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 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 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 MittenessSep 27, 20212 minShould 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?...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJun 9, 20213 minAre 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessNov 22, 20202 minIncreasing Productivity with MicrobreaksHave 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 18, 20203 minSpinal 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....
Dr. Kristen MittenessMay 12, 20192 minCould 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....
Dr. Kristen MittenessMar 10, 20193 min5 Shortcuts to HealthShortcut? To health? But, Kristen, you always talk about how there aren't any shortcuts to real health! Hey, you're right. And these are...
Dr. Kristen MittenessFeb 23, 20193 minWhy I love red meatWhen 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 26, 20194 minWhat your weight says about youOne 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 23, 20192 minAnimal Protein vs Plant ProteinJust as the names imply, animal protein is protein that comes from animals and plant protein is protein that comes from plants. Protein...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 23, 20193 minAll about InsulinEvery time you eat, your body releases a cascade of hormones in response. One of them is insulin. It is produced by your pancreas in...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJan 22, 20192 minCan 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessDec 27, 20185 minPolycystic Ovarian SyndromePolycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, may affect upwards of 20% of the female population in the western world. What's...
Dr. Kristen MittenessDec 18, 20182 min#NoExcuses WorkoutsMy #NoExcuses December workout challenge was such a hit that I decided to turn it into a year long program! Each Wednesday, I'll be...
Dr. Kristen MittenessAug 21, 20182 minShould 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJul 13, 20183 minWant 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessJun 2, 20182 min5 Reasons You Should Go for a Walk Right NowMany 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...
Dr. Kristen MittenessMay 24, 20182 minWhat'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...