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So, have you heard the buzz about this incredible “new” ingredient – Astaxanthin? Well, it’s not really new, but astaxanthin is finally achieving the recognition it deserves as a powerful nutrient that can provide multiple benefits. First, what is astaxanthin?...

The month of May brings thoughts of spring and new beginnings – and it is also designated as Mental Health Awareness month. The topic of mental health has really come to the forefront of discussions over the last year or...

There is so much talk these days about stress! Why is stress bad for you? How can you manage stress – supplements to take, meditation and mindfulness, exercise, talk therapy, breathing techniques, yoga, even prescription medications? Is worrying about stress...

We all are aware of the importance of good nutrition and how it relates to good health. This is such an important concept that March has been given the designation of “Nutrition Month” (and also Women’s Health Month). There is...

Feeling those hints of summer? The days getting warmer and sunlight lasting longer? Thoughts of sunny beaches, picnics in the park, shorts and tank tops, pool parties? And maybe thinking about wanting to look and feel your best for the...

February has been designated as American Heart Month and there are many resources available to guide us on ways to support our heart health.  But, when you think about it, we should be doing whatever we can to keep our...

So what’s all the buzz about collagen? Everyone’s talking about it. Many of us are buying it. But do you really know that much about collagen supplements, what collagen really is, what it can do (and not do) for you?...

What is stress? Stress can be a noun or a verb, and we mostly look for answers to stress as the noun. One definition in the dictionary says stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting...

Beginning a new year we often look at it as a fresh start, setting new goals, focusing on our health. Many of us start to look at our habits and how we can develop more healthy habits. We have to...

Disclaimer: Country Life Vitamins and Dr. Audrey do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. We aim to give you useful information to help you develop your own supplement routine that addresses your unique needs. Dr. Audrey, Naturopath, Master Herbalist and Senior...

Inside of your gut, lives a microbiome. That’s right, trillions of fungi, viruses and good bacteria are alive in your body, contributing to your immune system, heart health, weight, and wellness. This week, Country Life Vitamins is diving deep into...

Curious about how to improve focus and concentration? You’re in the right place! This week the Country Life spotlight is back on Dr. Audrey Ross - Naturopath, Master Herbalist and Senior National Educator for Country Life Vitamins. We’re recapping the...

For the last 50 years, Country Life Vitamins has been proudly dedicated to providing consumers with reliable nutritional and lifestyle products. From gut health to multivitamins, skincare to physical fitness, we believe in formulating products using only the highest quality...

Disclaimer: Country Life Vitamins and Dr. Audrey do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. We aim to give you useful information to help you develop your own supplement routine that addresses your unique needs. In this article, Dr. Audrey, Naturopath, Master...

The Top Women’s Health Supplements While eating healthy foods can help women get many of the essential nutrients they need, women’s health supplements are often beneficial to take in addition to a well-balanced diet. Incorporating the right supplements into their...

If you’re planning on having a baby or are newly pregnant, you likely have a million questions running through your head. From wanting to know how long pregnancy is and what are common pregnancy symptoms to wondering how to have...

Dr. Audrey discusses how diet, exercise, and supplement routines can support peak bone mass during early adulthood and perhaps reduce the risk of Osteoporosis later in life by helping to reduce the rate of bone loss. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis...

You’ve likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics when it comes to gut health. But you may not have heard much about a more recent “biotic” that can help contribute to a healthy gut: postbiotics. Less widely known than prebiotics and...