Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Is your low back pain affecting your mood?
This 2017 study found a correlation between low back pain, depression and perceived stress among adults in Canada. If you've ever...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Stressed out? Check your posture.
I've been combing through the research on the spine's impact on physical and mental health for a while now. If you want to check out some...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 23, 20222 min read
5 Unconventional Ways to Improve Your Sleep
I've written on the importance of sleep before and given you 10 conventional ways to improve your sleep. Here are 5 unconventional ways...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 18, 20223 min read
The 5th Vital Sign: Why Your Period Matters
The four most common vital signs that are used to determine a person's state of health are body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 2, 20213 min read
The Way You Breathe Matters (with instructions for improvement)
Are you breathing correctly? Is there a right way to breathe? Chances are no, you are not breathing correctly. And yes, there is a...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Should You Start Exercising During Pregnancy?
Remember when we were told that you should only continue the same exercise you were doing prior to pregnancy and not start anything new?...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 22, 20202 min read
Increasing Productivity with Microbreaks
Have you heard that sitting in the new smoking? Hours spent at a desk in front of a computer is wreaking havoc on our bodies. We all know...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 6, 20205 min read
Supplements That Changed My Life
There's an argument to be made on the efficacy on vitamins. I've even written on it before. And I will wholeheartedly advocate for a...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 28, 20202 min read
30 Day Breakfast Challenge
I've written on the importance of breakfast before. Now I'm going to challenge you to 30 days of high quality (with a focus on high...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 16, 20202 min read
No, you didn't sleep wrong.
Have you ever woken up and noticed a new ache or pain? You might have attributed it to sleeping "wrong". Unless you literally passed out...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 30, 20195 min read
20 Small, Impactful Habits for 2020
It's another year for us to not only look forward, but also to reflect on the previous year (and possibly decade). Are you looking to...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 13, 20192 min read
Postpartum Chiropractic Care
I recently had a patient mention that her mid back was sore after holding her friend's new baby. Now, imagine doing that all day every...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
May 21, 20193 min read
Are your wheels aligned?
I heard the coolest analogy listening to Robb Wolf's podcast the other day. A guy had written in asking a question about his workouts. He...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 9, 20193 min read
5 Shortcuts to Health
Shortcut? To health? But, Kristen, you always talk about how there aren't any shortcuts to real health! Hey, you're right. And these are...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 23, 20193 min read
Why I love red meat
When I start digging into my patient's diet, the most common response I get when they mention what they don't eat is red meat. I always...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 26, 20194 min read
What your weight says about you
One of the most common reasons I find that people want to change their diet is because of their weight. They often have this number stuck...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 23, 20193 min read
All about Insulin
Every time you eat, your body releases a cascade of hormones in response. One of them is insulin. It is produced by your pancreas in...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Can I see a chiropractor if I don't have pain?
I received this question from a former student of mine. This is also something I come across a lot in practice. After asking my patient...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 27, 20185 min read
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, may affect upwards of 20% of the female population in the western world. What's...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 27, 20181 min read
The Ancestral Kitchen
This cookbook is the compilation of everything I learned from my first three books. It's not just a cookbook, though. It includes a lot...
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