Episode 41: Homeopathic Influence with Lakshmi Subramaniam

What happens when children grow up learning to notice their symptoms and understand the basics of homeopathy from a young age? In this episode of the Homeopathy247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with Lakshmi Subramanian about growing up in a homeopathic family and how she has introduced the same kind of learning to her own children. Lakshmi shares why she believes homeopathy education can encourage curiosity, body awareness and confidence in talking about symptoms. Growing Up With Homeopathy Lakshmi grew up in Mumbai, India, with a mother who practised homeopathy. As a child, she spent time in her mother's clinic, helped prepare remedies and gradually became familiar with commonly used remedy pictures. Rather than homeopathy feeling like something unusual, it simply became part of everyday family life. Teaching Children to Describe Symptoms Lakshmi has taken a similar approach with her own children. When they were unwell, she encouraged them to describe what they were actually feeling rather than immediately naming a remedy. Where does it hurt? What does the pain feel like? What has changed? What became better or worse after taking something? Over time, she says this helped them become much more observant about their own bodies. Learning Through Everyday Experience Lakshmi explains that her children gradually became familiar with remedies they had encountered before and learned how to report changes in their symptoms. For her, this is one of the most valuable parts of homeopathy education. The goal is not simply memorising remedy names. It is learning to notice what is different and communicate that information clearly. Building a Family First Aid Kit Mary and Lakshmi also discuss family remedy kits. Lakshmi describes how her children became interested in knowing which remedies were available and learning how their own symptom patterns differed. This became another practical way to introduce homeopathy basics. Children should still have appropriate adult supervision with medicines and remedies, and concerning symptoms require proper medical assessment. Homeopathy and Health Awareness The conversation expands beyond remedies into wider health awareness. Lakshmi talks about noticing how food, lifestyle and everyday choices affect how someone feels. She also discusses teaching her children to read labels and become more interested in what they eat. For her, homeopathy opened the door to broader conversations about self care rather than existing in isolation. Knowing When Medical Care Is Needed Lakshmi and Mary also acknowledge that conventional medical care is sometimes necessary. Accidents, emergencies, serious illness and other health concerns may require doctors, hospitals, medication or other appropriate treatment. Homeopathy can be something families choose to explore alongside medical care, but it should not delay necessary assessment or treatment. Creating a Lifelong Interest in Health One of Lakshmi's strongest messages is that health education can begin early. Teaching children to recognise symptoms, describe how they feel and ask questions about their health may give them useful skills that continue into adulthood. Key Takeaways Lakshmi grew up in a homeopathic family. She began learning about remedies and symptoms from childhood. She encourages her own children to describe what they feel. Homeopathy education can include observation, questioning and remedy comparison. Learning remedy names is only part of the process. Food, lifestyle and self care also form part of Lakshmi's family approach. Children should have appropriate adult guidance when using remedies. Serious or concerning symptoms still require appropriate medical care. More about Lakshmi Lakshmi's Homeopathy247 Profile: https://homeopathy247.com/our-team/lakshmi-subramanian/ Lakshmi's Website: https://www.pranaforyou.com.au/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/homeopathy247-podcast Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/