A Guide to Homeopathic Practice
Welcome
to Homeopathic Treatment . . .
As an experienced homeopathic practitioner, I am committed to working with you to help you
reach positive health goals.
Homeopathy
does cure health related problems. It works 'with' the total body system rather
than against a few symptoms. It is a truly preventative system, as it removes
the underlying causes of disease.
Homeopathy
may be a completely new experience for you and the challenge is that it is very different than conventional medicine. More patience is required and we are looking at longer term health goals as well as immediate concerns. We can assure you that it is a time -tested therapy which
works in accordance, with your own common sense and intuitive efforts. Over 200 years of positive results
speak loudly for themselves.
At
the same time, this is a partnership in moving you in the direction
health and freedom. In spite of infrequent appointments, we
encourage you to keep in touch. There is some information at the bottom
of this page as to how to effectively do that. Any questions, please
ask!
Also on this page, you'll find some information,
questions and answers and even forms that you can download. Below the
forms section is information on the practice.
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Forms for New Patients and Clients
If
you did not do this at the first interview, you will find some simple forms for filling out.
Please download the
correct pdf, (child or adult), print it and then fill out the information.
Please mail it to the address below.
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Forms for California Patients and Clients
"California
Senate Bill SB-577, which was signed by the governor in September 2002,
has profound implications for the
practice of alternative forms of health care in California. SB-577 enables alternative and complementary
health care practitioners to provide and advertise their services. However, they must also comply with certain requirements
specified within the bill."
If
you have not already signed the California disclosure, please download
the
information sheet about Bill SB-577, as well as the disclosure form.
Please print and read them both. Then sign and send in the
disclosure form.
Please
mail it to the administration address below.
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extra postage from the U.S. to Canada.
Other
contact information is available at the bottom of this section.
Fees and Payment
Payment
is due when services are rendered.
There is no charge for appointments
cancelled 48 hours in advance.
The
fee is always on a per appointment basis and not on a time basis. The
fee per appointment also includes the ability to call or email
Louis Klein for a quick question or quick check-in.
Frequently, cases are reviewed prior and after each appointment. Many
times, further study and research is required and this can take even up
to 1 or 2 hours of time. All this is included in the per appointment
consulation fee. Longer
conversations or appointments, off hours calls in between appointments
can be charged for.
Credit
card payments and checks are accepted. Please write checks payable to Louis Klein. Payment
from your credit card may read
on your statement "Luminos Homeopathic Courses Ltd.", which is a limited
company that administers certain accounts for Louis Klein.
For more information see the list of books at the end of this page.
Taking the Homeopathic Remedies
Preparation
of Remedies:
Homeopathic
remedies are prepared through a series of dilutions and succussions which
release the medicinal force of the crude substance. This process renders natural products non-toxic while
increasing their potency, producing a safe and curative product. Remedies
are then diluted in an alcohol
base, and dropped onto lactose/sugar granules for easier ingestion.
These granules can be of various sizes depending on the pharmacy that
the remedy is from. The bottles or packets they come in will also vary depending on where you get the remedy from. Usually you take a very minimal amount of the remedy- enough to catalyze your own body's healing mechanism.
If you receive the remedy from us we repackage and "compound" a remedy specifically for you. Instructions are sent with the remedy. If unclear contact us.
Storage:
If
you receive a remedy in the mail, purchase a remedy, or are given one to take
home, follow these precautions:
-Store
in a cool dark place (NOT the refrigerator).
-Keep
away from strong smelling medicines or lotions, especially camphor.
-Do
not expose remedies to each other or to strong smells of smoke, cooking,
mothballs, perfumes, etc.
Administration of a Homeopathic Remedy
A dry dose consists of approximately 10 granules if they are poppy seed size
and 2-3 granules if they are larger pillules.
If
extra granules spill out, do not put them back in the container-they can be
thrown out.
TAKE
DRY (DO NOT USE WATER) AND LET THE GRANULES DISSOLVE UNDER THE TONGUE.
Take
remedies at least 1/2 hour before or after meals, or any other ingested
substances.
For
remedies in liquid form, follow the special instructions that you receive with
the remedy.
Getting the Homeopathic Remedy
We
select the homeopathic remedy from over 3500 available, and they are prepared
in established professional homeopathic pharmacies. They are made from all
sorts of different substances, but because they are highly diluted there is no
toxicity. Therefore, almost all remedies are F.D.A. approved; in Canada they
are also regulated. For more
information about specific remedies, their origin, and nature, refer to the
reading list at the end of this guide.
