Sleep Disorders and CAM: At a Glance [NCCAM Get the Facts at a Glance]

Sleep Disorders and CAM: At a Glance
Introduction

People who have trouble sleeping may try dietary supplements, relaxation therapies, or other forms of complementary and alternative medicineA group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, and alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. (CAM) in an effort to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve the overall quality of their sleep. This fact sheet provides basic information on sleep disorders and "what the science says" about the effectiveness of CAM practices people use as sleep aids. If you are considering a CAM therapy for sleep problems, this information can help you talk with your health care provider about it.


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Sleep Disorders and CAM: At a Glance [NCCAM Get the Facts at a Glance]