Christine Brown's SHOCKING, SHADY Direct Messages to Fans EXPOSED, Christine WILL BLOCK ME FOR THIS

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Christine Brown dropped into MY direct messages yesterday and the information she provided left me absolutely stunned.
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[@googlamonster5086]

Thank you! I get tired of Meri getting all the grief for selling her MLM clothing. Meri never pushes people to join. What Christine and Janelle do is far worse because they are pushing their followers to consume pink drink.

[@anitagriffin8194]

I’m really over done with everyone trying to make money on products that cannot be substantiated, mostly generated by greed. Please think twice and be careful.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

If people who buy these products believe in the potential benefits, why can't people who are selling them, genuinely believe the same.

[@VC_Home4Now]

In fairness, if you take medical advice from Christine Brown, you deserve whatever you get. Just saying...

[@Sarah-Graham575]

Right?!? People also look to TikTok for medical advice…and I thought looking to Dr. Google was way out there 😜

[@roxannlegg750]

Poor thing, so desp for income, shes resorting to flogging another pyramid scheme.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

@@roxannlegg750she has a tv show & her hubby has $$, she’s doing just fine . But I would not take medical advice from her :)

[@Dogmom-vj5ko]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@VC_Home4Now]

@@kirajohns452 me too

[@stephaniewilliams6063]

Has she ever considered that she’s probably feeling better because she left that horrible marriage she was in, and she just happened to be drinking plexus at the same time, so she’s put it down to plexus, but the two things don’t actually correlate? Common sense. 😂

[@alternativelyabled3757]

These sound like automated responses. It might not even be her.

[@AEB72112]

I agree... I've Had several of these "messenger conversations" that were supposed to be with real people but found out they were all BOTS!!!

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

It’s really her. The bot responses from her are totally different

[@yhb4172]

Agree with Katie. I work in tech and those responses were too nuanced for a bot. Bad grammar and all!

[@leahrice5]

I just wanted to let you know that I did start taking plexus for my menopause symptoms and hot flashes. I do several of the products and the pink drink and I can 100% say that it has reduced this symptoms by over 75%. My energy is higher. My food cravings are lower. My sleeping is better. My gut health is amazing. My skin and hair is better. My mental health and balance has been huge improvement and I do not have nearly the hot flashes, dryness or lack of drive. I will swear that I believe this is a holistic way of feeling that positive vibe and reducing menopause symptoms. I also have told many friends they have purchased and are feeling much better! So maybe she’s just telling people because she genuinely does feel better. I know I do and I tell people! just my two cents.

[@jaysmamma2750]

I have people who monitor my blog. They can do most everything I can. I'm saying that it could be someone other than Christine giving advice. I'm surprised that she has time to do this.

[@yhb4172]

She’s selling a product and there are laws around selling that Christine needs to learn and recognize. She went beyond a personal recommendation.

[@maryswanson9982]

There is a drink to help you slim down. It’s called water. Drink some when you want to munch.

[@misspumpkinschmitt]

I feel we still have freedom of speech in this country, if she wants to promote something, it's her right to do that, but it's the Public's responsibility to be Discerning and not to follow other people's words blindly

[@skokian1able]

Caveat emptor!

[@lildebra7941]

My opinion is do natural fruits and vegetable smoothies or yogurt and fruits, homemade granola bars, leave all the bad stuff out. Homemade is always best, always.

[@liseklerekoper2441]

Women can be perimenopausal for several years before they actually hit menopause, & the symptoms in perimenopause can be the same for menopause. The age all this happens varies from woman to woman & strongly correlated w/ what a person’s mom & grandma experienced. So, age 45 doesn’t mean talks about menopause don’t apply. The average age of menopause is 50, & perimenopause can start 7-10 yrs before that. That means any woman in her 40’s can be impacted. There’s so much misinformation & lack of information on peri, menopause, & post. That’s because the US has done a poor job in researching this period in a woman’s life, exploring treatments to help our bodies feel & look better, & educating women. Thankfully, that’s starting to change & we now have OB/GYN’s who are specializing in all things menopause & there’s a professional organization of menopause specialists across the US. There’s many more options for addressing symptoms & our body changes that cause pain or other discomforts. I wouldn’t say Plexus would be one of those treatments.🤦🏻‍♀️

[@bonniemartin5445]

It’s shocking that she’s doing this after what this family has suffered. Shame on Christine.

