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Alternative healing methods are often met with skepticism and Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is no exception. Some people find it hard to believe that such an easy and simple technique can help them overcome their fears, manage psychological disorders, and restore the body’s energy. EFT has its roots in acupuncture, the ancient Chinese method of healing based on re-balancing and stimulating the flow of energy within the body. It also employs modern psychological reprogramming techniques. This potent combination of modern and traditional therapies releases mental and emotional blocks that prevent you from enjoying a healthy and abundant life.

Thousands of people have benefited from tapping and EFT and many of them share their success stories. As you read their testimonials, keep in mind that abundance is not necessarily measured by the size of your bank account. For many people, a healthy body full of energy and free from mental and emotional burdens is the true measure of wealth.

Anna’s Story

Anna Campbell is a combat veteran who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. Initially, she underwent traditional therapies which included psychiatric counseling and chemical/drug medications. Although these methods helped, they did not give her the peace of mind she was looking for.

Eventually, Anna learned about EFT tapping therapy for PTSD and other psychological issues. After a few sessions, she noticed a significant improvement in her condition. Anna went on to take a course in EFT to help her manage her disorder.

These days, Anna shares that she is getting her life back. Every time she feels an anxiety attack coming, she starts tapping. She also taps when she has nightmares during the night.

Anna says she has found peace and harmony in her life and EFT has exceeded her expectations.

Manuel’s Story

Like many of us, Manuel suffered from chronic social anxiety including fear of public speaking. His fear and self consciousness stemmed from being ridiculed by his parents, siblings and peers at school when he was a child. His fear was so great that he could not concentrate.

Upon discovering EFT, Manuel started tapping to get rid of his bad feelings and insecurities. He would pretend he was standing up in front of the people who used to ridicule him and he would tell them in a strong and powerful voice about how they made him feel in the past. Manuel did this while tapping on his meridian points.

As a result of EFT, he was able to shake off all his anxieties and fears. Today, Manuel is confident and at peace with his life. Other approaches that he had tried previously cost him a lot of money but without success. EFT worked for him like no other.

Karl’s Story

Now an EFT Master, Karl reveals that he used to suffer from poor physical health. Some of his health issues included depression, pre-diabetes, allergies, poor eyesight, and chronic lower back pain. Upon discovering EFT, Karl used tapping techniques to find and eliminate the emotional issues responsible for his poor health. Thanks to EFT, his health has never been better.

Gayle’s Story

Having suffered from anxiety attacks and seizures for years, Gayle was looking forward to the EFT seminar conducted by Gary Craig that she would be attending with her mother-in-law. Before the seminar even started, she began feeling anxious and nervous. Her anxiety increased as the seminar got under way. All the while, her mother-in-law kept an eye and her and made sure she was okay.

During the break, Gayle felt an anxiety attack coming on. Her mother-in-law quickly called on one of the EFT experts, who immediately started EFT tapping. As the tapping started, Gayle felt her emotions being released and she dissolved in tears. After a few rounds of tapping, her seizure feeling subsided and eventually totally disappeared.

During the rest of the 3-day seminar, the seizure feeling and anxiety never came back. Gayle realized that being anxiety-free is an option she can take and EFT can help with her decision.

Have you been trying – unsuccessfully – to manage your fears and phobias?

Many of us have fears which can be big or small. Sometimes, people develop irrational fears or phobias that they cannot control. People may have a fear of flying, enclosed spaces, crowds, spiders, or speaking in public. These fears or phobias can limit or even cripple their every day life.

There are many ways to conquer your fears and overcome your phobias. Traditionally, people are exposed to their phobia or the thing they are afraid of in order to decondition them to the fear. However, this technique can be uncomfortable and may even prove detrimental when not done the right way.

One technique that is rapidly gaining immense popularity is called EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques. Although there is no scientific explanation for this method, thousands of success stories attest to the effectiveness of EFT.

What is EFT?

Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is a type of energy therapy. It brings healing by balancing the body’s energy system. EFT works on the same principle as acupuncture, wherein patients are treated by manipulating their energy flow or “chi” using needles in their meridians or acupuncture points.

Your fear, phobia, pain, or disease may be caused by an imbalance or disruption in your chi. EFT uses tapping techniques to restore balance within the body. By tapping on the acupuncture or acupressure points, you can eliminate negative emotions like fear, anxiety, stress and phobia very quickly.

Meridian Tapping: What is it?

Meridian Tapping Techniques or MTT involves tapping on the acupressure points of the body. It uses a variety of techniques, hence the official name is in the plural form. Tapping therapy is a non-invasive, alternative healing method that you can perform on your own. The sequential tapping procedure addresses the causes of your physical pain or psychological challenges, balancing the body’s energy and eliminating negative emotions.

You can use two fingers (index and middle) or all four fingers to tap on specific meridian points. Many Meridian Tapping Techniques also require you to say certain phrases that can help you focus on your problem or ailment so that you can get the most benefit from the therapy.

How Does It Work?

Meridian Tapping is based on the same principles as acupressure and acupuncture. Practitioners of these ancient, alternative methods of healing believe that negative emotions can disrupt the flow of energy in the body leading to chronic pain, migraines, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, fears and phobias.

By tapping on acupressure points with your finger, you can release negative energy and stimulate the smooth flow of your chi or energy. MTT offers the same beneficial results as the needles used in acupuncture.

Meridian Tapping Techniques for Fears and Phobias

Meridian tapping as a healing method was discovered by accident by Dr. Roger Callahan, who was treating a patient with a phobia of water. At the time, the patient was also experiencing stomach pain. Knowing that there is an acupressure point on the cheekbone for the stomach, Dr. Callahan instructed her to tap her cheekbone in order to relieve her stomach pains. Amazingly, her phobia of water also disappeared!

Extreme fears and phobias are rooted in an imbalance in your body energy. EFT using meridian tapping can correct this imbalance or disruption.

Here is an example of the process:

First, identify the fear or phobia that you want to overcome. Compose a statement acknowledging your fear followed by a positive affirmation of yourself as a person such as “Even though I’m terrified of heights, I deeply and completely accept myself anyway.” Repeat the statement 3 times while tapping 7-10 times on the Karate Chop point located on the side of the small finger of your hand.

Next, perform a round of tapping on the meridian points beginning with the top or crown of your head and moving on to the eyebrow, side of the eye, under eye, under nose, chin, collarbone, underarm, and back to the head. Tap each point 7 to 10 times while repeating your phobia such as “my fear of heights” or “my fear of public speaking.”

After one or two rounds assess how you feel. Ideally, your negative emotions will have dissipated or disappeared. Sometimes you may trigger a secondary issue. Repeat the therapy until you have completely tamed your fears.

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Relieve Fears and Phobias with Meridian Tapping