Naturopathic Medicine Clinic in Palo Alto, CA

Naturopatic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine combines the evidence-based standards and analytical rigor of modern medicine together with a complex understanding of the natural world and the intrinsic self-healing capabilities of the human body.

Naturopathy offers an approach that is centered on whole-person wellness and it prioritizes prevention and optimization. Naturopathic physicians seek to identify and address the underlying causes of illness. Counseling and patient education are central to the practice – a practice that offers the best of conventional medicine alongside a myriad of natural, alternative treatments. Natural, healing, and non-toxic treatment approaches are always the first-line approach.

If you prioritize lifelong wellness and a natural approach to health, compile your list of symptoms and contact Water’s Edge Natural Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, to explore naturopathic options for restoring your body, mind and spirit. Schedule a consultation today with us by contacting us online or calling us at (650) 240-4868!

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Water’s edge Clinic has been thriving for over half a century of experience and wisdom restoring and rebuilding the patients health. Naturopathic Medicine is an alternative system of healthcare that prioritizes the use of therapeutic methods that encourage the body's intrinsic self-healing mechanisms. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) attend four-year, graduate-level accredited medical schools. NDs employ a holistic, patient-centered approach, blending modern science with traditional natural therapies like botanical medicine and homeopathic remedies, along with nutrition, lifestyle modification, supplements, herbal treatments and alternative therapies.

Fundamental Principles of Naturopathy

The approach utilized by naturopathic physicians is clearly rooted in the six fundamental principles on which Naturopathy is established. These core principles include:

• Primum Non Nocere - First, Do No Harm
  Naturopaths seek to employ the least invasive and most natural, non-toxic therapies to minimize the risk of harmful side effects.
• Vis Medicatrix Naturae - The Healing Power of Nature
  Naturopathy values and trusts the human body’s natural intelligence and intrinsic healing capabilities, as well as treatments that are found in nature (e.g., herbal treatments, homeopathic remedies, etc.)
• Tolle Causam Identify - Treat the Cause
  Naturopathic Medicine is not focused solely on managing symptoms but seeks to address underlying root causes.
• Tolle Totum - Treat the Whole Person
  Naturopaths understand that wellness is an interconnected web of not just physical health, but also emotional, mental, spiritual and social factors that cannot be ignored.
• Docere - The Physician as Teacher
  NDs are invested in the doctor-patient relationship. The naturopathic physician educates and empowers patients to assume responsibility for their health and work in tandem with the medical team to advance their own wellness.
• Praevenire - Prevention is the best cure
  Assessing risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to intervene before a disease develops.

What Conditions Do Naturopathic Doctors Treat?

Naturopathic physicians can treat any condition or disease that is treated by conventional medicine doctors. Every medical condition could benefit from consultation with a Naturopath, but some respond especially well to a naturopathic approach.

Naturopathic Medicine is particularly effective for chronic, functional and lifestyle-related conditions, including:

• Digestive issues (e.g., SIBO, leaky gut, IBS, IBD, etc.)
• Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease and others
• Hormonal imbalances inherent in conditions like PCOS, menopause or pregnancy
• Diabetes and insulin resistance
• Chronic fatigue
• Thyroid disease
• Weight-related issues, including weight loss or weight gain concerns, as well as body image, anorexia, bulimia, etc.
• Allergies
• Fibromyalgia
• Female reproductive disorders
• Chronic pain and pain management for conditions like arthritis, migraines and injuries or degenerative conditions
• Mental health conditions including depression, anxiety or stress
• Adrenal disorders
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Heavy metal toxicity

Naturopaths understand that mental wellness is often a key factor in disease prevention or healing. Trained in psychological counseling, stress management, the connections between nutrition and the mind, and biofeedback techniques, naturopaths are equipped to treat mental or emotional conditions like depression and anxiety along with physical conditions.

What to Expect from a Naturopathic Care Consultation

Optimizing your overall health is our paramount goal and guiding principle. Upon arrival at your initial consultation at our naturopathic clinic in Palo Alto, we will conduct a comprehensive review of your personal and family medical history. We will ask detailed questions regarding your current symptoms and lifestyle habits. Testing may be necessary, but we will discuss with you what is needed and why we think it is necessary.

We are seeking to understand the true root causes of your symptoms. Understanding why your body is not functioning at its full potential is essential if we are to reverse illness and disease and restore health. It is also key to selecting the most natural, least harmful treatments that will restore balance and wellness.

We want you to understand the foundational approaches to treating illness and disease we value at our naturopathic clinic because they are core to our practice. We operate in a manner that is:

• Collaborative in nature
• Individualized and patient-centered
• Focused on root causes
• Committed to lifelong health
• Prevention-oriented

We operate with a deep and complex understanding of human health and the role that hormones, genetics, stress, etc., can play in your overall wellness. We take into consideration the profound impact food allergens or environmental toxins can have on your health. We offer expertise in natural medicine and alternative treatments, including the use of food-based treatments.

Our goal is to teach you how to achieve and maintain lifelong health. With the necessary tools and instruction, we believe you can learn how to prevent future disease and create a state of balance and wellness in your life.

How will my Naturopathic Treatment Plan Be Developed?

As we undertake a holistic evaluation of your health, we take into consideration your physical, social, psychological, family and genetic history. Our approach to treatment will be personally tailored to your body, your lifestyle, your goals, your overall health and your mental wellness – the totality of who you are, body, mind and spirit.

At Water’s Edge, our team doesn’t just focus on symptoms or short-term relief but on long-term health and optimal wellness. Our Naturopathic Medicine approach means we work to understand the root cause of your condition, and we look at each health concern within the context of your overall health.

We are collaborative by nature, and we will work together with you to create a completely individualized treatment plan. It will be tailored to fit your specific health goals based on the results of a thorough evaluation. We have a deep understanding of both conventional and Naturopathic Medicine options for treatment, and your treatment plan may include any of the following options:

• Testing and treating and understanding medical conditions that may be causing your symptoms
• Evaluating your current medications and over the counter supplements
• Hormone balancing
• Vitamins and supplements
• Homeopathic remedies
• Botanical medicine/herbal treatments
• Investigating and addressing food allergies and sensitivities
• Stress management
• Detoxification
• Testing for and addressing environmental allergies
• Medical weight loss
• Customized physical activity recommendations
• Immune support
• IV Therapy
• Acupuncture
• And more!

Request Your Appointment Today!

We are here to answer any questions you may have about your symptoms and our array of healing, rejuvenating and balancing approaches. Compile your list of symptoms and reach out to Water’s Edge Natural Medicine in Palo Alto, CA to schedule a Naturopathic Medicine consultation today! Contact us online or call us at (650) 240-4868!

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Water's Edge is where medicine is going. Far beyond identifying what is wrong, Dr. Abrams focuses on how to prevent disease and have you living your best life for as long as possible.

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I have been a patient of Dr. Abrams for 15 years. I can credit her for finding the root cause of my health issues and healing them naturally rather than simply treating symptoms with medications that have more side effects. Her M.D. experience combined with eastern and natural medicine is a huge bonus.

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