School of Nursing and Nutrition, Shukutoku University,
673 Nitona, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8703
Japan
Research Article
Influence of Self-Stimulation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System on Lymphocyte Function and DNA Repair Function in Family Caregivers
Author(s): Makiko ONOMakiko ONO
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of self-stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system on immune function and DNA repair function in family caregivers. Seven female family caregivers engaged in individually tailored stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system in everyday life for 2 weeks. Although we observed effects on lymphocyte function and secretory immunoglobulin A concentration in saliva compared with the control period, there was no effect on DNA repair function.
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DOI:
10.4172/2167-1168.1000127
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