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2022 December #NoExcuses Workout Challenge
We're doing it again! Another #NoExcuses December workout challenge. For me, as winter comes, I get busy and my motivation wanes, so...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Chocolate Banana Smoothie
This has been my go to for post workout recoveries lately. I seem to recover a little bit better with electrolytes and I'm always looking...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 14, 20221 min read


6 Ways to Eat More Collagen
By now you've probably heard someone talking about how important collagen is. Although I knew it was important and ate it occasionally,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 8, 20224 min read


Is your low back pain affecting your mood?
This 2017 study found a correlation between low back pain, depression and perceived stress among adults in Canada. If you've ever...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 11, 20222 min read


5 Measurable Fitness Tests to Determine Your Health Status
How fit are you? Do you know how to test your fitness? These are five of my favorite measurable fitness tests to determine how functional...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 5, 20222 min read


Chocolate Beet Cupcakes
Think of these as your new red velvet cake. But, it's beets so you're getting some veggies in! And it's chocolate so, delish. Ingredients...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 2, 20221 min read


Greatest Green Beans
I think I learned this recipe on the back of the turkey bacon I used to buy in chiropractic school. I'm glad I finally upgraded to good...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 23, 20221 min read


18 Research Backed Ways to Improve Your Mood
If 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 Mitteness
Apr 28, 20228 min read


Carrot 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 Mitteness
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Children's Spinal Development Affects Ability to Balance
I 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 Mitteness
Mar 3, 20222 min read


Dairy Free Corn Chowder
I'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 Mitteness
Feb 25, 20221 min read


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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Why You Should Start Walking Backward
I'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 Mitteness
Feb 21, 20222 min read


Ginger Coconut Rice
Is 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 Mitteness
Feb 16, 20221 min read


Stressed 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 Mitteness
Feb 15, 20222 min read


Chiropractic: Optimizing Pain Relief During Pregnancy
In 2013, The College of Family Physicians of Canada published an article titled, Optimizing pain relief during pregnancy using manual...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 11, 20222 min read


Your 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 Mitteness
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Avocado Chocolate Pudding
If you like chocolate pudding, you'll love this easy peasy recipe. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 T cocoa (higher quality will taste...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 9, 20221 min read


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,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 4, 20225 min read


5 Unconventional Ways to Improve Your Sleep
I'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 Mitteness
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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