BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) For the past 3 months, Linda Abi Assi, a Columbia University Journalism student now graduate, had been following me. She heard out about my (new) life after cancer and decided she wanted to share…
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Written by Gloria Pazmiño They learned about makeup, practiced yoga, danced, learned healthy cooking, and most importantly found new friends and a support system. The women in the “Wellness Series” joined forces with the leadership of Eileen Fuentes, a…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@TheSpeachGal) After a grueling winter, spring is finally upon us. We literally had the snowiest January in history and I’m still a little skeptic that we won’t have more! I don’t know about you but…
Like many survivors of cancer, Eileen Fuentes, an HR administrator in the Department of Medicine’s cardiology division, was physically and emotionally drained after multiple surgeries and months of chemotherapy. She needed guidance to rebuild her life, and was referred…
Written by Gloria Pazmiño The Meditation Center of New York has brought a new branch to Washington Heights were local residents will now have an opportunity to delve into the mystic practice and learn about the ancient tradition of…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@TheSpeachGal) So this past weekend, I flew south for the winter from our neck of the woods to the hot and sunny Miami Beach, Florida. The temperature ranged from the upper 70’s to the low…
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BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Do you know what is the #1 missing item on the American plate? Would you like to eat healthy but say you can’t because it is too expensive? Do you believe eating healthy takes…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes Many people have asked me “what are YOU eating for Thanksgiving”? I get jokes all the time about tofurky, mushy greens, bland desserts, and zero alcohol. Unexpectedly, the truth is that I will be enjoying…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) Did you ever feel that the person who is overseeing your health didn’t even look at you in the eyes? Or better yet, did you ever feel empowered knowing…