Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) in comparison to other therapies and its impact on various physiological and psychological conditions:

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Comparison to Other Therapies

• 90% of patients receiving EFT showed improvement, compared to 63% for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

• In an anxiety study, 78% of the EFT group maintained improvements after one year, versus 69% for CBT.

• EFT typically requires fewer treatment sessions than traditional therapies.

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Anxiety and Stress Reduction

• A large-scale study of 270,461 app users found a 44% reduction in anxiety and stress symptoms across 12 tapping meditations.

• EFT can reduce cortisol levels by 24%, indicating significant stress reduction.​

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Depression

• A meta-analysis of 20 EFT studies on depressive symptoms found a 41% mean reduction in depression, showing stronger effects than both psychotherapy and antidepressant drug trials.

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Physiological Impact

• EFT regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and immune markers.

• It can reduce pain perception, including symptoms of chronic pain conditions.

• A replicated study found that one hour of group EFT Tapping resulted in a 43.24% decrease in cortisol levels.

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PTSD

• Analysis of seven studies showed EFT to be effective for various populations with PTSD, both as a primary treatment and self-help technique.

• EFT helps regulate the amygdala, the brain's "fear center," which is often hyperactive in individuals with PTSD. By tapping on specific meridian points, EFT sends soothing signals to the brain, reducing the fight-or-flight response and calming emotional distress.

• EFT significantly lowers cortisol levels, a key stress hormone. Studies have shown reductions of 24–43% after a single EFT session, helping to alleviate the physiological stress response associated with PTSD.

• Studies have shown that 4–10 sessions of EFT can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms. In some cases, symptom resolution was reported within 10 sessions.

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Pain Management

• Pain Reduction: Clinical studies have shown significant decreases in pain severity (21%) and pain interference (26%) after EFT treatment.

• Neurological Changes: MRI studies demonstrate that EFT decreases connectivity between pain-modulating areas of the brain, potentially reducing pain perception and catastrophizing.

• Psychological Benefits: EFT has been shown to reduce depression (13.5%), anxiety (37.1%), and somatic symptoms (28%) associated with chronic pain.

• Cortisol Reduction: EFT can lower cortisol levels by 24-43%, indicating a significant decrease in stress which often exacerbates chronic pain.

• Long-term Effects: Improvements in pain and related psychological symptoms have been observed up to six months after EFT treatment.

• Effectiveness for Specific Conditions: Studies have shown EFT to be beneficial for conditions like tension headaches, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain issues.

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Fear & Phobias

• Studies show that EFT can help reduce excessive fears and phobias. Examples include fear of dying, fear of flying, and phobias such as a fear of spiders and small animals, etc.

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Genetic Effects of EFT

EFT has been shown to positively impact gene expression, particularly genes related to immune function and inflammation:

• A study compared 50 minutes of EFT to non-therapeutic conversation.

• Genome-wide analysis of saliva samples was performed before EFT, immediately after, and 24 hours post-intervention.

• 72 genes were found to be differently expressed immediately after EFT.

• 25 genes showed different expression 24 hours after EFT.

• Many of these genes are linked to immunity, inflammatory processes, and neuronal functions in the brain and body.

 

 

 

These findings suggest that EFT can influence gene expression,

potentially enhancing immune responses and reducing inflammation,

which may contribute to its therapeutic effects.

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