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Lose weight with the TAPAS accupressure technique
By Wayne Lott
Wouldn't it be wonderful if all you had to do to lose weight was get really, really relaxed? A research team from Portland's Kaiser-Permanente Hospital System found that an acupressure treatment for anxiety, called TAPAS, does just that. The TAPAS that helps you lose weight are not the tapas you would find in a Spanish restaurant but rather a method of massage developed by Tapas Fleming and Associates. Dr. Fleming uses her technique to treat post-traumatic stress and the fears, phobias, and anxiety that may be a contributing cause of allergies. Since release of stress hormones such as cortisol into the bloodstream contributes to fat formation, research scientists tested the hypothesis that this kind of acupressure might also help patients lose pounds. The trial was successful. Dieters who used acupressure did not lose dramatically more weight, but reducing anxiety with this simple system of massage was good for an average weight loss of 3 extra pounds (1.3 kg). The best results are obtained from a certified TAPAS practitioner, but you can approximate the technique at home. To find your pressure points, find a comfortable location to lie down. When you get stretched out, place your thumbs gently next to the corners of your eyes nearest your nose. Your thumb should be barely in contact with your eyebrow. Next, gently place your ring fingers at the other corners of your eyes, and let your middle fingers relax on your forehead. Press gently until you feel relief. It's that simple! Of course, if you suffer sinusitis or allergies, or if you have a recently broken nose, caution is required. Parents should not attempt this technique on infants or very small children. But if you can invest five minutes in relaxation twice a day, gentle acupressure may be just thing you need to help you reach your weight loss goals.
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