Home / Health / Tai Chi Outperforms Talking Therapy for Insomnia
Tai Chi Outperforms Talking Therapy for Insomnia
27 Nov
Summary
- Tai Chi matches CBT in long-term insomnia relief.
- Ancient practice also boosts quality of life.
- Research suggests Tai Chi as alternative management.
New research from Hong Kong indicates that the ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi, may be a superior long-term treatment for chronic insomnia compared to conventional NHS-backed talking therapies.
A study involving 200 adults found that while cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) initially showed faster improvements in insomnia severity after three months, Tai Chi demonstrated comparable long-term efficacy over a 15-month period.
Beyond sleep improvement, participants practicing Tai Chi also experienced enhanced quality of life, better mental health, and increased physical activity, supporting its use as an alternative management strategy for chronic insomnia.
Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.
