An Introduction to the Science Behind Tapping: The Emotional Freedom Technique
Have you ever heard of tapping? It’s a weird and fantastic way to help relieve stress, anxiety, and all sorts of emotional pain. It’s also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - but what is it, exactly? And how does it work? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind this helpful technique.
What Is EFT/Tapping?
Tapping is an energy healing technique that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. It's based on the idea that our bodies are filled with energy points—called “meridians”—that can be tapped into for healing. When we tap on these meridians, we can open up blockages in our energy system and restore balance to our bodies. In addition to being used as an emotional healing technique, tapping has also been used to treat physical ailments like headaches, back pain, and even skin allergies.
How Does EFT/Tapping Work?
When we tap on certain areas of our body while focusing on a particular issue or emotion, we activate different parts of the brain that control our emotions. This helps us to process our feelings more quickly and effectively so that we can start feeling better sooner rather than later. As we continue to tap, our body starts to relax more deeply and release any tension or stress that has built up over time. And once those negative emotions have been released from our system, it becomes much easier for us to move forward positively.
What does EFT/Tapping work on?
“To me this is the most exciting part! You literally get less stressed out, more joyful and more healthy was you continue to tap. There are over 100 clinical studies on the power of tapping. These are the findings. A decline in anxiety by 40%, depression by 35%, PTSD 32%, Pain 57%, Cravings 74%. Plus, an increase in happiness by 31%, Significant improvements were found in Resting Heart Rate, Cortisol levels, Systolic Blood pressure, and Diastolic Blood Pressure. Positive trends were observed and gains were maintained on follow-up, indicating EFT results in positive health effects as well as increased mental well-being.” Kendall
The Science Behind Tapping
The science behind tapping is actually quite simple. When we focus on a certain point in our body while tapping on it gently with our fingers, we stimulate certain nerve endings, sending signals directly to the brain. This releases endorphins—the hormones responsible for making us feel good—into the bloodstream, which helps reduce stress levels significantly. At the same time, the major stress hormone, cortisol, starts to drop. In addition to this, tapping has been shown to increase blood flow throughout the body, which further helps reduce tension and improve overall health.
If you’re looking for an effective way to manage your anxiety without relying solely on medication or therapy sessions, then give tapping a try today. With just a few minutes spent each day focusing on your breath while lightly tapping various points along your meridian lines, you may feel calmer and more relaxed! Who knows – maybe you'll even discover something new about yourself in the process!
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