Homeopathy in the U.S. vs. Europe

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1. What Homeopathy Is (in simple terms)

Homeopathic remedies are ultra-diluted natural substances—from plants, minerals, or other sources—designed to stimulate the body’s own healing responses.
They’re not herbs, not vitamins, and not drugs.
They act more like signals that gently nudge the body back toward balance.

Think of it as restoring the body’s “software,” not forcing a biochemical change like a medication does.

2. Homeopathy in Europe

Homeopathy is far more mainstream in Europe:

✔ Widely used in France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the U.K.

  • Many medical doctors prescribe homeopathic remedies alongside regular medication.

  • Homeopathy is integrated into hospitals and clinics.

  • Pediatricians, dentists, and even some emergency departments use specific remedies.

✔ Pharmacists are trained in homeopathy

European pharmacists often recommend:

  • Arnica (injuries, bruising)

  • Oscillococcinum (flu-like symptoms)

  • Nux Vomica (digestive upset)

  • Ignatia (stress/grief)

✔ Insurance often covers it

Many European health systems reimburse homeopathic consultations or products.

✔ Seen as a normal part of personal health care

Just like herbal medicine or vitamins in the U.S.

3. Homeopathy in the United States

Homeopathy is technically FDA-recognized as a category of medicine under the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).

But there’s a difference:

✔ Integrated… but less understood

  • Most Americans see homeopathy on shelves but don’t know what it is.

  • It sits next to vitamins, cold remedies, and pain products.

  • It's considered over-the-counter and generally safe.

✔ Carried by all major retailers

You’ll find homeopathics at:

  • CVS

  • Walgreens

  • Walmart

  • Target

  • Whole Foods

  • Amazon

  • Sprouts

  • Natural Grocers

✔ Popular brands include

  • Boiron (Arnicare, Oscillococcinum)

  • Hyland’s (kids’ remedies, teething tablets)

  • Similasan (eye drops, ear drops)

If CVS carries it, it means consumer demand is strong and safety is well-established.

At our clinic (Body Intelligent Center), we help get to the root using Causative Homeopathy that involves Body Reflex testing.

4. Why You See Homeopathics at CVS

Because millions of Americans use them.
CVS only stocks products with strong market demand and safety records.

Homeopathics are:

  • Safe for kids, elderly, and sensitive individuals

  • Low-risk

  • Affordable

  • Easy to understand (“take pellets under the tongue”)

They’re placed next to conventional medications to give customers alternatives—especially for:

  • pain

  • bruising

  • insomnia

  • allergies

  • stress

  • cough/cold symptoms

  • digestive upset

5. Why People Like Homeopathy

✔ Gentle

Works without overstimulating or shutting down normal body processes.

✔ Safe with medications

Doesn’t interact with prescriptions.

✔ Good for children

Many parents prefer it because it avoids dyes, chemicals, or synthetic ingredients.

✔ Addresses patterns

Helps with the person, not just the symptom.

6. The Bottom Line

Europe uses homeopathy as a normal part of medicine.

Doctors prescribe it. Hospitals use it. Pharmacists recommend it.

The U.S. uses it as a safe, natural, over-the-counter option.

CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart carry it because:

  • It works for millions

  • It fills gaps that drugs can’t

  • It’s safe across all ages