Clinic of Diabetes Mellitus,
Changchuen Traditional Medical Hospital
Citation:
Zhao, S., "Foot Reflex Zone Massage in the Treatment of Constipation." 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, page 60.
Synopsis:
53 patients, both male and female, ages 7-69, with constipation were given 10 days of foot reflexology and warm water to drink. 95% of the patients were cured and 4% improved within 5 days to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for relief of constipation.