Tap Into An Easy Way To Release Cravings

In 2008, Dr. Peta Stapleton, an Australian Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner and researcher, led a study in association with Australia's Griffith University School of Medicine to determine if EFT was effective in controlling food cravings. The study conclusion was:


"EFT can have an immediate effect on reducing food cravings, result in maintaining reduced cravings over time and impact upon BMI in overweight and obese individuals. This addition to weight loss/dietary programs may result in assisting people to achieve and maintain reduced food cravings and lose weight." 


Other studies suggest there are a number of methods to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that can help reduce cravings and support weight loss. An important step for those interested in achieving and maintaining healthy weight is to learn and apply a cravings release method that works for them.


Methods to Help You With Cravings


The learning curve for effectively applying CBT for self-help can be a long one. EFT and many other Energy Psychology (EP) methods also require study and persistance. 


To help people release food cravings, I developed an easy to learn, remember, and apply method called CenterPoint Release (CPR). If cravings are a problem for you, I invite you to give CPR a test tap and experience its benefits.


CPR Method


To begin, start by saying to yourself (or even better, out loud), "I am feeling cravings for _________" (identify the food or drink). 


Identify where in your body you feel the cravings. On a zero - 10 scale, rate how intense the feelings are and exactly where in your body you notice those feelings.


Begin the CPR tap or touch method to release those feelings:

·    Tap or touch the area just above and between your eyes with the tips of your four fingers (either hand) as you say, “This craving, I release and let it go. This craving, I let it go”. Tap with moderate pressure about 3 to 5 taps per second for 2 to 3 seconds. If using touch only, simply hold the point and breathe slowly, gently, and deeply.

·    Move your hand down to the indented area directly under your nose. Use your index or middle finger and repeat the same tapping (or touch) and affirmation action (“This craving, I release and let it go. This craving, I let it go.”) for the under nose point.

·    Move to the indented area below the lower lip just above the chin. Repeat the affirmation and tapping  (or touch and breathe) sequence, again for 2 to 3 seconds in the chin point.

·    Move your hand down to the area of the upper chest. Open your hand and tap (or touch) for 2 to 3 seconds with your open palm across the upper chest area, again with the same affirmation. Use only moderate pressure.

·    Repeat the tapping or touch sequence one additional time starting from the forehead between the eyes and down to the upper chest. For the second sequence, change the affirmation to “Release, let it go”.

·    Take a deep breath, say the word “Peace”, and again check into the body area where you felt cravings. You should notice a marked reduction of the intensity or a complete release of craving sensations. If any sensations remain, repeat the procedure.

To hear a short audio that guides you through the steps, click Here.


Learn More


If you would like to learn how to use CPR and other EP methods to help you release cravings, identify and release limiting beliefs, and lose weight, give Stress Solutions, LLC a call at: 1-804-677-6772 today.


Steve Carter


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