My worst nightmare: waking up to the sound of our 6-month-old gasping for air. We had recently relocated 2 ½ hours away from our families for my husband’s job and also had a 1 ½-year-old at the time. We all packed into our minivan at two in the morning and rushed to the emergency room. Diagnosis: croup. With her oxygen levels low, we were admitted overnight until the steroid kicked in and her oxygen levels stabilized.

I wish that had been the last time I had to hear that sound and relive that panic, but with the addition of two more babies, it soon became our new normal. Desperate to stay out of the ER and off of steroids, I began searching for alternative health options. Have you been there before, mama? If this feels all too relatable, let me introduce you to what quickly became our saving grace, homeopathy.

Not going to lie, I was skeptical at first. How could these little sugar pellets that dissolve in your mouth actually work? But with absolutely nothing to lose, I gave it a try—and to my elated surprise, we never had to make another trip to the emergency room for croup. I was hooked!

So, What is Homeopathy?

If you’ve never heard of homeopathy, let me give you a quick rundown of what it is and how it works.

Homeopathy is one of the most widely used health systems in the world. It is prevalent in countries like India, Europe, and South America and has recently seen a revival in the U.S.

Developed by Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago, homeopathic remedies are safe, gentle, and effective for the whole family. That means babies, pregnant women, and even pets can use homeopathy without the fear of harmful side effects. It is also affordable and easily accessible, with most remedies available for $7–$10 on Amazon.

How Does It Work?

Homeopathy uses highly diluted yet potent substances derived from plants, minerals, and animals. Each remedy is chosen based on the principle of “like cures like.”

By matching your symptoms with the remedy that would cause similar symptoms in a healthy person, homeopathy stimulates the body’s natural healing response.

For example, the remedy Apis is made from highly diluted bee venom. Since a bee sting causes redness, swelling, and burning pain, using Apis can help treat someone experiencing inflammation and swelling, such as an allergic reaction or hives.

Our Experience with Homeopathy

Since those first days of using homeopathy for croup, we’ve used remedies to help with anything from colds, the flu, strep, fevers, and coughs to pain management, healing after tooth extractions, bumps, bruises, and bug bites. The ways in which homeopathy can support your family’s health journey are truly endless.

Where to Start?

As I mentioned before, homeopathy has recently seen a revival among people looking for ways to heal rather than just mask symptoms. Because of this, new resources are popping up every day to help you learn and apply homeopathy for your own family. Below, I’ll list some of my favorite resources that have helped us along the way.

First off, I highly recommend getting yourself a homeopathy kit. THIS ONE is my favorite and is perfect for beginners because it includes some the top remedies you’ll use for your family!

For educational resources here are some of my favorite teachers and homeopaths:

• Paola Brown – Paola is one of the biggest advocates of homeopathy. She is a wealth of knowledge with the biggest heart. She personally created a homeopathy curriculum that I’m excited to go through with our own family, and she offers many other valuable resources including an amazing Momeopath Circle group created for moms who love homeopathy. Currently, she is leading legislative efforts to protect our rights to freely use homeopathy in the U.S., as it has faced increasing challenges in recent years.
• RMDY Collective is dedicated to promoting holistic education in homeopathy. Their mission is to empower individuals to become skilled healers, fostering a community of people who believe in homeopathy’s transformative power. They offer homeopathic products, such as remedies, first aid kits, and accessories, and provide educational resources to support the practice of homeopathy. Additionally, RMDY Collective is committed to advocating for the protection of homeopathy rights and raising awareness of its benefits.
• The Homeo Mother, aka Marie. She provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance on using natural remedies for everything from emotional wellness to common childhood issues. Plus, she offers personalized consultations and a supportive community. It’s the perfect resource to help you confidently navigate homeopathy for your family!

I hope this gives you hope and encouragement if you, like me, have been searching for a better way to support your family’s health. I’ll be sharing more of my favorite alternative resources in future posts that have helped our family stay healthy and heal quickly over the years. And in the meantime, feel free to message me if you have any questions!

Hugs,
Nikki