Category Archives: Positively Beautiful

Those who’ve ever had a colonoscopy know that “preparing” the colon by cleansing out the solids is the worst part. We were just not designed to go to the bathroom that much! But you often see “colon cleanses” being touted … Continue reading →

I took up running in college and continued through medical school and residency. I did a few 10Ks and even took a short run during my lunch break for the MCAT exam. Crazy. I can’t believe I did that, but … Continue reading →

It should be so easy, this healthy living stuff. We know the rules, don’t we? Eat a clean diet with lots of leafy greens, berries, nuts and seeds, and high quality lean protein. Cut down on the white stuff like … Continue reading →

We are really happy about the arrival of SPRING at our house, with warmer weather, longer days, and budding trees. But these seasonal changes also mean itchy, watery eyes, combined with sneezing, cough and congestion due to allergies related to … Continue reading →

  Saying affirmations always make me smile as I think of the Saturday Night Live skit with Stuart Smalley looking in the mirror, chiming “I’m good enough, and by golly, people like me.” Affirmations are no longer joke material, though … Continue reading →

  Dear Friends,   I had something different planned for today, but it just didn’t seem right. This has been a whirlwind week. We got a lovely snowstorm on Sunday, seriously beautiful, except that it’s mid-APRIL! Monday I attended the … Continue reading →

When it comes to healthy eating, I find it’s easier to add in good-for-you foods, rather than focus on deprivation. Here are my top picks for super foods that can help us have more energy, look and feel better. Eggs: … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Before we get into information overload, I just wanted to share with you the salad I made for Easter dinner. It was a hit, and such a perfect way to celebrate a spring holiday and beautiful asparagus! And … Continue reading →

Regardless of whether we are golden blondes, redheads or brunettes, hair is our crowning glory, our best accessory whether we are male or female. We spend more than $25 billion on hair care products annually in the USA. So losing … Continue reading →

A friend introduced me to Dr. Brené Brown’s work in early 2011, and I have been mesmerized since. She has her PhD in Social Work and teaches at the University of Houston in Texas. She does research by interviewing people … Continue reading →