Are Colonoscopies and Mammograms Actually Helping You?
Mammograms, Colonoscopies, and the Fear-Based Approach to Health
In today’s world, many people have been conditioned to believe that regular mammograms and colonoscopies are necessary to protect their health. Fear drives much of this behavior—we’re told to constantly screen, test, and monitor in hopes of catching disease early. But according to Dr. Kevin Reese, this approach is more about fueling the medical system than supporting true healing.
The Cycle of Over-Testing
Dr. Reese explains that the medical monopoly profits from a cycle of over-testing, which leads to over-diagnosing, and ultimately, over-treatment. Many people end up receiving treatments they never actually needed in the first place. Mammograms and colonoscopies are prime examples of this cycle.
When colonoscopies became widespread in the 1990s, the reported cases of colon cancer began to rise. But is that because the disease suddenly became more common—or because the medical system was looking harder for it? As Dr. Reese puts it: “Seek and ye shall find.”
The Body Knows What It’s Doing
The body is not fragile; it was designed to heal. Just like a pimple comes and goes, so do cellular changes in the body. Many people are walking around with abnormal cells right now, and the body is handling them naturally without issue.
The problem arises when people believe that every irregularity requires intervention. By constantly searching for problems before symptoms even appear, the system interferes with the body’s natural balance and fosters unnecessary fear.
Genetics and Family History
One of the most common reasons people seek testing is family history. If a parent had colon cancer, many believe they are destined to face the same fate. But Dr. Reese challenges this notion. Genetics, he explains, determines things like height, eye color, and hair type—not whether you’ll inherit your father’s heart attack or your mother’s diabetes.
What truly matters is lifestyle, diet, and how well you take care of your body. Healthy choices have a far greater impact on disease prevention than genetics.
A Different Perspective
Instead of obsessing over detection, Dr. Reese encourages people to trust the body and listen to symptoms. Just as you wouldn’t take your car to a mechanic for a complete teardown without any issues, it doesn’t make sense to subject the body to invasive testing when nothing is wrong.
Taking care of the body through proper nutrition, lifestyle, and mindfulness is the most effective way to honor the health gift we are given. As Dr. Reese puts it, caring for your health is also a way of showing gratitude to God—making the most of the gift of life.