Brian L. Colbert

Posts Tagged ‘Health’

I recently had an introductory visit at Heaven Qi & Earth with Elizabeth McDowell.  I met Elizabeth when she decided participate in SavantMD.com during the early Fall 2009.  To date, I have generally been agnostic about alternative medicine.  It has plenty to offer but it’s not an avenue that I frequent pursue with my own health. Although, I once visited a Chinese herbologist in Flushing New York.  I think I went to Flushing more for the free ride and the food than to see the herbologist.

After working with Elizabeth for a few months, I was deeply impressed with her ability able  blend Western and Eastern Medicines and to clearly communicate the concepts between Eastern Medicines which prior to meeting Elizabeth ranged fuzzy to downright baffling.

So, I decided to put aside my (mild) skepticism) and see Elizabeth for an assessment visit.

It was great!! As always her office was comfortable and welcoming.  Personally, the highlight of my visit was this “pulse” test that she did.  It was interesting and oddly accurate.  The main takeaway I got was to watch what I put into my body, there is simply no substitute for a healthy diet.

It was time well spent.  you can find her office here.

I celebrated the New (Lunar) Year with lunch at Spruce.  , I had some sort of shredded pork fazzoletti and Nihal had Spruce’s version of a Waldorf salad.  Both were excellent.  The meal was topped off with house Beignets with Araguani Chocolate Sauce and creme anglaise, which were scrumptous, truly outstanding.  The service was just a tad off, it seemed like the staff was a wee bit distracted, but it did not distract from the meal.  A great way to celebrate President’s Day.

Have you checked out SavantMD.com lately, there’s fresh wellness tips Monday through Friday.  Follow SavantMD on twitter, so you never miss a health and wellness tip.  SavantMD’s Wellness tips on now on Asianweek.com.

Last night was CALICO’s monthly board meeting. I’m now co-chair of our fundraising committe.  If you’re looking get involved with an organization that making a difference in the lives of children that need help, drop me line.  There’s a number of ways to get involved with CALICO and I’m happy to discuss them.

Don’t forget — CALICO’s annual gals is April 24th.  Want do sponsor or attend?