Mairead Gilheany EFT Master Practitioner in Belfast

22/04/2026

Spark your energy with RCP

Why ENERGY Starts With COPPER (Not Caffeine)

Following the steps of The Root Cause Protocol (RCP) helps your body do something critical that most health conversations completely ignore:

Increase bioavailable copper.

And copper isn’t just “another mineral.”
It’s a spark plug for cellular energy! 🔌

🤓 Here’s what’s actually happening inside your cells:

• Copper activates Complex IV of the mitochondria
• This allows oxygen to be converted into metabolic water (H₂O)
• During this process, ADP is released — the raw material for energy

➡️ Then comes magnesium
• In Complex V, magnesium binds to ADP
• This creates Mg-ATP — the only form of energy your cells can actually use

💥 No copper = poor oxygen use
💥 No magnesium = unusable energy
💥 No balance = fatigue, brain fog, poor healing

🎯 The takeaway:
Your cells are designed to do TWO things brilliantly:
✔️ Create energy
✔️ Clear exhaust (oxidative stress)

When mineral balance is restored, energy production becomes efficient again—without stimulants, crashes, or burnout.

This foundational biology is taught by Morley Robbins and is broken down step-by-step inside The Root Cause Protocol 101 Video Series.

📚 Inside the RCP ecosystem you’ll find:
• Easy-to-understand science
• Magnesium, mineral, and nutrition education
• Citations from peer-reviewed research
• Past webinars + the Premium Community
• The RCP Institute Training for deeper learning

➡️Check out the Video 101 Series - it is pure GOLD!
🔗 https://therootcauseprotocol.com/rcp-101-video-series/

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02/02/2026

One of the greatest barriers to the acceptance of psychotherapies that stimulate acupuncture points by tapping on them, such as EFT and TFT, has been a persistent question: How does tapping on the skin lead to psychological change?

For decades, practitioners have known that therapies and self-help approaches involving tapping on acupuncture points are unusually fast and effective, but articulating a clear, science-based explanation has been more challenging. Over the past two decades, researchers such as Dawson Church, Peta Stapleton, and David Feinstein have steadily advanced the evidence base through peer-reviewed studies. In November 2025, David published a landmark synthesis of this research, offering the most coherent and comprehensive scientific account to date of the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying EFT and TFT.

Recognizing the importance of this work — and knowing that most practitioners don’t have time to read lengthy academic papers — Nick Ortner used AI to translate the research into a beautifully designed, 10-page illustrated infographic. David then reviewed the entire piece, making numerous corrections and refinements to ensure scientific accuracy.

It is perhaps the most engaging, accessible, and efficient way available to become conversant in the science behind tapping. The infographic can be easily viewed on a laptop or downloaded as a printable PDF. It also links to the original academic paper (bottom of page 1) and has an area at the end for posting questions. David will be checking in at least weekly as long as a discussion is going and happy to tackle any questions you present. To see the infographic, click

Download pdf QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INVITED Because it is so vital for the field’s acceptance within the mental health community to have a plausible explanation for how acupoint tapping protocols […]

20/01/2026

💥 Headaches aren’t just in your head.
They’re a signal from your body — a red flag that something deeper is out of balance.

According to Morley Robbins, founder of The Root Cause Protocol, recurring headaches and migraines are often a symptom of mineral dysregulation, especially involving magnesium, copper, and iron!

🧠 Here’s what the science shows us (and what Morley’s years of research confirms):

✨ Magnesium is the “relaxation mineral.” It calms the nervous system, relaxes blood vessels, and supports energy production. When magnesium is low (and it often is), tension builds — and pain follows.

🔥 Unbound iron causes oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain and throughout the body. This irritates tissues and disrupts oxygen flow, which can easily trigger a headache.

🧬 Bioavailable copper is essential for regulating iron and keeping oxidative stress in check — without it, the body becomes inflamed and overwhelmed.
That’s why the Root Cause Protocol doesn’t chase symptoms — it fixes the imbalance that’s causing them.

🌿 “When you restore the minerals, the body knows what to do. Healing is innate — it just needs the right tools.” - Morley Robbins

🙈 Headaches usually have a stress component. EFT/ Tapping can remove the emotional triggers.

If you’re tired of masking the pain and ready to understand what’s really behind your headaches, let me guide you with the minerals and also with the stress. Join my Migraine Relief 6 week EFT Programme.
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Reverse inflammatory disease and oxidative stress by following the steps of the Root Cause Protocol, created by medical researcher, Morley Robbins.