Since
we are precise in our remedy choice, we have specific pharmacies that we
recommend for obtaining homeopathic remedies. With each type of remedy
suggested, the pharmacy may vary. It is difficult for us to ship remedies cross
border, so if you are an international patient, (including the US) we will
recommend a specific pharmacy for you to contact and order from.
If
you are a local patient, we mostly supply remedies from our office. There are
times, though, when we will have to order the required remedy. If the remedy is
ordered from Europe, it may take a few weeks for us to receive it. We will
attempt to inform you of this, but please contact us if you feel a reasonable
amount of time has gone by, and you have not received your remedy. Once we receive the remedy we repackage it and "compound" it specifically for you.
"Antidotes"
Essentially,
remedies catalyze a healing process within the body. Certain substances have been found to interfere with
the body's response to the stimulus of a remedy. Within the professional homeopathic
community, there are various thoughts about what may or may not affect the
action of the remedy. My view, is that in the beginning of the treatment or if
you are a particularly sensitive individual, it is best to avoid the items below. As you get healthier, and after a few months, you can be
less careful.
This
is a list of products that are recommended for you to avoid:
CAMPHOR
AND CAMPHOR containing PRODUCTS such as cough drops, chap stick, Tiger Balm,
Vicks products, Ben Gay, Mentholatum, Camphor Phenique, room vaporizer sprays,
Calomine lotion, mothballs, Noxema, cosmetics containing camphor, etc.
STRONG
CHEMICAL BODY TREATMENTS such as hair permanents or dyes, mineral baths or
medicated skin creams, etc. Use
hypo-allergenic cosmetics (in moderation).
Caffeinated COFFEE
and all coffee products, including coffee liquors. Note that it is the combination of coffee and caffeine which
produces the antidote effect. You
can use weak herb teas or black tea (in moderation). Vary the types you use. Decaf coffee in moderation is also OK.
DENTAL
TREATMENT. Try to have dental work
done before undergoing homeopathic treatment. If you do have to have some
dental treatment, a repeat of the remedy aftewards may be necessary but first
discuss with us.
ELECTRIC
BLANKETS AND MAGNETS.
CONFLICTING
THERAPIES. To allow homeopathic
treatment to work correctly, and for us to effectively evaluate whether it is
working for you, it is important not to mix too many other therapies or
medicines.
Please seek advice if
you wish to begin, or are currently using many other therapeutic methods natural
or otherwise.
Reaction:
The
reaction to remedies is usually gentle and gradual. If a reaction occurs which concerns you or seems marked, DO
NOT HESITATE TO CALL.
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Details for Having an Interview Via Skype or Ichat.
Interviews especially follow ups over the web can be effective if you have a good enough web cam and microphone system.
Here are some guidelines:
1. Make sure you have a working web cam and audio system for your computer.
2. Have a valid account with Skype or Ichat. (Ichat has a better picture) Louis Klein is on both.
3. Email Louis Klein at health@louisklein.com with your account name on
whichever system you choose. Also include the telephone number you will
be at when you are having the appointment. Louis Klein will then email
you back with his account name.
4. Make sure you have your skype or ichat program turned on at the appointed time.
5. You or Louis Klein can attempt the connection at the appointment time. If no connection occurs then call Louis Klein's direct line 604-947-0763.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What
are the goals of homeopathic treatment?
The
goal is help you achieve a level
of health, balance and freedom from limitation so you need very little or no
reliance on ANY medications or therapies, including homeopathy.
What is the primary method for homeopathic treatment?
True
constitutional homeopathy does not treat specific diseases, but treats
individuals. Hence a detailed
understanding of the patient is fundamental for a correct prescription to be
made. The interview is verbal without any physical examination.
The
homeopath must come to a very complete understanding of an individual in a
relatively short space of time.
The questioning process is the very essence of forming and developing
this understanding.
The
homeopath needs to be an acute listener and observer - her/his job is primarily
to get your symptom picture, and match this to a remedy. We simply want to hear your story, listen sympathetically without
making any value judgments, and match this information to the right remedy.
To
match a 'remedy' to an individual, the homeopath must know all the
person's
limitations clearly; this includes mental, emotional, and physical
levels,
general energy, effects of environment, causative factors, etc. Further
research may be required to choose the individual and correct one for
you.
