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"EFT - Emotional Freedom techniques."

May 16, 2007 by Mike Strawbridge

Energy meridians that run through our body can be blocked or disrupted by unresolved emotional issues, thereby compromising our natural healing potential.

Quite often, people are aware of the events or memories that trigger emotional discomfort in their lives, but they have not yet connected those memories to the symptoms of disease in their bodies. Using EFT, it is possible to revisit the event(s) in question, and balance the disturbed meridians. Properly done, both emotional anguish and the physical symptoms often subside.

Although based on acupuncture, EFT has simplified the realignment process by gently tapping on key meridian

points on the head, torso and hands. Traditional acupuncture needles are not necessary in this process.

Headache Example

A basic EFT application would initially focus on a current issue. This would include simple language designed not only to hold the focus, but also to add self-acceptance to the process. For example, someone trying to address migraine headaches might say “even though I have this horrible headache, I deeply and completely accept myself”, while tapping through the points. If this initial procedure provides significant relief, then applying the Basic EFT procedure as headaches appear can be very effective.

Interestingly, it has provided permanent relief in several migraine cases. If the headache hasn’t vanished after the initial realignment, or if the Basic procedure doesn’t provide relief for subsequent headaches, then there is almost always a deeper emotional factor at work. Advanced EFT application can enhance the results significantly, and is usually necessary for more complicated cases. The best EFT practitioners have learned the techniques available for uncovering the core issues, and approaching them with minimal amounts of emotional pain.

Although the Basic EFT procedure has shown astonishing relief for a wide variety of symptoms, applying EFT to serious diseases and chronic illness requires advanced experience. Please consult a qualified health practitioner before discontinuing any treatment or medications.

 

EFT is sometimes called “acupuncture without needles” and generates its results by balancing the body’s energy meridians while the client “tunes in” to their problem in a gentle, conversational manner. In this way an important link is established between mind and body. It parallels acupuncture, except that needles are not used. Instead, certain meridian points are stimulated by tapping with the fingertips while the client focuses on the issue they wish to resolve.

A simple way to explain how the EFT strategies work is to use the analogy of a circuit breaker in your kitchen. Once the circuit is over-powered you cannot turn the lights on or get the refrigerator to cool until the circuit breaker has been reset. EFT resets the circuits in a person’s body and mind.

This acupressure-based healing modality was pioneered by renowned chiropractor, George Goodheart, furthered by medical doctor John Diamond and psychologist Roger Callahan and dramatically simplified and improved by Stanford engineer Gary Craig. With the initial aid of Adrienne Fowlie, Craig developed EFT and made the work elegant, efficient and affordable for almost anyone. Craig deserves the Legion of Honor award for making the work available at little or no cost to millions of people.

If while you are doing the procedure, you are suddenly reminded of old fears or painful memories, just tap those away using the same procedure. Many people have gotten unexpected emotion relief form the treatment of their breathing problems using this quick and easy procedure.

To learn more about how to use EFT and improve your ability to treat yourself and others, I recommend you get Gary Craig’s free EFT manual or better yet get the DVD series where you can see how EFT is administered to a variety of ailments. Click here to go to Gary’s web site.

Mike Strawbridge May 16, 2007

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