The Viral Video Nobody Asked For
In the ever-growing library of things that make you question humanity, one Pune woman has carved out a special shelf. Nupur Pittie, who calls herself a medicine-free life coach, recently shared a video on Instagram demonstrating what she believes is the ultimate natural eye care routine: washing her eyes with her own urine.
Yes, you read that correctly. Urine. Straight from the source. Fresh midstream morning sample, to be precise.
According to Pittie, this liquid miracle promises relief from redness, dryness, and irritation. In her now-deleted post titled Urine Eye Wash — Nature’s Own Medicine, she calmly tilted her head back, squeezed the liquid into her eyes, and announced it would help her live a healthier life without modern medication.
The internet responded with a collective what the hell is going on here?
Experts Cry Foul
Doctors were not amused. Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known online as The Liver Doc, minced no words. “Please do not put your urine into your eyes. Urine is not sterile,” he warned. He called the demonstration “depressing and horrifying” and added on Instagram, “You need help, woman. This is not normal.”
Other health professionals agreed that the practice is not only unsanitary but also potentially dangerous. Ophthalmologist Dr. Leon Vaughan explained that urine can contain bacteria capable of causing severe infections. Infections like conjunctivitis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia can all be transmitted through contaminated urine. “If you have certain diseases, it can even blind you,” Vaughan said.
The Critics (and the Defenders)
While doctors warned people to please, for the love of eyesight, just use clean water or see a professional, the online peanut gallery lit up with disbelief and memes. One commenter summed up the general mood: “Why, why, why? How do people justify putting the body’s waste back into the body?”
Yet a few voices defended Pittie’s right to do as she pleases. “It’s her body, her choice,” some argued. Others claimed that urine therapy has been around for generations. A man from Jamaica even declared, “Urine a the best one!” recounting how he’d used it to cure his pink eye, despite the initial burning sensation.
Apparently, the logic goes: If it stings, it must be working.
Ancient Folk Remedy or Dangerous Pseudoscience?
Historically, some cultures have believed in the healing properties of urine, but doctors today agree this belongs in the same category as drinking bleach to cure a cough. Just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it’s safe—or smart.
Experts say that if your eyes are red, dry, or irritated, you should avoid any homemade eye potions. Instead, see an ophthalmologist and get proper treatment. As Dr. Vaughan put it, “The body takes care of itself to an extent, but this is not the answer.”
In an age where almost anyone can go viral for anything, Pittie has shown there’s apparently no limit to what people will do for clicks and “likes.” Whether this was a sincere attempt to promote natural health or just a bid for internet fame, the result was the same: an entire population collectively gagging and shaking their heads.
If you’re tempted to try a urine eye wash because you saw it online, please consider this your friendly reminder that not all trending remedies are good ideas. In fact, some are just plain gross—and dangerous.
So maybe, just this once, trust the experts and keep the pee where it belongs.