[@ginadelsasso288]

41 and it has started for me.... Hot flashes suck so bad. I have to open the fridge and freezer and wedge myself in whenever I get one. I carry a box fan around with me at work too. I want to rip my skin off or move to the ice sheet on Greenland.

[@dagnykira]

Thus sort of thing is why... 1. You should only follow the advice of qualified medical professionals, 2. Get multiple opinions., 3. NEVER put 'celebrities' on pedestals.

[@doylehone8200]

I think you are lying about not going after Christine, you sound very unstable.....

[@pattiratcliffe9926]

Katie I took gabipitan n there are side effects. Swelling to name one. I felt low energy. They did help me sleep but hung over after waking. Good luck😊

[@rebeccacrakow2918]

Wow- Christine has definitely gone too far! Doesn’t Janelle also sell Plexus? I’m NOT surprised and of all the women in that family I can so see her overstepping.

[@nelliekenny9630]

A lot of those " supplements " are just expensive urine. My supplements are reccomended by my specialists. I also have blood tests to check how it's working.

[@lisahinckley9359]

I really am curious if that in fact was really Christine communicating. I wouldn’t think she has the time for that perhaps it’s a staff member or her page has been compromised.

[@mariepresho3653]

Never never take things like this. Worked in oncology and they can be cancer causing. Fame has gone to her BIG head now. Ugh

[@tonyalaw6690]

With all due respect, I certainly wouldn't be taking any advice of any kind from the Brown family. I've watched their show since the beginning, however out of respect for a lost family member of theirs, I'll no longer be watching them. I'll no longer be contributing to their greed of a show.

[@KDM209]

This is so important. Thank you!

[@heatherjoyce3878]

Also in relation to this plexus stuff wasn’t she selling this way before she started going through menopause? 🤔 So if this stuff worked so great wouldn’t she not have had the menopause symptoms in the first place?

[@Moonshadow84]

I take Gabapentin for Nerve Damage I find they work to an extent, especially just before I settle down for Bed .

[@michellesunshinestar]

By the way, I found a good combination of psych meds. And the one calls for blood work. Which reminds me, I need lab work possibly tomorrow. Thank you so much, I almost forgot. Every time my nurse practitioner tries to lower my medication, I end up back in the psych hospital. So, they keep it the same. Katie, I have schizoaffective and anxiety.

[@gypsymom0819]

I was on Gabapentin for both neuropathy and hot flashes and it didn't do a thing for me.

[@TheDillDoe]

Can’t stand Christine

[@susiedagruma9660]

Christine made it sound like it helps "everyone" and " all" of their symptoms lol

[@adriennelieberman8805]

Thank you for bringing this to everyone’s attention. I have not bought this product, nor did I every intend to. Whoever might be, this video should give pause to those who want to. Thanks for caring about your subscribers.

[@Ezyche]

Considering the very recent tragedy in their family, her selling tactic is despicable! Unbelievable!

[@SallyBuchanan-po5fs]

Agree with you a 100%.She don't know what she's talking about

[@roxanadwyer8950]

There’s no way I would take medical advice from Christine Brown. Period!!!! 😮

[@gottabme]

Yeah, not much of any kind of advice, really. I'm very happy that she has found happiness, but I'm still not taking her advice about much of anything.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

Exactly, just as you shouldn't take it for the often minimally informed Katie Joy, who also should temper her tone. people.

[@debrarivera4127]

​Love Katie Joy & her professional, informed tone.

[@WendyPerrins]

@@PaulaMaloney-s3z Katie has never expected us to take her at face value she has always just told us what she has found out and left it to us to take it or leave it as we see fit. Maybe you can only live from what people tell you on KZbin but a lot of us have a working brain and we can check her facts if we want to. Cults are very damaging to people and families but never would I just took what others say about them if I thought it was untrue. I guess I grew up in a world where we had to think for ourselves and were not brainwashed into thinking everything people report on KZbin etc was fact. I have found though that’s what Katie tells us in as near to the truth as possible that is why I watch her channel. I also watch many others reporting on cults and these are mature people who have lived the life and had to escape from that life because they were not allowed to just walk out the door so I understand just how bad the people running these cults are. These sister wives are snatching at straws now to make a living that I feel very sorry for them and they have been lying most of their lives so it now comes easy to them. These woman are in no position to be giving advice on anything because they have never lived in the real world but when you are desperate to earn money you will try anything. Whether you take that advice depends on if you are a thinking person or just a very easily led person. Katie in her videos is trying to speak to the easily led people so they don’t through away their money because they feel sorry for these women or think they know what they are talking about. If you can’t think for yourself and see that, maybe you are on the wrong channel. From Australia

