Are you struggling with sinus pain, sinus pressure, and congestion? While many turn to medication for relief, there’s a natural, holistic approach that might surprise you: Tapping for sinus relief.
Let’s explore how this simple technique can help alleviate your sinus symptoms by addressing the often-overlooked emotional components of physical discomfort.
What is Tapping for sinus relief?
Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a powerful mind-body approach that combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.
When applied to sinus issues, Tapping involves gently tapping on specific acupoints on the face and body while focusing on the physical sensations and emotions associated with sinus discomfort.
Tapping sends calming signals to the brain, helping your brain – and body – move into a relaxed and healing state. This process can help address the underlying stress, emotions, and energy imbalances that may be contributing to or exacerbating your sinus symptoms.
How EFT Tapping for sinus relief works
To understand how Tapping can help with sinus issues, we need to look at the intricate connection between stress, emotions, and our physical health.
The brain and the body are intimately connected. The state of our mind influences the state of our body, and vice versa.
Maybe you’ve felt butterflies in your stomach when nervous about something, felt your heart pound in fear, or gotten a headache during periods of stress. These are all examples of how stress or emotional arousal can influence our bodies on a very real, physical level.
What if your sinus pain was something similar?
Emotions like stress, frustration, anger, and overwhelm can all manifest as physical symptoms – including sinus discomfort.
Chronic stress, in particular, can take a big toll on the body. It can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and lead to muscle tension – all of which might worsen sinus discomfort or pain.
Often, our bodies store stress and emotions without us even realizing it, so we might not be aware of what is going on at first.
But if we investigate closer, we may find that the physical symptoms we are experiencing are our body’s way of signaling to us that something is going on beneath the surface on an emotional level.
So, that sinus pressure you are experiencing? It might be mirroring the emotional pressure you’re under in daily life.
And here’s where Tapping comes in.
Tapping provides a simple way for us to release any stress or strong emotions from our physical bodies. Tapping also creates positive changes in our physiology, such as reducing cortisol levels. As we tap, our body can relax, inflammation can go down, muscles tension can release, and so on.
As stress levels decrease, the body’s natural healing processes can function more effectively, paving the way for healing and helping us experience relief from symptoms like sinus discomfort.
If you want to better understand the ties between emotions and physical ailments (and how Tapping can help), check out this guide on the mind-body connection.
Sinus Tapping benefits: Why give it a try?
Now that you understand how Tapping can help with sinus issues, you might be wondering, “Is it really worth trying?”
Let me tell you, the benefits can be so profound they might surprise you.
- Stress Relief: Tapping is like a reset button for your stress levels. As you tap, you’re literally sending calming signals to your brain, potentially easing that sinus pressure along with easing the burden of stress in your life.
- Emotional Release: When we are dealing with something like sinus pain, we might naturally carry around a lot of feelings about it. Tapping gives you a chance to acknowledge and release those pent-up feelings that might be contributing to your physical discomfort, like frustration about the pain, annoyance about not being able to breathe properly, etc. You might be surprised how much better you feel in mind, body, and spirit after you give it a try.
- Pain Relief: Often, one of the hardest parts about sinus issues is the intensity of the sinus pain. EFT Tapping for pain (of all sorts!) is incredibly effective. Research shows it can even help with chronic pain, so if your sinus issues are ongoing, it’s well worth your while!
- Whole-Person, Long-Term Healing: Unlike popping a pill that will give you just temporary relief from your symptoms, Tapping addresses the root causes of your sinus issues – leading to long-term relief. It’s like giving your whole self a tune-up so you can feel good from the inside out.
- Self-Empowerment: With Tapping, you’re not relying on anyone or anything else for relief. It’s a tool you can use anytime, anywhere – whether you’re stuck in traffic or lying in bed unable to sleep due to sinus pain. Tapping puts the power of healing in your own hands.
- Complementary Technique: Tapping can be used alongside other treatments, potentially enhancing their effectiveness. It’s like having an extra player on your healing team.
I’ve seen firsthand how effective EFT Tapping can be for sinus issues, the common cold, congestion, and other related issues.
In fact, the very first time I introduced Tapping to my sister Jessica (who was completely skeptical it would work at all), we used this technique to help her clear a sore throat and sinus headache. We were both shocked by just how well it worked to help her feel better – and fast!
So if you’re on the fence about it or feeling skeptical (like Jessica was), I highly encourage you give it a chance, and try something new.
After all, what have you got to lose? Except maybe some stress and discomfort?
Get started with EFT Tapping for sinus relief
Ready to try Tapping to relieve sinus pressure or discomfort?
The Tapping Solution App offers guided meditations specifically designed to help with sinus relief.
Here are a few you can try right now to start feeling better:
These guided Tapping meditations will walk you through the process, helping you address both the physical sensations and emotional aspects of your current symptoms.
I highly suggest you explore the Heal Your Body Category in the app as well, which features the powerful work of the late and great Louise Hay.
Remember, sometimes our bodies need us to slow down and pay attention.
By using Tapping to address the stress, pressure, and emotional burdens in your life, you may find that your sinus symptoms begin to lift, allowing you to breathe easier and feel more comfortable.
Give Tapping for sinus relief a try – your sinuses (and your whole self) will thank you!
Download the app now to be guided through the entire process, start to finish.
- Instantly reduce anxiety and stress
- Fall asleep faster and sleep better
- Boost productivity, stay motivated
- Relieve chronic or occasional pain
- Release anger, find peace
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner
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