Evidence for Energy Medicine like EFT

Positive emotions have a positive effect on our cells and internal make-up

Evidence for energy medicine like EFT is based on work from Dr Candace Pert and Dr Deepak Chopra. For example, when we suppress our emotions, our DNA mutates and these mutations can then lead to disease. Likewise, when we welcome and free our negative emotions and start to relax, our body, mind and spirit can naturally heal of its own accord.

Dr Candace Pert demonstrated that the mind is not confined to the brain. Instead, the mind is a "flow of information" moving between all cells, organs and systems of the body. This in-turn implies the body is no longer separate from the mind and that the body isthe mind.

Furthermore, research has shown that within the body are a class of tiny proteins, called neuropeptides, and they are responsible for our emotions. These neuropeptides are found within the body and the nervous system where they regulate our mood, behaviour and our health. Therefore, emotions and neuropeptides influence the body-mind and are critical to our well-being.

A scientific study conducted by the Heartmath Institute (www.heartmath.org) demonstrated that when study participants evoked strong positive emotions like love and appreciation, their DNA increased in length. However, when these same individuals experienced strong negative emotions their DNA became shorter and in some cases terminated. Interestingly, this process was reversed when the individuals switched back to experiencing strong positive emotions. Therefore, emotions influence our DNA and as our emotions change so does our genetic make-up.

Dr Bruce Lipton in “the Biology of Belief” also validated this concept of changing our DNA with our emotions. In his book he describes the process by which we can change our DNA and hence cells. In conclusion, change your beliefs, change your genetic make-up and live the life you want.

Energy treatment proven to be more effective than cognitive behaviour therapy

Dr Feinstein conducted a study over a 5.5 year period with 500 patients with anxiety disorders (www.energypsychologyinteractive.com). The study compared an energy treatment that uses acupressure points with Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). After the study Dr Feinstein’s team concluded the acupressure point treatment was more effective than CBT in improving the patients condition as well as demonstrating remission of symptoms.

Direct Evidence for EFT shows lower phobic reaction to small animals

Steve Wells published a controlled study in 2003 in the Journal of Clinical Psychology on the use of EFT on Phobias. The study participants had been clinically diagnosed as having phobias to small animals such as bats, spiders, rats and snakes. The participants received one 30 minute explanation of EFT and one session. After the session all subjects experienced a dramatic drop in fear which was measured by questionnaires, pulse rate and walking toward the animal they feared. The study also found that after 6 months the subjects had a much lower phobia reaction to the animal they feared.

Conclusions

In conclusion, there is a body of evidence for energy medicine and its positive effects on people, cells and DNA. Science aside the important point is that energy medicine works. As I came from a scientific background I was very sceptical of energy medicine and I only converted once I experienced my own transformation.  So try it out for yourself and as the founder Gary Craig says “try it on everything!”. Happy tapping!

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About the author

Dr Rangana Choudhuri has a PhD from Oxford University in Biochemistry and has worked in the Medical field in commercial roles for over 15 years. Currently Rangana owns 3 businesses and helps individuals, groups and organizations turn their dreams into reality by helping them transform from the inside out