Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an actor, and fitness and health enthusiast. She is praised for her commitment to mental and physical well-being. Even after receiving the diagnosis of myositis last year, she has further increased her awareness of these factors.
She frequently offers advice on daily routines, training plans, physical fitness, and several health concerns through her Take 20 podcasts. However, Samantha recently caused a stir by endorsing an alternative health strategy and pushing natural remedies over needless pharmaceuticals.
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Samantha received backlash from Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, or “The Liver Doc,” when she posted an Instagram story. In the story, she was seen using a nebulizer while wearing a face mask. He severely chastised her, labeling her “health and science illiterate.” In reaction, Samantha asked the doctor to be courteous in a lengthy statement she shared on her Instagram account on Friday.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu receives criticism from Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips for her recent post
Samantha Ruth Prabhu caused a stir lately when she posted on her Instagram story about treating common viral illnesses in a different method. In a now-deleted post, she published a picture of herself using a nebulizer filled with distilled water and hydrogen peroxide instead of conventional medications.
Drawn by this unconventional approach, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, often known as The Liver Doc, publicly criticized Samantha, labeling her as “health and science illiterate.”
Influential Indian actress Ms. Samantha Ruth who is unfortunately a health and science illiterate advising millions of her followers to inhale hydrogen-peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections.
In a rational and scientifically progressive society, this woman will be charged with endangering public health and fined or put behind bars. She needs help or a better advisor in her team.
In addition to suggesting that anyone endorsing such therapies needs to be penalized and subject to legal repercussions, he contended that nebulizing with hydrogen peroxide may be detrimental rather than helpful.
Scientific society, The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, warning people to not nebulize and breathe in hydrogen peroxide because it is dangerous for health.
Will India’s Health Ministry or any health regulatory body do something about these social media health influenzas damaging public health or will they remain spineless and let people die?
Have a look at his post:
Left: Influential Indian actress Ms. Samantha Ruth who is unfortunately a health and science illiterate advising millions of her followers to inhale hydrogen-peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections.
Right: Scientific society, The Asthma and Allergy Foundation… pic.twitter.com/Ihn2xocKUt
— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) July 4, 2024
How did Samantha react to the doctor’s criticism about alternative medication?
Samantha appeared dissatisfied with Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips’ comments. Based on her personal experiences, the Kushi actress clarified in a lengthy Instagram statement that she had simply recommended the procedure with good intentions. She made it clear that the highly skilled MD physician with 25 years of experience in DRDO had advised the course of therapy.
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She thought his reply was rather hostile—especially when he said that she ought to be imprisoned—without bringing up Philips’ name. She was saddened that he decided to criticize her in such a nasty way, even though she only tried to help.
Samantha went on to say that it would have been preferable if The Liver Doc had kindly requested a meeting with her physician. She mentioned how much she would have liked to have had the chance to study under two highly competent professionals. She wrote,
“It would have been nice had he politely invited my doctor, whom I have tagged in my post, rather than go after me. I would have loved to have learnt from the debate and discussion between two highly qualified professionals.”
Here is how she clarified her statement:
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Samantha received support from the film fraternity.
Following this, Samantha Prabhu has been defended by Bollywood star Varun Dhawan and a number of other actors. Varun posted a heart-emoji comment on the post. On the other hand, Rhea Chakraborty remarked, “Potatoes gonna potato.”
Her post was liked by several celebrities, including Manushi Chhillar, Rakul Preet Singh, Tahira Kashyap, and Kiara Advani.
On the professional front, Samantha is getting ready for Citadel: Honey Bunny with Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. The Russo brothers’ Citadel, which initially starred Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra, is getting an Indian version in the form of this new web series.
In addition, Samantha revealed on her birthday this year that she will be starring in the movie Bangaram. She is very excited about this project because it is her first production as a producer.
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