{"id":56972,"date":"2025-08-10T05:22:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/56972\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T05:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:22:13","slug":"kim-kardashian-is-getting-called-out-after-posting-about-an-expensive-body-treatment-that-most-normal-people-cant-afford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/56972\/","title":{"rendered":"Kim Kardashian Is Getting Called Out After Posting About An Expensive Body Treatment That Most Normal People Can&#8217;t Afford"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/tag\/kim-kardashian\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kim Kardashian;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kim Kardashian<\/a> is under fire after promoting an expensive stem cell treatment.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kim Kardashian in elegant dress with layered pearl necklaces and chic bob hairstyle at an event\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/131ff820d00667b47f362e5ed0494416.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Taylor Hill \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In an Aug. 8 Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNGY-AxxEdZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=72b921d3-5f8b-4721-a064-be123d4cd02e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">post<\/a>, Kim talked about traveling to Mexico to receive stem cell therapy to treat &#8220;debilitating pain&#8221; caused by a shoulder injury from lifting weights two years ago. According to her, she&#8217;d &#8220;tried everything to find relief&#8221; before visiting Dr. Adeel Khan at Eterna Health and achieving &#8220;immediate&#8221; results. Kim said, &#8220;I regained full range of motion, and my shoulder has felt completely normal ever since.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Two women in glamorous dresses and jewelry stand by a taxi boat, conversing. One has her hair in a bun, the other wears it loose\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e108761a59adf804c6c7840c13d94666.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Ernesto S. Ruscio \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The positive experience led her to return to Dr. Khan &#8220;to address chronic back pain that I have been suffering with for years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kim Kardashian wearing a stylish off-shoulder leather outfit with a wide-brim leather hat, posing confidently on a floral-decorated event backdrop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"793\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/65487da192a16635c5abd5cc378d4570.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Dimitrios Kambouris \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/crystalro\/21-borderline-shocking-celebrity-facts?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:21 Celebrity Facts That Are, Like, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Shocking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">21 Celebrity Facts That Are, Like, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Shocking<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kim shared, &#8220;The Muse stem cell treatment was a game-changer once again. I experienced relief right away, and the unbearable pain is finally gone.&#8221; She highly recommended the treatment for anyone struggling with back pain, writing, &#8220;It&#8217;s transformed my life when I thought my body was breaking down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kim Kardashian in a strapless, voluminous gown poses on a red carpet at a 2023 event\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7ca7f5587600b29dd310d35b055aeeae.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Amy Sussman \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Except, for many people, stem cell treatment is wildly unaffordable. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/globalstemcelltherapy.com\/what-is-the-cost-of-stem-cell-therapy-for-osteoarthritis-in-mexico\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Global Stem Cell Therapy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Global Stem Cell Therapy<\/a>, costs in Mexico can be anywhere between $4,000 and $15,000. On top of that, many stem cell treatments are not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/vaccines-blood-biologics\/consumers-biologics\/important-patient-and-consumer-information-about-regenerative-medicine-therapies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:FDA-approved;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">FDA-approved<\/a>, including those for shoulder and back pain. That said, many people weren&#8217;t feeling Kim&#8217;s post. This person straight-up told her, &#8220;Kimmy we&#8217;re poor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment reads: &quot;Kimmy, we're poor... But let me know if you want to forgive my student loans. That's another thing not offered here in the US.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"262\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/92b9c6fb3d02c30cb6d5bdebd0b3aabb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another commented, &#8220;Kim, there&#8217;s people that are dying.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Social media comment: &quot;Kim, there's people that are dying.&quot; Response count: 1,070\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"202\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ab131b929d7bfb033a416fe4d338b72c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/morganmurrell\/jessica-simpson-today-show-accusations-reactions?