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Attorney Eneida Roman – “I’m Not A US Citizen But I Want To Marry My Boyfriend In DR & Bring Him Back Here & Get His Papers”

By SoLatina | May 15, 2012 - 12:10 am |
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Dominican Republic

QUESTION: I have a boyfriend in DR. I’ve known him for 5 years and we love each other. I’m not a US citizen yet and I plan to go to DR very soon to get married to him and come back and do his papers. How long will it take for him to get his papers and come to New York? Or how long is the process? Thank you! ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: If you wish for your boyfriend to come live … Read more →

Pediatrician Dr. Wanda Lopez – “Is There Anything I Can Do To Encourage My Newborn To Take The Bottle Instead Of My Breast?”

By SoLatina | May 13, 2012 - 5:08 pm |
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Tired Mom

QUESTION: Hi Dr. Lopez. I am breastfeeding my newborn and it’s really tiring me out. I’ve been pumping my breast milk into bottles but my daughter won’t take anything but my nipple. Is there anything I can do to encourage her to take the bottle? It would allow me a few hours to sleep while my husband feeds her with the bottle. Please help :( DR. LOPEZ’ ADVICE: There is no easy answer to this one! There are several things you … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “I’m 30″ (Part 2)

By SoLatina | May 13, 2012 - 3:56 pm |
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Yvette & Maryvette

Click HERE to read Part 1. So many times I heard people say “Well, get off the pedestal because it’s not about you anymore”, referring to my child and me. I do understand that it’s part of Spanish culture to say negative comments and not expect people to get insulted. I understood that my child was now the most important thing to me, but I did feel insulted when hearing these comments because I was always the one who … Read more →

Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – “I Had Knee Surgery & I’m Worried That I’m Going To Re-Injure It While Working Out”

By SoLatina | May 9, 2012 - 11:06 pm |
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Exercise

QUESTION: Hi Amanda. I had knee surgery a few years ago but it didn’t go too well. Since then I’ve had a baby. She’s now 3-years-old and I’ve been trying to lose the weight for a really long time. Is there anything special I should be doing at the gym so that I don’t hurt my knee while working out? Thanks. AMANDA’S ADVICE: I am sorry to hear the knee surgery didn’t go too well. What I’ve learned from my life … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “I’m 30″ (Part 1)

By SoLatina | April 30, 2012 - 7:38 pm |
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Funny Yvette

“Wow. Life does have a sense of humor.” I laugh to myself as I sip on a glass of merlot. Me drinking wine? Funny, I know. 15 years ago I thought wine was one of the most disgusting drinks on earth. Now I can’t live without it. I can’t help but look up at the sky and admire the clouds while I remember who I was 15 years ago, who I expected to be when I hit the big 30, all … Read more →

Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – “How I Got Into Fitness…The Long Version”

By SoLatina | April 25, 2012 - 12:31 pm |
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Baby Amanda

I was recently asked on my Facebook Q & A about how I got into fitness. Since the story required some lengthy explanations and details, I opted to blog about it. I have been in the industry for a while now. I’ve learned that most of us don’t just fall into it, but have some sort of deep rooted motivation or reason why we strive to be so dedicated at achieving this specific aesthetic muscular or lean look. I am no … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Nancy Garcia-Ruffin – “There Are So Many Reasons To Believe My Boyfriend Is Cheating On Me…Is He?”

By SoLatina | April 24, 2012 - 12:04 am |
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Dr. Nancy Garcia-Ruffin

QUESTION: Hi! I am in a very confusing time in my life. I am in denial because I don’t know if my boyfriend/”baby daddy” is cheating on me. These past few months I have found text messages and another Facebook page that he set up a few months ago. The text messages I found were from his best friend (they were talking about a party and his friend asked him if he was going to take me with him but my … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Clara Lora – “My Boyfriend Was Going To Propose To Me On V-Day But Broke Up With Me The Day Before.”

By SoLatina | April 22, 2012 - 1:01 pm |
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QUESTION: I was dating a marine and he broke up with me the day before Valentine’s Day. Little did I know he was going to propose to me on Valentine’s Day. I am so hurt because I thought everything was fine. But now it seems like he is playing me because he says he needs time to think. So my question is should I just let him go and move on? Or should I stay and wait until he decides? DR. … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramiez – “My Kids Father Is Possessive, Mentally Abusive & Doesn’t Work. What Can I Do?”

By SoLatina | April 20, 2012 - 12:50 pm |
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QUESTION: My kids dad and I are still together but I struggle to take care of the family because he does not work and has not worked for the past 8 years. While I have tried to be supportive, he has made it difficult because he spends my money on stupid things. Many times my children and I go without. While I have tried telling him that he needs to either get a job or stop abusing my kindness, he does … Read more →

Fitness Expert Amanda Genao – “Is It Better To Do Exercises On A Machine Or With Free Weights?”

By SoLatina | April 19, 2012 - 12:47 pm |
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QUESTION: Hi Amanda. When you’re working out in the gym, is it better to do exercises on machines or with free weights? For example, when I do chest or butterflies, should I be using the machine or should I just be laying on my back on the bench doing them with free weights? Thanx!…and u look great! AMANDA’S ADVICE: Thank you so much for the compliment! When I prepare training programs for my clients I do a mix of both, free … Read more →