1. Alzheimer's "Old age converts to the New Age," Daily Mail , September 14, 1995
2. Amenorrhea Xiu-hua, Xu, "Analysis of 50 Cases of Amenorrhea Treated by Foot Reflex Therapy," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 36
3. Cancer (Anxiety and pain) Stephenson, N. L., Weinrich, S. P. and Tavakoli, A. S., "The effects of foot reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients with breast and lung cancer," OncolNursForum 2000, Jan.-Feb.;27(1):67-72
4. Cancer (Hand massage, Nausea, vomiting, anxiety in children undergoing chemotherapy) Ji-Eun Han, Master, RN, Young-Im Moon, PhD, and Ho-Ran Park, PhD. College of Nursing, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, none, South Korea, "Effect of Hand Massage on Nausea, Vomiting and Anxiety of Childhood Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia with High Dose Chemotherapy," Presented at Back to Evidence-Based Nursing: Strategies for Improving Practice, Sigma Theta Tau International, July 21, 2004
5. Cancer (Pain and nausea) "Foot Massage: A nursing intervention to modify the distressing symptoms of pain and nausea in patients hospitalized with cancer," Grealish, L. Lomasney, A., Whiteman, B., Cancer Nurse 2000, June;23(3):237-43 (On-line review: "Reflexology Used for Cancer Patients," Internet Health Library, October 11, 2000)
6. Cancer (Quality of life) Hodgson, H. "Does reflexology impact on cancer patients' quality of life?," Nursing Standard, 14, 31, pp. 33-38
7. Cardio-vascular system Frankel, B. S. M., "The effect of reflexology on baroreceptor reflex sensitivity, blood pressure and sinus arrhythmia," Complementary Therapies in Medicine , Churchill, London, 1997, Vol. 5, pp. 80-84
8. Cerebral palsy Rong-zhi, Wang, "An Approach to Treatment of Cerebral Palsy of Children by Foot Massage," A Clinical Analysis of 132 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 26
9. Cervical spondylosis Shouqing, Gui; Changlong, Zhang and Desheng, Luo, "A Controlled Clinical Observation on Foot Reflexology Treatment for Cervical Spondylopathy," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 99-103
10. Children, mentally retarded , Feng, Gu; Zhao, Lingyun; Yuru, Yang; Jiamo, Hao; Shuwen, Cao and Xiulan, Zhang, "Comparative Study of Abnormal Signs in the Feet of Feebleminded Children, 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 9 - 13
11. Children, mentally retarded , Lingyun, Yuru, Zhao; Yang Yuru, Feng gu; Jiamo, Hao; Shuwen, Cao and Xiulan, Zhang, "Observation on Improvement of Feeble-Minded Children's Social Abilities by Foot Reflexo-Therapy," 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 24 - 28
11a. Colic, F–rfattare: Bennedbaek O, Viktor J, Carlsen KS, Roed H, Vinding H, Lundbye-Christensen S., "Originalets titel: Infants with colic. A heterogeneous group possible to cure? Treatment by pediatric consultation followed by a study of the effect of zone therapy on incurable colic," Publicerad: Ugeskr Laeger 2001 Jul 2;163(27):3773-8). Article published in Danish.(Institution: Aalborg Universitet, Institut for Matematiske Fag
12. Constipation Yuru, Yang; Lingyun, Chao; Guangling, Meng; Scuwe, Cao; Jia-Mo, Hao and Suhui, Zhang, "Exploring the Application of Foot Reflexology to the Preventions and Treatment of Functional Constipation," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, p. 62
13. Coronary heart disease Zhongzheng, Li and Yuchun, Liu, "Clinical observation on Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease with Foot Reflexotherapy, 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 38 - 41
14. Diabetes Wang, X. M., "Type II diabetes mellitus with foot reflexotherapy," Chuang Koh Chuang Hsi I Chief Ho Teas Chi, Beijing, Vol. 13, Sept. 1993, pp 536-538
15. Diabetes Zhi-qin, Duan et. al., "Foot Reflexology Therapy Applied On Patients with NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetic mellitus)," 1993 China Reflexology Symposium , p. 24
26. Diabetes King, Ma, "Clinical Observation on Influence upon Arterial Blood Flow in the Lower Limbs of 20 Cases with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Treated by Foot Reflexology," 1998China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 97 - 99
