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By Gabby Gregory

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Bynow, you’ve likely heard the almost miracle-like anecdotes from “patients” on the news about medical marijuana as it becomes more mainstream. When I hear these stories, I have to wonder: are they legitimate? I had to know the TRUTH, so I arranged to sit down with Dr. Anne Lynn Morgan, the Chief Medical Of cer at MMJ Health, Florida’s top-rated medical marijuana doctor’s of ce.

Many people don’t know that medical marijuana is legal in Florida, let alone readily available at over 250 in-state dispensaries (imagine a pharmacy speci cally for medical marijuana). For years, pop culture has depicted marijuana primarily as a recreational drug, but there’s more to the plant than what’s shown on the silver screen. Since its legalization, medical marijuana’s profound effects have changed the lives of countless Floridians. Dr. Morgan, as Florida’s top rated Medical Marijuana Specialist, is responsible for much of this positive impact. Indeed, she and the staff at MMJ Health were honored to be named by The Palm Beach Post as the “Best Medical Marijuana Card Provider” for their level of service and ef cacy in 2020!

Additionally, Dr. Morgan is an expert in the eld of medical marijuana, and is among one of the most respected clinicians in the industry. She sits on the board of directors for the American Academy of Cannabis Medicine, is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, and is considered to be one of the industry’s highest-rated cannabis clinicians (no pun intended). Dr. Morgan has been in practice for 33 years and was the former Medical Director for United Health, Metropolitan Health, and Humana.

Dr. Morgan has been practicing marijuana medicine speci cally for the last 9 years, with licenses in Florida, Washington, and Pennsylvania. After years of education, research, and hands-on experience, Dr. Morgan attests to the relief medical marijuana brings to people, saying, “We have found that we have over a 90% success rate with medical cannabis.”

Dr. Morgan explains that medical marijuana patients at MMJ Health, rather than experiencing psychoactive effects or feeling high, nd relief from various medical conditions, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, arthritis, cancer, IBS, epilepsy, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, migraines, Parkinson’s, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and more. Medical marijuana is not for getting high, it’s for feeling better! How does it work? It’s simple –THC and CBD.

THC and CBD are two chemical compounds that come from the marijuana plant and affect the endocannabinoid system, the human body’s natural system for processing cannabis. “The endocannabinoid system’s reason for existing is to keep our bodies in homeostasis, i.e. healthy and balanced. Cannabis can positively affect so many systems in the body that are not being managed properly by pharmaceuticals,” says Dr. Morgan. Many of MMJ’s patients, since using medical cannabis, have been able to drastically reduce their prescription medication regimen, or have stopped taking prescriptions altogether!

Marijuana is still classi ed as a Schedule 1 substance federally, but Dr. Morgan explains, “It’s not what you think… Medical marijuana is not a narcotic. In fact, after using medical marijuana, many of our patients have reduced taking narcotics and/or opiates without even being asked!”

Medical marijuana is not like anything sold on the street... it’s completely safe! When you get your marijuana from a dispensary, you don’t have to worry about whether it was adulterated. Dr. Morgan clari es, “Florida has very stringent rules about how medical marijuana is grown and prepared, so you know it’s clean, pesticide-free, and has no bacteria or viruses.”

Medical marijuana has become a go-to for doctors across the nation to give their patients relief from a myriad of conditions without having to worry about the severe side effects associated with many pharmaceuticals. For the patients at MMJ Health, medical marijuana is 100% making a difference in their everyday lives. The stories are real. Dr. Morgan says that it is not uncommon for patients to cry, hug, and thank her because they are feeling better than ever since using medical cannabis. Dr. Morgan has seen the results, and she urges anyone and everyone to consider trying medical marijuana.

MMJ Health is at the forefront of technology, so nding out if you qualify for a medical marijuana card is super simple! The MMJ Patient Quali cation System, accessible at www.mmjhealth.com, allows you to nd out in minutes whether you qualify. If you do, then the MMJ Health of ce will contact you. MMJ Health has all of the resources necessary to get your health back on track!

So the real question now is: why wait? MMJ Health is the only all-inclusive medical marijuana of ce in Florida, so you can get quali ed for your medical marijuana card in one visit. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will ll out the tricky government application for you, take your ID photo in their of ce, and submit all of your paperwork to the Florida Health Department. The only thing you have to do once you leave their of ce is wait for your card!

“You shouldn’t have to suffer… medical cannabis can help you! We are real doctors who provide real results,” says Dr. Morgan. The expert staff at MMJ Health encourages you to “Please come and see the MMJ Health difference. We care, we make a difference as a team, and we know our cannabis medicine. Isn’t it time to live your life the way you want, symptom and side-effect free?”

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By Gabby Gregory

Vitella, owner and operator of M & M Auto Brokers Inc., has called Okeechobee his home since 2002. Originally, he and his family are from Miami, but they kept moving Northwest, “like everyone from Miami,” says Mitchell. #3054LIFE First, the Vitellas went to Southwest Broward County, where they owned and operated GCR Transport for over 19 years.

