Can CES be used as a sleep aid?
A. The 100 Hz CES unit can be used at bedtime. But the .5 Hz CES needs to be employed differently. Because of the increased alertness resulting almost immediately from its use, some patients may find it difficult to fall asleep immediately after a treatment. Accordingly it is recommended that the .5 Hz CES aplication be done at least three hours before going to bed. But by no means does that mean that it is contraindicated for insomnia. One thing CES users often report is an increase in vivid dreaming. This results from compensation for lost REM sleep. As your sleep pattern begins to normalize–within the next two or three nights–it should become less frequent.