[@colleencarpenter1200]

Oh man...really dangerous 😮

[@joeswife]

I work in medicine. While she isn't completely wrong about the gut-brain connection, it's far more nuanced than her understanding. You should not add supplements without discussing it with your doctor, as they can interact with prescribed medication and you definitely shouldn't go off meds without a medically approved titration plan. I'm all for appropriate natural remedies but the reality is that menopause symptoms usually require actual medical treatment, if treatment is desired. I declined to do so, but I understood what I was doing and fully support women who choose to medically treat the symptoms. They aren't fun, for sure.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

As I get near the age where it could start / I did ask my doctor and she said insurance doesn’t cover hormone therapy to treat menopause- I was shocked

[@joeswife]

Depends on the insurance and the diagnosis codes used. I work with many patients who are on HRT and it's covered by insurance.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

If you work in 'medicine', you should understand that a medication that is considered 'optional' by a physician is generally for symptom control so there's nothing dangerous if a natural remedy controls your symptoms. The concern about natural remedies is that they're ineffective.

[@joeswife]

@user-yt5if1ex4w I have nothing against natural remedies but natural doesn't always mean safe and/or appropriate. Always best to run it by your doctor.

[@laurieerickson7205]

@@joeswife best answer right here

[@ginadelsasso288]

She probably has a bot doing responses.

[@acnacn1861]

Sadly, no one has the cure for menopause. 😢

[@amandap8215]

Let's not forget that she grew up in an insular community and viewed outsiders very differently. MLM schemes and mormonism go hand in hand. Therefore, I believe that Christine and Janelle don't hesitate when it comes to selling bologna to us outsiders.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

Exactly! Katie Joy made this comment about Meri's susceptibility to 'culty thought and behaviour' related to her Worthy up 'movement'. Be logical and internally consistent Katie Joy. You purport to be an expert on polygamy and the damaging effects, gullibility being one of them.

[@randyholloway920]

There’s a book written by a woman who got into an MLM cult. I believe the name is “Hey, Hun.” It’s no coincidence that religion and cults deeply the same psychological techniques deployed in MLMs. All brought to us by the right-wing. Renown for lack of critical thinking skills and gain a body of sound knowledge on virtually any subject.

[@ZebraHumor]

She should say it is what made her come to her senses about Kody

[@dianesinner9369]

😅😅

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

You win YT today!

[@maryswanson9982]

😂😂😂

[@gottabme]

😂😂😂 Now there's a get rich QUICK scheme! She would have to get 15-20 family members in her downline, just to keep up with the orders! Probably overseas orders, too! 😂😂

[@celestedonohue3543]

Just think, everyone with a terrible ex can drink Plexus, and he'll go away! It's just brilliant!! LoL!!! 😂😅😂😅

[@KerstinMorales]

I don’t think it was actually Christine, probably an assistant. I’m sure she doesn’t have the time to answer hundreds/thousands of messages.

[@peony2353]

Why can’t these women just go back to school and get a regular job like everyone else instead of all of these schemes and mlms they get into. I get they are older but it’s never too late to go back to school. If they want to open businesses then they could use business degrees anyways

[@juniorhorse]

Menopause is not "one size fits all". Some people use supplements, some don't. Some have symptoms that are severe, others don't. I am lucky that I never had any symptoms. I have watched your videos but to be honest this one rubs me the wrong way. It feels like you are intentionally setting Christine up in the way you are questioning her on a product you had no intention to buy.

[@gottabme]

IF you take medications, your supplements CAN ABSOLUTELY interfere with the meds. Christine was wrong about that. You are NOT "*just* adding good things".

