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The 5th Vital Sign: Why Your Period Matters
The 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 Mitteness
Jan 18, 20223 min read


January #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 Mitteness
Dec 25, 20211 min read


My 2022 Intentions and Inspirations
I 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 Mitteness
Dec 16, 20213 min read


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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Book Club: Great Reads for 2022
It 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 Mitteness
Nov 12, 20213 min read


December #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 Mitteness
Nov 12, 20211 min read


2021 Reflections and 2022 Intentions Worksheet
At 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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 31, 20211 min read


RECIPE ROUND UP: My Favorite Meatballs
Meatballs are such a great way to easily punch up the protein in your diet. Most of us need that! Once they are prepped, you just have to...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 25, 20212 min read


Chicken Liver and Apple Mousse
I'm always trying to find ways to get more organ meats into my diet. Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods that exist. Organ...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Apple Butter Muffins
This recipe was inspired by a recipe that a coworker made at work for us: Mini Apple Cider Cakes from Half Baked Harvest. They are SO....

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 17, 20211 min read


Want to see changes but don't want to change your diet? Here are 9 options for you.
I am a full on advocate for improving your diet. For most of us, great changes can be made. Our diet and food culture has changed...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 8, 20213 min read


RECIPE ROUND UP: My Favorite Soups
Fall always seems like an appropriate time for soup, but I really love it all year round. It's one of my favorite ways to get bone broth...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Oct 4, 20212 min read


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?...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Is Your Neck Pain Coming From Your Mid Back?
This research summary comes from the 2011 research review paper titled, "Thoracic spine thrust manipulation improves pain, range of...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Upcoming Workshop: Postpartum Core Restore
WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:15 pm WHERE: Lifemark Nature Park Way COST: $30 WHO: Anyone who has had a baby and wants...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 19, 20211 min read


What does a chiropractic adjustment actually DO?
That's a great question! And one that is constantly being tested, researched and understood. You may have heard of people seeking out...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 12, 20212 min read


5 Reasons You Should See a Chiropractor During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is non-invasive, natural and has very, very few adverse side effects (and lots of beneficial ones!). Here are five...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 1, 20212 min read


These Two Diet Changes will Transform Your Health
You probably think I'm going to tell you to go gluten or dairy free. Maybe even keto or paleo. But, I'm not. I think there's a first,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 30, 20213 min read


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...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 9, 20213 min read


24 Random Acts of Kindness
“Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” - Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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