Every day, people are sold “cleanses” their bodies don’t even need… 😐

Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization
Theme: Together for health. Stand with science.

And one way we stand with science?
By saying NO to health myths that sound convincing but simply aren’t true.

Best way to explain what I mean? This question that I was asked:
“What should someone who has been on antibiotics for a long time take to cleanse the kidneys?”

First, why are you on long-term antibiotics?
Were they prescribed by a doctor… or self-medicated?

If it’s the latter, please stop.

Taking antibiotics unnecessarily can lead to something called super-infection, where the good bacteria are wiped out, allowing harmful organisms to take over and cause even worse infections.

Now let’s talk about this idea of “cleansing the kidneys”…

When I was in medical school, there was a story of a so-called “doctor” who offered kidney cleanses.

What did he do?

He would admit patients, insert a urinary catheter, and give them medications to make them pass a lot of urine.
Patients would see all that urine and believe their kidneys were being “flushed clean.”

Meanwhile, they were on IV fluids… likely to prevent dehydration 😐

He was eventually caught…thankfully!

The truth is that your kidneys do NOT need fancy cleansing
Your body is already designed to detoxify itself

What habits can actually keep your kidneys healthy?
Drink enough water
Eat a balanced diet
Exercise regularly
Avoid abusing medications
See your doctor when necessary

Standing with science means:
Not falling for every health trend
Not self-medicating with antibiotics
Trusting evidence-based medical advice
Taking care of your body the right way

If you’ve been on long-term antibiotics, please see your doctor.
A simple check can confirm your kidney function is perfectly fine or guide the next steps if needed.

I hope you all had a good day! 😊