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Negativity Surrounding Jessica Simpson&#039;s Recent &quot;Today Show&quot; Appearance Is Pretty Disgusting, And I&#039;m Glad Some Fans Finally Called It Out;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Negativity Surrounding Jessica Simpson&#8217;s Recent &#8220;Today Show&#8221; Appearance Is Pretty Disgusting, And I&#8217;m Glad Some Fans Finally Called It Out<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Others wished they had that luxury&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment screenshot with username &quot;halviegirl&quot; saying, &quot;Wish we all had that luxury,&quot; and 645 likes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"192\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45db5512f736e58b693eab262396996c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8230;And accepted they&#8217;ll have to live with their pain forever because they aren&#8217;t rich.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment by matth115: &quot;Me just living with the pain because I ain't a millionaire.&quot; 559 likes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"258\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ad7fcaf48866ffb8cb1fae5b99e07018.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another person sarcastically said, &#8220;Sounds super affordable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment by user &quot;carissalynnh&quot; says: &quot;Sounds super affordable.&quot; with 205 likes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"216\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/736e3c9e69f7f1cd5f33af187516f5f7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ellendurney\/vittoria-ceretti-addresses-leonardo-dicaprio-relationship?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Leonardo DiCaprio\u2019s 26-Year-Old Girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, Just Talked About What It\u2019s Really Like Dating Him \u2014 And Some Of Her Comments Are Making Me View Them Differently;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Leonardo DiCaprio\u2019s 26-Year-Old Girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, Just Talked About What It\u2019s Really Like Dating Him \u2014 And Some Of Her Comments Are Making Me View Them Differently<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As others pointed out how wildly out-of-touch Kim&#8217;s post was in the current economy.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment criticizing a celebrity for posting online amid U.S. healthcare coverage issues, mentioning a friend's father elected as president\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"377\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fafb767c17314b6b3b054c2dda0d7306.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> @kimkardashian<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can see more comments below, and then let me know what you think in the comments.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Comment on social media questioning celebrity spending habits: &quot;Kim? you realize we're poor right?&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"203\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dbe59a30270dd6fe41ffa9ea827d2053.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Social media comment humorously discussing financial constraints and anticipation for stem cell sales by Temu\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"267\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9b99e7122a0ab05868f22421b596c8a4.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Comment reads: &quot;Kim people are still dying,&quot; with a heart icon and two likes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"215\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a91f70279b403624d93ce289aed7fcb7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/mychalthompson\/ryan-coogler-sinners-who-who?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Cast Of &quot;Sinners&quot; Pointed A Lot Of Fingers At Michael B. 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Never mind&quot; with a heart icon next to it\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"175\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9fd4d723a78bcc36f29308dacb5eb1f9.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Comment saying &quot;We're poor Kimberly&quot; with 174 likes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"193\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e161a563d3553aa4ab366410fceae2d6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also in Celebrity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kristenharris1\/out-of-touch-celebrity-moments?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:38 Out-Of-Touch Celebrity Moments That Screamed, &quot;It\u2019s One Banana, Michael, How Much Could It Cost? $10?&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">38 Out-Of-Touch Celebrity Moments That Screamed, &#8220;It\u2019s One Banana, Michael, How Much Could It Cost? $10?&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also in Celebrity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kristenharris1\/celebs-kids-rewore-famous-looks?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:16 Side-By-Sides Of Famous Women And Their Daughters Wearing The Same Outfits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">16 Side-By-Sides Of Famous Women And Their Daughters Wearing The Same Outfits<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also in Celebrity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/hannahmarder\/vile-celeb-quotes?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:19 Celeb Comments So Unbelievably Awful You Won&#039;t Know Whether To Cringe Or Scream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">19 Celeb Comments So Unbelievably Awful You Won&#8217;t Know Whether To Cringe Or Scream<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/chelseastewart\/kim-kardashian-stem-cell-treatment-backlash?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read it on BuzzFeed.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Read it on BuzzFeed.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kim Kardashian is under fire after promoting an expensive stem cell treatment. 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