Karen Doolan - Sunshine Therapies

21/05/2025

Do you find that periods of intense stress hinder your ability to think clearly or process information effectively?

Research indicates that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can be an effective method for re-engaging the cognitive centers of the brain, allowing for improved focus and mental clarity.

Want to know how EFT can make a difference for you? Just ask.

Amongst other studies, a French study using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to study the brain activity of a subject with fear of flying, investigators found that EFT downregulated regions implicated in the fear response (Di Rienzo et al., 2018). It also increased activity in the prefrontal areas active in executive control and the management of emotions.

My students use it to calm themsleves in exam situations - so they can access their thinking brain for that info they studied 😉

Learn more about our EFT Tapping world here (or bio link) https://www.evidencebasedeft.com/

02/05/2025

Clinically proven drug-free stress relief.

22/02/2025

More research facts on the benefits of EFT. Such a very powerful tool! ❤️

This study was a collaboration with Dr Dawson Church.

The study evaluated whether Skinny Genes, a six-week online program applying EFT to emotional eating, was associated with behavioural change and reductions in weight.

Participant were recruited through EFT websites. Pre, post and follow-up measures were available for 72 participants and all analysis was performed on this sample.

Participants used EFT to address cognitions, behaviours, and adverse experiences that could contribute to binge eating, intermittent dieting, and resistance to exercise.

Behaviours to restrain eating were measured using the Revised Restraint Scale (RRS); the association of food with reward using the Power of Food Scale (PFS); anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Weight was measured pre and postintervention and at six-month follow-up.

Postintervention, a 36.8% reduction in anxiety (P < .001) and a 48.5% reduction in depression (P < .001) were found. The perceived power of food decreased significantly as did restraint behaviors. Participants lost an average of 12.9 lbs during the six weeks of the program (P < .001), and at follow-up, a further 2.6 lbs. All psychological gains were maintained (P < .001).

The findings are consistent with those of other clinical trials studying the benefits of EFT for weight loss, demonstrating simultaneous reductions in both weight and psychological distress. The continued weight reduction found on follow-up was consistent with other EFT studies but counter to the pattern of weight regain noted in the literature.

Addressing emotional issues using an online delivery format was associated with durable weight-loss maintenance as well as improved mental health.

13/11/2024

07/11/2024

Spread Joy - what a wonderful concept!

One of my favourite scientists is Dr David Hamilton (we have been honoured to have him visit here in Australia a few times!). David has a PhD in organic chemistry and formerly worked in R&D within the pharmaceutical industry, developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. But then he got interested in the placebo effect! He is the author of 12 books, including the 'The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck', 'Why Woo-Woo Works', and 'The Five Side Effects of Kindness'. He is the honorary scientific advisor to the charity 52-Lives, which helps people in need through public acts of kindness.

David is an advocate for kindness and work passionately to inspire a kinder world. And on 13th November (which is World Kindness Day), he is hosting a 21-day kindfulness experiment ☺️

Each day you will receive a short email with 1) a link to a short 'kindfulness' meditation practice and 2) a link to a short video (2/3 minutes on average) that is educational about kindness or encourages you to think kindly about something. You will also get the measure your changes. Oh, and it's completely free. It's just about improving mental health and trying to spread a little cheer in the world!!

Visit here to join in the fun https://drdavidhamilton.com/kindfulness/

01/11/2024

Tapping for pain - Research confirms that EFT is a great resource to help with pain.

Check out our new Research Pages over at https://www.evidencebasedeft.com/research

29/10/2024

04/08/2024

Love being home! ❣️

10/07/2024

Are you allowing your light to shine? ❤️🌺

21/06/2024

Here is a graphic from an EFT paper published by Peta Sapleton from Bond University, Dawson Church from EFT Universe and others.
The study involved 203 participants across 6 Clinical EFT workshops, aiming to uncover EFT's common underlying physiological mechanisms of action.
After EFT, there were notable decreases in anxiety (−40%), depression (−35%), posttraumatic stress disorder (−32%), pain (−57%), and cravings (−74%). Happiness increased by 31%, and Immune System Markers (salivary immunoglobulin A (SigA)) rose by 113%.
Additionally, significant improvements were observed in Resting Heart Rate (−8%), cortisol levels (−37%), systolic Blood Pressure (−6%), and diastolic Blood Pressure (−8%). These results indicate that EFT contributes to positive health effects and enhanced mental well-being.
DM me if you would like a copy of the research paper.

18/06/2024

Book an EFT Session to clear Past Life Trauma, Ancestral/Generational Trauma, or work on your Inner Child. 🌺🩵

20/04/2024

The way of our future… Nutient-dense, nil residue, organic vegetables. Better for our health and better for our earth.