17. Dyspepsia Zhi-wen, Gong and Wei-song, Xin, "Foot Reflexology in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: A Clinical Analysis of 132 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 37
18. Free radicals Shouqing, Gui; Changlong, Zhang; Jixai, Dong and Desheng, Luoof, "A Preliminary Study on the Mechanisms of Foot Reflexo-Massage ã Its Effect on Free Radicals," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 128-135
19. Headaches Brendstrup, Eva and Launs¯, Laila, "Headache and Reflexological Treatment," The Council Concerning Alternative Treatment, The National Board of Health, Denmark, 1997
20. Hyperlipimia Shou-qing, Gui; Xian-qing, Xiao; Yuna-zhong, Li; and Wan-yan, Fu, "Impact of the Massotherapy Applied to Foot Reflexes on Blood Fat of Human Body," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, p. 21
21. Infantile Pneumonia Liang-cai, Pei, "Observation of 58 Infantile Pneumonia by Combined Method of Medication with Foot Massage," A Clinical Analysis of 132 Cases," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 34
22. Intestinal activity Bodner G, Eibl G, Hartig F, Pfeiffer KP, Herold M., "Influence of reflex zone therapy of the feet on intestinal blood flow measured by color Doppler sonography," [Article in German] Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd. 2001 Apr;8(2):86-9. (Universitatsklinik fur Innere Medizin, Innsbruck, Austria) (Copyright 2001 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg (Mur E, Schmidseder) PMID: 11340315
23. Kidney Activity Sudmeier, I., Bodner, G., Egger, I., Mur, E., Ulmer, H. and Herold, M. (Universitatsklinik fur Innere Medizin, Inssbruk, Austria) "Anderung der nierendurchblutung durch organassoziierte reflexzontherapie am fuss gemussen mit farbkodierter doppler-sonograhpie," Forsch Komplementarmed 1999, Jum;6(3):129-34 (PMID: 14060981, UI: 99392031)
24. Kidney and Ureter Stones Xiaojian, Ying, "Foot Reflexology as an Accessory Treatment after External Lithotrity a Clinical Observation of 46 Cases, 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, p. 58 - 59
25. Leukopenia (A pathological level of white blood cell count) Ya-zhen, Xu, "Treatment of Leukopenia with Reflexotherapy," 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 32-37
26. Menopause Among women provided with foot reflexology at the conclusion of the study, 17 (40.48%) of the women had fully recovered, 20 (47.62%) had significantly recovered, 4 (9.25%) had effective results and 1 had ineffective results. Sun Jianhua, "Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of 82 Cases of Climacterium Syndrome (menopause) Treated with Reflexotherapy," 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 60-61
27. Pain of kidney and ureter stones Eriksen, Leila, "Clinical Trials of Acute Uretic Colic and Reflexology," Reflexology: Research and Effect Evaluation in Denmark , Danish Reflexologists Association, Kolding, Denmark, 1993, p. 10
28. Migraine headache Testa, Gail W., "A Study on the Effects of Reflexology on Migraine Headaches" August 2000 (http://members.tripod.com/GTesta/Dissertationall.htm)
29. Milk secretion in new mothers Siu-lan, Li, "Galactagogue Effect of Foot Reflexology in 217 Parturient Women," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996 p. 14
30. Multiple scleorsis Joyce M, Richardson R. "Reflexology helps multiple sclerosis," JACM July 1997 10-12
31. Multiple scleorsis Siev-Ner I, Gamus D, Lerner-Geva L, Achiron A."Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study," Mult Scler. 2003 Aug;9(4):356-61(Complementary Medicine Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel) PMID: 12926840
32. Neurodermatitis Zhi-ming, Liu and Song, Fang, "Treatment of Neurodermatitis by Foot Reflex Area Massage (with a test group of 15 and a control group of 15)," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 16
33. Post surgical care (Foot massage)/ coronary Hattan J, King L, Griffiths P, "The impact of foot massage and guided relaxation following cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial," J Adv Nurs. 2002 Jan;37(2):199-207 (Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Brighton, East Sussex, UK. jenniehattan@netscapeonline.co.uk) PMID: 11851788
