I recently received this heartwarming message from Yuma that I just had to share with you:
“Beautiful functional app that works! I’ve been meditating, paying thousands of dollars over the years to feel better from adrenal fatigue, hashimotos, and other symptoms. While meditation has pulled me through a deep depression to just getting through the day, I haven’t felt more whole, happy, calm, and confident that I will truly overcome my illness [until] I started tapping a few weeks ago. I already knew the body could heal but still carried the cortisol that I couldn’t release in meditation or breath work like tapping has done for me. And knowing that reducing cortisol is huge in healing and being able to tap throughout the day quickly or longer tap sessions is awesome! I listen to Nick’s healing through sleep every night and I’m in the 3rd week of healing autoimmune. And I’ll listen to a micro boost throughout the week. Oh! I also lost 3 pounds the first couple weeks without changing anything I attribute that to cortisol release.”
Yuma’s journey resonates deeply with me, and I’m guessing it might with you too.
That transition from “just getting through the day” to feeling “whole, happy, calm, and confident” is exactly why I’m so passionate about sharing Tapping with the world.
When Traditional Methods Aren’t Enough
What strikes me most about Yuma’s story is how it highlights something I’ve seen countless times: traditional approaches to healing often take us part of the way, but sometimes leave us with a sense that something is still missing.
Meditation helped pull Yuma through their darkest times (which is no small feat!), but it was Tapping that finally provided that missing piece—the ability to release the stored cortisol that kept their body stuck in stress mode despite their best efforts.
This isn’t about Tapping versus meditation or other healing modalities. It’s about understanding that our nervous systems sometimes need different approaches at different stages of healing. Sometimes we need multiple tools in our wellness toolkit.
And sometimes, Tapping packs a punch and works when nothing else really has.
“Your body already knows how to heal. It’s designed for self-repair and homeostasis. The challenge isn’t teaching your body new tricks—it’s removing the obstacles that are blocking its natural healing abilities.”
The Cortisol Connection: Why Tapping Makes the Difference
Yuma touched on something crucial when mentioning cortisol release. This stress hormone plays a significant role in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s and adrenal fatigue. When our cortisol levels remain elevated for too long, it can:
- Disrupt immune function
- Interfere with thyroid hormone conversion
- Contribute to inflammatory responses
- Disrupt sleep patterns
- Make weight management more difficult
In a landmark study by Dr. Dawson Church, participants experienced an average 24% reduction in cortisol after just one hour of Tapping. This study was later replicated and the researchers found an even larger reduction — an average of 43% after just one session.
No other stress-reduction technique has shown such dramatic results in such a short time.
When Yuma mentions losing 3 pounds without changing anything else, it aligns perfectly with what research shows: as cortisol levels normalize, the body can begin releasing excess weight it’s been holding onto as a stress response.
Healing Autoimmunity: Beyond Symptom Management
For those dealing with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, Tapping offers something profound: a way to address the underlying stress patterns that can trigger and perpetuate autoimmune responses.
While conventional approaches often focus solely on managing symptoms or suppressing the immune system, Tapping helps address one of the root causes—the dysregulated stress response that can confuse and overstimulate immune function.
This isn’t about replacing medical care, but about complementing it by addressing aspects of healing that medications alone can’t touch.
Yuma’s experience with our Autoimmune series highlights how targeted Tapping sequences can help create the internal conditions where healing becomes possible. When the body feels safe enough to shift out of constant fight-or-flight mode, it can redirect that energy toward repair and regeneration instead.
“When we can access that place of calm confidence, our entire biochemistry changes in ways that support healing.”
The Power of Accessible Healing
Another aspect of Yuma’s story that touched me was the mention of “paying thousands of dollars over the years” for healing methods. While there’s certainly value in many healing modalities (I’ve invested in plenty myself!), there’s something beautiful about finding an effective approach that’s also accessible.
The ability to tap “throughout the day quickly or longer tap sessions” puts healing literally at your fingertips, whenever and wherever you need it. This democratization of emotional and physical wellness is revolutionary in a world where healing support is often available only to those with significant resources.
The Sleep Connection
I wasn’t surprised to read that Yuma listens to our Increase Healing Sleep Programming meditation nightly. Sleep is when our bodies do their most intensive repair work, yet for many with chronic health challenges, quality sleep remains elusive—creating a frustrating cycle where the body lacks the very thing it needs most to heal.
Tapping before bed helps signal safety to the nervous system, making it easier to transition into the deeper sleep states where healing accelerates. Many users report that this single change—improving sleep quality through evening Tapping—creates a cascade of positive effects in other areas of health.
Your Body Knows How to Heal
Perhaps the most powerful statement in Yuma’s testimonial was: “I already knew the body could heal but still carried the cortisol that I couldn’t release…”
This insight reflects a profound truth: Your body already knows how to heal. It’s designed for self-repair and homeostasis. The challenge isn’t teaching your body new tricks—it’s removing the obstacles (like chronically elevated stress hormones) that are blocking its natural healing abilities.
Tapping helps clear these obstacles by:
- Sending calming signals directly to the amygdala (your brain’s alarm center)
- Breaking the feedback loop between stressful thoughts and physiological stress responses
- Processing stored emotional content that’s keeping the body in a state of alert
- Restoring nervous system regulation, allowing the body to shift from survival mode to rest-and-repair mode
Beyond Physical Healing: The Emotional Transformation
While the physical benefits Yuma experienced are impressive, what moves me most is the emotional and psychological shift they described—moving from merely surviving to feeling “whole, happy, calm, and confident.”
That inner shift from “just getting through the day” to feeling genuine optimism about recovery might be the most powerful medicine of all. When we can access that place of calm confidence, our entire biochemistry changes in ways that support healing.
“Sometimes the simplest tools—like Tapping—can create the most profound shifts.”
A Personal Note
Stories like Yuma’s remind me why I do this work. Every day, I hear from people whose lives have been transformed through Tapping—not in some vague, feel-good way, but in tangible, measurable improvements in their health and wellbeing.
These stories fuel my passion to keep expanding the reach of this simple yet powerful technique. Because when someone moves from a place of suffering to a place of empowerment, the ripple effects extend far beyond their individual healing.
Remember, healing isn’t always linear, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest tools—like Tapping—can create the most profound shifts.
Looking for more support?
- Find a Certified EFT Practitioner – For personalized guidance to address your specific experience.
- The Tapping Solution App – Our app features specific meditations for boosting energy and releasing blocks. If you’re inspired by Yuma’s story and want to experience similar results, I encourage you to check out the specific meditations mentioned:
- Increase Healing Sleep Programming – This meditation is designed to help increase your healing while you sleep. By combining Tapping before bed with positive suggestions, you can help program your mind & body for the better.
- Autoimmune Support Collection – With the guidance of Dr. Kim D’Eramo, this collection will help you understand how to use Tapping to help support your body and any autoimmune condition you may be experiencing. Each session is designed to be used multiple times for a week, and the sleep session is designed to be used everyday all throughout.
- Micro Boosts – These super-quick (2 to 4 minutes long) Tapping meditations are designed to help you feel calm, centered, and prepared for a variety of situations. You can think of them as little pep talks. We’ll tap to connect with positive feelings, and to shift your energy to a state of peace and empowerment.
Note: You can access these meditations by clicking the links above using your mobile device, or type the name of the meditation into The Tapping Solution App’s search function.
Have you experienced benefits from Tapping with chronic health conditions like autoimmunity or adrenal issues? Or perhaps you’re just getting started and have questions about how Tapping might support your specific health challenges? Share your experiences or questions in the comments below.
Wishing you well on your healing journey!
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner