Ancient Chinese exercise shown to be as effective as gold standard NHS treatment for insomnia as it appears to help people nod off

Tai chi exercise has been shown to tackle insomnia and help people get to sleep.

A study published in the British Medical Journal has found it is just as effective as the current NHS gold standard treatment of cognitive behavioural talking therapy (CBT).

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art now practiced for its health benefits and could help the one third of British adults estimated to suffer with insomnia. It has been referred to as "meditation in motion" and involves a series of slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and a focus on a meditative state of mind. It has been shown to improve balance, flexibility and overall well-being.

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