With homeopathy , there may be other scenarios where “ I don ’ t know ” is an honest answer and may dictate choosing a different supplement or remedy for a vegan client . In my experience , homeopathic manufacturers / providers are not always forthcoming or able to answer questions that vegans ask . For example , a manufacturer when contacted to ask how they obtain Sepia ( ink of a cuttlefish ) never responded . Perhaps they did not know the answer .
Other homeopathic products that vegans may reject include : calc carb ( from oyster shell ), cantharis ( derived from the Spanish fly beetle ), homeopathic remedies made from animal organs and other animal , spider and insect derivatives , bufo rama ( toad ), etc . If homeopathic snake venom remedies are used , they may wish to know if the snake was harmed in obtaining the venom . Being transparent about the origins of these homeopathic remedies and communicating this information will enable informed consent .
Once the ingredients , process and origins have been considered and conveyed accurately , a vegan client can decide for themselves whether they think that the product is vegan according to their values and priorities in order for true informed consent to take place .
The rewards of working with vegan clients are many , and can include personal and professional growth , expanded supplement knowledge , improved research skills , improved critical thinking , and improved verbal communication skills . Honesty and transparency are key , as is a basic insight into the vegan motivations and psychology and respect for their lifestyle choices . In my experience , vegan clients are often very grateful for these .
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