It might look a little strange at first — lightly tapping your fingertips along your face, head and upper body while talking about a stressful memory or feeling — but tapping therapy, also called ...

For years people thought the practice of “tapping,” aka emotional freedom technique (EFT), was, well, crazy, to put it kindly. But after 100-plus clinical trials (Bach et al., 2019) have shown its ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause relaxation techniques can help manage daily stress while navigating the physical and emotional changes of menopause. Key Takeaways: ...

Relaxation training is one of the very first scientifically validated methods of psychological treatment (e.g., Wolpe & Lazarus, 1966). In essence, relaxation is simply decreasing arousal of the ...

A doctor might recommend massage therapy as a complementary treatment for certain physical and mental health conditions. Massage therapy involves a variety of techniques for manipulating muscles and ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, and meditation may help slow the body’s stress response and promote a sense of calm. These tools work best as part of a broader approach, which can include ...