Ep 15 — Is Beauty Reconciling with Autoimmunity?
Episode description
Franchesca Isaac is the co-owner of Alma Acupuncture based in Philadelphia. She identifies as a multicultural Black and Puerto Rican, daughter of immigrant parents from the US Virgin Islands, and a passionate plant lover. In the episode, Franchesca shares about her ongoing journey with Crohn's disease and how it has influenced her health, weight, and perception of beauty. We also chat about her multi-cultural background, how she talks about race to her daughter and make up brands matching pigment.
Key Points
- Multicultural
- Black and Puerto Rican
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Crohn's Disease
- Autoimmune Illness
- Weight Fluctuation
- Conscious Parenting
- US Virgin Islands
- Mainstream Beauty Products
- Child of Immigrants
Show Notes
Sign up for Franchesca's Acupuncture/Sound Bath on 10.26.22 Follow Franchesca on Instagram @acuwithfranchesca Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition
Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination!
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