Ever wondered what really happens in a colonoscopy, Shelly?

For something that is drilled into our psyche as a “normal procedure” in preventative health, the pieces don’t quite add up. 

Think about it: you’re sedated. A flexible tube with a small camera is invasively inserted into the colon so physicians can examine and remove growths at their discretion.

Most of these growths may never become cancer. Others could take 15–20 years to develop.

And yet, one misstep with the instrument can tear the colon, sending fecal matter into your abdominal cavity and landing you in emergency surgery. Is it really worth it for a possible lesion that may or may not become cancerous “someday?”

Here’s the missing link in “preventative health”: we’ve been conditioned to trust the authority unquestionably. Without ever pausing to consider what they don’t tell us about the dangers.

These so-called “routine procedures” can actually cause much more harm than good. And there are many alternative measures that can be taken before defaulting to potentially damaging measures.

Before you consent to a medical procedure, ask yourself this: Am I approaching this procedure with calm, rational thought? Or am I following a script because “that’s what responsible people do”?

Responsible decision-making starts with awareness and critical thinking, Shelly.

Before you consent, pause. Instead of reacting emotionally or projecting the program you’ve been given, step back and think logically. 

Your body is yours, and your health is yours. Your right to think critically about medical advice cannot be outsourced or ignored.

When a procedure can lead to death or permanent damage, it may be a sign it’s time to rethink our approach.

If this resonates: hit reply and let me know how you approach medical decisions in a world that treats “routine” as unquestionable?

In truth, health, and freedom,
Andy