Is there a connection between stress and heartburn? Many people who suffer from heartburn (GERD or acid reflux) report that stress is a factor in their heartburn flare-ups. It is important to use an effective healing method that integrates the mental, emotional, physical and energetic body. A good example is Lazer Tapping for treating unresolved emotional issues.
When you are stressed, your body goes into a state of arousal. Blood is sent from the digestive organs to the muscles to prepare the body for action. The nervous system signals the heart to beat harder and faster as blood pressure and pulse increase. Changes occur in stomach and intestinal movements and hormones are released that increase blood sugar levels. This increases the energy available to the brain and muscles. All of this prepares your body to defend itself.
The connection between stress and symptoms
Many people refer to the gut as “the second brain.”
There is even a book with this title that describes exactly how gut biochemistry parallels and closely interacts with the brain. For example, 60% of the neurotransmitters in your body are not in your brain, but in your gut!
It makes sense that stress can actually worsen virtually any physical symptom. In addition, there may be behaviors that can trigger heartburn. When you’re under stress, you may have a harder time implementing or maintaining good eating, exercise, and sleeping habits. This can make acid reflux/GERD worse if you are already prone to it.
Lazer Tapping to treat unresolved emotional issues or injuries
For unresolved emotional issues or injuries, I recommend laser tapping, hypnotherapy, and craniosacral therapy. Manage life’s ongoing stressors with yoga, tai chi, and/or meditation.
Was there a particular life event after which heartburn became a problem? Or maybe you are suffering from stress caused by prolonged discomfort? Regardless, you still need to heal that stress or trauma with a mind and body remedy. I recommend Lazer Tapping as it is a highly effective healing method that integrates the mental, emotional, physical and energetic bodies. It is derived from a centuries-old Chinese acupuncture meridian tapping practice called Neigong and is similar to EFT.
Lazer Tapping works by tapping on a series of acupuncture points (meridian points) while:
a) talk loudly about the problem,
b) access your body’s wisdom on this issue,
c) Reframe the problem in a way that prepares you for a positive or alternative experience with the problem
d) You decide or confirm that you are ready to face a new reality with this problem.
Tap the acupuncture points while speaking
Tapping acupuncture points while speaking releases problems, negativity, trauma, etc. from your energy body and physical body. In this way, it is a healing therapy that effectively integrates and brings about changes in the mind, body and soul.
“I use Lazer Tapping all the time, and I get great pleasure from using it. That means I feel joy AFTER I use it! I like watching the videos and do them often – not daily, but often. I find that I’m still resistant to the feelings of sadness or despair, and I eat and turn on the TV… so the tapping happens most often at night when I’m laying down in bed, and it takes a while for me to I often find myself whirling. Think of that and then I do the LT. It’s just magical and I love it. I might start with a little idea: “Even when I’m sad or angry or whatever… and still….” And then, right out of the tapping, other feelings or sensitive spots arise, and I realize, “OMG – this is all about shame!” And that’s a wonderful tool, Jini. Thank you for that.” – DW
When used correctly, lazer tapping works very well. The key is to figure out what is causing your problem/problem/symptom and then respond to it effectively. The problem may have multiple roots or layers, all of which need to be addressed to find a solution within your physical body.
Lazer Tapping is my favorite mind and body remedy for the simple reason that once you learn how to do it effectively, you can do it yourself and take it with you anywhere. Come and experience this powerful tool for yourself! I have set up a website here with more details about Lazer Tapping and the opportunity to try a free session with me.
And if you’re looking for a natural remedy for heartburn (acid reflux or GERD), you can find my full home remedies page here.
Jini Patel Thompson is an internationally recognized expert in natural healing for digestive diseases. She healed herself from widespread Crohn’s disease and has been medication and surgery free for over 25 years. Jini has appeared on numerous podcasts, TV and radio shows in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, giving people hope and vision on how to heal their colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using all-natural methods. Her books on natural healing of digestive diseases have been sold in over 80 countries worldwide. Jini is married and has three children, nine sheep, 11 horses, a cat and three dogs.
