Bernard O'Shea: I tried EFT tapping to stop my cravings for sweet treats

Have you ever pondered the power of tapping as a potential panacea?

Bernard O'Shea tries EFT tapping

Ever pondered the power of tapping as a potential panacea? Pause momentarily; I'm not alluding to those impromptu head-taps often prompted by misplaced spectacles or elusive car keys. The focus here is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapeutic method whereby tapping specific points on your body is said to yield benefits. It may sound like the premise for a Monty Python skit. Still, beneath its comedic exterior, a bedrock of science has been discovered.

Envision this scenario: You're at a meeting, rhythmically tapping your forehead, under your eyes, on your collarbones, and on the side of your hand. You're whispering affirmations of your undeniable worth (I've tried this, and my big Irish head refused to play along). It may be an eccentric performance rather than a therapeutic practice, but this simple trick has worked wonders for people.