November 24, 2025

Ep 425: Emergency Episode: Homeopathic Medicine Political Action Committee - with Kathleen Scheible

25 minutes

Kathleen Scheible returns to discuss the challenges homeopathy faces in the U.S., especially after the FDA’s 2019 guidance classifying all homeopathic products as unapproved drugs. She explains how this affects smaller manufacturers and highlights the advocacy work of Americans for Homeopathy Choice. Kathleen also describes the role of the Homeopathic Medicine PAC in educating lawmakers and supporting pro-homeopathy legislation. She emphasizes the impact of grassroots volunteers and notes recent polling that shows strong public support for natural health.

Episode Highlights:

01:44 - Overview of FDA Regulations on Homeopathy

05:11 - Impact of FDA Guidance Changes

08:51 - Introduction to the Political Action Committee (PAC)

10:48 - Importance of Research and Public Support

12:40 - Role of the PAC in Legislative Efforts

15:16 - History and Formation of the PAC

16:27 - Recent Article and Resources

19:24 - Call to Action for Support and Donations

21:46 - Collaboration with Other Advocates

About my Guests:

Kathleen Scheible is a board-certified classical homeopath and has a private homeopathy practice in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood. Kathleen founded the Bay Area Homeopathy Association in 2007 and is the current President of the California Homeopathic Medical Society, which was founded in 1877.

Kathleen has offered pro bono homeopathic consultation for elders at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center since 2009. Since January 2020, Kathleen has offered free homeopathic consultations for underserved San Franciscans at Community Well in the Excelsior District both in-person and online, supported by the San Francisco Sugary Drink Tax Community Fund.

Kathleen has been honored to volunteer for the Integrative Healers Action Network as a homeopath practitioner and as Homeopath Ambassador since 2018, helping survivors of the Northern California wildfires and first responders to recover and thrive.

Find out more about Kathleen

Website: https://homeopathicmedicinepac.org/

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