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Could a complementary approach help your patient with insomnia?


 

References

Relaxation techniques, acupuncture, and dietary supplements are among the complementary health approaches that patients may consider when struggling with insomnia. But how effective—and safe—are they? A fact sheet from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides useful guidance and is available at: https://nccih.nih.gov/sites/nccam.nih.gov/files/Get_The_Facts_Sleep_Disorders_04-24-2014.pdf

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