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Insomnia

Massage for Insomnia
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Surgical Recovery and Rehab

Massage for Surgical Recovery and Rehab
Massage: The main goal of massage is to help the body heal itself. Touch is fundamental to massage therapy and is used by therapists to locate painful or tense areas, to ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Women's Health

Massage for Women's Health
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, and Hippocrates made reference to ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Williams Syndrome

Massage for Williams Syndrome
Massage: Preliminary research suggests that massage therapy may improve mood and behavior in children with ADHD. Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if on blood-thinning medications (such as ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Alzheimer's Disease

Massage for Alzheimer's Disease
Massage with or without essential oils has been used in patients with dementia in chronic care facilities to assess effects on behavior. There is compelling early evidence that aromatherapy with ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Dementia

Massage for Dementia
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Fertility and Pregnancy

Massage for Fertility and Pregnancy
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Depression

Massage for Depression
Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Stress

Massage for Stress
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Asthma

Massage for Asthma
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Anxiety

Massage for Anxiety
Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Several human trials have assessed the effects of massage in patients with anxiety, including ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Back Pain

Massage for Back Pain
Massage: Several human trials report temporary improvements in low back pain with various massage methods. A clinical study reported slightly more efficacy for traditional therapy such as pain medications and ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Bipolar Disorder

Massage for Bipolar Disorder
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Massage is relaxing and may decrease stress, however there is insufficient evidence to ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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AIDS Dementia Complex

Massage for AIDS Dementia Complex
Massage : Massage with or without essential oils has been used in patients with dementia in chronic care facilities to assess effects on behavior. There is compelling early evidence that aromatherapy ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Antibody Deficiencies

Massage for Antibody Deficiencies
Massage : Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Massage for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Massage : Several human trials report temporary improvements in low back pain with various massage methods. A recent study showed slightly more efficacy for traditional therapy. However, the additional benefits of ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Depression and HIV

Massage for Depression and HIV
Massage : There is insufficient evidence to determine if massage is beneficial in patients with major depressive disorder, situational mood disorders, critical illness, pregnancy, or postnatal depression (including infant massage).Avoid with ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome

Massage for Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome
Massage : Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

Massage for Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
Massage : Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Immune Response

Massage for Immune Response
Massage : Various forms of massage have been practiced to promote well-being, relaxation, pain-reduction, stress-relief, musculoskeletal injury healing, sleep enhancement, and quality-of-life. Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment

Massage for Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment
Massage : Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Interferon Treatment

Massage for Interferon Treatment
Massage : Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Neutropenia

Massage for Neutropenia
Massage : The main goal of massage is to help the body heal itself. Touch is fundamental to massage therapy and is used by therapists to locate painful or tense areas, to ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Natural Killer Cell Deficiency

Massage for Natural Killer Cell Deficiency
Massage : Various forms of massage have been practiced to promote well-being, relaxation, pain-reduction, stress-relief, musculoskeletal injury healing, sleep enhancement, and quality of life. Preliminary evidence suggests massage therapy may preserve ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Massage for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Massage : Several human trials report temporary improvements in low back pain with various massage methods. A recent study showed slightly more efficacy for traditional therapy. However, the additional benefits of ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Substance Abuse and HIV

Massage for Substance Abuse and HIV
Massage : Massage shows promise as an adjunctive treatment to traditional medical detoxification for alcoholism. Further research is needed to confirm these results.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Surgery and HIV-AIDS

Massage for Surgery and HIV-AIDS
Massage : Many different forms of massage have been practiced to promote well-being, relaxation, pain-reduction, stress-relief, musculoskeletal injury healing, sleep enhancement, and quality of life. Various massage approaches have been used ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Addictions

Massage for Addictions
Massage: The main goal of massage is to help the body heal itself. Touch is fundamental to massage therapy and is used by therapists to locate painful or tense areas, ....

 

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Alcoholism

Massage for Alcoholism
Massage: Massage shows promise as an adjunct to traditional medical detoxification for alcohol. Further research is needed to confirm these results.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Anxiety Disorders

Massage for Anxiety Disorders
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Several human trials have assessed the effects of massage in patients with anxiety, ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Athletic Performance

Massage for Athletic Performance
Massage: Various forms of massage have been practiced for thousands of years to promote well-being, relaxation, pain reduction, stress relief, musculoskeletal injury healing, sleep enhancement, and quality of life. A ....

 

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Massage for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Massage: Preliminary research suggests massage therapy may improve mood and behavior in children with ADHD.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. This monograph is intended for informational ....

 

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Barth Syndrome

Massage for Barth Syndrome
Massage: Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Chronic Illness and Quality of Life

Massage for Chronic Illness and Quality of Life
Massage: Hand massage did not appear to alter comfort levels or satisfaction with care in nursing home residents in one study. Larger, well-designed studies are needed before a recommendation can ....

 

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Cognitive and Learning Disorders

Massage for Cognitive and Learning Disorders
Massage: There are many different types of massage. Touch is fundamental to massage therapy and is used by therapists to locate painful or tense areas, to determine how much pressure ....

 

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High Blood Pressure

Massage for High Blood Pressure
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, and Hippocrates made reference to ....

 

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Immune System Disorders

Massage for Immune System Disorders
Massage: Preliminary evidence suggests that massage therapy may preserve immune function. Further research is needed before a firm conclusion can be made.Avoid with bleeding disorders, low platelet counts, or if ....

 

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Menopause

Massage for Menopause
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, and Hippocrates made reference to ....

 

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Neonatal Disorders

Massage for Neonatal Disorders
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, and Hippocrates made reference to ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Pregnancy and Labor

Massage for Pregnancy and Labor
Massage: Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Different massage approaches have been used during pregnancy and labor, and are more ....

 

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Respiratory Disorders

Massage for Respiratory Disorders
Massage: Promising initial evidence suggests that massage therapy may improve lung function in children with asthma. Additional research is necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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