Reflexology for Respiratory Infections <previous 1 2 3 next >

Subject:

	Common Cold and Influenza in Children

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Jinan Air Force Hospital

Citation:

	Zang, S., "Ultraviolet Sole Irradiation in Preventing Common Cold and Influenza in Children." 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, page 39.

Synopsis:

	Two groups of children, ages 3-6, were studied for 40 days. They were divided into 2 groups- Sixty were given ultraviolet irradiation on certain points of their soles. Thirty-eight children were controlled for age, diet, living and heating conditions. Both groups were studied to see the effectiveness in preventing against the common cold and influenza.

Conclusion:

	Ultraviolet irradiation of soles was found to be effective in protecting children from the common cold and influenza (CCI).

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