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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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 13, 20183 min read


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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 2, 20182 min read


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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
May 24, 20182 min read


Personal Training Anyone?
Have you been to Lifemark Nature Park Way yet? We are a beautiful, 6000 square foot facility with all of the bells and whistles and it's...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 29, 20171 min read


7 things you might not realize are compromising your health
You're trying to live a healthier life. You've changed your diet, you're exercising more, you're drinking lots of water, but you're just...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 11, 20174 min read


The importance of posture on running performance
Proper posture is important for everyone. It allows your nerves to freely flow from your brain to your organs, muscles, joints, vessels...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
May 5, 20172 min read


4 Steps to Properly Train for Endurance
The conventional approach to endurance training is neither healthy nor effective. Go to any 5K or marathon race and that majority of the...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 21, 20175 min read


Guest Post: Cardiovascular Health with Mary Thiessen
February was heart and stroke month, I believe that should be our focus every month! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in North...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 17, 20172 min read


The most important change you can make to your diet
When we think of changing our diet we think it has to be some big, grandiose, very difficult to do thing. I'm not saying what I'm going...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 17, 20173 min read


10 Easy Ways to Live a Happier and Healthier Life
I spoke at the Winnipeg Healing Connections Festival last weekend. I do a lot of presentations about what to eat and why, I teach gluten...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 13, 20174 min read


Become Your Own n=1
In studies, “n” refers to the number of subjects that are being studied. The number 1 indicates that there is one person in the study....

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 9, 20172 min read


Your Grocery Guide
When it comes to mastering your food decisions, grocery shopping plays a huge role. No matter where you shop or what you like to eat,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 27, 20173 min read


Practicing Self Care in Winnipeg
I can't encourage self care enough. We live in a fast paced society where people are often prided on being too busy or doing all of the...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 6, 20175 min read


5-HTP: What's the hype?
Do any of these statements resonate with you? "My life is great, I have nothing to complain about but I don't feel happy." "I have a hard...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 3, 20172 min read


Digital Dementia
As you know, our world is now a very digital world. Most of our work can be done online. Most of our free time is spent using some form...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 30, 20163 min read


Low Back Pain? Try this! (VIDEO)
I don't know what's in the water, but I have been having so many patients with severe, acute low back lately! Even me, unfortunately. So,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 10, 20161 min read


My Vitamin Regime (VIDEO)
I often get asked which vitamins I take. Here's a video to walk you through what I take and why. Find more out about vitamins here.

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 21, 20161 min read


Is My Pain Normal?
I had a student the other day that looked uncomfortable. I asked her if she was okay and she said, "Oh, I have a migraine, but that's...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 18, 20162 min read


How I Kicked My Cold. FAST.
I'm going to preface this entire article by saying that I am single and childless. For those of you that have little ones to take care...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 10, 20162 min read


Why I Don't Care About Scientific Studies
Okay, okay, I might care a little bit, but not as much as you might think I should. The really hard part about running an unbiased...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 4, 20162 min read
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