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juana, she wants to ensure that the med-
mon theme that acquiring information in
strongly in the benefits of medical mari-
Appleberry flavor is derived from organic fruit extract.
“business research”, results yield a com-
While Dr. Moise-Johnson believes
inhibitor. PūrRelēf’s convenient form makes it easy to consume, and the
When one looks up the definition of
the middle of the night,” she said.
toxicity over periods of long-term use. It is a COX-1, COX-2 and 5-LOX
studies.
before they find themselves at the ER in
tion of GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) ingredients, that have shown no
posed in theory as compared to human
ple find answers to their health problems
Unlike NSAIDs that may cause undesirable side effects, PūrRelēf is a combina-
formed in a lab, on animal models, or pro-
integrative medicine to better help peo-
tory action. CBG and Delta-8 isolate round out the overall analgesic effects.
may be viewed differently if they were per-
“I wanted to get into more functional,
while added benefits of Boswellia and Turmeric supercharge the anti-inflamma-
acceptance. Additionally, such studies
preventative type of care to patients.
Tea to provide extraordinary anti-inflammatory support,
viewed to represent a lower level of
Tampa six months ago to provide more a
combines powerful flavonoids from Skull Cap and Green
study format, or by an expert opinion, are
opened Vivant Medical Marijuana in
city to one's liver, kidneys, and upper GI-tract. PūrRelēf
edge such as those presented in a case
gency room physician for 20 years and
with some risk. Studies have shown they may cause toxi-
name a few. By contrast, research knowl-
Dr. Moise-Johnson has been an emer-
chronic pain and inflammation, however, NSAIDs come
and double-blind clinical trials just to
treated as such.”
Millions of people rely on NSAIDs to control symptoms of
such as meta-analysis, systematic reviews,
juana is a medicine, and it needs to be
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.)
tical significance. We throw out terms
Vivant Medical Group. “Medical mari-
gummy that provides a safe and effective alternative to
of clinical studies and has shown a statis-
es,” said Daphnee Moise-Johnson, M.D.,
PūrWell launches PūrRelēf, a first-of-its-kind organic
works, it has undergone the highest levels
to empower them to make better choic-

to be able to validate that something
believe it’s important to educate people
based” research. This simply means that
Relief Without NSAIDs
tice is that I’m available, accessible, and I
possibly overused term called “evidence-
“What distinguishes me and my prac-
sions, we lean toward a commonly and
cation as well.
PūrWell Offers Pain
ple, in the medical and healthcare profes-
ical marijuana certification and recertifi-
“research” slightly differently . For exam-
tions. This holds true in the case of med-
Each of our unique disciplines view
ditions before providing recommenda-
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nating cannabis efficacy .
trust who understands your health con-
understanding, achieving, and dissemi-
medical care is having a doctor you can
knowledge and soon joined my current practice, All Natural MD, which has been
to achieve one of many common goals:
ication. I immersed myself in research articles and courses to further advance my
One of the most important aspects of
who collaborate in one shape or another
After becoming a cannabis patient, I soon started to understand the plant as a med-

an extremely diverse group of individuals
BY VANESSA ORR
devastated to leave my niche after years of service to my patients and my community.
healthcare, or many others. We make up
and I was terminated for trying to keep my patients and staff safe. Naturally, I was
space, possibly analytical chemistry,
cy, and where I intended to retire. Along came COVID and selfish corporate policies,
the business angle, or the agricultural
urgent care center for the past twenty years, a practice that I helped grow from infan-
Is Key
cannabis world. Perhaps you come from
I am a board-certified pediatrician and had been working at the same pediatric
Florida that you take up some space in the
how did you get started?
are reading this edition of Cannabis News
Relationship
What motivates you to be a part of the cannabis industry and
It is likely a safe assumption that if you

that has either worked for them before or helped others with similar conditions.
Doctor-Patient
BY DR. JEFF G. KONIN
patient can now order, by name, a safely cultivated or manufactured cannabis product

control, exercise tolerance and recovery, to name several. Because of this program, a
Marijuana,
mood regulation, sleep, movement disorders, appetite, attention, creativity, weight
Research?”
medications! Cannabis can help with pain, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, overall
Medical
stimulants for ADHD, gabapentin, sleep aids, and even blood pressure and diabetic
well as unexpected ones such as antidepressants,
Is “Cannabis
Dr. Kevin M. Hughes
patients abandoning these harmful medications, as
At Vivant
ications, or possibly succumb to them. Instead, I see
What Exactly
or benzodiazepines would always stay on these med-
Dr. Daphnee Moise-Johnson
Dr. Jeff Konin
I have received. I thought people on chronic opiates
patients. I honestly did not expect the feedback that
cannabis helping both mine and my partner’s
I have personally witnessed the benefits of
throughout Florida within this space?
What benefits do you see for patients

All Natural MD
Certifying Medical Cannabis Physician
Board-certified Pediatrician and
Kevin M. Hughes, MD
Cannabis Spotlight
2019 Cannabis Business Award’s Publication of the Year
January 2022
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