“Anxiety is a projection of fear that sends signals to the amygdala and hippocampus in the brain,” explains Melissa Hankins, MD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist based in Seattle. And in some situations ...

If you’ve seen someone tapping their knees or shoulders on the subway lately, alternating between tapping their left and right sides, they’re using a science-based technique called “bilateral ...

An upcoming flight was the source of my anxiety. I recently had knee surgery and the idea of getting my bags to the terminal on my own made my heart race and my thoughts run wild: Assuming I made it ...

The next time you’re stressed, sweating, or overwhelmed, cross your arms, give yourself a little hug, and start tapping on your shoulders. Angie pulls out the easy-to-do move whenever she’s anxious or ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Adults and children deal with stress in different ways. A good way to cope with that stress is through “tapping.” That’s right, tapping. The technique is fully explained in a ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Holistic healing coach Carmen Rojas, a practitioner skilled in the arts of Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and Mindset & Wellness joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the ...

The stress we carry is not just in our minds—it’s also trapped in our bodies. Here’s how “tapping” facilitates emotional release and creates lasting mindset shifts. Our beliefs shape the way we ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Emotional Freedom ...

Anxiety-reducing wellness trends – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without trying ‘em. From CBD supplements and meditation to cold plunges and journaling, it seems like the answer to ridding ourselves ...

Decades of research have established that movement has a positive effect on mental health. By Erik Vance When it comes to mental health, most treatments for conditions like depression or anxiety come ...

Of all the places to practice a bit of anxiety-soothing, the top of Battersea Power Station would probably not spring to mind ...

So, what’s the difference between exercise and meditation for anxiety relief? “You can think of exercise as a bottom-up approach — the body affecting the brain. Meditation is a top-down approach — the ...