You Are What You Drink: Naturopathic Doctor Warns Against These ‘Toxic’ Beverages
A naturopathic doctor has highlighted five ‘toxic’ drinks that should be avoided for better health and well-being.
Dr. Janine Bowring, a Canada-based expert with over 25 years of experience, shared this eye-opening information in a recent TikTok video.
“[These drinks] can harm your health,” she captioned the clip, urging viewers to make smarter beverage choices.
1. Alcohol
Dr. Bowring’s first warning was about alcohol, specifically beer and wine.
“Research has shown that these drinks often contain glyphosate,” she explained, referring to a common herbicide.
Glyphosate can damage the gut lining, leading to leaky gut syndrome, which may contribute to autoimmune issues.
2. Sports Drinks
While often seen as a go-to after exercise, Dr. Bowring advises against sports drinks.
“They’re loaded with sugar, and if they’re low-sugar, they typically contain artificial sweeteners,” she explained.
3. Diet Sodas
Next on her list is diet soda, which she strongly discourages.
“Unfortunately, many contain aspartame, actually rat poison,” she claimed.
4. Coconut Water
A more surprising addition to the list is coconut water.
“Out of season, it can be problematic,” she stated. “Not only does it contain some sugar, but it also has deuterium, which can drain your energy over time.”
5. Fruit Juice
The final drink Dr. Bowring warns against is fruit juice, calling it a “surprising one.”
“It’s very high in fructose and can contribute to fatty liver,” she explained.
Dr. Bowring has also previously shared unconventional longevity tips, including a claim that taking fewer breaths per minute may be the key to a longer life.
“The average adult takes 15 to 20 breaths per minute, which is actually too much,” she said.
Dr. Janine Bowring suggests that slowing your breathing may be the key to a longer life.
“If you can reduce your breathing rate to about 5.5 breaths per minute, it has been linked to longevity,” she explained.
She compared human breathing patterns to those of long-lived animals, such as dolphins and whales, which take only three to five breaths per minute and live much longer than humans.
“In contrast, a mouse takes between 90 and 250 breaths per minute, and only lives two to seven years,” she pointed out.
The Connection Between Breathing and Stress
Dr. Bowring emphasized that stress causes faster breathing, which may contribute to a shorter lifespan.
“When we’re stressed, our breathing speeds up, and we know stress is strongly linked to a shorter life,” she said.
The Power of Conscious Breathing
To counteract this, she encourages mindful breathing and slowing down your breath, highlighting the benefits of practices like meditation and yoga.
“This is one of the reasons why meditation and yoga can be so powerful in helping you live longer,” she concluded.
