If you’re reading this blog, then it’s likely that you have already heard of Eleviv™ – the natural dietary supplement for improving “Vigor” from XANGO. If this is your first exposure to Eleviv, then you may be wondering what exactly “Vigor” refers to – or if you’ve been using Eleviv for a period of time, you may be wondering how to best explain Eleviv to people you may want to share it with.

As the formulator of Eleviv, the way that I typically describe the product to people is that it is the BEST and ONLY dietary supplement that I know of for significantly improving psychological Vigor in people with stress. I then tell them that researchers define “Vigor” as “a 3-tiered sustained mood state characterized by physical energy, mental acuity, and emotional well-being.”

As such, Vigor is a true measure of wellness because it encompasses much more than simply feeling “energetic” or being in a “good mood” or having a “sharp” mind. People with high Vigor scores are those “can-do” individuals who feel like getting things done – they’re motivated – they have a certain “momentum” in their daily lives – and for lots of people, “Vigor” is a state that they have not experienced in many years. Feelings of low Vigor are common in our modern stress-filled world. Millions of us succumb to chronic stress and end up feeling “tired, stressed and depressed” because of specific metabolic imbalances (specifically, disruptions in hormones like cortisol and testosterone, and neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine) that lead to feelings of reduced Vigor.

When hormones like cortisol and testosterone are out of balance – we lack physical energy, so we often feel constantly fatigued and depressed. When neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine are out of balance – we lack mental energy, so we often feel unfocused and irritable. When we can maintain balance between our hormones and neurotransmitters, we also maintain our feelings of physical and mental energy (the combination of which is what we refer to as Vigor) – and Eleviv is a novel and effective approach to doing just that.*

Can You Restore Vigor? Yes! However, very few people outside of the research community have ever even heard of “Vigor” or have any idea that you can achieve it naturally by maintaining metabolic balance (the balance between hormones and enzymes and neurotransmitters that have become disrupted by chronic stress). We can attempt to temporarily “reduce” fatigue with an energy drink or other stimulant, but that approach does not restore Vigor. Instead, energy drinks and related options are inadequate solutions because they do not address the underlying cause of low Vigor (metabolic imbalance). In fact, not only do energy drinks not restore Vigor, they are more likely to increase tension and anxiety (two other indications of “mood state” that we can measure in our studies). True Vigor goes much beyond what most people associate with energy/fatigue—it really gets to the heart of how people want to feel.

Shawn M Talbott, Ph.D. is the author of “Vigor – 7 Days to Unlimited Energy, Focus, and Well-Being” (www.VigorBook.com)

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

During the past seven years, XANGO has created three new wellness categories. From XANGO Juice we saw the new category of the Mangosteen Beverage, from Glimpse we saw Topical Skin Nutrition, and from Eleviv the category of Vigor. These category-creators have generated thousands of stories. And we say to you, “tell your story, share your story with everyone”. And share them with us too at testimonials@XANGO.com.

As you continually share your story, the business opportunity amplifies and ultimately will put money in your pockets. And that’s good news in 2010.

Here’s a story that I would like to share with you about Eleviv and the category of Vigor. It comes from Greg Bullis in Virginia.

Greg’s story is amazing, and there are many more out there that we want to share. Send us your stories at testimonials@XANGO.com and we will keep posting more.

Alena

Aging well is a goal that many people have today. And as a recent entrant in life’s 40 and older competition, I am definitely one of those people. I’ve been active and health-conscious for most of my adult life—that is, up until earlier this year when a life-threatening medical emergency changed everything almost overnight. It’s been nearly 9 months since then, and it’s time to reclaim my life. I want to be healthy again, and I want you to join me.

Here at XANGO it’s common knowledge that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. That’s why we are extending a total wellness challenge that starts with Eleviv™, XANGO® Mangosteen Juice and Glimpse™ Skin Care.

To participate with me in the wellness challenge, you will need to use Eleviv, XANGO Juice and the Glimpse system of your choice as directed over the next four months. Through elevivblog.com (see glimpseblog.com for Glimpse updates) we’ll share our own unique and personal stories from using Eleviv and XANGO Juice. We’ll share our vigor scores and our stories as we strive to achieve total wellness together.

I want to help others who may be in the same position that I am. I know how hopeless it can feel, but there is hope. With a little bit of determination, and the right program, it is possible to restore our body’s natural balance, helping to feel cheerful, alert, resilient, vigorous and youthful. It’s time to feel great again.

To kick things off, I scored a 7 on my vigor score for December 1, 2009. It’s a little on the low side because of the holidays. That’s OK, it means I have a lot of work to do . What’s your vigor score?

Please share your results and contribute to everyone’s wellness. Use the form below to share your story, vigor score, and include photos or video of your progress.