EFT - A secret to a good nights sleep!

News date: 08/12/2008

If you like millions of others are struggling with insomnia then maybe its time you tried Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). EFT helps balance your bodies bio energy system and resolve some of the emotional stresses that are contributing to the insomnia at a very deep level. The results can be profound.

Insomnia sufferers are usually extremely physically tired, but unable to turn off the noise or static in their mind – an annoying problem we sometimes refer to as “monkey mind.” Our minds jump from topic to topic, concern to concern, and nothing gets resolved. This cycle obviously ruins a peaceful night’s (or several nights’) rest. EFT is a system of gentle tapping with the fingertips on a short series of points on the body that correspond to acupuncture points on the energy meridians. Where there is an imbalance, there is a corresponding blockage in the flow of energy through the meridian system.

The tapping serves to release the blockages that are created when a person thinks about or becomes involved in an emotionally disturbing circumstance or in the case of sleep disturbance whatever may be on the mind at that particular time. When this blockage is released, the emotions come into balance. Once balanced, the person cannot get upset about the circumstance no matter how hard they try. The memory remains but the charge is gone. Typically, the result is lasting and the person's awareness usually changes in a positive way as a natural result of the healing.

Why not book in with one of our EFT practitioners and free yourself from blocked emotions, whilst also learning the technique to use yourself at home.

Other tips include:

Avoid caffeine and other stimulants like sugar in the evenings, they serve only to stimulate the adrenal glands andraise the blood sugar levels.

Relaxation dosent always mean watching the Television! Turn it off and play some relaxing music before bedtime. Alternatively learn a simple meditation or breathing techniques to calm the body and mind.

Go to bed earlier. Our systems, particularly the adrenals, do a majority of their recharging or recovering during the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Prior to the widespread use of electricity, people would go to bed shortly after sundown, as most animals do, and which nature intended for humans as well.

Take a hot bath or shower shortly before bed. When body temperature is raised in the late evening, it will fall at bedtime, facilitating sleep,

Exercise for at least 30 minutes everyday can help you fall asleep. However, don't exercise too close to bedtime or it may keep you awake. Studies show exercising in the morning is the best if you can do it.

Put your work away at least one hour (but preferably two or more) before bed. This will give your mind a chance to unwind so you can go to sleep feeling calm, not hyped up or anxious about tomorrow's deadlines