Regular physical activity is one of the best anti-aging regimens we can do. We know that exercise improves virtually all aspects of our physical and mental health, and regular exercise can even help us live longer! Unfortunately, most of us are not reaping all the anti-aging benefits of exercise because most people are either inactive or sedentary.

A key aspect to being regularly active is to choose an activity that you like and enjoy. If you have not thought about it before, Pilates might be a great choice for you.

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates who had a keen interest in fitness at an early age as a way to restore his own health and overcome his physical limitations. He suffered from asthma, rickets, rheumatoid fever and was bullied by his peers. He had such a well-sculpted physique by the age of 14 that he posed as a model for anatomical charts. As a child, he frequently observed animal movements and studied anatomy, yoga, martial arts, Zen, ancient Greek and Roman regimens, bodybuilding, boxing and gymnastics. Joseph’s methods centered on the core postural muscles, which help keep the body in balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Utilizing his knowledge, he focused his energy on developing corrective methods to help increase breathing capacity and organ function, improve posture, coordination, balance strength and flexibility, and correct muscular imbalances. He envisioned achieving a balanced body, mind and spirit – a holistic approach.

Research has proven that Pilates works. For example, researchers have found that participating in Pilates on a regular basis improves muscular endurance, cardiovascular health, and flexibility. Researchers have also found that doing Pilates for 4 weeks resulted in significant weight loss. Pilates also reduces pain and disability when used to treat symptoms and illnesses. Of importance, people often report that they enjoy doing Pilates—and we know that we do what we like. So just how difficult is it to do Pilates. You can get the anti-aging benefits of Pilates using relatively low-intensity exercise that do not required equipment, a high degree of skill, and are easy to master. The anti-aging benefits of Pilates are a result of strengthening the core, improving muscular imbalance, increasing breathing capacity, and toning and targeting specific regions of the body.

Today, more than 11 million people practice Pilates in the United States. The essence of Joseph’s methods and theories are continuously incorporated into today’s fitness regimens. What was initially used as a method of rehabilitation for professionals and the elite, has now become a physical fitness system for mainstream individuals.

So Joseph Pilates had some great insight…

“I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.”

–Joseph Hubertus Pilates, in 1965, age 86.

Check out this video which discusses how Pilates can help you look and feel younger.

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Part of living a long and healthy life is having a balanced and wholesome diet. My blog will incorporate great recipes I’ve found that support living well. This particular recipe is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Our bodies need omega-3s  (hence the “essential” part) but the human body doesn’t actually produce these essential fatty acids so we need to get them from what we eat. Omega-3s offer cardiovascular protection (much like Resveratrol!) as well as many other benefits.

For all of the recipes posted on this blog, I will encourage you to use organic and natural ingredients. Organically grown foods are better for you as well as the environment.

Here is a wonderful meal to make for dinner tonight (serves two):

½ cup coarsely ground almonds

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon grated organic lime zest

Dash of sea salt and fresh black pepper

Two 6-ounce skinless wild salmon filets

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cups mixed organic baby greens

Lime wedges

1. Grind the almonds in a food processor. Make sure not to overgrind- this will turn the almonds into a paste.
2. Mix ground almonds, basil, grated lemon zest, salt and pepper on a plate.
3. Dry the salmon; dredge salmon on both sides in the mixture.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the salmon and cook about 5 minutes on each side, making sure the salmon is cooked through.
6. Arrange the greens on plates and transfer the salmon to plates.
7. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Serve with Parsley and Brown Rice

Enjoy!

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With the launch of our ‘Beauty Sleep’ formula, I’ve been thinking a lot about sleep. Did you know that about 40 million Americans have a sleep disorder, which translates to 1 in 6 or about 15% of our population. What is even more alarming is that most of us will report sleep issues—such as not getting enough sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and insomnia symptoms.

The average adult needs about 7-8 hours of sleep every night. When you don’t get enough sleep it will affect your memory, mood, immune system and concentration. If you’re not getting a good night’s sleep, I want to help! I’ve put together some “sleep tips” for you:

Sleep Tip # 1- Create a better sleep space

Make sure you have a comfortable mattress, pillows and blanket. Set your room temperature at night where you’re not too hot or cold. This way, you’re not waking up in the middle of the night freezing cold or waking up in the morning with a crick in your neck!

Sleep Tip # 2- Develop a sleep schedule

Try to go to bed at around the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning. When you do this, your body will adjust to your schedule and you’ll naturally fall asleep and wake up at those times each day. Before you go to bed each night, try to develop a relaxing routine. Read a magazine, take a bath or do some light stretching before you hit the sack.

