Anushka Sharma’s homeopathy endorsement
Anushka Sharma has set social media abuzz after she shared a video celebrating homeopathy and its role in her personal wellness journey. The clip features prominent homeopath Dr. Rajan Sankaran in conversation with entrepreneur Namita Thapar, discussing the merits of alternative medicine in modern healthcare.
In her post, the actress credited homeopathy with making a difference in her life and expressed deep appreciation for Dr. Sankaran’s approach. She wrote that homeopathy played an important role in her life and that she values his insights on health and mindful living.
During the discussion, Dr. Sankaran argued that homeopathy should be seen as part of an integrated healthcare system. He acknowledged that no medical system is without limitations but insisted that homeopathy treats people rather than conditions. He said the focus should not be on proving superiority or inferiority but on collaboration between different medical systems.
The Liver Doc labels it a ‘triangle of shame’
The video drew an immediate and blistering response from hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, widely known online as The Liver Doc. A vocal critic of homeopathy, he took to social media to call out the trio involved in the video. He referred to Anushka Sharma, Rajan Sankaran, and Namita Thapar as a “triangle of shame” and described them as “Supplement Seller – Legalized Quack – Illiterate Celeb” in a strongly worded post.
Dr. Philips also repeated his longstanding criticism that homeopathic remedies contain no active medicinal ingredients. He argued that patients end up paying premium prices for essentially sugar pills. His post quickly reignited the debate between homeopathy supporters and skeptics.
Medical consensus and no response from Anushka
It is worth noting that mainstream medical organizations do not recognize homeopathy as an effective treatment. The World Health Organization has cautioned against relying on homeopathy for serious conditions, citing a lack of robust scientific evidence. Critics of homeopathy frequently point out that its remedies are highly diluted and lack proven biological mechanisms. The Indian Ministry of AYUSH oversees homeopathy as a recognized system, but its effectiveness remains controversial in the broader medical community.
As of now, Anushka Sharma has not publicly responded to Dr. Philips’ specific characterizations. Her original post continues to receive mixed reactions, with fans defending her choice of treatment while others question the promotion of alternative medicine without strong scientific backing. The long-running debate over homeopathy shows no signs of cooling down, especially when it involves high-profile figures from Bollywood and medicine.