional medical treatment. The nature of your body’s health condition is complex and unique. Therefore, you should consult a health professional before you begin any new exercise, nutrition, or supplementation program or if you have questions about your health. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.

The statements in this book about consumable products or food have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The publisher is not responsible for your specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision. The publisher is not responsible for any adverse reactions to the consumption of food or products that have been suggested in this book.

While the author has made every effort to provide accurate telephone numbers and Internet addresses at the time of publication, neither the publisher nor the author assumes any responsibility for errors or for changes that occur after publication.

If you are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, or thoughts of harming others, it is critically important that you consult a primary care physician or go to an emergency room.

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Printed in the United States of America

Contents

introduction: A Brand-New Bible Cure for a Brand-New You!

1 Joy Instead of Sadness

Are You Depressed?
A self-test
Three Types of Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Theories About Depression
Is Age a Factor?
Physical Factors
Serotonin: Your Body’s “Feel Good” Chemical
Spiritual Factors of Depression

2 Peace Instead of Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Phobias
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Defeating Anxiety Disorders
The Prescription of God’s Word

3 Joy-filled Living With New Thought Patterns

It All Starts With Your Thoughts
Detecting Viruses in Your Mental Computer
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Distortional Thought Patterns
1. “What if” thinking
2. Catastrophizing
3. Habitually expecting the worst outcome
4. Leaping to conclusions
5. Black-and-white thinking
6. Unenforceable rules
7. Labeling
8. Negative filter
9. Emotional reasoning
10. The blame game
Putting Your Thought Patterns on Trial

4 Joy-filled Living With Proper Nutrition and Diet

The Connection Between Food and Mood
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Food Additives
Choose a Healthy Diet
The Benefits of Tea
Dietary Fat and Depression
Beneficial fats
Toxic fats
Fats allowed in moderation
Serotonin-boosting Snacks

5 Joy-filled Living With Nutritional Supplementation

Nutrient Deficiencies
The B vitamin family
Magnesium
Chromium
Antidepressants vs. Natural Supplements
Supplements for Depression
SAM-e (S-adenosyl methionine)
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and L-tryptophan
L-tyrosine
St. John’s wort
Supplements for Anxiety
L-theanine
GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid)
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and L-tryptophan
Kava kava
Lemon balm and valerian root
Targeted Amino Acid Therapy
Depression and Hormones
Progesterone
Estrogen
Testosterone
Thyroid

6 Joy-filled Living With Exercise and Rest

Restoring Adrenal Function
The Importance of Sleep
Relaxation Techniques
Prescribing the Peace of God

7 Joy-filled Living With the Word of God

When Spiritual Warfare Is Needed
Speak Uplifting and Encouraging Words
Think Joyful Thoughts
Avoid Resentment and Unforgiveness
Six-Months-to-Live Test
The Power of Gratitude

A Personal Note from Don Colbert

appendix a Confessions for Peace of Mind

appendix b Resources for Depression and Anxiety

Notes

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