EFT Tapping: Therapy Dr. Oz, Madonna & More Swear By

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. Clinical EFT Tapping has proven in over 100 tests to reduce anxiety, stress, cravings and more. Similar to the proven acupuncture technique, EFT Tapping stimulates accupressure points which release a variety of brain chemicals.

Tapping on these pressure points is done in conjunction with a certified clinical EFT professional who walks the patient through recalling memories such as stressful situations. While tapping, patients rate the stress intensity of that memory.

Patients then create a positive acceptance statement about the memory such as “Even though I’m stressed about my job loss, I am doing my best and fully love and accept myself.” They repeat this until the stress intensity of the memory reduces.

The technique shows a quieting effect on the amygdala, the stress center in the brain. This helps patients feel calm and able to think clearly. It also significantly decreases cortisol in the brain which is a stress hormone.

EFT Tapping can be used to reduce cravings which helps weight loss. EFT Universe founder Dr. Dawson Church explains “You might say, ‘Today, I will not eat that chocolate pastry, (and I fully love myself),’ and repeat that daily, and after a while the cravings subside."

Physiological improvements such as lowering high blood pressure and decreasing resting heart rate are also benefits which have been proven using EFT Tapping.

To determine the affects of EFT Tapping on those with PTSD, 58 military veterans with clinically diagnosed PTSD performed tapping and reduced their PTSD score — from 65 to 34, on average. While those who tried conventional treatment showed no significant change.

For those with addiction, PTSD, or other trauma, only Clinical EFT Tapping done by a professional is recommended. However, self-administered EFT Tapping can be beneficial for reducing day to day stress.

To try it yourself, you can use one of many apps or tutorial videos to walk you through the memory recall process while you tap on one of the 9 acupressure points below.

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