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I loved having the opportunity to catch up with Dr. Roshini Rajapaska (Dr. Raj) and giving you the chance to get to know her and her TULA products better. She will be on the Today program (again) Monday morning. As I told you in my last blog, she is a leader in her field and a recognized guru when it comes to seeing beauty with an “inside-out” approach. I hope you enjoy this interview with her!

Q) Dr. Raj, tell us about yourself and your practice.

A) I am a gastroenterologist and internist at NYU Medical Center in NYC - with a special interest in women's health. I also am a medical contributor to Fox5 News, Today show, and several other network programs as well as the medical editor of Health magazine. I love communicating health information to people - in my office when I see a patient, and to the public when I am on TV or write an article. Oh, and I am a mom of two little boys!

Q) You are the creator of a new brand at QVC named TULA.  What is the story behind the name?

A) Tula means balance in Sanskrit, and this word is very meaningful to me. Balance is important in every aspect of our lives - our health, our relationships, our diet... the list goes on. As a busy working mom, I know how challenging achieving balance can be, but it is the key to looking and feeling great. Our products which contain a probiotic technology help nourish the skin. 

Q) Tell us about TULA and what makes it different?

A) The Tula line of skincare products all contain our unique probiotic technology which is not only made from probiotics but also contain ingredients such as antioxidants from fruit and vegetable extracts, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and turmeric.

Q) Why did you create it?

A) I want to help women look and feel their best, and healthy skin is a great first step. I wanted to create a simple yet effective regimen that the busiest woman can use to feel beautiful, young and radiant.

Q) Since TULA means “Balance” - what are your top recommendations for achieving balance in our skincare routine?

A) Think holistically - skin health depends on a lot of factors, not just products. Getting enough sleep, eating the right foods, exercising and managing stress can all help your skin look better. And using products like ours that contain "superfoods" for the skin will give you the best results.

Q) You’re also a busy mom!! What has helped you maintain balance in your life?

A) So many things! I prioritize sleep, I exercise daily, I meditate and I eat healthy foods - all of these behaviors give me the energy to tackle my many projects. But ultimately, I think what helps the most is that I truly enjoy all that I do - being a mom, a doctor, a media personality, and now an entrepreneur - so I wake up every day excited for what the day will bring.

Thank you for speaking with me, Dr. Raj. It was a pleasure!

Join Dr. Raj on the TODAY show on Monday 8/25/14 - I hope you can tune in! 

-Alberti