Preliminaries
Introduction To Reflexology Research ................................................
Ways To Use This Book ......................................................................
Using "Reflexology Research" Class or Research ...............................
Why Write This Book On Reflexology Research? ..............................
Why Conduct Reflexology Research? .................................................
About The Researchers ........................................................................

Preparing For The Study
Why We Selected Pre-Menstrual Syndrome - PMS ............................
Literature Search - Finding Research On PMS ....................................
Which Of Over 130 PMS Symptoms To Study? .................................
How To Measure Changes In Symptoms? The Likert Scale ..............
Designing A Standardized Measurement Instrument ...........................
Pre-Menstrual Symptom Diary ............................................................
Why Was This Established As A Six Month Study? ...........................
Designing The Format Of The Study ...................................................
Randomized Study, Controlled Study - Three Groups .........................
Single Blind Study ................................................................................

Conducting The Study
Finding Women To Be Research Subjects ...........................................
Notice Of Study - Poster & Flier ..........................................................
Notice Of Study - Newspaper Advertisements ....................................
Interviewing And Screening Women Who Responded .......................
Orientation Meeting For The Research Subjects .................................
Introductory Letter ...............................................................................
Instructions To Participants In Reflexology Study ..............................
Demographic Questionnaire .................................................................
Signed Consent To Participate In Research .........................................
Instructions For Pre-Menstrual Symptom Diary ..................................
Pre-Menstrual Symptom Diary ............................................................
Being In Touch At The Beginning Of The Study ................................
Staying In Touch With Each Woman During The Study .....................
Keeping Track Of All The Daily Diaries .............................................
Letter Staying In Touch ........................................................................
The Hands-On Middle Two Months Of The Study .............................
Standardizing The Hands-On Portion Of The Study ............................
The Length Of The Hands-On Reflexology Sessions ..........................
Finding Research Assistants To Do The Reflexology .........................
Active Reflexology - Group #A, Hands-On Routine ...........................
Placebo Reflexology - Group #B, Hands-On Routine .........................
Analyzing The Large Volume Of Statistical Information ....................
A Sample Analyzed Pre-Menstrual Symptom Diary ...........................
Reflexologists Can Find Statistical Help Close To Home ...................

Preparing For Publication
What Does Published Mean? ...............................................................
What Does "Reported" Or "Presented" Mean .....................................
Write Reports For Submission To Specific Journals ...........................
Standard Information Required In Research Papers ............................
Initially Submitted PMS Reflexology Research ..................................
What Is "Peer Review" And The "Peer Review Process"? .................
Preliminary Acceptance Of The Study For Publishing ........................
Response To Publishers Request For Modifications ............................
Receiving Notice Of Acceptance For Publication ...............................
The Final Version Of The Study As It Was Published ........................

After Publication
Ways To Inform Reflexologists And The General Public ...................
PMS Article ..........................................................................................
Press Release ........................................................................................
Article Printed Based On The Press Release ........................................
A Visual Approach To Understanding Study Results ..........................
Later Release Of Psychological & Physical Symptoms Data ..............
Funding Of The PMS Study .................................................................
Sources Of Research Funding ..............................................................

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Study Topics

1. Outcome Studies
Abdominal Pain
Acne
Adrenal Changes
Allergies
Anemia
Angina
Ankle Sprain
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Asthma
Aterial Fibrillation
Bedwetting
Biliary Tract Disease
Birth Process
Blood Circulation
Blood Fat
Blood Flow
Blood Flow – Inner Organs
Blood Oxygen Levels
Blood Pressure
Blood Uric Acid
Breast Cancer
Breast Feeding
Breech Birth
Bronchitis
Cancer
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Cardiopathy
Cataracts
Central Nervous System
Cerebral Cell Death
Cerebral Infarction
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Thrombotic Sequelae
Cerebral Vascular Thrombosis
Chemotherapy
Chest Pain
Chronic Disorders
Climacterium Syndrome
Chloasma
Colic
Colitis
Coma
Common Cold
Concussion
Constipation
Cortisol
Deafness
Dementia
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion
Drowsiness
Drug Addictions
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Disorders
Eczema
Epilepsy
Facial Chloasma
Facial Palsy
Free Radicals
Gallbladder
Gallstones
Gastritis
Glaucoma
Glioma
Gonitis (Knee)
Gout
Gynecological Diseases
Gynecological Surgery
Handicapped Children
Headache
Heart Disease
Hepatitis B
Hernia
Herpes
Hiccup
Hordeolum (Styes)
Hypertension
Hypothryoidism
Incontinence
Infant Neck Trouble
Infertility
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Labor
Large Intestine
Leg Circulation
Liver Disease
Lumbago
Lumbar Pain
Lumbar Sprain
Lumbar Vertebrae
Lupus
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Malignant Leg Ulcer
Malignant Tumor
Mammary Gland
Menopause
Menstruation
Menuiere’s Syndrome
Migraine
Motion Sickness
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myopia
Nasal Nerve Block
Neonatal Vomiting
Nephrotic Syndrome (Kidneys)
Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction
Neurosism
Obesity
Opium Addiction
Oral Conditions
Pain Relief
Paralysis
Parkinson’s Disease
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Pneumonia
Prostate
Pseudomyopia
Psoriasis
Psychosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Tract Infection
Retardation
Rhinitis (Nose)
Robinson’s Syndrome (Ears)
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Injury
Spondylitis –Ankylosing (Spine)
Spondylopathy (Spine)
Spondylosis (Spine)
Sports Recovery Time
Sterility
Substance Abuse2
Tachycardia (Heart)
Tennis Elbow
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Tinnitus (Ears)
Toothache
Urinary Bladder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Problems
Urinary Retention
Vectorial Reflexology
Vision Problems
Whiplash

2. Retrospective Studies
Reflexology & Acupressure
Retrospective Analysis of 8096 Cases

3. Reflexology In The Workplace Studies
Company Reflexology
Municipal Reflex
Postal District Reflexology
Employee Reflexology Benefits

4. Mechanism Studies
Baroreceptor Reflexology And Sensitivity

5. Tactile Variation Studies
Abnormal Signs
Mechanical Measurement
Point-Temperature
Reflex Texture

6. Reflexology Diagnosis Studies
Anorectopathy (Rectum & Anus)
Diagnosis With Occipital Reflexes
Diagnosing With Reflexology
Hysteromyoma
Painless Diagnosis
Reflexology Diagnosis Vs. Conventional Diagnosis

7. Validating Reflexology Maps Studies
Maps Of Bodies
Reflexology Map Of Cranium

8. Application Studies
Strength Of Stimulation
Techniques

9. Non-Tactile Application Studies
Acupuncture
Application Method Treatment
Auricular-Plaster Therapy
Electrical Stimulation
Faradotherapy
Hydro-Electric Therapy
Magnetic Therapy

10. Sociological Research Studies
Danish Surveys
Irish Survey
Swedish Survey
United Kingdom Survey

11. Miscellaneous Studies
Etiotherapy
Three Levels Of Human Body

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