Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

This study tested whether simple foot exercises could improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes. 44 adults did either foot exercises or regular activity for 3 months. Those who did the foot exercises had better circulation, showing this is a low-cost way to he…

This study tested whether taking bitter melon extract and snakehead fish powder together for four weeks could help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Eighty participants from community health centers in Indonesia took either the supplement or a placebo. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether inhaling geranium essential oil can reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 90 adults took part, with half smelling geranium oil and the other half receiving no aromatherapy. Researchers measured symptoms before and 12 ho…

This study tested a simple, guided mindfulness meditation done at bedtime in 58 adults receiving hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. Participants practiced 15-minute meditation sessions twice a week for four weeks. The goal was to see if this low-cost, drug-free approach cou…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce fatigue and improve sleep in people undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults on dialysis took part in a crossover trial where they received both the aromatherapy and a placebo at different time…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil for 15 minutes during chemotherapy could reduce pain and blood pressure. 90 Indonesian cancer patients under 65 with normal weight took part. Half received the aromatherapy, while the other half received usual care. The re…

This study looked at 40 adults with chronic kidney disease to see if the timing of meals during hemodialysis affects blood pressure stability and how well the treatment removes toxins. Participants were split into groups that ate at different times during their sessions. The goal…