28/10/2025

Why is COPPER a Root Cause Protocol START?

Copper isn’t just another mineral on the list — it’s the mineral conductor of the entire symphony. Without bioavailable copper, your body can’t properly regulate iron, make energy efficiently, or manage oxidative stress.

Here’s why it’s a starting point in the RCP:

📌Iron regulation: Copper activates the key enzymes (like ceruloplasmin and ferroxidase) that keep iron moving safely through the body. Without copper, iron gets stuck in the wrong places — leading to fatigue, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

📌Energy production: Copper is essential for cytochrome c oxidase, the enzyme that makes ATP in your mitochondria. No copper = sluggish energy at the cellular level.

📌Antioxidant defense: Copper fuels superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s most important enzymes for neutralizing free radicals. That means less oxidative damage and more resilience.

📌Hormonal and neurological health: Copper plays a vital role in neurotransmitters, connective tissue, and adrenal function — all key areas supported by the RCP.

In short: restoring copper isn’t about “adding another supplement.” It’s about rekindling your body’s ability to regulate, repair, and thrive. That’s why copper is foundational in the Root Cause Protocol — it unlocks the very systems that bring balance back to minerals, energy, and overall health!

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08/09/2025

Great recipe

🥕 Here’s a nourishing Root Cause Protocol (RCP)-friendly ancestral eating recipe - this time a creamy, comforting option that’s gentle on the gut and rich in minerals:

Why It’s RCP-Aligned:
- Carrots provide beta-carotene (a retinol precursor) and potassium
- Bone broth offers magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and collagen
- Ginger & garlic aid digestion and reduce inflammation
- Free from fortified foods, seed oils, or synthetic additives

🥕 Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup
(Mineral-Rich Ancestral Comfort Food)

🛒 Ingredients:
1 tbsp grass-fed ghee or coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6–8 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cups homemade bone broth (or high-quality store-bought)
1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional garnish: fresh parsley, swirl of coconut cream

Instructions:

Sauté aromatics: In a soup pot, heat ghee/oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft and fragrant.

Add carrots & broth: Stir in carrots, then pour in broth. Simmer 20–25 minutes or until carrots are fork-tender.

Blend: Carefully blend soup with an immersion blender (or in batches with a countertop blender) until smooth. Season to taste!

Serve warm, garnished with herbs or a splash of coconut cream.

Boost It!
- Pair with a side of sourdough or root veggie hash
- Add a pinch of turmeric for anti-inflammatory magic

Enjoy!

13/04/2025

I am so delighted to receive this review from Rebecca:

I can't recommend Mairead enough! I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and was told about EFT by a counsellor. After researching, I struggled to find any information on the practice and then came across Mairead's page so I got in touch. She arranged a phone call that evening to explain the process to me, and I am so grateful to have found her. She is so passionate, knowledgeable and understanding which made my sessions so rewarding in many ways. She has introduced me to new ways of living, which has helped to clear my brain fog and change my perception on life. I now feel like I have control over my anxiety, and it doesn't weigh me down like it used to. Thank you so much for giving me a new lease of life!

03/03/2025

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16/02/2025

Stop #8 - Stop using synthetic forms of ascorbate/ascorbic acid and citrate/citric acid

🍊 Ascorbic acid (apo-vitamin C) is perhaps the most widely known and widely recommended nutrient in the world! As a result, in its most widely used forms (synthetic ascorbic acid and sodium and calcium ascorbate), it is also one of the MAIN CULPRITS in the epidemic of chronic fatigue and disease facing our Ascorbic acid (apo-vitamin C) is perhaps the most widely known and widely recommended nutrient in the world! As a result, in its most widely used forms (synthetic ascorbic acid and sodium and calcium ascorbate), it is also one of the MAIN CULPRITS in the epidemic of chronic fatigue and disease facing our !

🍊 In Morley Robbins book, [Cu]re: Your Fatigue, he goes into detail on some of the studies about ascorbate/ascorbic acid and citrate/citric acid.

🍊 For at least two generations, coming up on three, we've been propagandized to use synthetic vitamin C supplements while unknowingly DESTROYING our bodies' supply of ceruloplasmin and thus bioavailable copper. (Not good!)

🍊 The bottom line is that ALL synthetic forms of ascorbic acid act as TOXIC SUBSTANCES in the human body, and this fact has been known for over 70 years! (Why do not hear about this?)