[@seajay20]

I agree. I was diagnosed with a killer cancer this year, and my Oncologists have told me to come off of some of my non-medical extras (ie vitamins & minerals), because they'll harm me as I go through cancer treatment. I was shocked. I've been in the same meds for years, and now my meds are all in flux, as things are added (even if temporarily) and taken away. I've even got my longest med out "on hold". I didn't know that vitamins & minerals can interfere with other things. So, I'm glad I'd added those "extras" on my Medications List that I provide to my specialists. Also, the hospital won't allow me to take any vitamins & minerals at all when in their care. This shocked me. So Christine is definitely wrong, that's for sure. She should be very careful with the medical advice she is giving as a non-medical salesperson to strangers / the public.

[@daphnevalleau2315]

Seems to me she's not doing anything different than many others do.

[@deniseeaves3681]

Plexus is an MLM, she pushes the product to make money, not because it is so fantastic. Don't take medical advice from anyone that does not have the degree to back up their advice.

[@janetwalker587]

Off topic... But I add Flaxseed to salads...seeds are good when going through menopause... Been there! I also take thyroid, and depression meds... Sorry for the intruption....

[@karenadams882]

I do agree she is in dangerous territory telling people she can help them get off mental health meds with Plexus.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

She is very publicly not a physician, nor formally educated, so if anyone takes her impressions of health effects of a product she's selling, you have very little common sense. There's no responsibility for the people who buy these products?

[@karmelquties]

​@@PaulaMaloney-s3zEXACTLY 💯 👏

[@lynneskinner6515]

I took gabapentin for neuropathy. I don’t think Christine’s pink drink is going to help me with that.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

Yeah, it’s used in this house for dysautonomia and neuropathy & it’s a life saver

[@jaynekendall3049]

I'm on pregablin the two are the same family but are very addictive 😢

[@shadowrider1370]

You might want to check in latest reports about gabapentin. The vet prescribed it for my little dog for pain but I took her off of it as well.

[@sharonparris6528]

If i stopped taking my gabapentin, I'd go thru horrible withdrawal... been on it for almost 20 years ... 1800 mg a day

[@studyhorse27]

I have neuropathy and gabapentin lets me sleep without pain.

[@kristinahuckabee9737]

This is extremely disturbing to me. I've witnessed, first hand, what happens when people go off psych meds. I saw this over and over again working as a police dispatcher. This is so very dangerous. It's frightening that she is peddling this snake oil.

[@gottabme]

Not only that, but supplements absolutely CAN cause serious side effects when interacting with prescription meds. It can throw your body chemistry into a horrible imbalance!

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

In the current world we're living in (Gaza, climate change), this is what constitutes 'extremely disturbing' to you?

[@kristinahuckabee9737]

@user-yt5if1ex4w yes, because I witnessed the disastrous effects of voo doo medicine and being noncompliant with prescribed meds. I witnessed it daily in my work. Until you have personally tried to talk someone out of hurting themselves and/or others, you won't understand. I have done that many times in my career. It's more devastating when you are on the phone with someone as they pass away from self-harm cause they went off their meds cause they had been deceived into believing they didn't need them.

[@kpool694]

Dispatcher here too. Yes!! To all of this. Going off meds are a no go. It’s just miserable

[@karmelquties]

I have seen people who desperately need to be on meds and REFUSE to take them (due to their own beliefs in big pharma/profits/addiction to meds, addiction to street drugs, being misdiagnosed and on meds not needed, or the wrong meds overall). I have also seen people that HATED what the perscription meds were doing to their bodies and worked hard to change their lifestyles (therapy, diets, working out, taking supplements, ect) to stay off of pharmaceuticals for their medical diagnosis. They got their mental health clear and stable enough to return to work/school, all with the guidance of their drs and mental health providers. It solely depends on the person, their diagnosis and the treatments that work for that specific individual. I personally know a woman who had a diagnosis of depression, hyperthyroidism, and fibroids, and arthritis in her spine. She was in a ton of pain DAILY, which made the depression worse. Her Dr.'s had her on opioids, muscle relaxers, gabapentin for her nerves/pain, anti-depressants (2 seperate because 1 wasn't enough), and ibuprofen (800 mg). She worked hard to get OFF all her medications- she joined a gym and had a vigorous work out routine, got into some counseling for her past trauma, started taking a more holistic approach with supplements and even changed her diet (she's now a vegetarian and cut out gluten), overall, she is 60lbs lighter, off all pharmaceutical medicines, and feeling amazing. She has fully healed from all her past traumas to where her depression is gone. I can't say mental health is only treated by taking depression meds that are perscribed by a Dr. There are many ways to combat mental health as long as the person is willing to do the work. As for Christine and Plexus, I seen she gave her opinion on the messages about her being passionate about the products she takes and sells. She also said to talk to your doctor about getting off the meds or taking both the products and meds. It will be on the person who may want to purchase Plexus to decide what may or may not work for them. I am sure Christine gets hundreds of messages just like KJ's, as many fans follow her. Those could be automated msgs responding.