34. (Perception of) Post surgical care (Foot massage) Hulme J, Waterman H, Hillier VF, "The effect of foot massage on patients' perception of care following laparoscopic sterilization as day case patients," J Adv Nurs. 1999 Aug;30(2):460-8 (Stockport Acute Services NHS Trust, Anaesthetic Department, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, England) PMID: 10457249
35. Post surgical pain "Foot Rubs Easing Pain," Third Age. com, December 4, 1998
36. Pregnancy Diego MA, Dieter JN, Field T, Lecanuet JP, Hernandez-Reif M, Beutler J, Largie S, Redzepi M, Salman FA., "Fetal activity following stimulation of the mother's abdomen, feet, and hands," Dev Psychobiol. 2002 Dec;41(4):396-406
37. Pre-menstrual syndrome Oleson, Terry and Flocco, William, "Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology," Obstetrics and Gynecology , 1993;82(6): 906-11
38. (Hyperplasia of the) Prostate Xiao-li, Chen, "Hyperplasia of Prostate Gland Treated by Foot Reflex Area Health Promoting Method (with a group of 90 study participants)," 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report , China Reflexology Association, Beijing, October 1996, pp. 32 - 33
39. Senior citizen, self-help Fuzhong Li, Peter Harmer, Nicole L. Wilson, K. John Fisher, "Healthy Benefits of Cobblestone- Mat Walking: Preliminary Findings," Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11(4), October 2003, p. 1
40. (Male) Sexual dysfunction Jianhua, Sun, "The Comparison of Curative Effects Between Foot Reflexology and Chinese Traditional Medicine in Treating 37 Cases with Male's Sexual Dysfunction," "Foot Reflexology as an Accessory Treatment after External Lithotrity a Clinical Observation of 46 Cases, 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, China Reflexology Association, Beijing, p. 75
41. Sinusitis Diane G. Heatley MD, Glen E. Leverson PhD, Kari E. McConnell RN, and Tony L. Kille "Nasal Irrigation for the Alleviation of Sinonasal Symptoms," presented Monday, September 25, 2000, at the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting/Oto Expo, being held September 24-27, 2000, at the Washington, DC Convention Center (http://www.askdrbob.com/archives/reference/sinus.htm) (Published in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Jul;125(1):44-8)
42. Toothache Xue-xiang, Wang, "Relieve (150 Cases of) Toothache with Foot Reflexotherapy," 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, China Reflexology Association, Beijing, October 1994, p. 132 - 135
43. Urinary tract infection Yu-lian, Zao, "Clinical Observation on Treatment of Infection of Urinary Tract by Foot Massage," (19)96 Beijing International Reflexology Conference (Report), 1996, China Preventive Medical Association and the Chinese Society of Reflexology, Beijing, 1996, p. 17
44. Uroschesis (retention of urine) Cailian, Lin, "Clinical Observation on Treatment of 40 Cases of Uroschesis with Reflexology," 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report, China Reflexology Association, Beijing, pp. 52 - 53
45. Employee sick days Eriksen, Leila, Reflexology: Research and Effect Evaluation in Denmark, Danish Reflexologists Association, Denmark, August 1995, pp. 15 - 16
A. "Easier Births Using Reflexology." by Gabriella Bering Liisberg, "Tidsskrift for Jordemodre," No. 3, 1989. B "The Effects of Reflexology on Labour Outcome," Dr. Gowri Motha and Dr. Jane McGrath, Forest Gate, London, England, Nursing Times, Oct. 11, 1989 C. "Reflexology in the management of encopresis and chronic constripation," Pedeatric Nursing, April 2003, Vol 15 No. 3
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1. Controlled trial "In a controlled trial at least two groups are compared. The treated or experimental group receives the intervention, while the other - called the control group - or simply the control - doesn't. Or different groups may receive different interventions." Fuch-Berman, Adriane, Alternative Medicine: What Works, "Scientific Terms Explained," Odonian Press, Tucson, Arizona, 1996, p. 11
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