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.

Naturopathic Approaches and Management of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Tired Woman Sweating After RunningWhen spring and summer come around, most individuals enjoy being outside. However, with the temperatures on the rise, many could potentially develop heat exhaustion or heat stroke if they are not careful. This blog is meant to provide you with preventative measures, signs and symptoms to look out for, and what you can do if you or another individual experiences heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Prevention

Ultimately, it is more beneficial to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke in the first place. The following is a list of things that you can do to prevent both:

  • Dress weather appropriate – not too warmly and lighter in colour
  • Wear a hat if you will be spending a significant amount of time in the sun
  • Avoid activities in the late afternoon when the sun is at the highest point in the sky
  • Perform activities in the shade when possible
  • Keep hydrated – make sure to have a drink of water every 15 – 20 minutes
  • Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol

Signs and Symptoms

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are quite different in their presentation and severity. Heat exhaustion is the lesser in regards to severity when compared to heat stroke. Heat exhaustion presents with the following:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness and Confusion
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Feeling Nauseous
  • Sweating
  • Pale clammy skin
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Fast and Weak Pulse
  • Shallow Breathing

Heat stroke on the other hand is slightly more severe:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness and Discomfort
  • Restlessness and Confusion
  • Hot, Flushed, and Dry Skin
  • Low Level of Response or Consciousness
  • Full and Strong Pulse
  • Body Temperature Above 40 degrees Celsius

Management

How you might manage either situation is very similar, but in the case of heat stroke, it is best to call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for help in order to better aid this individual. Otherwise, the following recommendations could be made for both in most cases:

  • Get to a cooler place (eg. in the shade)
  • Have the individual lay down with their legs raised
  • Rehydrate the individual with cool water
  • Recommend that the individual seek Health Care regardless of how quickly they recover
  • If their condition gets worse, call EMS

In addition to the above recommendations, for heat stroke, it is wise to cool the individual down with cool clothes being applied to the body and a fan being placed near them. It is necessary to bring their core body temperature down to around 38 degrees Celsius.

Naturopathic Additional Tips

In addition to the above management, some additional measures could be applied AFTER the above management is followed:

  • Coconut water or aloe vera juice can be used to help rehydrate
  • Glonoinum homeopathic can be used to aid with symptoms from heat stroke
  • China homeopathic can be used for extreme fluid loss resulting in heat stroke
  • Applying an peppermint essential oil to the feet and cooling clothes to help lower body temperature
  • Applying an onion to the feet to help lower body temperature
  • Contrast showers daily to help prevent lack of acclimatization
  • Seek naturopathic care regularly to help your body be in the best shape it can be

Have you benefitted from reading this blog? Know someone that would benefit as well? Share, Like, Comment, or Tweet this article, and let me know what you think.

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 Elisha Cook via the contact portion of this website.

 

Source: http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/hot-and-cold-conditions/heatstroke.aspx