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Subject:

	Hypothyroidism

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Department of Massage, Beiyuan Clinic, Luhe Hospital

Citation:

	Zhao, Y., "Foot Reflex Zone Massage Cured a Case with Hypothyroidism." 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 58-59

Synopsis:

	A 34-year old female with severe hypothroidism was first given Thyroxin for 60 days and was relieved of all signs or symptoms. Then she was given foot reflexology for 30 days, continued with self-reflexology without any incidents for 6 months.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be helpful for patients with hypothroidism and might be a new practical therapy in combination with Thyroxin due to its simplicity, low cost, and good results.

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