Do ginger footbaths improve symptoms of insomnia more than footbaths with warm water only? – A randomized controlled study

Kuderer, Silja; Vagedes, Katrin; Szőke, Henrik; Kohl, Matthias; Joos, Stefanie; Gündling, Peter W.; Vagedes, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102834

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“…We did not include thermographic measurements of additional body regions (feet, hands, face) or measurement of the body core temperature, and these measurements could contribute to the evaluation of specific effects of chest compresses on the warmth balance. The HWPQ questionnaire is currently the only available instrument for the assessment of warmth perceptions, but the validity of the instrument has not yet been established, although the instrument has been utilized in several published studies [ 20 , 21 , 54 , 55 ]. As in our previous studies [ 20 , 21 ], we were not able to blind the sensory experience of the chest compress conditions when applied directly to the skin.…”

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Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Vagedes

Kuderer

Vagedes

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. Chest compresses with mustard (MU) or ginger (GI) are a complementary treatment option for respiratory tract infections. However, little is known about their specific thermogenic qualities. This study examines the short-term effects of MU, GI, and chest compresses with warm water only (WA) on measurable and self-perceived body warmth in healthy adults. Methods. This was a single-center, randomized controlled trial with cross-over design (WA versus MU versus GI). 18 participants (23.7 ± 3.4 years; 66.7% female) received MU, GI, and WA in a random order on three different days with a mean washout period of 13.9 days. Chest compresses were applied to the thoracic back for a maximum of 20 minutes. The primary outcome measure was skin temperature of the posterior trunk (measured by infrared thermography) immediately following removal of the compresses (t1). Secondary outcome measures included skin temperature of the posterior trunk 10 minutes later (t2) and several parameters of self-perceived warmth at t1 and t2 (assessed with the Herdecke Warmth Perception Questionnaire). Results. Skin temperature of the posterior trunk was significantly higher with MU compared to WA and GI at t1 ( p < 0.001 for both, primary outcome measure) and t2 (WA versus MU: p = 0.04 , MU versus GI: p < 0.01 ). Self-perceived warmth of the posterior trunk was higher with MU and GI compared to WA at t1 (1.40 ≥ d ≥ 1.79) and remained higher with GI at t2 (WA versus GI: d = 0.74). The overall warmth perception increased significantly with GI (d = 0.69), tended to increase with MU (d = 0.54), and did not change with WA (d = 0.36) between t0 and t1. Conclusions. Different effects on warmth regulation were observed when ginger and mustard were applied as chest compresses. Both substances induced self-perceived warming of the posterior trunk, but measurable skin temperature increased only with MU. Further research is needed to examine the duration of these thermogenic effects and how chest compresses with ginger or mustard might be incorporated into practice to influence clinical outcomes in respiratory tract infections.

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Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Vagedes

Kuderer

Vagedes

et al. 2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Eine aktuelle deutsche randomisierte kontrollierte Studie verglich die Auswirkungen von Fußbädern mit purem warmem Wasser (WW) mit solchen mit Zusatz von pulverisiertem Ingwer (6,67 g/Liter) (WW + Ingwer) auf die Schlafqualität und die Wärmeregulation bei 28 Erwachsenen (Durchschnittsalter 50,9 Jahre, 64,3 % Frauen) mit selbst berichteten Schlaflosigkeitssymptomen (durchschnittliche Dauer 11,4 Jahre) 17 .…”

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Gündling¹

2023

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ZusammenfassungSchlafstörungen sind ein recht häufiges Problem in der täglichen Praxis, über das insbesondere ältere Menschen klagen. Nicht zuletzt aufgrund möglicher Nebenwirkungen und der Gefahr der Gewöhnung oder gar Abhängigkeit sollten vor der Verordnung von Schlafmitteln nichtmedikamentöse Verfahren zum Einsatz kommen. Einige bewährte Verfahren wie kalte Abwaschungen oder warme Fußbäder entstammen der Kneipp’schen Hydrotherapie, deren Durchführung und Wirkung, aber auch wissenschaftliche Evidenz Gegenstand dieses Beitrags sind.

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The effect of lavender foot baths on postoperative pain and sleep quality in comparison with foot baths with warm water only—A prospective randomized controlled study

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Kuytak Ortahisar

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Do ginger footbaths improve symptoms of insomnia more than footbaths with warm water only? – A randomized controlled study

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References 54 publications

Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial

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The effect of lavender foot baths on postoperative pain and sleep quality in comparison with foot baths with warm water only—A prospective randomized controlled study

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