Throughout the past year I’ve shared not only my health, wellness and medical advice and insight with you, but I’ve also shared a glimpse into my personal life.  I’ve been touched and humbled as you’ve celebrated my work successes with me as Ask Doctor V has grown and I delivered my message of healthy living on a larger, national platform, just as much as you’ve celebrated my personal joys, including my wedding and pregnancy.  It therefore seems quite fitting that I share this, my greatest achievement to date with you all, my entrance into Motherhood and the birth of our son, Stone Marcus Allen.  On August 13^th our baby boy arrived and greeted the world, at 7 lb. 5 oz. and 21 ¼ inches he’s a healthy, handsome bundle of joy and we are blessed beyond belief.

 

Stone’s arrival isn’t the only announcement I have to share with all of you!  Though I can’t reveal all of the details right now, my journey to motherhood has led me to discover the best and most useful must-haves an expectant mom should have in her arsenal to keep her happy and healthy throughout her journey, and soon you’ll be able to send them to all the pregnant ladies in your life – your friends, family – and even use yourself!

 

There is one more exciting delivery I’m expecting this fall that I can finally share with you all, and that will be my new Ask Doctor V website which will allow me to connect with all of you even more than ever and support and encourage you to lead happy and healthy lives.

 

Stay tuned to my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for news on all of these arrivals and of course, photos of the lovely little man in my life.

 

Thank you for all your kind words, prayers and congratulations!

XO

Dr. V

 

Happy Spring!

When it rains it pours, and for me here out East it’s done that both literally (crazy weather!), as well as figuratively, in terms of gratitude! I have so many wonderful pieces of news to share and things to be so very grateful for.  On the work front, you can now catch my weekly health and medical advice column for Lucille Roberts Women’s Gym  here.  As always in the world of Dr. V, I’m doing what I’m passionate about: sharing health and medical advice on everything from hot topics to preventative care advice as many places as I can!  From Better TV to CBS I’ve been shooting around sharing my tips to keep you healthy and happy!  You’ll have the chance to catch me live or set your DVR’s doing just that this Monday, March 31st on Bethenny. Click here to see more details.

On a more personal note I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now part of the Mommy-to-Be club!  We couldn’t be more thrilled, and Baby has already logged plenty of on-air time already!  And I’m also counting down to giving birth to something else…an amazing project that will bring must-haves to other mommy-to-be’s fingertips and homes.  Stay tuned to the website, social media and this newsletter to find out more!

I hope you too are finding reasons to be grateful this Spring.  I encourage you to see the new season as a chance for renewal and growth, an opportunity to breathe new life into your wellness routine and come alive again like the nature around us, with new energy and vigor!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Smooches,

Dr. V

 

 

I’m sure like many of you, the end of the year is not only a time of celebration, it’s a time of reflection for me, when I get the chance to look back at the past year’s “highlight reel”, lessons learned and amazing experiences.  For myself, and the “Ask Dr. V” community as a whole 2013 was quite a whirlwind of wonderful new beginnings, new adventures and transformative new relationships with likeminded individuals.  I am so grateful that I have been able to take my passion for educating and informing people about their health, wellness and preventative healthcare across so many public platforms as the Ask Dr. V brand continues to grow.  When I became a physician I made the commitment to help people live their best and healthiest life, and when I launched the Ask Dr. V platform and community I did it so that I could expand on this very commitment and my ability to help and be an advocate for more than just my patients, but for readers, viewers and listeners around the world!

This year has been full of so many highlights as I was given the support and chance to carry out that mission.  From CNN to CBS, Women’s Health Magazine to Essence, Cosmopolitan to Capitol File and Queen Latifah to The Huffington Post and Perez Hilton, I’ve been welcomed by the press to share my knowledge with you.  My website has become an online homes for relatable, relevant and trust-worthy content that you can access 24/7 to improve the quality of your body, mind and life.  Thanks to social media I’ve been able to connect with people from coast-to-coast via wellness campaigns including Live Right at Night and The Proof Project.

My passion for your wellbeing hasn’t been the only love I’ve been able to share this year.  There have also been lighter moments where I’ve shared my love of personal expression through fashion and style. I was humbled to be called a Style Icon by Refinery29 and share top accessory picks with Capitol File Magazine.  I’ve also enjoyed sharing my favorite things across all categories, from food to wellness and fashion via my Dr. V Recommends series.

If you thought this year was exciting just wait until I you see what I have in store for you for 2014.  Starting this January I’m going to be unveiling fresh, new ways we can work together and improve your quality of life inside and out.  I can’t reveal it all right now but rest assured, I’m bottling up and packaging my knowledge, tips and advice in innovative means that you’ll be able to watch, read, order into your home and send to your friends!

You’ll want to make sure you’re always up-to-date and in-the-know as we release these exciting features, projects and products, so be sure to watch out for my bi-monthly newsletters, follow me on Twitter and Facebook and communicate with me via any mode you choose so that I can better serve you and your health!

Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy holiday!

Smooches,

Dr. V