[@nelliekenny9630]

I look at my depression as if it ain't broke , don't fix it. I have taken a maintenance dose for years. I want to stay well , not go up and down.

[@patsyjayson8503]

When she said it helps with weight loss, why is Janelle still large, and she is not skinny by any means? So right, there, I dont believe that part. No proof......so I am not going to believe the rest of it. Also, check with your doctor first, then decide.

[@emirom2]

I know! Watching Janelle peddle Plexus as a weight loss product is absolutely ridiculous…🙄

[@Queen_banana1983]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lisaoneal4631]

Janelle has lost over 100 pounds! It takes time to become that large and it also takes time to lose it!

[@beedeegee9374]

@@lisaoneal4631 If you lose just 2 lbs. per week, you would lose 96 lbs in a year.

[@Ely-jx5iy]

@@lisaoneal4631 It seems like the weight loss has come to a stand still?

[@kikomartin-pr]

I take gabapentin for nerve issues in my back. It helps.

[@BellaB411]

I’ve taken psyche meds since I was 25. I’m 50 now. I’m scared to know what would happen if I stopped taking them. There’s no way I could cope without them anyway. I’ve been through too much abuse and I need them to keep me somewhat sane. I hate being on so many meds…but I do it because I have to. Not just for me but for those around me.

[@SeeingHimNow]

Absolutely! I’ve been on the Zoloft and Wellbutrin in different combinations and dosages since 2000. I’ve never really worried much about them because I can talk to my doctor and he can change dosages. Had a cousin so into this natural stuff and she got me to taper off. I felt like my brain went splat on concrete and fried. Never again

[@BellaB411]

@@SeeingHimNow Prozac, Wellbutrin and Lamotrigine for me. All maximum dosage. I’m so screwed up. Chronic pain makes life so much more mentally exhausting.

[@cwcamper9091]

Ditto. I've tried going off them several times. one doctor once said to me that I need to accept that I'll probably be on them the rest of my life. That piece of advice really helped me.

[@dragonflyinn2005]

She has no right to give advice of coming off medication. All the meds listed above are to be under the care of a doctor to wean off. Thats very dangerous. I take some of those medications that ya’ll are taking.

[@janetwalker587]

I swear! Yall can disagree... But Christine had bugged me for a while... She doesn't seem genuine anymore... Perhaps, "greed" is involved... No honest person would do this. So irresponsible!!! . I'm not surprised!!!

[@lillithsternin7428]

She thinks she's a celeb. 😂😂

[@pamlewis9233]

Seems to be practicing medicine without a license.

[@juzam8988]

Yes, she completely different now

[@IndigoBellyDance]

I think she is ok, But it does seem Most of fan base thinks she’s the Most amazing human being ever. Imo, when u watch the show she often is not true, she will say one thing in person, then something else on her couch interview

[@karenadams882]

I really do think that alternative medicine or natural remedies are very common in the religion she grew up in. Probably, because of there fear of doctors. I think any of these mlm type cure alls are dangerous, but giving her a little bit of a benefit of the doubt, she might really truly believe what she is spouting! I am not saying it is right, but there is a reason mlm’s are so popular in Utah. Gullibility is a thing!

[@lulugayle]

I seriously doubt that's christine. I'm sure she has better things to do than text individual people. Probably employee or AI

[@franfotog1650]

I got sick from Solle Naturals diagnosed with Supplement Overdose and Poisoning! Horrible products that were pushed on me and my ex friend made me take them to help her with that MLM. I was hospitalized!

[@helenballmer1026]

You are so right. Mental health meds are hard to start and stop, lots of physical and mental adjustments. Christine is in no position to advise women based on sales training for Plexus. Disappointed that she’s trading on tv fame to make $$ at the potential risk to menopausal depressed women.

[@pamholly5096]

I find it funny that plexus is for weight loss, at least that is what I read but yet Christine and Janelle never seem to lose weight. So how is the product real. I feel like this family will do anything to make money whether it is shady or not. But really just about everything they do is shady IMO.

