Reflexology Studies for Allergies 2 Studies: <previous 1 2 next >

Subject:

	Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		The Health Center for Women and Children

Citation:

	Ga, W. Liu, H. and Xu, Q. (2000). "Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Allergic Rhinitis Treated with Reflexology." 2000 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 40-41.

Synopsis:

Group A comprising of 37 patients, both male and female, who had allergic rhinitis, were given a warm herbal foot sock on both feet for 20 minutes along with foot reflexology using respiratory, immune and excretory & nose reflex areas. Group B, comprising of 496 patients, both male and female, were given subcutaneous injections of allergens and histamines, anti- histamines, adrenocortical hormones, herbal medicine, nose drops, block therapy and freezing therapy. Foot reflexology given in Group A was more effective than the treatment given in Group B without any relapses for 2 years.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of allergic rhinitis and allergies.

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