- 期刊
八週經絡調理對中年婦女經絡能量與自律神經影響之探討
The Effects of Eight-week Meridian Conditioning modulate the Meridian Energy and Autonomic Nervous System on Middle-aged Women
摘要
隨著女性年齡的增長，青春活力逐漸衰退。步入中年，女性必須面對老化帶來的生理變化和心理影響，以及來自工作、家庭、社會的各種責任和義務。這些因素可能會導致壓力、焦慮和其他情緒問題，導致身心失衡並增加疾病風險。本研究探討8週特定經絡調理手法，包含推拿、刮痧與拔罐的介入方式，以隨機平行實驗設計方式探討經絡調理對中年婦女經絡能量及自律神經的影響之功效。受試者採隨機分組分為實驗組與對照組各12名，實驗組接受8週全身經絡調理，且每週在固定時間下進行單次50分鐘調理，分別於第1、4、8週調理前、後進行良導絡量測經絡能量，並於第1、2、4、6、8週調理前、後進行自律神經活性的分析；對照組則不參與任何調理手法，維持一般作息正常活動，但仍於相同時間條件進行經絡能量與自律神經的數值量測。結果顯示8週經絡調理介入後，部分經絡能量達顯著差異；在心跳變異率（heart rate variability, HRV）上，介入第6週開始心跳變異率在組內與組間的量測數值顯著改善，因此本研究調理手法介入對其中年婦女在人體經絡能量平衡與自主神經功能具有生理調控之效益，可做為中年婦女進行身體保健理療與健康促進之應用。
並列摘要
As women age, their youthful vitality gradually declines. Upon entering middle age, women must confront the physiological changes and psychological impacts brought about by aging, in addition to the various responsibilities and obligations arising from work, family, and society. These factors may contribute to stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues, leading to an imbalance in physical and mental well-being, thereby increasing the risk of disease. This study investigates the effects of an 8-week intervention involving specific meridian conditioning, including massage, Gua Sha, and cupping, on the meridian energy and autonomic nervous system of middle-aged women. The study was applied with a randomized parallel experimental design. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, each consisting of 12 participants. The experimental group received an 8-week meridian conditioning intervention, with a single 50-minute session conducted at a fixed time each week. Meridian energy measurements were taken before and after the intervention in weeks 1, 4, and 8 using Ryodoraku analysis. Additionally, the autonomic nervous system activity was analyzed before and after the intervention in weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. The control group did not receive any treatment but measure the meridian energy and autonomic nervous system with the same time conditions. The results indicated significant differences in part of meridian energy levels following the 8-week intervention. In terms of heart rate variability, there was a significant improvement in both intra-group and inter-group measurements from the sixth week of the intervention. Therefore, the meridian conditioning methods used in this study have physiological regulatory benefits on meridian energy balance and autonomic nervous activity in middle-aged women. These findings suggest that such treatments could be applied for physical healthcare and health promotion in middle-aged women.