PSYCHOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS DATA

 

In a project the size of this PMS study, far more statistical information is available than can be reported in one journal article. Consequently, it is not uncommon for follow up reports to be released containing additional information about the results of the study. A couple of years after publication of the study in Obstetrics & Gynecology, we released additional information about some of the psychological and physical symptoms followed during the study.

Psychological Symptoms - Percent Reduction

PMS Symptom	True Reflexology	Placebo Reflexology

Easily Irritated	63%	43%
Nervous or Anxious	36%	24%
Depressed or Sad	66%	24%
Forgetful or Confused	76%	25%
Critical of Self & Others	68%	36%

Physical Symptoms - Percent Reduction

PMS Symptom	True Reflexology	Placebo Reflexology

Headache	77%	22%
Backache	48%	26%
Constipation	60%	25%
Tired or Fatigued	27%	08%
Difficulty Falling Asleep	33%	00%

 

 

 

 

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