Dr. Elisha Cook Naturopathic Doctor -ND

02/04/2025

Commitment to health goals is hard. Sometimes the motivation is not there, it’s a rough day/week, and the energy is low. Sometimes you need someone to walk (or bike) beside you through it, to motivate you, to call you out and call you higher. It’s ok to ask for help and support. If you need someone to walk with you through your health challenges and help you to achieve your health goals, let’s chat.

12/02/2024

The 12 days of giveaways with a different spin this year!

09/30/2024

Every Child Matters ❤️

07/02/2024

I was cooking with my son when he was much smaller than he is now. I had set a pepper on the counter, went to grab something and next thing you know this is what I saw. At first I was a caught off guard and could not believe he would eat a pepper like that! But it hit me, maybe we need to take a different perspective, and think outside the box when it comes to things like veggie intake and our health.
Have you ever thought I need a second opinion or different way of looking into my health concerns? Maybe you need to speak to a naturopath. Let’s chat!

06/05/2024

Stress is an interesting thing. It can be good stress or bad stress, but it can result in the same physical outcome for our bodies.
Recently I have undergone some increased stress with the loss of a family member. I thought I was managing pretty well and then I noticed one thing: I wasn’t hungry and was starting to skip meals. In the past when I would be under great deals of stress, this was a common tendency for me that I fed into (pardon the pun). I would neglect eating, and when I would eat, it was minimal at best. As a result I felt worse and my threshold for the stress was far less.
It is so important to know our symptom picture when it comes to stress because it helps us to identify when we need more support, resources or self care. For me, I have to force myself to eat at appropriate times even when I am not hungry, because it helps me to combat the stress and mental game more effectively. What tendencies do you notice with stress? What old habits rear their head in the wake of stress for you?
Do you need more help in this area? Consider picking up my great resource: “Stress less and weigh less” on Amazon. You don’t need to be wanting to lose weight in order to get value from this resource. It really is about adopting skills and tools for the battle against stress.

05/16/2024

Whatever your health goal, just Start. I know what you’re thinking, “Really Dr Cook? It’s the long weekend. That’s the last thing on my mind.”
There is always going to be something that deters us from our journey or may take precedence. But if we can establish routines and patterns through these seasons, we can maintain them when times are “less busy” as well.
Sometimes we just need to take that step and start somewhere. Maybe it’s going for one walk, eating one salad, booking that one appointment. Whatever it looks like for you, just start. You won’t regret it ❤️

04/22/2024

I am so excited to be a guest speaker at an upcoming women’s breakfast this Saturday! See below for more information or DM me!
Date: Saturday, April 27/24
Location: Life Church – 547 Athlone Ave, Woodstock
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Cost: $8.00 at the door
Sign up in ADVANCE – send email to events@lifeinyou.com (mailto:events@lifeinyou.com), or contact the office at # 519-537-7700
Deadline to sign up – Wednesday, April 24/24

02/27/2024

“I need to take a deep breath in and out. I’m stressed mommy” was what I heard in the back seat. At first I felt distress hearing this, “why is my little guy stressed? Have I been showing signs of stress that my kids have picked up on?” Were some of the whirling thoughts I had, but then I stopped and paused. I realized that yes he had been exposed to me being stressed, but he also saw mama do some self care.
This reminded me how important it is for us to practice self care and make it a common conversation in the home. In order to help our family, they need to see us helping ourselves. So the next time you feel guilty taking time for self care, remind yourself that you are helping others to self care too.

02/22/2024

I think sometimes we feel like life would be easier if we had an instruction manual for our health. “If X happens, do Y”. But in all reality, you are a unique person. One guide would not work for everyone. That’s why it is so important to talk to a health care provider that looks at you as a unique individual person. Naturopathic doctors do just that. If you’re ready to take charge of your health and have a guide for your journey, DM, or text / call 226-232-7665.

02/20/2024

I almost fed into it. It was a rough night with my daughter waking up from teething and so sleep was a priority this morning. By the time I got to working out I looked at the clock and thought “what’s the point? I will likely get 5 minutes into it and someone (one of the kids) will wake up”. Does that sound like you? It is so easy to put our thoughts into this all or nothing thinking. I had to remind myself that 5 or 10 minutes devoted to me and my self care was better than nothing and so I did it. I worked past the thought and did a workout. I ended up being able to get my whole workout in.

To combat this thinking, we need to compare any effort to zero. Is my attempt or effort better than zero? If yes, then it’s good enough for the season you are in.

If you haven’t grabbed my book Stress Less and Weigh Less yet, we talk about strategies like this to help overcome stress, stress thoughts, and the barrier they can pose on weight loss journeys. I invite you to grab your copy on Amazon before the end of June (in July prices increase).
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C87VD1FD

Stress Less and Weigh Less: How to lose weight, lose stress, and see lasting results.

02/16/2024

Perfection was my master and I was a slave. The anxiety of always doing better, being better, and ultimately being “perfect” chained me and weighed me down. I would have never admitted it, but it was crippling. On the outside, I looked like I had it all together, while on the inside, my thoughts never stopped and the drive to constantly be perfect had me feeling burnt out.
I post this to let you know, you’re not alone and to reassure you perfection does not have to be your master anymore. You can have a key to unlock those chains and rise above. There is a better way.
If this resonates with you, don’t be afraid to comment and let others know they are not alone. If you are ready to connect with someone that understands and want to consider the help of a naturopathic doctor on your journey, let’s chat.

02/06/2024

It’s a great day to enjoy some sunshine and get an extra dose of vitamin D. We hope you are enjoying the Sun as much as we are.