| March 2024 Research has demonstrated beneficial results of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) for people with chronic insomnia disorder. There is also some evidence suggesting that relaxation therapy may be useful for this condition.There is limited evidence that other complementary health approaches such as yoga may be helpful for people with sleep problems. This issue of the digest provides a summary of the current research for several health approaches for sleep disorders, including CBT-I, relaxation techniques, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, music-based interventions, and meditation and mindfulness practices. Readmore
What the Science Says Psychological and Physical Approaches for Sleep Disorders Modality and Summary of Current Research Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Relaxation Techniques Yoga Tai Chi Meditation and Mindfulness Practices Music-Based Interventions Acupuncture Scientific Literature Information for Your Patients Readmore
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