🍊 As for why you should avoid both citrate and citric acid, the reason for doing so was discovered by researchers Earl Frieden and Shigemasa Osaki of Florida State University, whose investigations dating back to the mid-1960s clearly demonstrated that citrate suppresses and acts as a natural killer of ceruloplasmin!

🍊 In order to fully eliminate your intake of synthetic C, citrate and citric acid, avoid packaged foods because all three ingredients are commonly found in them! (Who knew, right? You will be surprised when you start investigating!) Also, get into the habit of reading food labels, and avoid citrate forms of minerals, including magnesium citrate.

📱 To further help answer questions, we suggest these resources from The Root Cause Protocol website:

FAQ - Whole Food Vitamin C vs Ascorbic Acid
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/faq-whole-food-vitamin-c/
Webinar - Focus on Stops: Drugstore Multivitamins, Prenatals, Ascorbic Acid Citrate,

Citric Acid
https://thercp.kartra.com/page/multis-replay?_gl=1*1v8niv7*_gcl_au*ODMzMTE2NzcuMTcwODI2NTkyOC42MDM0MDU0MTUuMTcwODY0MTA3OS4xNzA4NjQxMDc4

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

Useful insight into zinc

🛑 Stop #4 - STOP taking zinc supplements

🧐 We know what you might be thinking: haven't we been told that zinc is really helpful for supporting health? And perhaps it has "helped" you with symptoms in the past...but did you know that zinc can have some short-term gain but with LONG-TERM consequences?! Something to think about for sure!

Zinc is involved in many important functions in the body and is frequently prescribed for immune system support, even though copper plays a much more important role in immune system function. It is often suggested for those who are labeled “copper toxic”, when the reality is that they may have plenty of copper but lack the nutrients necessary to turn the copper into its functional/bioavailable form, ceruloplasmin.
Low bioavailable copper translates to iron dysregulation, which causes oxidative stress and inflammation. In addition, iron and zinc share an absorption pathway, so when excess unbound iron is high, zinc will be low.

Rather than addressing the root cause of the stress that led to the zinc deficiency, many practitioners prescribe mega doses of zinc to reduce the copper. However, zinc supplements trigger the production of metallothionein, which binds up copper and shuts down the body’s ability to make ceruloplasmin in the liver and prevents the ferroxidase enzyme function which is vital for managing iron. Taking zinc essentially depletes the very copper that the body needs to manage iron and reduce the stress that initiated the cycle of dysfunction.

FACT: ALL facets of iron metabolism require bioavailable copper…
FACT: Efficient production of red blood cells requires bioavailable copper…
FACT: Inefficient red blood cell production creates kryptopyrroles that affect zinc and B6 status…
FACT: Zinc supplements block copper absorption…

Supplementing with zinc does nothing to correct the underlying physiology, nor does it address the true mineral deficiency. In looking at the interplay between minerals, rather than at isolated minerals such as zinc, the RCP seeks to support the body to produce more bioavailable copper in order to manage iron and eliminate iron-induced stress in order to promote a healthy metabolism. When the copperiron balance is restored, zinc will also regain its balance naturally.

Check out all of the resources below that we have linked for you to continue your own research!

🚧 FREE WEBINAR: Calcium, Zinc and Molybdenum
https://thercp.kartra.com/page/stops2-replay-signup?_gl=1*719woz*_ga*MjQ4NDE0ODEuMTcwOTMwNDg5MQ..*_ga_EMGHNSQXX9*MTczNzIyMTYyNy45My4xLjE3MzcyMjQxOTkuNTIuMC4w*_gcl_au*MTI1MDYyMDY4OS4xNzM1NDA3OTk4LjIyNjU1ODIzNC4xNzM2OTczMDU4LjE3MzY5NzMwNTc.

🚧 PODCAST: Zinc, Copper, Selenium, the Thyroid and Stress
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/4health-09252019/?kuid=3e881482-88ea-4745-b974-f58bbb434783-1729022254&kref=https%3A%2F%2Ftherootcauseprotocol.com%2Fasc-acid-citrates-zinc-faq%2F

🚧 IRON TOXICITY POST: Iron Toxicity Post #61: EYE-Ironic origin of Alzheimer’s disease
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/1656-2/?kuid=3e881482-88ea-4745-b974-f58bbb434783-1729022254&kref=https%3A%2F%2Ftherootcauseprotocol.com%2F