Effect of Foot Reflexology with Aromatic Oil to Assess Sleep Quality among Healthy Individuals: A Narrative Review

Objective: The primary objective of this literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology with aromatic oil to assess Sleep quality among healthy individuals.

Introduction: Sleep is a vital activity that offers relaxation, stability, stress release, and the capacity to recuperate from physical or mental exhaustion, but not getting enough sleep can lead to tiredness, sleepiness, anxiety, dizziness, instability, disorientation, focus problems and a decline in quality of life (QoL).Due to its great frequency and correlation with both mortality and morbidity, inadequate sleep has emerged as a public health problem in several nations.

Methodology: A complete electronic search of published research publications was carried out utilizing databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and others. The search sought research that evaluated the benefits of foot reflexology with aromatic oil on sleep quality in healthy individuals. This literature review included papers that fit the requirements, such as randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and pilot studies.

Results: This review investigated the ways in which foot reflexology combined with aromatic oil affects the quality of sleep and improves physiological as well as psychological well-being of an individual.

Conclusion: This study found that using foot reflexology with aromatic oil can enhance sleep quality in healthy individuals. Regular practice of foot reflexology with aromatic oil may help to alleviate sleep-related difficulties and promote overall well-being, with no recorded negative effects.