Usually before and after each interview the notes are reviewed for both current and future homeopathic considerations.
What
about life-style advice?
At the beginning the
homeopath usually gives very little advice about life-style, diet, etc. This is because we always want to see
clearly whether the homeopathic remedy alone is acting; we believe that when
the organism is rebalanced, an imbalanced life-style will diminish. Positive changes will permeate all
aspects of your life. There may be
obvious 'obstacles to cure' in your life or environment which the practitioners
will discuss with you, especially in follow ups.
How can I participate?
You
don't have to 'believe' in homeopathic remedies in order for them to work (we
treat babies and animals). But in
order to come up with the correct remedy and for the treatment to continue to
act, your cooperation and commitment is necessary. You can help in the following areas:
1.
Clarity- Be clear and complete about your symptoms on all levels.
2.
Noting Changes- After you take the remedy, note changes. Keeping a weekly journal can be
helpful and bring it to your follow-up visits. Note general and specific
changes.
3.
Avoiding Antidotes- Avoid the elements that effect the treatment, and if you do something that is
on the anti-doting list, like drinking coffee (regularly), be forthright about
this. We can discuss it!
4.
Commitment and Patience- A commitment to a long-term process with patience is really a commitment to your long-term
well being. Homeopathic remedies and treatment are not like regular drugs in their effect. It can be QUITE SOME TIME AFTER you have taken a homeopathic remedy to see a positive effect so patience is required. If the remedy is incorrect there will be no response which will be dealt with (and described in more detail below), but its important that you are patient and wait the amount of time between appointments. If there is a concern that comes up though, please contact us.
5.
Communicate- Above all, communicate any concerns or questions you may have. We are always trying to find better
means of serving you and are very open to your concerns.
What if further research or consultation on my case is
necessary?
After
the homeopathic consultation is finished, it may be necessary to do more
intensive research, and in that instance the remedy will not be given the same
day. This is all part of the
carefulness involved in good homeopathy.
If
the remedy is prescribed at the interview, it means that the practitioner has
been fortunate enough to clearly see the correct remedy, and is confident in
giving it at this point. Remedies are either mailed out from the office, or you
will be directed to order it yourself. (See below for further details.)
What about seeing an M.D.?
Homeopathy
is complimentary to the health care that is currently available. We recommend that you maintain your relationship with your
Medical Doctor (M.D.), especially for routine and emergency situations; a doctor
is a resource. For example, you
should see your M.D. for the following:
-the
physical diagnosis for any condition that you may currently have, or develop
during the course of homeopathic treatment
-routine
examination and check-ups, including well baby or child check-ups.
-any
need for medical letters, examinations for work or insurance, etc.
In trauma or emergency situations, have someone take you
to the nearest hospital Emergency Room.
Do not discontinue ANY medications without the advice and monitoring of your Medical Doctor!
How does one evaluate a curative response?
Homeopaths
have, through over 200 years of experience, developed very sophisticated means
of evaluating curative responses, and
have "laws and principles of cure."
You
want to see the problems you have come
with clear up, and they should.
Always keep in mind that our perspective is you in totality. You, also,
have to see improvement in the context of the amount of stresses and other
influences in your life. So improvement will occur on physical, emotional,
mental and general energy levels.
Observe and report these general changes as well as specific ones.
Should I come back after I'm doing better?
The
first follow-up after 4-8 weeks is
very important. After you are
feeling consistently better, we would like to see you at regular intervals in
order to prevent future problems; usually this is at 6-8 month intervals.
How long does treatment take?
This
is a difficult question to answer, but after a number of interviews, the
homeopath is better able to give you an idea of this. There are many factors involved. In simpler problems and in acute
situations, results can be quick and dramatic. In longer term problems, results
can take longer.
Ideally,
one or two homeopathic treatments will restabilize the system and no more
treatments will be necessary. For
a certain percentage of relatively healthy individuals this may be the case;
however, for the most, this is an unrealistic expectation.
What is the homeopathic process in more complex or
chronic cases, and how long does this take?
In
more complex cases, homeopathic treatment is like peeling away 'layers of an onion.' Briefly, this means that we build up
layers of symptoms or pathology as a response to certain stresses and
influences we go through in life.
The 'layers' are laid down and can be 'peeled' away effectively with
homeopathic remedies.
