Some studies suggest that the analgesic (pain killing) action of acupuncture is associated with the release of natural endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are hormones which reduce the sensation of pain and affect the emotions in a positive way.
EFT is a simple and effective self-help technique and a therapeutic tool. It is one of the family of Meridian Therapies, which are part of the recent developments of Energy Psychology.
It is an energetic approach to healing. EFT combines stimulation of a series of acupressure points with spoken statements and affirmations that often lead to rapid positive shifts in thinking patterns and emotional issues. The basics of EFT can be learnt very quickly, and it can be applied to provide relief from a wide variety of emotional, mental and physical symptoms: fears and anxieties, aches and pains, insomnia, headaches and many other issues. It can also be used as a tool for self development.
Emotional Freedom Technique was developed in the 1990s in the USA by Gary Craig, whose website contains a large amount of free information, including a free manual, and is where you can purchase Gary's excellent EFT Training DVD‘s.
I can use EFT with you as a treatment on its own or alongside acupuncture as together they form a powerful and positive approach to healing. Once you have experience and a sense of how to use EFT creatively for greatest effectiveness, you then will have a gentle and empowering tool which you can use at home to heal your own life.
“My son is much calmer at bedtimes and sleeps. Wow!”
Mother of Peter aged 10, Sidmouth