Homeopathy Uncovered
Myths vs. Facts
Let’s get real. There’s a lot buzzing around homeopathy, and not all of it is true. Fear, confusion, and misinformation can keep us from a healing option that’s gentle, safe, and effective. So let’s take a deep dive. Let’s bust some myths. Let’s root our knowledge in truth!
Myth #1: Homeopathy is just sugar pills and placebo.
Fact: Nope. Not even close. Homeopathy has over 200 years of clinical use, medical backing, and science exploring its mechanisms. It’s used worldwide and is recognized as a distinct system of medicine. It’s not a placebo, it’s energetic medicine that works by stimulating the body’s own healing response. Just ask any parent who has watched a teething baby calm in minutes after taking a dose of Chamomilla. That’s real relief. And anyone who has ever given a remedy to their pet and watched healing unfold knows it’s not all in our heads, because animals don’t do placebo.
Myth #2: Homeopathy is just a new fad.
Fact: Homeopathy isn’t new, and it’s definitely not a trend. This form of medicine has been in consistent use for over two centuries. It was the primary system of healthcare before the rise of pharmaceutical companies and the discovery of antibiotics.
What feels like a “fad” is actually a revival. After decades of being told that conventional medicine is the only valid way and watching that system fail, families are waking up. There is a system of medicine rooted in science, safety, and results that’s been quietly helping people for centuries. Homeopathy is rising again, not because it’s new, but because we’re returning to what has always worked.
Myth #3: Homeopathy is unsafe for babies and children.
Fact: Homeopathy is one of the safest forms of medicine for kids. Remedies are non-toxic, gentle, and without fillers and harmful chemicals. It provides the body with a signal, a little gentle nudge, like a road map to do what it was designed by God to do. Because it works with the body rather than against it, it can be used for newborns to elders with peace of mind.
Myth #4: Homeopathy has risks and negative side effects.
Fact: Homeopathic remedies are ultra-diluted, non-toxic, and safe to use (even alongside conventional medicine). They are made from plants, animals, and minerals. Homeopathy does not cause symptoms, ailments, or create new disease like conventional medicines do.
And let’s be honest, Tylenol is extremely dangerous for children and should never be recommended, yet it’s the go-to for childhood illness. Steroids and antibiotics come with long lists of known side effects too. This isn’t made up, it’s printed on every label. Homeopathy, on the other hand, has a long track record of safety that outlasts any pharmaceutical drug on the market today.
Myth #5: You can easily overdose using homeopathy.
Fact: You can’t. Whether your toddler swallows one pellet or the whole bottle (yes, it has happened in my house more than once), the medicine strength is the same. Homeopathy doesn’t work like conventional medicine where more equals stronger. The strength of a remedy is in its potency, the number on the bottle, not in the number of pellets. The body uses what it needs and ignores the rest! One pellet or 100, there’s no need to panic.
Myth #6: Homeopathy is just a home remedy. It’s not real medicine.
Fact: While homeopathy may use the same source material (plants, minerals, and even animal substances) as herbal tinctures or supplements, the process is entirely different. Homeopathy is its own form of medicine. It works by potentization, that transforms the original substance into a highly energized remedy. This is not herbalism or nutritional supplementation. It’s a separate, stand-alone system of medicine, and remedies are made in certified pharmacies, not a casual kitchen concoction.
So why do we often refer to homeopathic medicines as remedies? Because the word remedy reflects the heart of homeopathy. The dictionary defines a remedy as a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease, and that’s exactly what homeopathy does. It helps to restore balance, correct what’s off, and support the body’s own healing design.
Myth #7: I tried it and homeopathy doesn’t work.
Fact: Healing isn’t magic and it doesn’t always happen instantly. If you don’t see progress, it may be that the remedy wasn’t the right match, or the issue is more chronic and requires deeper support. That’s what makes homeopathy unique. It’s not a one-size-fits-all, it’s personalized to the individual, not just the diagnosis.
And here’s something important to understand: conventional medicine often works by suppressing symptoms, shutting them down quickly without addressing the root cause. It’s like when the check engine light comes on in your car and instead of investigating the cause, you just remove the lightbulb. The warning sign is gone, but the issue still remains. Homeopathy, on the other hand, uses those symptoms as a roadmap to healing, working with the body to restore health and balance.
Myth #8: Homeopathy has to dissolve under the tongue to work.
Fact: Ideally, you let pellets dissolve in the cheek or under the tongue, but it’s not a trap-door effect. “there’s no secret passage, just energetic medicine doing its job. Chewing, swallowing, dissolving in water, it all works. No need to stress.
Myth #9: You have to avoid mint, coffee, and essential oils when taking homeopathy.
Fact: Yes, this is actually true and traditionally recommended. The theory is that strong substances like mint, coffee, or essential oils can “antidote” or interfere with a homeopathic remedy, potentially making it less effective. And for some very sensitive individuals, this can be the case.
However, not everyone has the same sensitivities. And here’s my take: if following all the rules makes homeopathy feel complicated or overwhelming, take the remedy anyway. If your child just brushed their teeth and suddenly needs a remedy, give it. If you just sipped your coffee and need to grab a dose before heading out the door, go for it. It’s far better to take it than to skip it altogether. In real life, remedies still work beautifully even when things aren’t perfect. Take the support your body is asking for, then pay attention. If something’s off, you’ll adjust. But don’t let fear of “breaking the rules” keep you from using a powerful tool.
Myth #10: You are powerless and only have one option, conventional medicine.
Fact: You deserve clarity, safety, informed consent. You deserve to choose what is best for your family’s health. You deserve evidence-backed remedies you can trust in the midst of motherhood chaos and tenderness.
So when the world says homeopathy is unscientific, slow, or placebo, remember: the facts tell a different story.
So what do you have to lose? Homeopathy isn’t just medicine, it’s a quiet revolution towards health freedom. With peace. With confidence. With real results. You’ve got this, and Living Rooted is here to help.
Rooted & Thriving Together,
Jess
My goal is to empower you to take charge of your health, know your body, know what true health looks like within your body, and know when to seek guidance.
Disclaimer: Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Jessica is not a physician and the relationship between Jessica and her clients is an educational one. It is fully the client’s choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Jessica presents. Homeopathy doesn’t “treat” an illness; it addresses the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one.