During the
course of treatment, old sets of symptoms may come up; but with each
consecutive remedy you become healthier, and the symptoms will not be as severe
as in the past. A new recurrence
of an old set of symptoms will be the indication for a new remedy to be given. We believe that even hereditary
predisposition can be eliminated with homeopathy.
So
in long-term deep or complex chronic problems, the curative process may be more
gradual, and long term interaction more necessary. For these situations, many years of homeopathic treatment (with long intervals in between) may be necessary, especially in those who have had their limitations for many years.
How many appointments are necessary?
In
the beginning (i.e. the first 6 months to 2 years) visits may be more frequent
and will taper off as you become healthier. We feel we need to initally interact with you more frequently in order to effectively work with you
and to, as importantly, evaluate your progress. Yet, we are not insensitive to the cost of treatment, and do
not wish to make this too much of a burden. A happy medium can be reached.
If
a remedy has acted curatively after the initial follow-up, even in deep and
complex cases, we may not want to see you for another 3-6 months. This is because the remedy has brought
your system in balance, and in our experience, this state can last for a long
time (even years). We also need to
wait until the next 'layer' clearly comes up. This is the time to have a renewed faith in your body's
healing abilities.
How can just one tiny dose do anything, or last so long?
The
remedies are highly potententized- they are prepared in what is called a
potentized dilution and dropped onto tiny lactose granules to make ingestion
easier. More importantly, they catalyze, or trigger a response by the body on
an energetic level, rather than effecting some chemical change. What ultimately
happens after the remedy is taken is that your own innate regulating and
healing system is stimulated. The remedy helps the body develop a natural,
positive healing momentum which continues to gain strength and thereby eliminates
disease.
Should
you want to gain a more in-depth understanding of this fascinating and
effective energetic process, please refer to any of the introductory books on
the reading list.
Can a wrong remedy be given, and what are the effects?
There
are no side effects from a "wrong" remedy. What happens is that either nothing
changes, or the true symptom picture will become even clearer, and the right
remedy thereby becomes more obvious.
It
may take a number of interviews for the homeopath to get an accurate 'picture'
of both your total symptoms, and an essential understanding of this in order to
get the right remedy. Of course, the clearer and more in touch you are with
yourself, the easier this task becomes.
What happens if my symptoms seem to come back after I have gotten better?
If
you initally have a strongly curative response to a remedy,and then a relapse
seems to occur, we usually recommend to wait another 2-3 weeks in order to see
if your system doesn't rebalance
itself. If any symptoms come on
strongly, notify the office and/or your M.D. If the rebalancing does not occur after this 2-3 week
period, then a repeat of the remedy may be necessary. In that case an appointment or phone call would be
appropriate.
Don't
get disappointed or discouraged at this point and feel that homeopathy is not
working for you - this is just a temporary, and many times, expected phase of
getting you to a consistent level of good health.
This
situation may also indicate that a new remedy is needed as a new 'layer' of
symptoms from the past has come up, and needs to be rectified.
Louis
Klein has his central office on Bowen Island B.C. Canada. As he also teaches
homeopathy, he may be frequently away.
He can be reached on Bowen Island by
calling his direct line: (604)947-0763.
Sometimes,
in his absence, another homeopath will call you back if you leave an urgent
request. It may take 48 hours to get a call back so if its an emergency get someone to take you to your nearest emergency room.
He
also sets aside a morning every few weeks to answer general phone questions.
These mornings are an ideal time to reach him for questions, and even a phone
consultation! There may be a charge if its more than a quick question or brief discussion.
Call his Bowen Island number at 604-947-0763 to find out the date and time of
the next phone-in morning.
Email
is also a very good way to reach him: health@louisklein.com
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Phone Numbers
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What further reading on this subject can I do?
Homeopathy
is time-honoured, highly effective system of healing. There are excellent books
available on this subject. We have listed the more introductory books; however,
if you would like further information on advanced studies ask us. We welcome
your continued interest.
Introductory Books on Homeopathy
-Impossible Cure, The Promise Of Homeopathy by Amy L. Lansky, PhD
-Homeopathy:Science or Myth by Bill Gray MD
-Ritalin Free Kids by Reichenberg-Ullman ND, MSW and Ullman ND
-Prozac Free by Reichenberg-Ullman ND, MSW and Ullman ND
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