[@bridgetelarimore4445]

This is crazy! I don't always agree with you however I am 100 percent on your side on this one. I take effexor and the withdrawals are incredibly painful. it felt like my brain was being electrocuted. I love Christine, she's very charming and funny but this is incredibly dangerous advice that she's handing out. I'm really disappointed.

[@Melissa.1989]

Christine probably has a social media account manager running her insta. More than likely was not personally her.

[@yhb4172]

It’s her page. She is still liable.

[@wendyclemenson5785]

Have you ever taken something that made you feel good and recommended it to someone who might be experiencing the symptoms you had.

[@Jen-f4d]

the only thing that has helped me w/menopause is good eating / exercise & my big, sturdy, high flowing fan that would blow a wig off your head. I sleep w/that badboy everynight!! Sounds like a jet engine, but i sleep

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Oh FFS .... these people are SO f***ing predatory. Every - single - one - of - the - "parents." I really feel for those poor children in that family, there's no WAY for them to have proper "guidance" or blueprints for a "normal," happy life within their family - at least from the parents (or, probably the grandparents, aunts and uncles or older siblings as well). Christine may be the least distasteful of the 5 parents, but she STILL lived in the polygamous cult her entire life. Her "normal" isn't normal. I'm not saying that there is one way to live a healthy and productive life, but the way this whole family has lived is obviously not all that.

[@kathyvossler4626]

In all fairness, there have been many times that I get a private message on FB messenger and it “appears” to be someone I actually know and they start talking about this product or that product and I’ll message back a couple basic questions and it becomes very obvious that it isn’t the person I know but either a bot or a scammer that has mirrored or whatever they do to make it look like the real person I know so maybe that’s what’s happening here? Just a thought.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

It’s really her account

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

You are not a doctor either and shouldn't be discussing this as though you are an authority.

[@yhb4172]

The healthcare community provides consumer education so that patients can self-advocate. You don’t have to be a doctor to know that everything Katie said it’s true.

[@janetmoquin7828]

I'm pretty sure that she is basically saying always talk to your Doctor!!

[@sharihazlett3774]

Why would you take medical advice from anyone on a reality show unless they are an actual M.D. ??

[@michellet.2432]

Oh boy... Christine is going to blow a fuse when she finds out about this. 😮

[@samantharidders-tasse6930]

There is a science behind getting healthy and coming off antidepressants! I have done it! BUT it must always be followed by a doctor! ALWAYS!

[@pamelacarey2460]

I think they were automated responses

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

They weren’t

[@americangirl8970]

I don't because there were tons of misspellings

[@Nspyrd]

Everyone should know that not only Christine, but all the influencers and promo people don't have medical degrees and cannot officially diagnose and treat any illness. If someone is taking advice from any of them, shame on THEM

[@bellestarr48]

RN here, you were correct to do this. While in nursing school the first thing I learned really fast, when looking up meds/vits I found the only thing that that did not have side effects was Vit C ... No nausea vominting or diarrhea ... Bc it's water soluble. EVERY OTHER HAD SIDE EFFECTS, yes including vits !!!!

[@deena-ii2pu]

What if it's not christen but mykelti hasn't she been known to take over her account to sell plexus for her?

[@grandmothercrone5670]

Thank you for all your efforts. I appreciate you and all you do. ❤

[@jillpierce9142]

I stopped following her as soon as she started selling this crap. Anyone pushing any product on me whatsoever gets unfollowed

[@laurenradke1639]

Katie, thank you for sharing your experiences and making this very informative and frank video. I think it might be one of the most important videos you’ve posted. Supplements have their place, but never in lieu of professional medical care. I’m a mental health professional and it is dangerous when any “supplement” is suggested for use by anyone other than a licensed health provider. Claims of supplements often are loosely based in some facts. In this case, the gut IS responsible for inflammation and immune responses. (Not the brain, as you pointed out.) As you said, it’s critical that supplements are discussed with an individual’s health care providers. They will be able to tell you if a supplement could be beneficial, harmful, or otherwise. I really appreciate your work on this important topic!

[@karendillon2654]

I ask her about it but I couldn’t afford it. I need the gut health. I started mushroom coffee and it works and much cheaper.

[@roxanadwyer8950]

I’ve heard about the mushroom coffee. I’m gonna have to try that.

