Analysis of Effects of Aroma Foot Care Using Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy
| Autor: | Atsuko K. Yamazaki, Kiyomi Ito, Kaoru Eto, Minoru Mukuda, Hiroko Yoshida, Yasuo Kabasawa, Michie Ogiwara |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
biology Computer science Foot lesions food and beverages foot care function near-infrared spectroscopy medicine.disease biology.organism_classification aroma oil massage Diabetes mellitus medicine Physical therapy General Earth and Planetary Sciences Functional near-infrared spectroscopy Aroma Foot (unit) Foot care General Environmental Science Aromatherapy |
| Zdroj: | KES |
| ISSN: | 1877-0509 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.procs.2014.08.237 |
| Popis: | Foot care is attracting attention as a medically effective treatment of the foot lesions caused by diabetes or aging. In this study, we experimentally examined how aromatherapy affects the functions of the human brain during foot care by using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Four female subjects received foot care massages and aroma oil massages. We analyzed the changes in their oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) concentrations based on their brain activity by t-tests, and the t-test results showed significant differences between the foot and aroma oil massages. Our questionnaire results obtained from our subjects showed that they felt more comfortable and relaxed while receiving foot care with aroma oils. These results suggest that aroma oil massages are an effective foot care tool. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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