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Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘WhatsApp Boomer Uncle': Liver Doc slams Paresh Rawal's claims of drinking his own urine to recover from knee injury
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal is making waves on social media after revealing an unusual remedy he once followed for a knee injury. In an interview with The Lallantop, Rawal shared that he drank his urine for 15 days in an attempt to speed up recovery. Describing the experience, he said, 'I decided I will sip it like beer.' His remarks have since triggered widespread reactions, with many expressing disbelief. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, widely known on social media as ' The Liver Do c', strongly criticised Rawal's claim. 'Please don't drink your urine (or others) because a Bollywood actor says so. There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drinking urine provides any health benefits,' he wrote on X. Dr Philips went on to explain the potential dangers of such a practice. 'In fact, consuming urine can be harmful, potentially introducing bacteria, toxins, and other harmful substances into the bloodstream. Your kidneys work very hard to remove toxic stuff out of your body through urine. Don't insult it by putting it back in. Urine is NOT sterile. Urine is a potent combination of salts and chemicals that your body is attempting to remove. These chemicals can cause significant health problems if you consume them,' he said. Further slamming the actor, he said, 'Paresh Rawal is the perfect example of the Indian WhatsApp Boomer Uncle. He's saying this to stay alive in the media.' Please don't drink your urine (or others) because a Bollywood actor says so. There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drinking urine provides any health benefits. In fact, consuming urine can be harmful, potentially introducing bacteria, toxins, and other… — TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) April 27, 2025 Several social media users also warned about the effects of relying on unverified and potentially harmful home remedies. 'Just drinking is not enough. One has to bathe in it twice a day. He is holding back some truth,' a user said, taking a jab at the actor. 'Actors are well trained to act in front of camera and its their primary job to act otherwise they cant earn bread and butter. So stop trusting such actors,' another user commented. 'Absolutely disgusting, how can a natural process be reversed? unbelievable really,' a third user remarked.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
After Paresh Rawal's urine-drinking benefit claims, Bengaluru doctor has his medical career's funniest moment
Paresh Rawal 's recent comments about following an unusual recovery method after a knee injury have sparked widespread criticism from the medical community. The alleged remedy in question is drinking one's own urine for faster recovery. His revelation has triggered strong reactions from the medical community. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Bengaluru-based senior interventional cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy took to X to criticise Hera Pheri actor's claims, urging people to prioritise healthy habits like a balanced diet, regular exercise, proper sleep, and avoiding harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco. He stressed that under no circumstances should anyone consume urine or faeces, highlighting how dangerous and unsanitary such practices are. — DrDeepakKrishn1 (@DrDeepakKrishn1) The Liver Doc reacts Previously, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as "The Liver Doc" on social media, has sharply criticised Paresh Rawal for promoting urine therapy. He cautioned the public against blindly following such advice, emphasising that there is no scientific proof supporting health benefits from drinking urine. Instead, he explained, consuming urine can be dangerous, potentially reintroducing bacteria, toxins, and harmful chemicals that the kidneys work hard to eliminate. Stressing that urine is not sterile, he warned of serious health risks. In a strong rebuke, Dr. Philips even likened Rawal to a "WhatsApp Boomer Uncle," accusing him of making such claims merely to stay relevant. — theliverdr (@theliverdr) What did Paresh Rawal actually claim? In an interview with The Lallantop, Paresh Rawal revealed that during the shooting of Ghatak, the actor suffered a knee injury and was hospitalised, with doctors estimating a three-month recovery period. While at Nanavati Hospital , action choreographer Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn 's father, advised him to drink the first urine of the day and avoid alcohol, red meat, and smoking to speed up his healing. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Following this unconventional advice, Rawal adhered to the regimen for 15 days. Subsequent medical scans showed unexpected improvement in his injury, leading to an early discharge from the hospital, nearly a month ahead of the initial prognosis.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
‘Potatoes are not junk food, bad cooking is': Health coach on how to include humble veggie in your diet the right way
Have you grown up listening to comments like potatoes are unhealthy, so you shouldn't eat them? Well, that may not be the truth. According to health and nutrition influencer and longevity biohacker, Prashant Desai, the saying that 'aloo mat khan warna aloo jaise ho jaoge' (Don't eat potatoes or else you will become like a potato/fat) holds no credibility. Also Read | Liver Doc slams Paresh Rawal's 'dangerous' urine-drinking health hack, calls him 'WhatsApp Boomer Uncle' In a video shared on Instagram on April 25, Prashant talked about how potatoes are a gold mine of nutrition. Moreover, they are also a great source of weight control and maintenance. Let's learn all about potatoes. Sharing a video titled 'Potatoes are healthy', Prashant said, 'Potatoes are NOT junk food. Bad cooking is.' He added that potatoes are low in calories and high in satiety, with 2 grams of complete protein per 100 grams. So why do people think potatoes are bad? Per Prashant, it is because we fry them, salt them, and call them 'chips.' But boiled aloo with skin + ghee is magic. A post shared by Prashant Desai (@itsprashantdesai) Further elaborating on the many health benefits of eating potatoes, the health influencer said in the video, 'Potatoes are shockingly healthy. They are, in themselves, a great source of weight control and weight maintenance, and they are affordable too. After your workout, they can be an essential pillar of your refuelling strategy.' Did you know potatoes have more potassium than bananas, which are often considered a great source of potassium? Per the longevity biohacker, 100 g of potato has 41 mg of potassium, and 100 g of banana has 358 mg of potassium. Additionally, potatoes are a complete protein. 'Its distribution of amino acids is almost the same as animal protein. 100 g of potato has only 87 calories,' Prashant said in the reel. In the end, he shared his favourite way of eating potatoes. 'Boiled potato with salt and chaat masala. I even add potatoes to my salad. When I don't like a green vegetable, I blend a potato with it,' he added. According to the University of California, potatoes contain vitamins, minerals, and fibre. They're rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Additionally, they are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
