Integrative Medicine for Insomnia

• Autores: Eric S. Zhou, Paula Gardiner, Suzanne M. Bertisch
• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 101, Nº. 5, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Complementary and Integrative Medicine), págs. 865-879
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep is a common issue. Patients experiencing insomnia symptoms frequently self-treat their symptoms with sleep medications. However, there remains concern regarding the short- and long-term health impacts of sleep medications. This article discusses the evidence supporting integrative approaches to insomnia treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mind-body therapies (mindfulness meditation, yoga, tai chi), as well as emerging data for use of other less well supported approaches (dietary supplements, acupuncture).