"relaxation drinks"

January 2014

Patients will ask more about "relaxation drinks"...Neuro Bliss, Just Chill, Marley's Mellow Mood, etc.

Think of these as "anti-energy" drinks.

They contain supplements that are promoted for their calming or sedating effects such as valerian, kava, GABA, melatonin, etc.

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Table of Contents

Cardiology new cholesterol guidelines that focus MORE on statins...LESS on non-statins...and ABANDON LDL goals
Cardiology controversy about the NEW cardiovascular risk calculator
Controlled Substances Pharmacists will play an even bigger role in preventing the misuse and abuse of controlled substances
COPD more focus on improving management of COPD in an effort to reduce hospital admissions
Diabetes The Avandia (rosiglitazone) debate will heat up again now that FDA will loosen its restrictions
Diabetes Sliding scale insulin is still giving patients a ride on the blood glucose roller coaster
Interactions kidney problems when clarithromycin is combined with a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc)
Women's Health whether levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives (Plan B One-Step, etc) are effective in heavier women
Women's Health using ondansetron for morning sickness
Pediatrics using SSRIs for depression and anxiety in children and adolescents
Supplements "relaxation drinks"
Healthy Lifestyles New lifestyle guidelines will help patients with New Year's resolutions to improve their health and lower cardiovascular risk