PNHC Acupuncture Clinic – February 22, 2019

Event Summary: 

Dr Elisha Cook ND is offering an acupuncture clinic to provide reduced fee for service for individuals without naturopathic coverage, limited funds, and to give a bit of a break for some of the fees. This acupuncture clinic is for anyone who is interested and would like to try acupuncture. The cost per treatment is $30 per person. You do not have to be an existing patient of the clinic to participate. This is on a first come-first serve basis as spots are limited, but we will be able to accommodate walk-ins as much as we are able.

Book your spot by messaging us on facebook, calling or texting us at 226-232-7665, or emailing us at info.pnhc@gmail.com.

Event Details: 

When: Friday February 22, 2019

Time: 3:00PM – 6:00PM

Where: Plattsville Natural Health Clinic 16 Albert St Unit A Plattsville ON N0J 1S0

Cost: $30

Pre-registration is appreciated.

How to Register/Book your spot: 

Call or Text: 226-232-7665

Email: info.pnhc@gmail.com

More Information:

For more information regarding this event, please follow the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/568725923602303/

For more information on how acupuncture may benefit you, please see one of Dr. Elisha Cook ND’s previous posts on how acupuncture works:

https://www.plattsvilledoctor.ca/how-does-acupuncture-work/

Functional Testing Price Update

It has been brought to our attention that the price of our functional tests will increase as of June 1, 2018. The functional tests include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Food sensitivity testing
  • Hair element analysis

Any testing done and received before June 1, 2018 will allow for the old pricing to be in place. Any samples or testing done or received after June 1, 2018 will be subject to the new pricing.

If you have any questions about this testing, the price change, or any other information regarding these functional tests, please contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND, Meyers Chiropractic in Woodstock (519-537-7058), or Plattsville Natural Health Clinic (226-232-7665).

Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND and book your appointment today!

 

Plattsville Natural Health Clinic Now Open and Accepting Patients!

Plattsville Natural Health Clinic is now booking appointments and open!

28575823_204940463590906_1464468058673915589_nWe are excited to announce that we are now booking appointments for Plattsville Natural Health Clinic! Our clinic will officially be open March 12, 2018 and we will be having a celebratory Grand Opening in the near future (we will keep everyone posted on details). For now, we are eager to serve the Plattsville and surrounding area! You may choose to book your full consult right away or consider booking a free 15 minute consult where you can learn about Naturopathic medicine and see if this medicine is right for you. Bring in your questions and concerns, and meet with a Naturopathic Doctor one-on-one. There is no obligation to book after, so what have you got to lose?

Fees:

Provided below are the clinic fees which are the same as what is being offered to our Meyers Chiropractic patients through Dr. Elisha Cook ND.

Service Time Cost
Meet-and-greet session 15 minutes Free/Complimentary
Initial Visit 60-90 minutes $125
Follow Up Visit (long) 30-60 minutes $80
Follow Up Visit (quick check up) 20 minutes $43
Acupuncture/Cupping Only 30 minutes $48

These fees do not include additional functional or laboratory testing such as food sensitivity testing etc.

Services Offered:

For a detailed list of the services offered and conditions treated please visit the other tabs of this website. We offer a variety of services under the scope of naturopathic medicine that help one deal with the root cause of their health ailments.

Hours

Our hours are permanently listed on the contact portion of this page, but are also provided below for your convenience:

Monday                       9:00am – 8:00pm

Wednesday                  9:00am – 8:00pm

Friday:                          2:00pm – 6:00pm

Every other Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm

For more information:

If you know anyone in the Plattsville, Ayr, Drumbo, Tavistock, and surrounding area that could benefit from our services, please do not hesitate to send them our information!

If you have any questions, would like to book an appointment, or simply want to learn more you can do so through one of the following options:

Text or Call our Clinic: 226-232-7665

Email us: info.pnhc@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook @ Plattsville Natural Health Clinic

Contact us through the contact portion of this website.

Please also note that Dr. Elisha Cook ND is still practicing in Woodstock at Meyers Chiropractic and Health Specialists at the following hours:

Hours:

Tuesday                            8:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday                          12:30pm – 6:30pm

Friday:                             8:00am – 12:00pm

Every other Saturday   8:00am – 12:00pm

For more information on her Woodstock practice, please see the contact portion of this website.

Does Supplement Brand/Quality Really Matter?

Fish OilThis question is a common question that I get in my practice. The short answer to this question is yes, quality and brand really do matter and can make a big difference with how quickly or effectively you achieve your health goals. Some common problems with some supplements in the market place are as follows:

Use of the wrong part of a plant

In the past, there has been some problems that have arisen for several brands due to individuals taking the product and becoming very sick. The reason stemmed from them using the wrong portion of the plant. The plants included in this were Black Cohosh and Kava Kava. Many companies were using the cheaper portions of the plant and not actually using the plant the way it was traditionally used, resulting in serious medical conditions as liver cirrhosis. Moral of the story is just because a botanical is good does not mean all of the parts of that plant are good.

Decreased amount of actual substance in it

Some studies have been released demonstrating that after investigation of 32 chondroitin products on the market, only 2 of the products actually had the amounts of the product that they claimed to be in the bottle. What was worse was that just under half of the bottles contained 10% or less of the claimed amount of the product. Dose does matter and if you cannot get the adequate amount, a lot of the times it is just a waste of money. (Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228559816_Analysis_of_glucosamine_and_chondroitin_sulfate_content_in_marketed_products_and_the_Caco-2_permeability_of_chondroitin_sulfate_raw_materials)

Contamination

Unfortunately, not all brands are made equal, and that includes what fillers are put into them. Some supplements contain heavy metals, mold, pesticides, dairy, gluten, or chemical fillers. These can make it very hard on the digestive tract, affect absorption, and actually cause you to become sicker. Looking for brands that are free from these contaminates can help some individuals that may find that they “react to all supplements”.

Products not containing adequate doses of substances

Another problem that I often stumble across when patients bring in their current supplement regime is that a lot of the brands out on the market do not actually contain high enough doses of certain ingredient in order to make them effective. I am surprised that some supplements would have the individual taking 6 capsules per day to achieve therapeutic value, while the recommended dose is 2 capsules per day. This is a waste of money and is ultimately lacking in the effectiveness overall.

How do you know you are getting the best supplements? 

It is important to always consult a naturopathic doctor before beginning to take any supplements. Supplements are not harmless and have the possibility of interacting with medication. Before I began my practice, I researched which supplement brand was the most efficacious, research based, and the best quality for my patients. The brands that I carry are a reflection of that research, where they contain adequate amounts to reach therapeutic level, are void of contaminants, and use the appropriate plant parts when indicated. I have also looked on the market to see what is available from local health food stores and have found some better brands of those out there. Having a health care team on your side that has done the research in this area and can help to determine what supplements are needed for your personal health concerns is of utmost importance. For more information in this area, please consult a naturopathic doctor before self-prescribing.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND by calling 519-537-7058 and book your appointment today!