A new study by the University of Oregon, in collaboration with the Dalian University of Technology, this week has found that meditation can actually enhance the brains ability. This is not news for the thousands across the globe that practice meditation on a daily basis, but once again it is a message to the world that alternative therapies do work.

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Dr. Mark Atkinson is a holistic medical doctor, probably best known for his work on the nations best loved breakfast show, GMtv, as well as work for many of the largest newspapers in the UK.

Dr. Atkinson will be presenting Total Well-Being at the 2010 European EFT & Energy Psychology Conference, which takes place at the Europa Hotel, Gatwick this November. We thought it would be a great idea for you to get to know Mark a little better, so TheAMT's Josh Alliston caught up with Mark earlier this week, finding out a little bit more about his history, and what has drawn him into the world of holistic medicine and Meridian Energy Therapies.

Read on for the full interview...

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In this interview, AMT Practitioner Sally Topham discusses the origins and inspiration for her brand new book Finding the River: The Energy Self-Help Guide for Surviving Life's Challenges.

We also find out how Finding the River can help everyone, from beginners to experienced AMT Trainers.

AMT Trainer Sue Sawyer has featured in the latest edition of Natural Health Magazine, explaining how EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques helped her overcome her severe asthma and reliance on Ventolin.

Read on for the full article as it has appeared in the latest Natural Health Magazine.

Gary Craig, founder and creator of EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques, has just announced his impending retirement. This sad news comes after much consideration by Gary, but due to the stress of running a huge organisation, coupled with health issues, it was deemed a necessary step. Gary will be retiring on the 15th January 2010.

 Founded in 1998, TheAMT is the oldest and most respected certifying body of EFT courses and will be continuing to teach Gary Craig's good work well into the future. Together we can carry on teaching EFT to the world.

Author of 'Adventures in EFT' Dr Silvia Hartmann's reaction to the news can be found on her EFT site.

EmoTrance, EFT and other therapies are well known for their abilities of helping people deal with negative emotions, but many people are sceptical of their ability to help relieve physical pain.

New research carried out in Canada has shown a direct link between emotional well being and psychical pain.

AMT Trainer Sue Sawyer, who cured her Asthma with EFT, has recently been interviewed by EFT creator Gary Craig.

Read on for Sue's reaction to receiving the call from Gary Craig and download the full interview!

A recent YouGov survey of British 18 – 24 year olds has found that 66% feel stressed or anxious on a weekly basis, with money & job concerns being the main factor. The report has found that not only are they stressed, but a third of them do not talk to any one about these problems.

--Update-- Brand new research carried out in the UK has shown a direct link between depression, anxiety & stress and obesity.

Read on for full details of both studies along with ways that Meridian Energy Therapies could help...

Members of The AMT (Association for Meridian & Energy Therapies) in the UK have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of clients attending therapy sessions because of anxiety, stress and in more severe cases, Panic Attacks. This has been directly related to the Credit Crunch and personal money worries.

Sandi Radomski, ND, LCSW, DEP, and Tom Altaffer, LCSW, are finding ways of bringing energy therapies and especially their new technique called Ask & Receive to intervene in the causal cascade that is autism. Finding and healing allergies, resolving toxic exposure, changing and retraining neurology, resolving trauma and encouraging ego development are creating happier and more functional futures for many children with autism. Because of their power, ease of use, and flexibility, energy therapies are vital to bringing healing to this needed population.

The full schedule for this years EmoTrance conference is finally available! This years EmoTrance conference is looking to be the best yet!

From workshops by international trainers such as Detlev Tesch, Louise Bliss and Kim Bradley, to an Energy Disco and delicious buffet, this years conference has it all!

For more information visit the Official EmoTrance Conference Page!

Silvia Hartmann Writes: As you might recall, I have stipulated for the latest of my correspondence courses that the participants should be "energy psychology enabled".

But what does this mean?

Welcome! It's August and it's time for the AMT Newsletter. All in all it's been a exciting month, World Success Day was... a success! And Dr Silvia Hartmann's new project The Genius Symbols is out later this month (We can't wait!). So here it is, read, enjoy and learn! In this issue: + News: 08-08-08 World Success Day Was A Triumph! + Article: Overcoming War Trauma By Sarah Bird + Article: Project EmoTrance by Silvia Hartmann + Article: Sandra Hillawi give gives your Love Life a Makeover! + News: Sharon Cass Toole is getting ready for the Tenth Annual Energy Psychology Conference in Toronto this coming October + News: We are all counting down to the release of Dr Silvia Hartmann's new Book The Genius Symbols and DragonRising are giving you the chance to win a VERY special prize!

A former dancer from Kidderminster has used a form of tapping therapy to help overcome the incurable illness, ME. This is a BBC TV report from the UK and illustrates the success people are having using EFT on many different health & psychological problems.

Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 AMT Trainer Sandra Hillawi was invited by the BBC to give three radio interviews on her new book called "The Love Clinic", which is all about the energy secrets of love, sex and relationships. Sandra was broadcasted across the UK and Internationally via the Internet to an audience of hundreds of thousands. The most detailed interview was for BBC Radio Bristol and was conducted by Dj Dave Barratt. We've provided the transcript of the interview available for you here. Well done Sandra!

Acupressure is more effective in reducing lower back pain than standard physical therapies, a study suggests. Researchers in Taiwan found the effects of the therapy which involves applying pressure on points stimulated by acupuncture lasted for six months. They gave 129 patients six doses of either acupressure or physical therapy over a month and compared the results. The study in the BMJ Online also found those who had acupressure had improved body function and were less disabled.

Dear Friends, this is to let you all know of our International EmoTrance tour: three MAJOR training events will take place this Autumn to LAUNCH EmoTrance outside its English birthplace in Edinburgh, Montreal and New York. If you are outside the UK, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to learn from experienced EmoTrance Trainers LIVE in your own country, for deep healing, for empowerment for transformation and a sparkling new career. Each event will include ...

The Association for Meridian Energy Therapies main web portal www.TheAMT.com is on the eve of serving its 5 millionth Article, Press Release, Interview, Download, Practitioner, Trainer or MET Events Listing! Launched way back in 2001, www.TheAMT.com took over 3 years to serve its first Million Pages. Nowadays it does that in just over 6 months thanks to the growth in Meridian Energy Therapies such as EFT and EmoTrance in mainstream therapeutic communities. To celebrate we are holding a fabulous competition with a $1,000.00 prize fund! Read on for further information... Note: Competition Closed. Winners to be announced ASAP - thanks to everyone who entered!

Till Shilling writes: It is my intention to bring EFT to all children. Over and over again I have noticed that the real fears and obstructions in adults lie in childhood events. I want to encourage everybody, parents and therapists, to concentrate on these events with children. Recently new dimensions have opened for the use of TappyBear. It is being used not only as a teaching tool, but also as a mirror-image surrogate tapping pal.