We’ve all heard how former Prime Minister Morarji Desai used to drink urine for a longer, healthier life and he lived to be 99, making him the longest-living PM so far. But whether this practice is truly scientific is a different debate.
Recently, a Mumbai woman came into the spotlight, advising people to wash their eyes with their own urine to improve eye health. To science, this may sound ‘mad’, but for some people, it has become a ‘fad’. Let’s delve into this and understand it better.
A shocking video by Nupur Pittie, a Pune-based “medicine-free” coach, has taken the internet by storm. In the clip, she rinses her eyes with fresh morning urine, calling it a “natural cure” for redness and dryness. The post quickly went viral, gaining over 1.5 lakh views in a day.
But medical experts are horrified. Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, famous online as TheLiverDoc, slammed the practice, warning: “Please don’t put urine in your eyes. It is not sterile.” He called the trend “depressing and terrifying” and even urged Pittie to seek help.
The internet erupted with reactions — some defended her right to natural remedies, but most expressed disbelief. “God forbid, what did I just witness?” one person asked. Another warned, “Urine is waste that can contain bacteria and acid. Why put it in your eye?” Others responded with sharp humor which cannot be mentioned here.
The video has sparked a wider debate about alternative treatments and how far people should go in the name of “wellness,” reminding everyone that not every trend is worth trying — especially with something as delicate as the eyes.
Please don't put your urine inside your eyes. Urine is not sterile.
— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) June 25, 2025
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