I Gave EFT Tapping a Try—Here's How It Works and How It Helped Me Destress in Minutes

• EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique, or simply "tapping."
• "is based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology," - - Jessica Ortner, co-creator of The Tapping Solution App, author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence .
• According to experts, focusing on a challenge while simultaneously tapping on these acupressure points sends a calming signal to the brain, allowing you to acknowledge the stress, while calming the body.

Does it work?

• EFT has been shown to relieve anxiety and depression; help with academic performance; minimize food cravings and alleviate fears like doctor visits,public speaking,even childbirth.
• It has even been used with great success among those with PTSD. 

How?

• Tapping works because there is a physical and mental focus.
• Also, the ritualized process of tapping is meditative, which can be useful to those who feel they can't meditate.
• A practitioner is not needed to do it. Unlike acupuncture or massage, this is a technique you are encouraged to do on your own, ideally with the help of an app.