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Subject:

	Nerves, Dementia

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Not indicated.

Citation:

	Han, F., "Therapeutic Effect of Foot Reflexology on Senile Encephalatrophy." 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 12-15

Synopsis:

3 case with senile encephalatrophy (dementia) were given foot reflexology. After 20 sessions, a 58 yr old female with insomnia, dizziness, and poor memory improved greatly. After 2 months, a 84 yr old male suffering from stubbornness, slow reaction and loss of memory of recent events showed remarkable improvement. After 8 sessions, a 58 yr old man with headaches and forgetfulness for 20 years felt mentally cleared and memory improved.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of symptoms associated with senile encephalatrophy (dementia).

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