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EFT is a mind/body self-help tool. It is performed by gently touching the acupressure points with the fingertips. Research shows that when we tap while focusing on the issue we want to resolve, a calming signal is sent to the amygdala in the brain. The amygdala is the part of the brain that encodes our negative experiences and cannot distinguish between a memory and what is happening now. It acts as our alert system and is always watching for danger. When the amygdala sounds the alarm, it triggers the fight, flight or freeze response which causes the body to think we are in trouble. The body releases the stress hormone cortisol, and excess blood flows away from the organs into the arms and legs, so the resources we usually rely on to deal with problems are gone, leaving us in the stress response. The emotional freedom technique (EFT) signals to the brain that there is no danger, liberating oneself from negative emotions and creating a more positive future.