Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

The emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a treatment that’s used for the symptoms of some physical and mental health conditions. EFT focuses on acupressure points, called “tapping points,” as well as ...

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 ...

An upcoming flight was the source of my anxiety. I recently had knee surgery and the idea of getting my bags to the terminal on my own made my heart race and my thoughts run wild: Assuming I made it ...

For centuries, people have believed in the power of human hands to heal. Just think about the sense of calm a hug or even a hand on your shoulder can bring when you’re upset. In recent years, ...