
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 how she is doing, I'll occasionally get the response, "Not well or I wouldn't be here." Now, I'm more than happy treating your pain. In fact, chiropractors are very well equipped to get their patients out of pain. But, did you know, pain is a fairly poor indicator of health? And chiropractors can offer so much more than just pain relief. Let

Paleo Peppermint Patties
These are made in mini muffins tins, but could also be made in a square pan and cut into pieces. The muffin tin is just so easy and makes the perfect size portion. The only bad thing about them is that they have to be kept in the fridge or freezer because coconut oil has a low melting point at just 76°F Click here for the recipe: www.realfoodwithjessica.com

Lemon Bars
I typically lean towards chocolate, mint and ginger molasses types of treats, but I knew there are people who love tart, citrusy goodies. Click here for the recipe: www.drkristenchiro.com

What's Wrong With My Knees?
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 pain. And very often I find the problem is not with the knee itself, but with the musculature surrounding it. Click here for the article: www. drkristenchiro.com

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 response to dietary sugar (carbohydrates) to either utilize it as energy immediately or to store it as fat for future use. This mechanism was really, really important up until the last 100 years or so when our access to food became so abundant that, in the Western world, we really don't have to worry too often about when our next meal will come.

Homemade Mayo
Homemade mayo is way easier than you might expect. It takes less than 5 minutes. It's delicious. And you can use a quality oil which is essential when you are trying to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Unless you are buying Primal Kitchen's mayo, you better believe that the oils in standard mayo are junk. Click here for the recipe: www.drkristenchiro.com

Are Your Wheels Aligned?
I heard the coolest analogy listening to Robb Wolf's podcast the other day. A guy had written in asking a question about his workouts. He asked if he should keep squatting heavy even though he had a nagging hip injury. After dissecting the question, they ended explaining that if you keep driving your car with your wheels misaligned, the vehicle will wear out faster. All I could think was, THIS IS CHIROPRACTIC. I think there are many ways we can compare how we take care of our

No, You didn't sleep wrong
Have you ever woken up and noticed a new ache or pain? You might have attributed it to sleeping "wrong". Unless you literally passed out due to some form of drug (prescription, legal or otherwise), chances are you didn't sleep "wrong". Click here for the full article: www.drkristenchiro.com