Sleep Tip # 3- Deal with stress & anxiety before bedtime

Everyone has stressors in their life but it’s important to manage that stress and anxiety before you get into bed- or else it will follow you! If you need to schedule appointments, send emails or pay bills, make sure to do this at least an hour before you want to go to sleep. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine- this will help you to handle the stress in your life in a productive way.

Sleep Tip # 4- Don’t make your bed your office/couch/dinner table

Try to avoid using your bed as anything other than a bed. If you do this, your body will recognize that your bed is where you go to sleep (not where you watch T.V., answer emails, eat dinner, etc.)

Sleep Tip # 5- Avoid stimulants in the evening

If you want to get a good night’s sleep, avoid nicotine, caffeine, alcohol and other stimulants in the evening. These substances will keep you awake long after bedtime. After noon each day, switch to decaf coffee or tea. About an hour before bed, drink tea or warm milk and have a light snack. This will help your body prepare for a great night’s sleep.

If you try these tips and still can’t get a good night’s sleep, start keeping a sleep diary and talk to your doctor. However, remember that prescription sleep pills should only be used as a last resort.

Try ResVitále’s all-natural nonhabit forming ‘Beauty Sleep’. Beauty Sleep combines Melatonin, Suntheanine®, Passion Flower and a Liver PM blend that helps you fall asleep and stay asleep. You’ll wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The Liver PM blend contains milk thistle, turmeric and artichoke to help cleanse your liver while you sleep.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions on this blog! What do you do to get a good night’s sleep? Have any of these tips worked for you?

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ResVitále is proud to have Dr. Heather Hausenblas on our scientific advisory board. We just wanted to take a moment to introduce her:

Dr. Heather A. Hausenblas, PhD, obtained her Doctorate from The University Of Western Ontario, Canada. Since 1998, she has been a faculty member of the University of Florida. Recognized early in her career for her outstanding research, she has been the recipient of several awards. Furthermore, she has been recognized by the President of the International Olympic Committee for her research achievements in health behaviors. Dr. Hausenblas is the co-author of four scientific books, and she has published more than 70 scientific journal articles. Specifically, she has been the recipient of several research grants to examine the psychological effects of physical activity across the lifespan and its relationship to healthy aging. She is currently the Principal Investigator on two National Institutes of Health research grants, longitudinally examining the effects of physical activity during motherhood. Her ultimate

Dr. Heather Hausenblas, ResVitále Scientific Advisor

research goal is to understand, promote and instill a healthy lifestyle for people during every stage of life.

Of French descent, Dr. Hausenblas has spent time in southern France and has repeatedly noticed some striking differences in the French lifestyle to that of most of the Western world; the French take time for life, friends and family – often gathered around a dining table with a fine glass of red wine. Many meals end with a constitutional stroll, and, in fact, exercise clubs and gyms are practically unheard of, yet the French are among the healthiest people – suffering little from heart disease and symptoms commonly associated with their fat-rich diet. Her goal is to bring the best of France to the American public and help them to improve their health by supporting the lifestyle improvements of increased social support, a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Dr. Hausenblas, as Scientific Advisor, offers to ResVitále customers her passion, concern and vast knowledge regarding healthy aging. Her work with ResVitále draws upon her formidable skills as a researcher to investigate and formulate products that will support her goal for a healthier and longer-lived American public.

You can look forward to blogs from Dr. Hausenblas in the future! If you have any questions for her or topics that you would like for her to discuss, feel free to comment on this blog.

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ResVitále Resveratrol 500mg

ResVitále is proud to announce the newest addition to its product family! The ResVitále Resveratrol 500 mg product will now be available in a 60-count, making it more affordable to purchase a two-month supply.

ResVitále 500 mg contains clinically recommended doses of bioactive trans-Resveratrol for maximum health and youth-enhancing benefits. Sold exclusively at GNC, the 60-count 500 mg will be available for $69.99, while the one-month is available for $39.99. One serving of the 500 mg dose has the benefits of up to 2,000 glasses of red wine.

“Offering consumers an affordable price for the finest, most potent Resveratrol supplements available is an important element in the ResVitále philosophy,” said CEO and founder Naomi Whittel. “We’re a consumer-focused brand, and we therefore strive to provide the most options and choices for our customers.”

Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in the skin, seeds, stem and vine of red wine grapes that exhibits significant antioxidant properties. It has been proven to activate the ‘longevity gene,’ which slows the aging process and improves one’s ability to fight age-related illnesses. Other potential benefits include enhanced energy and endurance, improved memory, heart and skin health, controlled diabetes and prevented weight gain.

