EFT tapping offers several potential health benefits. These studies cited below examine EFT performed within the clinical context of research trials, which may bolster the possible wellness perks of standard EFT in everyday practice, though more research is needed to better understand EFT outside of a clinical context. Clinical EFT should only be administered by a licensed therapist.
1. May Relieve General Stress and Anxiety
Experiencing everyday stress and anxiety is a common reason that people turn to EFT tapping. EFT may have a quieting effect on the amygdala, the stress center in the brain, which helps people feel calmer and able to think more clearly after tapping, Dr. Stapleton says.
A study published in November 2020 in Psychological Trauma, which directly replicated an earlier study, found that people who were in the EFT tapping group saw significant decreases in cortisol compared with people who received information about how to cope with anxiety (known as psychoeducation). The authors note that their findings support those of the original study, indicating that EFT may be an effective method for lowering stress in both standard and clinical applications.
And after reviewing 14 studies, the author of a review and meta-analysis found that EFT tapping led to a significant improvement in participants’ anxiety scores. However, the author notes that there are few studies comparing EFT to standard anxiety treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, so more research is needed to determine how EFT tapping might compare to other conventional healthcare methods.
2. May Aid Weight Loss
Tapping may help people lose weight by reducing food cravings.
“You might say, ‘Today, I will not eat that chocolate pastry, [and I fully love myself],’ and repeat that tomorrow and the next day, and after a while the cravings subside,” Church says.
In fact, research suggests that EFT tapping may create changes in the part of the brain that triggers cravings in the body. Brain scans of 15 obese adults who practiced EFT tapping for four weeks showed changes in parts of the brain that activate cravings, according to a small study.
Another small study found that 76 dieters who practiced EFT tapping lost an average of 1 pound a week during a six-week online EFT course. Moreover, the dieters continued to lose weight in the year that followed, though it’s unclear if they continued tapping after the trial was complete, so more research is needed to better understand how EFT tapping may help reduce food cravings or support weight loss.
3. May Soothe Depression, Pain, and Cravings
Research suggests that tapping may also help with depression, pain, and cravings.
A meta-analysis of 20 studies published in 2016 in Explore found that clinical EFT was highly effective in reducing depressive symptoms, and study participants maintained these effects over time. Tapping was also more effective at helping to treat depression than interventions such as diaphragmatic breathing or supportive interviews.
And a study published in February 2019 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that 203 people who underwent a four-day clinical EFT training workshop experienced significant decreases in resting heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol. They also saw improvements in anxiety, depression, PTSD, pain, and cravings, and reported a significant increase in overall happiness. The authors note that research investigating physiological improvements after EFT is limited, and this study adds to the body of literature suggesting benefits across a spectrum of physiological systems.
More research, including targeted studies examining each physiological benefit, is needed.
4. Helps Treat PTSD and Trauma in a Clinical Setting
EFT tapping has been extensively studied in people with PTSD and trauma and has been found to be an effective treatment for some, when received as a therapeutic approach from a licensed practitioner.
In one small study, 58 military veterans who scored 50 or higher on the PTSD checklist (indicating clinical symptoms levels) were randomly assigned to receive conventional treatment or EFT in addition to conventional treatment. Those who performed tapping saw a significant reduction in their PTSD score — from 65 to 34, on average. Meanwhile, those who received only conventional treatment showed no significant change.
Other studies have found similar results, as outlined in the clinical guidelines.
from Ketone Blog https://ketone2013.com/eft-tapping-what-is-emotional-freedom-technique/
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