Christine Brown is Getting DRAGGED for Providing Dangerous Medical Advice was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
Christine Brown is apparently at it again, much to the chagrin and irritation of social media users who are starting to catch on.
Early this week, the veteran Sister Wives star penned a message on Instagram in regard to something every middle-aged woman faces – menopause.
She wrote the following on her official account:
“Navigating menopause felt like a battle against relentless discomfort hot flashes during the day sleepless nights drenched in sweat, and mood swings that left me feeling unrecognizable.”
So far, so reasonable right? The 51-year old is simply relating to other women who may be experiencing these kinds of symptoms. But then the mother of six wrote how she was “desperate for a solution that could restore my sense could restore my sense of normalcy and well-being.” And then she told people “seeking relief from menopause’s grip” that they could “explore solutions together” and she asked them to click on the link of a different Instagram account.
The account is related to Plexus Worldwide, the supplement company for which both Christine and Janelle Brown have worked as salespeople. And which many observers believe to be a pyramid scheme.
Christine, also told her fans to type “info” in her comments section to get the so-called solution in private DMs. That’s extremely shady on its own.
However, the real problem here is that Plexus allegedly pushes supplement such as some kind of “pink drink. It claims it “on the cutting edge of health science, with a range of products focused on every aspect of your health and happiness” and helps to “rid the body of the bad stuff” and “pave the way to better digestive health.” One red flag, however, none of its products have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Christine often talks about female empowerment on social media and we are ALL for that. But what does that have to do with promoting these shady drinks and shakes and drugs?
Plexus, is basically the definition of a pyramid scheme as their website tells potential salespeople, “Introduce the people you love to the products you love-because really, they’re too great to keep to yourself. Change someone’s life with a great product, and change your own life with the opportunity to grow your income, earn incredible rewards, and find personal fulfillment. Love it. Share it. Become an Ambassador.”
Christine and Janelle are not alone in the Brown family in regards to promoting supplements. Meri Brown would also know a lot about. The real problem here is that none of Plexus’s products have been approved by the FDA. And on top of that the company’s multi-level marketing plan seems to spell out its sketchy.
Christine is getting dragged for providing dangerous medical advice. Earlier this week, the veteran Sister Wives star penned a message on Instagram in regard to something every middle-aged woman faces: menopause. Instead of seeking treatment by a medical professional, she directed her followers to explore “solutions” offered by Plexus. The company’s products have not been approved by the FDA, yet Christine is encouraging menopausal women to use them, which many find highly irresponsible.
The fact that Christine has previously been associated with a company, that many consider to be a pyramid scheme is enough of a cause for worry. Plexus is not a licensed healthcare provider and Christine should not be promoting its products as a solution to health-related issues. Her attempt to profit from her fans’ health struggles could be very dangerous, as the company’s products have not had the efficacy of their health benefits confirmed.
Christine disabled comments on her post, showing that she could predict the kind of backlash she would receive by publicly promoting Plexus’s products. The fact that she took this step to stop detractors from voicing their concerns about her post is further proof of her disregard for the health and well-being of her fanbase.
Christine is getting exposed for pushing these, dangerous supplements. Her clear disregard for the wellbeing and health of middle-aged women, and others who might take her word as their expertise, raises serious concerns about the influence she has over her fans, and the impacts her influence may have on their health choices.
As of now, Christine has not released another statement in response to the backlash she’s receiving. It’s possible that she’s treating this as a issue that will blow over eventually. Given the potential severity of irresponsible medical advice and the possible risks of consuming these products without medical supervision, it’s important that this message doesn’t get forgotten too quickly. Awareness about perils of using suspect and unapproved supplements marketed by individuals with no medical expertise is a warning about the dangers of health misinformation on social media that should resonate far and wide.
Christine Brown has always been a public figure with a difference- right now, social media and the public as a whole are raising concerns about the impact that difference could have over public health.
