Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Vitamin D Deficiency in Canada
We 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...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Feb 4
- 5 min
Anxious? 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,...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Are Electrolytes Right for Me?
"I drink a lot of water but I'm still having muscle cramps!" "My muscles are sore no matter how much I stretch." Can you relate to either...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Nov 22, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Jan 18, 2020
- 3 min
Spinal curves: what's the point?
Did you know that your spine is supposed to have curves? Three beautiful ones, in fact. The ones in your neck and low back should match....
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- May 11, 2019
- 2 min
Could my arm pain be from my neck?
Over the past few weeks, I've had a surge in patients with arm pain, tingling or numbness in their fingers or weakness in their hand....
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Mar 9, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
Animal Protein vs Plant Protein
Just as the names imply, animal protein is protein that comes from animals and plant protein is protein that comes from plants. Protein...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Jan 23, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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 17, 2018
- 2 min
#NoExcuses Workouts
My #NoExcuses December workout challenge was such a hit that I decided to turn it into a year long program! Each Wednesday, I'll be...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Aug 21, 2018
- 2 min
Should You Get a Standing Desk?
We've seen the headlines that sitting is the new smoking. I see patients every day with aches and pains that I can confidently attribute...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Jul 13, 2018
- 3 min
Want a strong core? STOP doing sit ups. Do this instead.
When we think of someone as having a strong core, we’ll often visualize 6 pack abs. Unfortunately, the ability to see someone’s rectus...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- Jun 2, 2018
- 2 min
5 Reasons You Should Go for a Walk Right Now
Many of us brush off walking as a form of exercise because it doesn't feel "hard enough". We often choose to drive instead of walk...
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Dr. Kristen Mitteness
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
What's wrong with my knee?
Knee pain is a common complaint in runners. But, I also see it in cyclists, hikers, dancers, gymnasts and more. No one is immune to knee...
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