Reflexology For Skin Conditions 11 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5 6           7 8 9 10 11 next >

Subject:

	Skin, Acne

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hospital of Dalian, Coal Mining Sanatorium of Dalian, Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical College

Citation:

	Dong, D., Xiang, X., Shi, Y., Kong, Z., and Dong, C., "Treatment of 38 Cases of Acne with Foot Reflexotherapy." 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing: China Reflexology Association, pages 62-63.

Synopsis:

38 patients, both male and female, 18 -29 yrs old, who had acne for 15 yrs, were treated with 10 sessions of foot reflexology 30-40 minutes a day. The adrenal gland, kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid gland, genital gland, ovary, liver, lung, brain, face, pineal body, stomach, intestine, lymph of upper and lower body, neck lymph and spinal column reflex areas were treated. All 38 people were encouraged to eliminate fat, meat, hot peppers, garlic, onion, kelp, and hairtail. All were cured of acne. Some with persistent acne needed 7 more courses of treatment.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of acne.

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