Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Deborah Lightstone, West Lafayette Naturopathic DoctorDeborah Lightstone is currently the only board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the Greater Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana area.

Deborah Lightstone has an Honors degree in Nutritional Science and obtained her license to practice Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She is passionate about nutrition and the importance of empowering her patients to take control of their own health and wellness.

Currently, Deborah Lightstone is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Secretary of the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physicians (INANP).

The Naturopathic medical model emphasizes

  • Prevention
  • Natural medicine
  • Patient education
  • Patient partnership

Naturopathic doctors emphasize food and nutrition, vitamins and minerals, herbs, homeopathy, mind-body medicine as well as some forms of physical medicine in their clinical approach.

Naturopathic doctors work with patients to create an environment where balance can be restored and maintained. They focus on providing each individual with the tools they need to take an active role in their own healthcare and wellness. Treatment plans are individualized, safe and should not interfere with any current conventional care you may be receiving.

For more information about Naturopathic Medicine at Cline Chiropractic in West Lafayette, please visit Dr. Deb's website by clicking here.

Dr. Cline Asks some important questions of interest to West Lafayette residents - Chiropractor West Lafayette Dr. Cline Asks...

What can a chiropractor do for asthma?
Many people think of chiropractic as exclusively dealing with the spine. But I'm interested in the spine because it covers the nervous system. Problems in the spine can produce problems in the organs and tissues controlled by the affected nerves—including those to the lungs and bronchial tubes. Find out how chiropractic care has helped those with asthma.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.

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