Application of heat- and steam-generating sheets to the lumbar or abdominal region affects autonomic nerve activity

Nagashima, Yoshinao; Oda, Hideshi; Igaki, Michihito; Suzuki, Megumi; Suzuki, Atsushi; Yada, Yukihiro; Tsuchiya, Shuichi; Suzuki, Toshiyuki; Oh‐ishi, Sachiko

doi:10.1016/j.autneu.2006.02.002

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“…From the absorbances at each of these two time points, the pulsatile fraction (the fraction reflecting arterial blood fluctuation) was subtracted with a high-range filter, to yield A λ ( t 0 ) and A λ ( t 1 ). Modified Lambert-Beer rule was then applied to the difference in absorbance between t 1 and t 0 , that is, ( A λ ( t 1 )− A λ ( t 0 )), to determine the tissue venous blood oxygen saturation [11–13]. A double-adhesive tape was used to fix the sensor (applied to the palmar side of the index finger of the nondominant arm), the upper part of the left-sided pad of the HSG sheet belt (applied to the anterior abdominal region, i.e., the center of the anterior abdominal region around the umbilicus), and the upper part of the left-sided pad of the HSG sheet belt (applied to the lumbar region, i.e., the area bounded by the lowest ribs of either side above and the iliac crests of either side below).…”

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Application of a Heat‐ and Steam‐Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance

Nagashima

Igaki

Suzuki

et al. 2011

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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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.

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Application of a Heat‐ and Steam‐Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance

Nagashima

Igaki

Suzuki

et al. 2011

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“…Even though many studies have validated the effectiveness of these behavioral therapies, reporting improvement rates from 17–84%, 6 such previous studies have focused exclusively on stress UI, and investigations on the effects of behavioral therapies on urge and mixed UI have been relatively limited 7 . Furthermore, several studies have suggested that abdominal and lower back heating may have positive effects on renal function such as renal sympathetic nerve activity suppression, promotion of bladder voiding and increasing frequency of urination 8–10 . Therefore, it can be speculated that heating methods will positively affect renal function.…”

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Effects of exercise treatment with or without heat and steam generating sheet on urine loss in community‐dwelling Japanese elderly women with urinary incontinence

Kim

Yoshida

Suzuki³

2011

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…It is observed that repeated sauna improves cardiac function and hemodynamics [45]. Parasympathetic activity is enhanced and sympathetic activity also reduced on HRV analysis following application of heat and steam generating (HSG) sheets [46, 47]. …”

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Modulation of Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke following Ayurveda (Indian System of Medicine) Treatment

Jaideep

Nagaraja

Pal

et al. 2014

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Objectives. Cardiac autonomic dysfunction in stroke has implications on morbidity and mortality. Ayurveda (Indian system of medicine) describes stroke as pakshaghata. We intended to study the effect of Ayurveda therapies on the cardiac autonomic dysfunction. Methods. Fifty patients of ischemic stroke (middle cerebral artery territory) (mean age 39.26 ± 9.88 years; male 43, female 7) were recruited within one month of ictus. All patients received standard allopathic medications as advised by neurologist. In addition, patients were randomized to receive physiotherapy (Group I) or Ayurveda treatment (Group II) for 14 days. Continuous electrocardiogram and finger arterial pressure were recorded for 15 min before and after treatments and analyzed offline to obtain heart rate and blood pressure variability and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS). Results were analysed by RMANOVA. Results. Patients in Group II showed statistically significant improvement in cardiac autonomic parameters. The standard deviation of normal to normal intervals,and total and low frequency powers were significantly enhanced (F = 8.16, P = 0.007, F = 9.73, P = 0.004, F = 13.51, and P = 0.001, resp.). The BRS too increased following the treatment period (F = 10.129, P = 0.004). Conclusions. The current study is the first to report a positive modulation of cardiac autonomic activity after adjuvant Ayurveda treatment in ischemic stroke. Further long term studies are warranted.

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Application of heat- and steam-generating sheets to the lumbar or abdominal region affects autonomic nerve activity

Cited by 23 publications

References 10 publications

Application of a Heat‐ and Steam‐Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance

Application of a Heat‐ and Steam‐Generating Sheet Increases Peripheral Blood Flow and Induces Parasympathetic Predominance

Effects of exercise treatment with or without heat and steam generating sheet on urine loss in community‐dwelling Japanese elderly women with urinary incontinence

Modulation of Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke following Ayurveda (Indian System of Medicine) Treatment

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