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From: Impact of ao-dake-humi, Japanese traditional bamboo foot stimulator, on lower urinary tract symptoms, constipation and hypersensitivity to cold: a single-arm prospective pilot study

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a Relationship among urinary bladder, bowel, and skin sensation. Interactions of pelvic organs and skin sensation on pathological condition are briefly presented. Ao-dake-humi can be a therapeutic stimulator for management via simultaneous and indirect effect on lower urinary tract symptoms, constipation, and hypersensitivity to cold. This figure is modified schema shown in Ref #2. b A brief foot chart in reflexology. Only main and large areas are shown in this figure, and small parts are excluded for ease of understanding. Each area of the foot matches specific body parts, and is connected to promoting health of each part of the body by massage. The colon and urinary bladder are located in the arch area, which is the “hot spot” stimulated by ao-dake-humi

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