Dr. Astrid Boeckelmann, Naturopathic Medicine
#206-1811 Victoria St V2L 2L6 Prince George, BC, Canada

These make ahead smoothies will become your go-to easy breakfast. Fruit smoothies? Delicious! Glass smoothies? Not so much. Make sure to be careful when using a glass mason jar with a blender or opt for plastic.

Digestive issues affect about 1 in 8 people worldwide. Don't put up with bloating, gut pain and other symptoms.

Some researchers now believe the 9 months of pregnancy are the most consequential period of our lives, permanently influencing the wiring of the brain and the f...unction of organs like the heart, liver and pancreas. They also suggest that the conditions we encounter in utero shape everything from our susceptibility to disease, to our appetite and metabolism, to our intelligence and temperament. See more

Gut bacteria found to "eat" GABA, a molecule with a calming effect on the brain. Species of bacteria were unable to grow without GABA. Another piece of evide...nce to show that your gut microbiome affects your mood and that your GUT HEALTH MATTERS. How can you improve your gut health? If you experience regular bloating, flatulence/gas, constipation, simple changes to optimize gut health could make a world of difference for your digestion and mental health. Book in for a complimentary 20 minute consultation for more answers.

I've written several articles on the benefits of Ashwagandha for managing anxiety and adrenal fatigue. It looks like promoting sleep for those with insomnia should be added to the list.

Could interval training be the key to turning back time? For your muscles, it just might be. This study from the Mayo clinic found that participants who did int...erval training made significant changes to the genes that influence the ability of mitochondria to produce energy for muscle cells. This was particularly pronounced among the older than age 64 group. See more