Dr. Kristen MittenessApr 288 min18 Research Backed Ways to Improve Your MoodIf you've lived in Winnipeg during the first four months of 2022, chances are you and many other people you know are feeling down....
Dr. Kristen MittenessMar 291 minCarrot Cake Cupcakes (Gluten Free)Who loves carrot cake? Me, me me! I think I've got a pretty solid cupcake template and I used it to make my Strawberry Lemonade muffins...
Dr. Kristen MittenessMar 32 minChildren's Spinal Development Affects Ability to BalanceI love checking the spines of little ones. At birth, my main focus is on their muscle tone around the spine and reflexes. As they age,...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 251 minDairy Free Corn ChowderI'm always trying to sneak nutrient dense foods into my diet. This one contains bone broth and oysters, if you're brave. I try to eat or...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 232 minVitamin D Deficiency in CanadaWe call vitamin D a vitamin, but it acts more like a hormone. It is fat soluble, meaning you must eat it with fat to absorb it. We can...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 212 minWhy You Should Start Walking BackwardI've been singing the praises of Ben Patrick (knees over toes guy) for a while now. Knee pain? Go see his stuff. One of my favorite tips...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 161 minGinger Coconut RiceIs there anyone out there who doesn't like rice? Probably not. It tastes delicious, gives us that glucose hit and goes with almost...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 152 minStressed 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 112 minChiropractic: Optimizing Pain Relief During PregnancyIn 2013, The College of Family Physicians of Canada published an article titled, Optimizing pain relief during pregnancy using manual...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 103 minYour neck and depression. What's the connection?The position of your body, and thus your spine, is always giving your brain information on what's going on in your world. When you (or...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 91 minAvocado Chocolate PuddingIf you like chocolate pudding, you'll love this easy peasy recipe. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 T cocoa (higher quality will taste...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 45 minAnxious? Your spine and posture may be involved. Here's what the research says.Most of us can accurately guess someone's mood simply by looking at their posture. Are they upright and extended? They're probably happy,...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 232 min5 Unconventional Ways to Improve Your SleepI've written on the importance of sleep before and given you 10 conventional ways to improve your sleep. Here are 5 unconventional ways...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 183 minThe 5th Vital Sign: Why Your Period MattersThe four most common vital signs that are used to determine a person's state of health are body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate...
Dr. Kristen MittenessDec 25, 20211 minJanuary #NoExcuses Bingo Challenge!Are you looking for a little motivation to start some healthy habits in 2022? Here is a fun challenge! Grab your family and friends and...
Dr. Kristen MittenessDec 16, 20213 minMy 2022 Intentions and InspirationsI just love the freshness of a new year. As someone who is a little too obsessed with planning, for me, the new year means a new planner,...
Dr. Kristen MittenessDec 2, 20213 minThe 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessNov 12, 20212 minBook Club: Great Reads for 2022It was another year of great reads! Obviously, I didn't love everything I read, some books I didn't finish, but I put together my top...
Dr. Kristen MittenessNov 12, 20211 minDecember #NoExcuses Workout Challenge (2021)Who's ready to get their fitness on this December?! I've got another #NoExcuses challenge just for you. As winter comes, I get busy and...
Dr. Kristen MittenessNov 1, 20211 min2021 Reflections and 2022 Intentions WorksheetAt the beginning of the year, my girlfriends and I sit down to reflect on our previous year and set goals for the upcoming year. This is...