Who Uses EFT- Part 1

The types of people and conditions which Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, can assist are only limited by the number of individuals who are willing to try the technique. The basis of EFT is to reduce or eliminate the negative emotions and stress in our lives which harmfully affect the results that we can achieve in any goal we attempt.

Traditional Western medicine physicians have recently, within the past 20 years, been able to identify many of today’s chronic illnesses and diseases as having a significant foundation in stress. In fact, some estimate that up to 80% of all doctors visits are related to stress and are not treated effectively with medications or procedures. Researchers know that stress affects our immune system and the ability our body has to heal itself. It affects the way in which our cells divide and multiply. It affects our cardiovascular system and the long-term outcomes of the treatment of any chronic disease. (1)

One of the recommendations that oncologists, physicians who treat individuals who have cancer, encourage their patients to watch or read content that will make them laugh. Researchers know that individuals who have a lighter mood, are not depressed and spend time with loved ones will do better with their chemotherapy and radiation treatments than those who spend their time in a dark room depressed. In other words, medications and procedures do not happen on an island but are affected by the daily lifestyle choices a patient makes. (2)

Researchers have also linked stress related conditions to grinding or clenching teeth, lightheadedness or dizziness, dry mouth problems, frequent colds or infections related to a suppressed immune system, frequent allergy attacks, heartburn or stomach pain, depression, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, difficulty making decisions, frequent crying spells or feelings of loneliness. Individuals who suffer from stress will overreact to petty annoyances, have a reduced work efficiency or productivity both at work and school, will have excessive anxiety or worry, sudden panic attacks or complain of weight gain or weight loss without dieting. Doctors have also linked stress and anxiety to excessive belching, constipation or diarrhea and difficulty breathing. (3)

Interestingly, the majority of the population who lives in industrialized nations suffers from at least several of these signs and symptoms related to the increased stress in their life. Emotional Freedom Techniques are used to reduce the amount of stress and the negative consequences of those behaviors.

Resources:

(1) University of Maryland Medical Center: Stress and Anxiety

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003211all.htm

(2) American Cancer Society: Depression Increases Cancer Pateint’s Risk of Dying

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914110524.htm

(3) Carnegie Mellon University: Stress Contributes to a Range of Chronic Diseases

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071009164122.htm