A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Using Oil Massage to Promote Infant Growth

Li, Xiwen; Zhong, Qingling; Tang, Longhua

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2016.04.003

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“…These include improved anthropometric parameters such as weight gain velocity and length [ 9 ]. A meta-analysis of infant oil massage found it to be effective at promoting physical growth and had limited risk of adverse skin reactions [ 10 ]. A majority of reports on effects of topical applications to infant skin, termed as ‘emollient therapy,’ are from hospitalised babies that are born premature and require intensive care [ 11 ].…”

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Prevalence and perceptions of infant massage in India: study from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh states

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Background Knowledge of the prevailing infant care practices and their effects is important to inform practice and public programs. Infant massage is a traditional practice in India but remains less studied. This study was conducted to study the prevalence and perceptions of infant massage practices in two states of India. Methods A total of 1497 caretakers of children under 18 months of age were interviewed in a cross-sectional study at immunisation units of medical schools in Maharashtra (MH) and Madhya Pradesh (MP) states and through home visits in villages in MH during March through August 2018. Results Infant massage was a prevalent practice (93.8% [95%CI: 92.4,94.9]) in both study states – 97.9%[95%CI:96.9,98.8] in MH and 85.3%[95%CI: 81.9,88.3] in MP – and the prevalence did not vary between male (94.5%) and female (93.5%) infants (p = 0.44). Massage was mostly initiated in the first week of life (82%); it is widely viewed as a traditional practice. It was common to massage the baby once daily (77%), before bathing (77%), and after feeding (57%). Massage was mostly conducted using oils (97%). In MH, preferred oils were a sesame oil-based proprietary traditional medicine oil (36%) and coconut oil (18%) while olive (29%) and mustard (20%) oils were most popular in MP. Commonly reported application techniques included gentle massage with minimal pressure, pressing (30%) and manually stretching certain joints (60%). Commonly reported perceived benefits of infant massage included increased bone strength, better sleep and growth, while no harm was perceived (95%). Conclusion Infant oil massage is a highly prevalent traditional practice in MH and MP. Clear guidance on the use of massage, choice of oil, and techniques for application is required to optimize benefits and minimize risks of this popular traditional practice.

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Prevalence and perceptions of infant massage in India: study from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh states

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“…To date, several studies have examined the effects of vegetable oils, in the presence or absence of massage, on neonates, and reported that neonatal growth is promoted through oil massages [34,35,36,37]. Although the mechanisms of action are yet unclear, triglycerides and fatty acids are suggested to be significantly elevated upon topical application of vegetable oils, which may potentially serve as a nutrient source and, hence, promote neonatal growth.…”

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Acute Effects of Transdermal Administration of Jojoba Oil on Lipid Metabolism in Mice

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Tominaga

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Medicina

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Background and objectives: Aroma therapy is a complementary therapy using essential oils diluted with carrier oils. Jojoba oils have been widely used as carrier oils. However, limited information is available regarding their effects on blood biochemical parameters. This study aimed to investigate the effect of transdermal administration of jojoba oil on blood biochemical parameters in mice. Materials and Methods: Eight-week-old male hairless mice were randomly divided into naïve control and treatment groups. In the treatment group, mice were topically administered 4 μL of jojoba oil, per gram of body weight, on the dorsa 30 min before euthanasia. Thereafter, serum biochemical parameters were assayed, and gene expression was analyzed in various tissues via a real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: Serum non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels increased significantly 30 min after topical application of jojoba oil (p < 0.05). Atgl was significantly upregulated in the liver (p < 0.05), and Atgl upregulation in the liver was positively correlated with serum NEFA levels (r = 0.592, p < 0.05). Furthermore, a trend of decreasing fatty acid trafficking-related gene (FABPpm, FATP-1, FATP-3, and FATP-4) expression in the skin after topical application of jojoba oil (p = 0.067, 0.074, 0.076, and 0.082, respectively) was observed. Conclusions: Serum NEFA levels were elevated 30 min after transdermal administration of jojoba oil. The mechanisms of elevated serum NEFA levels might be related to both enhanced lipolysis in the liver and reduced fatty acid trafficking in the skin.

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“…This result was not surprising inasmuch as the absorption of oil through the skin contributes to weight gain. In a meta-analysis on the effects of oil massage, eight studies of the 625 papers retrieved suggested that oil massage effects were greater for infant weight gain, length and head circumference but not for neurobehavioral scores (Li, Zhong & Tang, 2016). This metaanalysis also established that oil massage did not have adverse skin reactions which had been a contraindication for oil massage in previous years.…”

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Massage Therapy Research Review

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2021

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This narrative review on massage therapy effects involved a literature search for research that was published in the years 2016-2020. The review includes studies on massage therapy effects on preterm pain and growth, newborn hyperbilirubinemia and infant colic. The pediatric literature includes studies on behavior problems including ADHD and aggression and physical conditions including diarrhea, asthma, immune function and pain. The adult studies include massage therapy effects on psychological problems including stress and anxiety and physical conditions including fatigue, sleep disturbances, post-burn scarring, gastrointestinal problems and dementia. The musculoskeletal studies are focused on range of motion, balance, muscle activity, grip strength and performance recovery. The massage for pain literature is the most extensive including pain associated with labor, cesarean delivery, shoulder, neck, low back and upper back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, cancer, neuropathy, post-surgery, hospice and aging. The physiological/biochemical measures that have been used include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, vagal activity, facial blood flow, EEG, cortisol and oxytocin. This section is followed by a discussion on potential underlying mechanisms and methodological limitations. The research continues to have methodological limitations including that the studies cannot be double blinded, they are typically not multivariate studies and they are often biased by their reliance on self-report. Nonetheless, the randomized controlled trials included here as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses have concluded that massage therapy is typically effective when it is compared to treatment as usual control groups, More research is needed on massage therapy versus active control groups (e.g. exercise and physical therapy) in randomized, controlled trials.

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A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Using Oil Massage to Promote Infant Growth

Cited by 22 publications

References 25 publications

Prevalence and perceptions of infant massage in India: study from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh states

Prevalence and perceptions of infant massage in India: study from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh states

Acute Effects of Transdermal Administration of Jojoba Oil on Lipid Metabolism in Mice

Massage Therapy Research Review

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