Harmonie Chiropratique

09/14/2025

September 18th holds a meaningful place in chiropractic.
There's a reason Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College opened their doors on that same day (different year) That is the day Dr Daniel David Palmer performed the first chiropractic adjustment in history.

September 18th, 1895 in Daven Port Iowa.

09/12/2025

It's Foodie Friday!

Apple “Sandwiches” with Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Granola

Ingredients:
- 1 apple, cored and sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp all natural peanut butter
- Granola of choice
- Dark chocolate

Directions:
1. Core an apple and slice into rounds.
2. Spread each round with an equal amount of peanut butter. Top with gluten free granola of choice and dark chocolate.

Recipe: flava naturals

09/10/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
Adjustments promote parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest”) activation over sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) dominance. This focus on nervous system regulation can greatly help reduce stress naturally.

In a 2011 study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, researchers observed changes in heart rate variability (HRV) following spinal adjustments. HRV is a biomarker of nervous system function and stress resilience. Higher HRV indicates better adaptability and a stronger parasympathetic response. Participants who received spinal adjustments showed increased HRV, indicating a shift toward relaxation and reduced stress.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16690380/

09/07/2025

Saviez-vous que la plus ancienne école chiropratique au Canada se trouve à Toronto? Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College a ouvert ses portes le 18 septembre 1945.

09/05/2025

It's Foodie Friday!

Easy Vegan Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free + Refined Sugar-Free)

Ingredients:

For the filling:
- 3 lbs. Granny Smith apples, (~ 7 medium apples) skinned, cored, stem removed, thinly sliced and chopped (9-10 cups once sliced and chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
- ¼ C. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon

For the topping:
- 2 C. gluten free quick cooking oats
- 2 C. almond flour
- ½ C. coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. Himalayan fine salt
- ½ C. pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 6 Tbsp. softened coconut oil (not melted)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 13 x 9-inch ceramic baking dish with coconut oil.
2. In a large-sized mixing bowl combine all apple filling ingredients until well incorporated (9 cups apple slices, 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, ¼ cup pure maple syrup and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon). Place in greased casserole dish. Set aside.
3. In the same bowl combine 2 cups quick cooking oats, 2 cups blanched almond flour, ½ cup coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon Himalayan fine salt. Stir well to incorporate. Add ½ cup pure maple syrup and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and stir well. Add 6 tablespoons softened vegan butter or softened coconut oil use a fork to mash until well incorporated and crumbly. Use your hands to sprinkle this mixture overtop the apples into one even layer that mostly covers the apples. Do not press the mixture down into the apples.
4. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place the baking dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Cook for 45 minutes covered and then 5-10 minutes uncovered until the apple filling is bubbling on the sides and the cobbler topping is golden brown. The apples should be fork tender.
5. Remove from oven and serve while hot with my homemade vegan caramel sauce and my easy homemade no-churn vegan vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Eating by Elaine

09/03/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
Chiropractic care has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety levels. A study published in Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research found that individuals receiving chiropractic adjustments experienced decreased symptoms of stress and tension . Furthermore, a case report in Parker Journal of Chiropractic Research observed a reduction in cortisol levels and perceived anxiety in a patient undergoing chiropractic management for neck pain and headache.

https://journal.parker.edu/article/78074-reduction-of-cortisol-levels-and-perceived-anxiety-in-a-patient-undergoing-chiropractic-management-for-neck-pain-and-headache-a-case-report-and-revie?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/31/2025

08/29/2025

It's Foodie Friday!

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, from two 15oz cans
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more to taste

Directions:
1. Spread out chickpeas on a paper towel. Pat dry, then let air dry for 30 minutes to an hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper, and spread chickpeas in one layer on the pan.
4. Bake in the center of the oven until crunchy, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring and rotating every 10 minutes. The chickpeas will continue to get crunchy as they cool.
5. Meanwhile, stir olive oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
6. Take the roasted chickpeas out of the oven, and while they are still hot, toss them with the honey mixture until well coated.
7. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes. Shut off the oven, open the oven door, and let the chickpeas cool inside. (This will help make them even more crunchy.)

Recipe: Inspired Taste

08/27/2025

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Chiropractic adjustments may enhance immune response by influencing the nervous system. A study published in Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that spinal manipulation can increase the production of white blood cells, which are essential for immune defense . Additionally, research from the University of Toronto indicates that chiropractic care can improve immune function by reducing stress and promoting overall well-being .

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6722922/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/24/2025

La rentrée scolaire s'approche à grand pas. On veut que nos enfant soient prêts pour leur retour à l'école, Dre Nathalie est là pour vous! En ayant des ajustements régulièrement, ceci peut aider à rendre leur system nerveux dans un état de repos et digestion (parasympathique). Quand leur system nerveux est dans un état parasympathique ceci signal à leur cerveau et corps qu'ils est en sécurité. Un corps qui se sent sécure peut plus facilement accéder les informations qu'ils apprennent à l'école et dans la vie!
Appelez pour prendre rendez-vous !

08/22/2025

It's Foodie Friday!

Pizza Muffins

Ingredients:
1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
¼ cup tomato sauce, plus ¼ cup for topping
½ cup cheddar cheese, plus ½ cup for topping
½ cup parmesan cheese, plus ½ cup for topping
2 ounces pepperoni, plus 2 ounces for topping

Instructions:
1.In a food processor, combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda
2. Pulse in eggs and sauce until combined
3. Pulse in cheeses and pepperoni
4. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners
5. Scoop a heaping ¼ cup of batter into each cup
6. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes
7. Remove from oven; place 1 teaspoon sauce on top of each muffin
8. Sprinkle cheese over sauce
9. Sprinkle pepperoni over cheese
10. Place back in oven and bake for 15 more minutes
11. Cool for 1 hour
Serve

Recipe: Elena's Pantry

08/20/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
Recent studies indicate that chiropractic care is associated with lower use of prescription pain medications, fewer opioid-related adverse events such as overdoses, and lower rates of back surgery and reoperation.

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
🧠 Chiropractic and Opioid Use
1. Dartmouth Study (2022)
A retrospective study of older Medicare beneficiaries with spinal pain found that those who received chiropractic care had a 56% lower risk of filling an opioid prescription within 365 days compared to those who did not receive chiropractic care.

2. Systematic Review (2024)
A systematic review published in Systematic Reviews found that receipt of chiropractic care was associated with lower odds of receiving prescription opioids and, among those already prescribed, reduced doses of opioids among patients with non-cancer spine pain.

🦴 Chiropractic and Surgery Rates
1. Study on Reduced Access to Chiropractic Care (2021)
A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that reduced access to chiropractic care was associated with an increase in spine surgeries among older adults. Specifically, a reduction in access to chiropractic care by one quintile was associated with an increase of 5.5 spine surgeries per 1,000 older adults.

2. Study on Chiropractic Care and Discectomy Rates (2023)
A study published in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies found that among patients who received chiropractic care, only 1.5% had undergone a discectomy at the 1-year follow-up, compared to 2.2% among those who received other forms of care.