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spend an evening than immersed with like-minded colleagues from across the globe, in the study of homeopathy and holistic medicine? Sessions are planneyd for every six weeks, so look out for the next notification.
Just as importantly, carers are asked to make no other changes at all, either to diet, or to any conventional medications or supplements. The remedy prescribed is then the single, only change, so a more accurate
3. CONVENTIONAL MEDICINES. Lise considers none of the suppressive medicines, older or more modern, safe long-term, but would rather they were used for a short time to give some comfort if the symptoms are severe. To counteract the possible block to response, she repeats the remedy more often, typically starting with a 200C (30C if less certain) given daily over the first month. When asked, Lise said she is not scared of overdosing, and does not often see aggravations.
4. VACCINATIONS. “A huge burden to the immune system,” they can be the actual cause of the problem, or a maintaining one. Thuja is used as a first step if the case history suggests a clear connection, but if the constitutional remedy is clear, she will prefer that. She sees some dramatic responses to Thuja, giving 30C or 200C daily for a month, or for the first two weeks. The WSAVA guidelines to vaccination and increasing use of titre testing have made vaccination a much easier issue to discuss with carers at the end of treatment.
5. NEUTERING. With increasing awareness of a range of harmful effects, Lise considers routine neutering as something the veterinary profession can no longer defend. There are big cultural differences between countries
6. STRONG SMELLING/TASTING supplements like garlic, some herbs/flea oils can antidote.
Consultation and Analysis
First consultation lasts one hour, consisting of 5 steps:
Studying the full medical history of patient – Lise does not use owner questionnaires beforehand.
Observation – noting especially how the patient acts and reacts for the first few minutes in the consultation room. A
Ditch the Itch – Zoom meeting report by Nancy Morris, UK
On 20th March, 24 homeopathic vets from all over the world met via Zoom, to share and enjoy a splendid 3- hour masterclass by Lise Hansen, discussing her approach to treating chronic skin disease. The masterclass was organised by David Hare and expertly hosted by Ilse Pedler.
Lise´s message was positive and optimistic, that, given time, all chronic skin cases are “utterly curable.” This, in spite of dogs often having had everything the conventional world has to offer, some even been considered for euthanasia, and owners all but given up. In line with Hering’s Law, these patients’ imbalance is on the outer surface, they are generally quite healthy in themselves, so are able to respond on a constitutional level.
Lise talked us through her framework of working with the carer and the patient, discussed possible obstacles, her consultation approach and analysis, then closed by presenting cases to illustrate.
Setting the Scene
Lise’s first step is a most crucial one, to take time to explain to the carer that homeopathic treatment is a process, which will require commitment of at least 3-6 months. At least 3 appointments will be needed; monthly to begin with, until she is satisfied the problem is at least in hand. She emphasised how important it is to get the client on board, re-engaged, and enthused at the outset.
assessment can be made of its effect. Carers are asked to take notes of any/all changes in 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th weeks, so a useful comparison of clinical signs can be made at the important second consultation.
At that point, the audience asked what then was Lise’s approach to often perceived obstacles to cure? In reply, she said “homeopathy is so potent, it can penetrate anything, when the remedy is right”. She prefers to address management issues only after the animal is cured, when carers are much more receptive to hearing advice, and considering changes.
She discussed the possible Obstacles to Cure:
1. DIET. Lise’s experience is that homeopathy is able to cure skin disease whatever the patient is eating. Raw feeding has become more popular in recent times, but she doesn’t see it as an automatic solution. Her approach is to insist on a final consultation after the skin is cured, to discuss diet.
2. IMMUNOTHERAPY. If a dog has been on a course for some time, she advises continue. If just started, she suggests separating the treatments, i.e. either continue with immunotherapy alone, then come back to see her in six months for homeopathy if needed. Or, proceed with homeopathy, deferring immunotherapy for six months. This avoids confusion, so, again, Lise can better assess response to the remedy alone.
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