Maintaining Our Health Freedom with Homeopathy
Navigate the regulatory landscape of homeopathic medicine and discover how practitioners and patients can work together to preserve access to these vital health freedom tools.
Understanding Homeopathy and Health Freedom
In Homeopathic Medicine, health is viewed as the ultimate freedom—a holistic state encompassing spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Spiritual Health
Connection to life, sense of meaning and purpose
Mental Health
Mental clarity, creativity, diversity of thought
Emotional Health
Emotional responsiveness, empathy, diverse emotions
Physical Health
Freedom from pain, freedom of motion
Is Health Worth Fighting For?
Individual Freedom: Patients fight for excellent health to find unknown freedom
Collective Freedom: Practitioners work to preserve and protect health access
FDA/FTC and Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathic medicines have been recognized by the FDA and classified as drugs since the 1940s, backed by numerous research studies, papers, and clinical trials. However, recent guidance documents have raised concerns about continued access.
FDA’s Perceived Issues with Homeopathic Medicines
- Neurological toxicity concerns with certain ingredients
- Bacterial contamination in facilities
- Heavy metal contamination of products
- Improper labeling and claims
- Importation issues from overseas
FDA’s Risk-Based Prioritization
Infants & Children
IV and IM
Nosodes
Toxic Ingredients
OTC Products
Manufacturers
Two Key Initiatives Protecting Access
1. Americans for Homeopathy Choice (AFHC)
Founded by Paola Brown, AFHC works with Congress and the FDA to preserve the right to purchase and use homeopathic remedies.
Key Activities:
- Working with Congressional representatives from each state
- Homeopathy Action Teams (HAT teams) for legislative outreach
- Petition campaigns with growing Congressional support
- Clear distinction between homeopathic and pharmaceutical drugs
2. National Homeopathic Product Certification Board (NHPCB)
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting homeopathic product verification through rigorous product oversight and self-regulation.
Mission:
To provide rigorous homeopathic product verification to preserve and protect access to all homeopathic medicines and empower people to safely care for themselves and future generations.
Certification Benefits:
✓ Safe, quality products
✓ Appropriate labeling
✓ Consumer confidence
✓ Regulatory recognition
Seven Criteria for NHPCB Product Certification
1. Identity & Nomenclature
2. Legal & Regulatory
3. Labeling & Marketing
4. Identity & Purity
5. Manufacturing
6. Safety
7. Clinical Indications
Take Action: What You Can Do
Support NHPCB
Visit NHPCB Website
Donate to NHPCB
Volunteer
Support AFHC
Join AFHC
Donate to AFHC
Learn More
Maintaining health freedom and exploring homeopathy’s potential are ongoing endeavors. Your involvement with initiatives like AFHC and NHPCB is critical for preserving access to homeopathic medicines for current and future generations.
Access Dr. Todd Rowe’s complete presentation on protecting homeopathic medicine access and navigating the regulatory landscape.
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