What does it mean to have a beautiful body? Mainstream media sources might have us believe that a beautiful body is one that is simultaneously voluptuous and meagre; buff, toned and taut. Ultimately, however, beautiful bodies are ones whose owner inhabit their own skin comfortably.
This week’s show includes interviews with: Dr. Ed Jaccoma, Medical Director of Akari Beauty Salon, Deb Soule of Avena Botanicals and Anne Belden of Hardy Girls, Healthy Women.
Dr. Ed Jaccoma is Medical Director of Akari. Dr. Jaccoma’s background is in aesthetics goes back to his year as chief resident in ophthalmology at the University of Virginia, where he became interested in oculoplastics and had an opportunity to operate with a talented oculoplastic surgeon at a VA hospital in Salem Virginia.
As an ophthalmologist with a special interest in aesthetics, his services include everything from general wellness counseling and nutritional guidance, to advanced laser, radio-frequency, topical and injectable care and even eyelid, eyebrow and mid-face surgery through his private practice and work at Akari. Akari is an urban sanctuary of beauty, wellness and style located in Portland’s Old Port.
Deb Soule of Avena Botanicals is a practicing herbalist, organic gardener, teacher and author of A Woman’s Book of Herbs. Raised in a small town in western Maine, Deb began organic gardening and studying the medicinal uses of herbs at age 16. Her faith in the healing qualities of plants and her love of gardening led Deb to found Avena Botanicals Herbal Apothecary in 1985. Five years earlier, while in college, Deb lived in Nepal near three Tibetan monasteries and was deeply moved by the Tibetan peoples’ commitment to ease physical ailments and mental and emotional upsets through the use of plants, prayer and other spiritual practices.
Today, Deb spends time with her hands in the earth tending three acres of medicinal plants using organic and biodynamic practices, teaching herb classes, studying pollinators and consulting with health care providers.
Our “Give Back” segment features Anne Belden of Hardy Girls, Healthy Women (HGHW). HGHW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well being of girls and women. Their vision is that all girls and women experience equality, independence, and safety in their everyday lives. Their mission is to create opportunities, develop programs, and provide services that empower them. Since day one, HGHW programming, resources and services have been powered by the latest research in girls’ development. Much of that research comes from the work of HGHW co-creator and board member, Lyn Mikel Brown.
Our financial wellness tip of the week is brought to you by Tom Shepard of Shepard Financial. While Dr. Lisa Radio Hour business advisor, Marci Booth of BOOTH Maine, offers better business tips, Ted Carter of Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes shares important talking points, and Black Bear Medical covers health and fitness updates.