[@gottabme]

I love it! There is a good organic one called THINK. The company makes several varieties.

[@karendillon2654]

@@roxanadwyer8950 daily dose is the best. I tried many it’s 27.00 to start and then 36 a month but they give you things every month with it first month you get a frother I love it.

[@RanetteLambert]

I think you should always talk with your Dr. Before taking any medicine Not giving too you from anyone.

[@amandawickstrom8519]

She sounds like every other person I know who sells these products

[@lindadriscoll5652]

I too gabapentin for chemo driven neuropathy in hands and feet, however even at a low dose I was so dizzy all the time and caused me to fall twice. I had to be taken off it. As far as Christine goes, how do you know it was actually her, when so many celebrities and reality stars have been mimicked selling supplements, diet pills, etc? I believe you, I just wonder how you verify you are actually talking to who they often pretend to be?

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

It’s her real page - the one she posts on all the time

[@yhb4172]

Also the responses were too nuanced for a bot. Now Christine could have someone else managing her page, but she would still be liable.

[@lindadriscoll5652]

@@yhb4172 true..never thought it was a bot for an instance...did think it could be someone impersonating her and her page which is most common and in that case she would not be liable. It sounds like it was actually her page though.

[@GrandmatoRVSGCM]

I guess I was lucky, the only menopause symptoms I got where hot flashes and emotional swings. I cut out all sugars and stopped drinking caffeine and both issues stopped immediately.

[@Dewey32]

This is really bad. If you had not asked a second time, her last word would have been “We could work towards you get off your antidepressant medicines...I can help you.” It’s one thing if a friend said that but a completely different thing if someone says it in order to make $. She’s lucky you gave her a chance to clarify!

[@shannonbartholomew4107]

You look so beautiful! What is your eyeshadow and lip you are wearing?

[@cheyenneblack94]

Everyone is going crazy this month

[@Crystalphyre]

I agree!

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

And comments aren’t loading right now too! So it’s all the things

[@medicinalcreativity]

@@WithoutACrystalBallyou were talking to a AI sales bot.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

@@Crystalphyre If you mean the people who are commenting as though this is so scandalous, I agree.

[@shayb413]

Who are you talking about that’s going crazy here? Because I feel like in this situation it could go either way, both sides are wrong here.

[@AndiSchneider]

Look, I’m not saying what she’s doing is right, but it is our responsibility to research, talk to doctors, etc before trying things like this. She is not a doctor, hasn’t claimed to a doctor, she flat out said FDA won’t approve them. She selling a crap product like a lot of people out there trying to make a quick buck, but it isn’t her fault if you blindly follow someone like this. She hasn’t claimed to be a doctor or anything like that, she is sharing her experience or stuff like that. She’s just peddling her product, not telling you to ignore your doc. Nothing she is saying is her pretending to be a doc.

[@yhb4172]

I work in tech in healthcare. She definitely violated laws in recommending treatment. It’s not just about the FDA.

[@AmyBee4]

It makes no sense to me that she said she took actual medication for hot flashes, but it stopped working so THEN she turned to Plexus? Wouldn't she have already been using Plexus, therefore, by her own claim, NOT be experiencing hot flashes in the first place?

[@pzh3334]

There are no supplements sold on social media that are a "lifesaver". I think Christine has experienced placebo effect and is now drinking more water, probably with some kind of upper in plexus for energy, and that's probably the extent of the impact... besides the fact that she's probably aged out of menopause by now.

[@bridgetdrummond1721]

I am sick of the Brown family's lies and deciept. Not the children, but all parents. Why can't they just get real jobs and have real careers? Christine certainly is in dangerous territory. If she messes with someone's mental health medication, it could send someone off of the deep end. Christine is deceptive and dishonest and could be opening herself up to lawsuits.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

Really, you don't know why the Brown family can't just get real careers?? You've watched this show haven't you? You have not appreciated the educational neglect when they lived in their AUB community. You didn't know Christine might not be susceptible to false beliefs???

[@deborahsugden8028]

I take pregabalin (Lyrica) for neuropathy in my feet and one of the "side effects" is a decrease in my hot flashes! 😆

[@bmayb11]

The FDA needs to shut down all of these things being advertised and sold that are not approved!!

[@fay8687]

FDA does not approve of Plexus. Its ingredients can cause thrombocytopenia.

