Application of a Heat- and Steam-Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance
Joint Authors
Hishinuma, Michiko
Nagashima, Yoshinao
Yamazaki, Yoshimi
Oh-ishi, Sachiko
Tsuchiya, Shuichi
Igaki, Michihito
Majima, Masataka
Suzuki, Atsushi
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
To promote the practical application of a Japanese traditional medical treatment, such as hot compresses, we developed a plaster-type warming device consisting of a heat- and steam-generating sheet (HSG sheet).
First, we tested its effects when applied to the anterior abdominal wall or lumbar region of women complaining of a tendency towards constipation.
Application of the sheet to either region produced a feeling of comfort in the abdomen, as assessed by a survey of the subjects.
The significant increases in the total hemoglobin observed in these regions suggested an increase in peripheral blood flow, and significant increases in the HF component on ECG and in the amplitude of gastric motility suggested parasympathetic predominance.
We concluded that application of the HSG sheet improves the peripheral hemodynamics and autonomic regulation, induces a feeling of comfort in the abdomen, and provides a beneficial environment for the improvement of gastrointestinal movements.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nagashima, Yoshinao& Igaki, Michihito& Suzuki, Atsushi& Tsuchiya, Shuichi& Yamazaki, Yoshimi& Hishinuma, Michiko…[et al.]. 2011. Application of a Heat- and Steam-Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512008
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nagashima, Yoshinao…[et al.]. Application of a Heat- and Steam-Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512008
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nagashima, Yoshinao& Igaki, Michihito& Suzuki, Atsushi& Tsuchiya, Shuichi& Yamazaki, Yoshimi& Hishinuma, Michiko…[et al.]. Application of a Heat- and Steam-Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512008
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512008