Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Is it Time to Detox?
Beginning on Monday, September 7th, I am embarking on a 10 day detox. Detoxification—the elimination of toxic wastes—has been used to...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 25, 20152 min read
Myth Busting: Cholesterol
When you hear the word “cholesterol” what thoughts come to mind? Artery clogging? Heart attack? Poor health? Would it surprise you if I...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 19, 20152 min read
Headaches and Chiropractic
The majority of the Canadian population will suffer from a headache at some point in their lifetime. Did you know chiropractic may help?
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 5, 20154 min read
The Scoop on Vitamins
Why should we even consider taking vitamins? Can’t we get all of our nutrients from food? Unfortunately for us today, the nutrients in...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 29, 20152 min read
Children and Chiropractic
A chiropractor’s goal is to help the body reach optimal health. This is done by checking the spine for anything that feels "off",...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 16, 20156 min read
My Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Health
I want to begin by reflecting on our current society. I think it’s fair to say we all know at least one person who is overweight, has/had...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 7, 20152 min read
To Heat or to Ice, that is the Question
You’ve injured yourself in some way, shape or form. You’re sore. You’re achy. You’re taking it upon yourself to take care of yourself at...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 25, 20152 min read
Is Organic the Best Choice?
Eating fruits and vegetables that have been grown in quality soil and are pesticide free is ideal. Meat from animals that have been...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 16, 20152 min read
Fish Oils 101
Dietary sufficiency of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids is essential for proper function of every cell, tissue, organ and gland in the...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 25, 20152 min read
How often do I have to go to the chiropractor?
I often hear of people being skeptical of seeing a chiropractor because they have heard that once you start, you have to continue. As a...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 30, 20152 min read
Replacing Resolutions with Habits
January is almost over. Did you make resolutions? Are they still in full effect? What if we looked at our New Year’s resolutions...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 31, 20142 min read
Protein and Carbs and Fats! Oh My!
You’ve probably heard plenty about protein, carbohydrates and fat, but do you actually know what they are? Let me break them down for...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 10, 20142 min read
Why Should I Take a Multi-Vitamin?
No supplement can ever replace an optimal diet. So, you choose to eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, quality proteins and fats and drink...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 24, 20143 min read
Understanding Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the progressive degeneration of bone mass leading to weaker bones with a risk of breaking, most commonly in the hip,...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 13, 20142 min read
Fueling for Endurance
Do you have a big race coming up? Training for an upcoming event? Do you really know what you should be eating? Here are a few answers to...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 8, 20142 min read
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?
The shoulder is one of the most elaborate joints in the human body. Proper function of the shoulder is fully dependent on a combination...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 31, 20142 min read
Top Ten Tips to Prevent Binging
So you’re trying to eat healthier. Things are going well until you see the Oreo’s in the cupboard. Or until 10:00 pm and you realize you...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 11, 20141 min read
Your Nervous System and You
Your nervous system controls all of your voluntary and involuntary actions. It sends signals from one part of your body to another part....
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 27, 20141 min read
The Importance of Real Food
We live in a world where we can acquire information in a nanosecond, we can travel to the other side of the world in less than a day and...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 18, 20142 min read
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Health Today
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? It may be time to make a few changes! None of the following suggestions are drastic,...
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