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he four elements of western culture are: EARTH, AIR, FIRE, and WATER. Sometimes as humans we often mistake what is freely available to us as not as effective as Western medicine. Let’s start with Earth. Any natural ground cover emits an electron charge that is negative. Negative in this sense is very important. All living things need this to not only survive but thrive. In the sixties rubber soles were created and we lost our connection to the earth. Clint Ober is the innovator behind the Grounding Movement and author of Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? In 1995 he developed a working hypothesis: Grounding the human body to the Earth normalizes the functioning of all the body’s systems. The body utilizes the earth’s electrical potential and free electrons to maintain its internal electrical stability, normalizing all its self-healing systems. Now there are over 20 research studies on Grounding. Just think all you must do is walk on the beach or in the woods, or just your backyard (if your grass isn’t treated) and start feeling better. It amazed me that I had an aversion to the grass in the beginning of purposely grounding, luckily now I can lay down without the worry of red ants attacking! I suggest watching the documentary The Earthing Movie on You Tube. Air, hopefully this one doesn’t need a lengthy discussion. I find that respiratory issues such as asthma, allergies, COPD, Bronchitis, Emphysema, and Pneumonia are much more commonplace. A simple search shows you that more than one billion people suffer from either acute or chronic respiratory conditions. Each year four million people die prematurely from chronic respiratory disease. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Breathwork is beneficial and honestly life changing. Meditation which has been recognized around the world for its healing abilities uses breathing as its foundation. Wim Hof, also known as “The Superhuman” made breath work cool even for the younger generations. He has shown millions of people that doing his breathing exercise can make significant changes in your health, and once again at no cost! He has free videos on You Tube, my favorite one is found on my website http://Joannesnutritionworld.com.

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ere in Florida, there is no shortage of the Fire Element. Fire is considered to be both hot and dry. The Sun definitely has healing abilities starting with your eyes that need light to help set your body’s internal clock. Sunlight helps boost a chemical in your brain called serotonin, and that can give you more energy and help keep you calm, positive and focused. Water, the most coveted element on earth, needs to be appreciated and respected. Our earth as well as the human body is 72% water. I always suggest eating lots of veggies especially cucumbers, celery and bok choy to hydrate without the feeling of needing to rush to the restroom. The kidneys, bladder, and urinary system depend on our dietary choices as well as the abstinence from pain relievers which hurt the kidneys.

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Holistic Health by Joanne Augusto Letter from the Publisher Anglin’ Insider by Captain Jack Medla Ask the Doctor by Dr. Hadi Shalhoub, D.O., FACOS How it Works by Olivia Devonmille, Esq. Pastor Mike's Corner

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irst out of the gate is praise. As I write, this past week’s cool breezes in May (Wow) are amazing and I am completely grateful to my dear God. Welcome to our Summer Issue. It has truly been a busy six months and I am ready for some summertime get-a-ways. Whether local or far, I will take to the road. I am looking forward to spending quality time with my two sons, Olivia & Wyatt (My grandkids), and the rest of the fam. I hope you do something special too! With the merger of TCCM & Better Living, I will be transitioning my focus to Sales Director. I am happy to co-publish, side by side, with Indira Ceville Borgella. She rocks! I feel pressed to share, excerpts from a throwback Publisher’s Letter (2013 actually): “Believing in strong family values, my passion and commitment to advocate for the small businessman

orking so closely with Valerie over the last few months has been a whirlwind! Valerie’s heart, head and experience are astounding. Her passion to help small businesses and non-profits serving our community is just a part of why we wanted to come together with this amazing publication. Better Living & Marketplace Magazine has been her baby for over 12 years so to be entrusted with it means so much to me. Our collaboration allows us to provide even more services to our advertisers and readers. As the CEO and Director of Video Production at Treasure Coast Communications and Marketing also know as TCoast Studios, I have over 20 years of professional experience in Mass Communications. My husband, Joel, is the Chief Marketing Strategist and President and has over 25 years in marketing, advertising and brand development. When the

stems from my father being that himself. My life’s mission is to be a channel for God. Sharing my experience, strength and hope to those around me.” “We will continue to be a quality publication with advertisements from reputable merchants. Their services are of wide variety in our community. My goal of connecting consumers with businesses and exclusive offers remains my priority. I enjoy highlighting great things that are happening around us in St. Lucie County. Good people, doing good things. I believe that together we succeed.” Years later, my fondness for my advertisers and appreciation for my readers remains unchanged. It has been my privilege to connect with you and serve our community all these years. A blessing! Footnotes: With a heavy heart~In kindest memory of Leonard S. Villafranco, Esq. I will surely miss him so! Loving personal gratitude to my talented son James Dean (Photographer). I am a proud mom! “It’s not always black & white, sometimes there’s shades of grey.” The Last Straw https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CREEKefgDZ8 Happy Memorial Day! Happy Father’s Day, Happy Independence Day, Happy Summer! “The Lord gave the word; Great was the company of those who published it.” Psalm 68:11 (Thank you Wendy) In gratitude, opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful publication came about, we jumped! The Treasure Coast has been expanding at nationallyranked rates! This location is truly something to treasure. For us, living here with our 4 children has been such a Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. refreshing, soul-feeding experience. Between the people, the restaurants, the growing businesses, the schools, the non-profit organizations, the Treasure Coast is definitely the place to be and it’s still expanding! The team has grown at TCCM, our services have expanded, so has our location. We are personally inviting the businesses on the Treasure Coast to our Grand ReOpening at our new location on June 18th. We are looking forward to prospering together and celebrating Father’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and truly enjoying the Summer! See you all next edition. Best regards,

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JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2021 SUMMER ISSUE Publisher/Editor Valerie Calabrese Indira Ceville-Borgella Creative/Graphic Designer SC Design Web Creative Direction Treasure Coast Communications & Marketing Inc. Feature Writers/Assistant Editor Feature supplied by Hibiscus Children's Center Joanna Johnson Contributing Writers Dr. Hadi Shalhoub Olivia Devonmille, Esq. Pastor Mike Beath Joanne Augusto Captain Jack Medla Cover & Contributing Photography James Dean Photography Advertising Department Valerie Calabrese Aileen Fornuto Indira Ceville-Borgella Joel Borgella • Dr. Jack Mitchell Better Living & Marketplace Magazine 540 NW University Blvd, Suite 202 & 204, Port St Lucie, FL 34986 (772) 281-5095 E-mail contact@betterlivingmarketplace.com Visit us at betterlivingandmarketplace.com facebook.com/ BetterLivingandMarketplace

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$262,332

$300,010

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$191,051

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$161,916

$188,532

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