[@gottabme]

​@@fay8687Does that cause one to become delusional? Someone might want to check on Christine...

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

This I agree with. These are the people with the expertise and who should be held responsible, not Christine Brown who has no education and a tendency to believe the effect of 'natural' products.

[@curiousobserver97]

Just went onto the Plexus website for the first time. Didn't see anything weird, illegal, or morally wrong. Mostly, what they sell are well products, supplements, and skincare products. These are similar ingredients I would find at a vitamin or supplement store. They are a little out of my price range, but a legit business. Christine did seem to go outside of their training bylaws for selling, indicating you could reduce medication in favor of their products, but that is on her, not them. She was baited in the depression chat. The company clearly states results vary from person to person, and their products are not intended to cure any diseases. Supplements are use at your own risk and some are very helpful. Ingredients are listed, do Internet research before ingesting anything, including FDA approved medications. Be well. ❤

[@staycurious51]

No they don't. Individuals need to do research! We should have freedom to choose. If you haven't noticed, so many FDA approved drugs are the subject of massive class action lawsuits down the road. They are not infallible and should not be blindly trusted either. I do think MLMs as a valid business structure should be shut down because they are scams in terms of income generation. Why doesn't the government shut them down?? They all work the same regardless of product.

[@aaronaakre9470]

GABA, does help with with neuropathy. At least for me…. I’m sorry but this sounds like any other health or alt. Medicine practitioner. Diabetic people know better than to use snake oil without Dr. advice.

[@ramonawestberry4751]

first of all I never will watch this show again and feed this every family member, people wake up Cody is not the only rootlets all his wife's to,so to pick some of them and making them better is nonsense,this woman have one goal money!!!! just like cody

[@its420somewhererightnow]

Christine is married, can we drop the Brown. I'm sure it makes David feel some type of way... My Dr. Has me on Zoloft for my symptoms. I had a hysterectomy and immediately the hot flashes took over, I was baking on the inside. Zoloft works very well for me....

[@Carnivore-Explosion]

Christine use to be my favorite but the hate she has for Robyn. Has changed my mind

[@SharonBrown-yn6fz]

This is so dangerous advice. I am on meds for depression and would never take this advice . Christine needs to be careful what she says. Why does one product solve all conditions. Menopause and depression ? I bet you more. Haaaaa if you had asked

[@whiterose9343]

Good point - tell her I have depression, a broken leg, teeth falling out, a rash, and hair loss. She'd be like, here drink this Plexus! Ha!

[@beedeegee9374]

Just because something is natural, it doesn’t mean it’s healthy or good for you.

[@caraleereed9819]

I take gabapentin for my fibromyalgia, helps with nerve pain. I work in animal welfare and gabapentin is used in dogs as well for pain.

[@livingthedream923]

My elderly dog is on Gabapentin for arthritis in her back. It’s been a life changing thing for her. I’m so happy our vet prescribed it.

[@carolhildebrand8840]

NEVER just stop taking your meds for depression..that is dangerous without your DOCTOR...not a TV personality!!

[@Sharkie2004]

ha, Plexus..... ya. I had somebody trying to get me to use it, I kept telling them that I couldn't. So I said give me a list of the ingredients. I showed it to my doctor and she was like EFF NO!!! YOU CAN NOT TAKE THIS CRAP. I have kidney and liver issues. My doctor was like stay VERY far away from that stuff!

[@MP-wg8pd]

If you can't stand the side effects of your meds go back to your doctor, there might be a better combo for you. Hang in there. Once you find your best cocktail things really get better.

[@PaulaMaloney-s3z]

Medications for menopause are generally for symptomatic control (i.e., to treat symptoms) so if people 'feel better' on a pink drink and get off their medications, there's no harm.

[@giazn1]

No one deserves to suffer for being ignorant enough to take medical advice from Christine. Sad.

[@marieneu264]

I wonder if this is really her, or if she has an assistant replying back to you. Either way, it’s 100% unacceptable.

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

I don’t think that she has an assistant. The typing and responses sounded just like her

[@RebeccaFrank-zn9ij]

I thought plexus was banned.

[@sallywalder726]

At 45 you are certainly in perimenopause. The treatment for menopause is HRT. Gold standard is body identical. We are outliving our ovaries. Replacing the lost/declining hormones is essential for future health even if you are not symptomatic