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The Elixir Recipes: Popsicles, Promises and Plan B’s!

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Recently, the temperatures rose to 100 degrees and so my aim was to post a refreshing summer recipe. In my mind, I wanted to share how to put together a quick Latin-inspired quinoa salad but…

The Elixir Recipes: Mangu 2.0

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@EileenZFuentes) If you’re Dominican, you definitely know what mangu is. For those who are not, it can be compared to it’s American counterpart, mashed potatoes. Just like mashed potatoes are very common in American homes, mangu is…

The Elixir - The Secrets of Longevity

The Elixir: Secrets of a Long Life – Arthur Gewirtz

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Photography by Briana E. Heard (@beheardphoto) Laura, who is a volunteer at DOROT, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of the elderly and bringing generations together, greeted us and introduced Briana and I to…

Uptown Health: Free Breast Cancer Screening

On Saturday April 6th and Wednesday April 10th Councilmember Jackson and the American-Italian Cancer Foundation are joining various community groups to bring free mammography screenings to the residents of West Harlem and Washington Heights/Inwood (see attached flyers). The service…

Get Fit For Free @ Fort Tryon Park – 2012

Try something new! All of the fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfy clothing and bring water. Rain and weather/air advisory cancels.…

Another Groupon Uptown Steal – Urban Yoga Foundation

With summer literally around the corner, a little Yoga might be just what you need to get in summer shape and add a little mindfulness to your life. Choose from Three Options; for $15 you get a 5-class pass,…

The Elixir: Letting Go of F.E.A.R.

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real I had a conversation with a friend who is overworked, exhausted and losing herself in her dedication to the cancer patients she serves, an honorable justification for sure. She…

The Elixir: Secrets of a Long Life – Don José

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Photography by Briana E. Heard (@beheardphoto) The other day as I was sitting at work, I received a call from one of the members of my wellness group. She was in the emergency room and…

The Elixir: How I Knew I’d Meet Oprah!

BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) If you would’ve asked me if I thought I’d ever meet Oprah, surprisingly I would have responded with a confident “YES!” Since my diagnosis, I’ve never allowed many things to stand in the way of…