Courtyard Chiropractic Health Centre
2863 Ellesmere Road Suite 318 M1E 5E9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Physical health benefits of a plant-based diet: The Potassium Effect The physical benefits of embracing a plant-based diet are endless, and we’re hearing of new ones all the time but here’s the lowdown on some of the most common and transformational health benefits:... Lower Blood Pressure Due to the higher intake of POTASSIUM that those following a plant-based diet receive, they experience much lower blood pressure, as this mineral releases tension in the walls of blood vessels, and also helps the body to process excess sodium and release it through the urine. There are so many positives to consuming more potassium, a full list of which can be seen here: goo.gl/SPogga Where can I get more potassium? Almost all whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and all fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of potassium and Vitamin B6 (which also helps lower blood pressure). Meat and other animal products contain very little potassium which can contribute to higher blood pressure and cholesterol. Make your move towards Plant-Rich today! Book or inquire @ www.courtyardchiro.com #PlantRch #PlantBased #Holistic #Prevention #ReverseDisease #VeganWeightloss #Chiropractic #WholeFoodPlantBased

30 days of Yoga starting February 14th ....... I’m loving this as an option: https://youtu.be/JpWa4LtKe4c Fantastic & free on YouTube, perfect for foundational learning, building up strength and flexibility, & also tweaking form & intention (if you are already quite Yoga-rific!)

Congratulations again to Juanito & Family.... the winners of our Holiday Wellness Basket. ENJOY & have fun!!

Refreshing Mocktail - 3/4 oz. lemon juice - 1/2 oz. simple syrup, or more to taste (1/4 cup honey or sugar + 1/4 cup water) - sparkling water... - San Pellegrino Lemon Soda - optional garnish: lemon slices or lemon peel 1. In a small saucepan, mix 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Warm over medium heat until the sugar or honey has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. 2. In a tall glass, add a few ice cubes. Then add the lemon juice and 1/2 oz. simple syrup. 3. Fill the glass halfway with sparkling water, and top it off with San Pellegrino Lemon soda. 4. Taste. Adjust sweetness to your liking. 5. Enjoy!

Your body can do amazing things, but only if you support it! Join us for Creating a Healthy and Strong You on Sunday, February 28th at 12:00 pm EST. Learn how to support innate health systems maximize your health. Register now at https://courtyardchiro.synduit.com/CHSW0003

Plant-based vs. Vegan What is the difference? Are they not the same thing? To start our discussion on plant-based eating, let’s first clarify a few things about the distinction between plant-based eating and vegan eating - a blurry boundary which often gets confused!... VEGANISM: ‘Vegan’ (adj.) is used to describe a diet that is free of any animal products or byproducts. A person following a vegan diet will eat any food so long as that food does not contain animal parts or derivatives (no meat, milk, eggs, bone, gelatin, butter, milk, etc.) This means a plant-based meal or "plant foods" would be vegan and suitable for vegans or someone following a vegan diet. However, a food that is vegan may not necessarily be suitable for someone who is plant-based or eating a "plant-based diet." Oreos, potato chips, Skittles, French fries, vegan cheese, vegan "faux" meat, Coca-cola, and pretzels are all good examples of this distinction. These items are free of animal products, technically making them "vegan" and suitable for vegans to consume, but they are not considered "plant foods" (they are plant fragments) which are generally not suitable for people sticking to a whole food, plant-based diet. VEGAN also entails specific ethical beliefs and extends further than just the consumption of animal products. For instance, vegans don’t wear or include ANY animal byproducts in their life such as leather, wool, silk, certain cosmetics, and even animal-tested products. It’s a marginal distinction between the two lifestyles, and I’ll leave it up to you to decide which best aligns with your values, but for now, we’ll be discussing the details of plant-based eating! Make your move towards Plant-Rich today! Book or inquire @ www.courtyardchiro.com #PlantRch #PlantBased #Holistic #Prevention #ReverseDisease #VeganWeightloss #Chiropractic #WholeFoodPlantBased

Congratulations to Juanito A, the winner of our CCHC Holiday Wellness Basket! We hope you and your family enjoy it. Much appreciation to all of you who have been focused on your health this Holiday Season! #luckywinner #giftbasket #courtyardchiropractichealthcentre #holistichealthandwellness #gtachiropractor #wehavethebestpatients

Happy Friday! What's on the menu this weekend? Here's an idea: VEGAN MUSHROOM WALNUT PATÉ Makes about 1 2/3 cups... - 1 cup walnuts - 1 Tbsp olive oil - 1 yellow onion, chopped - 6 cloves of garlic, minced - 227 g box of button or cremini mushrooms, sliced (approx. 2 cups) - 1/2 cup parsley, chopped - 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped - 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt, to taste - 1/2 tsp pepper 1. Toast walnuts in large dry skillet over medium heat. Be careful not to overcook and shake pan often. As soon as you see them start browning, remove from heat. Remove wall nuts from pan into a heat safe dish or directly into food processor. 2. Return pan to heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft. Add all remaining ingredients and sauté until mushrooms have cooked and reduced in size, 5 to 8 minutes. If mushrooms are sticking to the pan, you can add small splash of water to help release 3. Add sautéed mushrooms etc. to food processor with walnuts. Pulse, stopping to scrape the sides as needed until you reach pate texture. 4. We usually double this recipe, form into smaller round patties and freeze some. They defrost quickly and are a great quick appetizer or potluck contribution. It is nice served on crostini's, cucumber rounds, crackers, or spread on a wrap or sandwich. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

We hope you enjoy our inspired version of Oh Holy Night, made Oh Hopeful Night. This special season challenges us to connect with one another creatively and be unstoppable in allowing the spirit to guide us on our journeys. Wishing you warmth, peace and love, wherever you are. #love #joy #peace #happiness #healing #health #holistic

Getting still... It is important to take time to just BE. Take a moment to breathe. Look around you and take it all in. What do you see? ... What do you hear? What do you smell? How do you feel emotionally? How do you feel physically? Be in silence, and take in these thoughts. Sometimes we are so busy, rushing through life, that we miss all that is around us, and we miss how we truly feel in our body. Try it out today. Maybe try it out tomorrow too. These moments of pause can be worked in to your daily life. Enjoy them.

We hope you enjoy our Winter Wonderland jingle! With muchlove and gratitude for our connection throughout the year. Wishing you vibrant health, peace & joy this holiday season and always, from your Courtyard Chiropractic Family #holidaycheer #holidaymusic #holisitic #joy #singingchiropractor

The price she pays for a little fun! Covered in dirt and burrs, we had to get her all cleaned up. It wont stop her from doing it all over again the next time! Playtime, and getting a little dirty, is essential

Be gentle with yourself. Be patient with the process. Our body's are amazing at healing, but they are also incredibly complicated systems of networks. It often takes time, patience, effort, the right practitioners and the right mindset, to get the results you're looking for.

Enjoying the last of the sunny days we have here as we transition into the winter months. Take some time to step outside, feel the sunshine on your skin, close your eyes, and just smile Find gratitude and appreciation for all that you have in your life. And always try to remember, "Life is happening FOR you, not TO you".

When ergonomics and good posture mean a lot to you, then you get a little creative! #donttrythisathome - I don't suggest using the blender , but you could stack up some books, a sturdy box, some yoga blocks, etc., to get this same height.