Healing Lifestyles & Spas - Foot reflexology + Music Therapy

Here’s what we learned about foot reflexology and music therapy

A California Graduate Institute (US) randomized controlled trial showed foot reflexology significantly reduced premenstrual symptoms.
A randomized control trial at a Taiwanese hospital concluded foot reflexology considerably improved sleep quality for postpartum women.
An Inje University (Korea) study revealed foot reflexology massage was effective in reducing depression and stress, and strengthening the immune systems, of middle-aged women.

A University of Jyväskylä (Finland) randomized controlled trial revealed music therapy, coupled with standard care, is an effective treatment for people suffering from depression. Access this research on Music Therapy.
A Universidade Federal de Goiás (Brazil) controlled clinical study concluded music therapy improves quality of life and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. Access this research on Music Therapy.
A randomized experimental design study at Taiwan’s National Tainan Institute of Nursing showed music therapy reduced stress, anxiety and depression in pregnant women. Access this research on Music Therapy.
A Temple University (US) systemic review of 23 randomized controlled trials (1461 participants) concluded music therapy may have a beneficial effect on blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, anxiety, and pain in persons with coronary heart disease – but cautions more research is needed. Access this research on Music Therapy.
A Meadville Medical Center (US) experimental study found group drumming music therapy has the potential to modulate specific neuroendocrine and neuroimmune parameters in a direction opposite to that expected with the classic stress response. Access this research on Music Therapy.

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