ResVitále will continue to announce the roll-out of additional products throughout the third and fourth quarters of 2010.

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Joseph Maroon is a board-certified neurosurgeon, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and team physician of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Maroon is the Chairman of the Medical Advisor Board of GNC. Honored as one of America’s Best Neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books, and 40 book chapters. His other research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and disease.

In his most recently published book, The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine can Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, Dr. Maroon relates the new science of genetic activation and the ability of food choices, supplements and lifestyle choices to activate human genes, to better health and disease prevention. He has also authored Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory, which discusses the wide range of conditions for which omega-3 fish oil has been found helpful.

As a world famous neurosurgeon, he has been honored by various national and international neurological societies for his contributions to neurosurgery. Despite his busy professional schedule, he is a devoted athlete, completing 50 Olympic distance triathlons since 1980, and was inducted in Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame in 1999 for his athletics and sports medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Maroon, visit his website at http://www.josephmaroon.com/

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Improve your health and reserve your youth with only the finest rejuvenating blend that boasts the health benefits from 400 glasses of wine in each serving.

ResVitále 125 mg supplies the nourishment needed to activate and restore youthful cellular activity. This powerful blend is exclusively created by combining succulent French red wine grapes, organic growing techniques and patent pending vine-to-capsule technology. Our elite antioxidant, French trans-Resveratrol, works to stimulate longevity genes to promote healthy aging and a long, active life. ResVitále 125 mg protects, enriches and enhances youth by restoring cellular activity and protecting cells from free radical damage. Just one capsule per day contains the Resveratrol equivalent of 400 glasses of red wine.

Restore youthful cellular activity with the clinically proven benefits of 1000 glasses of red wine.

Boost energy production in cells with this powerful formula created exclusively to improve your health and reserve your youth by enriching your daily defenses. ResVitále 250 mg is a rich blend of our unique organic French red grape Resveratrol that will rejuvenate, protect and enhance your vitality, making you feel younger than you have in years. Our superior French trans-Resveratrol supports gene activation, promoting your health and longevity. Just one capsule per day provides the Resveratrol equivalent of 1000 glasses of red wine. Ageless beauty begins with ResVitále 250 mg.

Discover the ultimate Resveratrol formula that delivers double the antioxidant benefits of 1000 glasses of red wine in every serving.

The most powerful organic French red wine Resveratrol available, ResVitále 500 mg provides superior defenses against aging. ResVitále 500 mg, designed for the advanced Resveratrol user, protects your body from aging factors such as free radicals and environment toxins, while reinvigorating your cells to bring back youthful energy. Just one capsule per day offers cellular protection, reinvigoration and may even prevent age-related deterioration. ResVitale 500 mg delivers 500 mg of the finest trans-Resveratrol, helping you look and feel energized and renewed. Reawaken youthful activity with restorative ResVitale 500 mg.

Restore your youthful radiance with ResVitale Collagen Enhance 1000 mg.

Vital for smooth, glowing skin, collagen production diminishes with age. You can’t stop time, but you can make it less visible. Give skin a workout from the inside out with this skin-saving beauty breakthrough. While collagen occurs naturally in the body, production begins to decline with age, leading to many of the age-related skin issues we see today, such as wrinkles and flaccidity. Collagen Enhance 1000 mg deposits collagen proteins at the source, where cells can use them to enhance natural production. A powerful infusion of hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and plump the visible layer of skin, while French trans-Resveratrol boosts cellular energy to restore youthful DNA.

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Welcome to the launch of the ResVitale website! We are excited about our product launch and hope you will find these pages to be a unique and knowledgeable source of information regarding Resveratrol.

As this is our first blog post, I would like to invite you to join me on a virtual tour of the new website.

Resvitale was founded on the principles of Vineology, Traceability and Organics. We are dedicated to making only the very best products using traditional organic farming techniques. If you would like to know more, take a look at the company information section.

Interested in learning more about our products? Looking to buy them online from the comfort of your chair? All of our product information and purchase details can be found at our online store.

Looking to learn a bit more about Resveratrol? Well, we plan to be your Resveratrol resource. Take a look at our Resveratrol section for the latest studies, news reports and research being done.

Dr. Joseph Maroon is an incredibly talented physician and researcher who heads our Scientific Advisory Board. We are incredibly excited to have a doctor with his reputation leading our research. Learn more about him here.

We like to hear what our customers have to say about our products and have chosen a few of our favorite testimonials for the site.

You can follow our tweets, friend us on MySpace, check out our YouTube channel or follow this blog.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, the ResVitale blog administrator, at MGarrett@resvitale.com.

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