Mitchell and his family have a passion for the outdoors and a rural lifestyle, so they relocated to Okeechobee and easily settled into a new way of life. Mitchell’s son, Anthony, graduated from Okeechobee High School in 2012 and he currently enjoys working for an engineering rm in South Florida. Meanwhile, his father, Mitchell, has created continued prosperity in the automotive business.

Mitchell has owned and operated M & M Auto Brokers

Mitchellsince 2007. He has sold thousands of vehicles in and around Okeechobee County, and “feels fortunate to be able to help folks from all walks of life.” By maintaining strong relationships with exclusive industry sources, Mitchell is able to nd the perfect vehicle to t both your needs and wants.

Mitchell also does his best to make sure that all of his pre-owned quality cars are in the best possible shape before they are sold. If you do nd something that Mitchell and his professional team missed, then you can simply bring it back to M & M Auto, where Mitchell will do all he can to help x the problem.

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For What It’s Worth

Life is becoming more and more di cult to navigate, it seems to me. Too many choices! Even the small stu ba es me at the grocery store, the drug store, home depot, Lowe’s and on and on. For example, I don’t know the last time any of you have gone into a home supply store to purchase a light bulb, which a few years ago was a no-brainer. Your bulb blew, you know the wattage you needed, you go to the store, pick the package up, the wattage was on the front, and check out was a cinch. Now, the row of light bulbs goes on forever, and I cannot ever understand what it is they are trying to sell me. Daylight, warm light, bug light, intense light, so light…etc. Indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, clear glass, frosted glass…I know you know what I’m talking about!

When was the last time you went to the grocery store for a simple package of cookies? I spent een minutes wondering what kind of cookie I should chose, because the entire row is stu ed with every possible color, avor, thickness, and size. Gluten free, sugar free, crunchy, so …some which have also become cereals…that seems to be the latest trend…if you love your cookie, you can probably nd it in the cereal aisle, posing as breakfast, so you can have it with a bowl of milk for breakfast..

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For me, the worst is purchasing a mattress…Just when you’ve found a mattress you love, it’s time to change it for a new, less lumpy one, but the problem is, although the manufacturer may be the same, Sealy, Serta, Beauty Rest, etc. the name and style number of the mattress you love has been changed to a completely di erent name. When I asked about this, one salesperson said it is not uncommon for mattress names to be changed or eliminated, sometimes every six months, thereby causing immense confusion. As well, I don’t see how lying on a mattress in a showroom can possibly give you all the information needed in ve minutes, and it usually doesn’t. If I worked in a mattress store I would be completely bald from pulling my hair out, knowing full well that the mattress someone choses is going to be coming back in a month, and another one purchased. Imagine how ludicrous it is to spend ve minutes lying on a model, and eight hours sleeping in bed, tossing and turning, knowing you made the wrong decision and lying awake the rest of the night hoping for just one more chance…and that’s usually all you get…one more chance. If your second choice (usually a er having a miserable 30 days on the mattress before it can be exchanged) doesn’t work out…well, too bad. You’re stuck with it!

It’s the same with purchasing a car. Turn the clock back several decades to Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Plymouth and a few others with perhaps a choice or two in each category. Now, there are a zillion cars, and sub-zillion models, to test drive, and you are expected to spend anywhere between twenty-thousand dollars to over one hundred thousand dollars for a car you might not even like a er a week or two. Not to mention, that if you’re purchasing a new car, the minute you drive it o the lot, it has depreciated! Yet, we all seem to accept this. ink of it. One of the major purchases aside from a house, is essentially made blind, and guaranteed to go down in value.

For What it’s Worth, this should not be the norm, and yet it is, for every household in America. It’s no wonder we’re all exhausted at the end of the day, hoping for rest. Unfortunately, many of us will not get a good night’s sleep on the mattress we bought!

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By Gabby Gregory

Thinking about investing in epoxy flooring?

Epoxy certainly has its benefits, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks:

• Extensive drying time (up to 2 weeks)

• Emitting strong, toxic odors until completely dry

• Cracking and chipping of the epoxy fl ooring in high-impact areas (i.e. spaces where there is a lot of foot or heavy machinery traffi c) over time

• Fading, yellowing, and detaching of the temporary coating solution over time

• Sticking in large chunks to hot tires

With Ox Floors, you get all of the benefits of epoxy (and more!) without having to worry about those pesky issues.

There are many reasons to choose Ox Floors:

• Same-day drying time (3-hour cure rate generally; 24-hour cure rate for vehicle & large item storage)

• Odorless, dustless, stain-resistant, & easy-to-clean formula

• Durable, deeply penetrating product that adheres to many different kinds of substrate, lasts longer, & comes with a home-life warranty

• UV-resistant, temperature-resistant, & glossy-finished material that is non-yellowing and doesn’t fade/peel with sun exposure

• Superior resistance (5x more!) to oil, paint, gas stains, acid, & hot tires, with zero detaching or sticking

Ox Floors offers a variety of color and chip options to give your industrial-strength flooring a customized appearance. It’s time to take the boring out of your flooring!

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