Ulcerative Colitis is a condition I have treated quite often in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. It presents itself in males and females of all ages, from children to seniors. This autoimmune disease is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine and rectum. Symptoms can include abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, blood […]
Psoriasis is a condition I have treated often in the past 10 years in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. This skin condition is characterized by red plaques that are covered with silver/white scales, which are formed by a more rapid than normal multiplication of skin cells. These lesions can be itchy and painful, and […]
Fatigue is probably the most common complaint I hear in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. With our busy lifestyles and constant on the go schedules, everybody can benefit from increased energy levels. Sometimes patients complain of physical fatigue, stating that they just want to lie down and do nothing after work, or they don’t […]
Shingles is a very painful viral infection that I treat frequently in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. Without adequate treatment, the symptoms can last months, and sometimes even years. In addition to conventional medical treatment, there is a lot that Naturopathic Medicine has to offer to speed up recovery and minimize risk of lasting […]
Having a healthy immune system is vital to good health, and it is something I support in all my patients in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to be exposed to people that have a cold or a flu without being affected yourself? Fortunately, there’s a lot Naturopathic […]
Endometriosis is a condition I have treated often in the past 10 years in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. The women that I see with this condition can experience significant pain during and around the time of their menstrual cycle, and sometimes even during the entire month. Women can experience pelvic pain, as well […]
Migraines are something I have treated very frequently in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. This condition is one that can severely impact my patients quality of life and so it is very important to determine the root cause of this painful condition and treat it accordingly. Migraines are usually described as a pounding, throbbing […]
Bowen Therapy is a modality I use quite frequently in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. I have experienced amazing results with it since opening my practice in 2006, and in this blog I want to talk more about this gentle yet powerful modality. What is Bowen Therapy? Bowen Therapy originated in Australia and […]
Eczema is a skin condition that I see frequently in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by dry skin that becomes irritated, inflamed, and itchy. Excessive scratching can lead to open sites on the skin which can increase one’s risk of infection. Eczema can occur […]
Anxiety is a condition that I treat very commonly in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. I see it frequently in both males and females, of all ages from teenagers to the elderly, and in intensities varying from a low level constant anxiety to debilitating panic attacks. This is a condition that significantly affects my […]