87. Homeopathy 101 with Joette Calabrese, What Every Parent Should Have on Hand
If you've ever stood in the pharmacy aisle wondering if there's another way, something gentler than another round of antibiotics, you're not alone. So many parents come into my practice asking the same question. Is there something else we can reach for before we go the prescription route? This episode is for anyone who has ever wanted a few trusted, natural tools on hand for the everyday bumps, illnesses, and dental moments that come up in family life.
I sat down with Joette Calabrese, a homeopathic expert who has spent decades teaching what she calls practical homeopathy, a simplified, protocol based approach that regular people, not just practitioners, can learn and use confidently at home.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- What homeopathy actually is, and why it's often confused with the broader term "holistic"
- The history of homeopathy in the US, including why it was pushed to the margins for decades
- Why a young child's developing immune system benefits from fewer unnecessary interventions in the first few years of life
- Specific remedies Joette recommends having on hand, including Arnica Montana, and what conditions each one can support
- How to start building your own home apothecary and become the "go to" person your family and friends call on
About Joette Calabrese:
Joette Calabrese has been teaching practical homeopathy for decades, helping mothers, grandmothers, and health minded people learn to use natural remedies with confidence and clarity. She runs the Academy of Practical Homeopathy and leads study groups through her Gateway to Homeopathy program, making a historically complex subject approachable for everyday families.
Key Insights:
One of my favorite parts of this conversation was Joette's reminder that these remedies don't manipulate the body, they correct it. Whether the blood is too thick or too thin, whether the body is under or overreacting, homeopathic medicine works with the body's own intelligence rather than overriding it.
We also talked about why so many people are turning back toward these natural approaches. As Joette put it, people are tired of taking a pill to fix the symptom from the previous pill. That resonates deeply with how I practice dentistry too, always looking for the root cause instead of just managing symptoms.
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