Entries by Dr. Ramona Charikar, Northwest Calgary Naturopathic Medicine

Treating Frozen Shoulder with Naturopathic Medicine

Frozen Shoulder is a condition I have treated successfully in the past 10 years in my NW Calgary Naturopathic Medicine practice. Also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, symptoms include pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion in the shoulder. These symptoms can occur after a period of injury, surgery, or over use, and are caused by […]

Treating Ulcerative Colitis with Naturopathic Medicine

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 […]

Treating Psoriasis with Naturopathic Medicine

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 […]

Treating Fatigue with Naturopathic Medicine

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 […]

Treating Shingles with Naturopathic Medicine

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 […]

Treating Endometriosis with Naturopathic Medicine

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 […]