Are Diseases Actually Caused by Genetics?

If You Weren’t Born With It, It’s Not Yours

Many people today are told that their chronic condition is “genetic.” But Dr. Kevin Reese challenges that idea, pointing out that if something were truly genetic, you’d have shown symptoms from childhood—not suddenly wake up at age 40 and be told you have fibromyalgia or another lifelong disease.

The Myth of Genetic Destiny

The medical system often blames your ancestors for your suffering, suggesting that you inherited your condition from a grandparent. But Dr. Reese argues this is a misunderstanding. Most chronic conditions stem from nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle patterns, or environmental factors—not locked-in genetic codes.

The Narcolepsy Example

Dr. Reese recalls a woman who messaged him about narcolepsy. She asked if it could be cured. His response: “Why not?” The mainstream answer was, “Because it’s genetic.” Yet narcolepsy often stems from mineral deficiencies or blood sugar imbalances—not immutable genes.

Band-Aids Instead of Healing

Conventional medicine tends to place band-aids on symptoms. As Dr. Reese explains, it’s like seeing a shark fin above water: pushing the fin down doesn’t remove the shark circling beneath. Or like catching water in a bucket from a leaky roof without fixing the roof itself. Medications often serve as buckets—temporary fixes that never address the root cause.

A Monopoly on Illness

Why doesn’t the system focus on healing root causes? Because the medical monopoly thrives on ongoing treatment. Buckets must keep being sold. Prescriptions keep patients locked into a subscription plan that generates trillions of dollars worldwide.

A Different Way Forward

True healing means rejecting the belief that you’re doomed by your genetics. If you weren’t born with it, it’s not yours. By addressing deficiencies, healing the body, and changing lifestyle patterns, you can move beyond managing symptoms and step into real recovery.