Historical word-of-mouth accounts alleged that Emperor Augustus (back when he was still known as Octavian) once remarked that Roman politician Mark Antony massaged Cleopatra VII's feet "at dinner parties." There is also evidence that some basic, derivative form of physical therapy involving foot massage was a common practice by the Chinese since 2330 BCE. The oils used in most reflexology sessions are olive oil, sesame oil, aroma therapy oils and menthol camphor oils. A reflexology session can last up to an hour though an average length would be thirty minutes. The patient keeps in a reclining position and the reflexologist may use a table or a chair depending on the height desired. It focuses on the prevention of illnesses rather than cure. Daily massage is an inherent part of the Ayurvedic healing. A full body and hand massage is recommended each day before breakfast. If a full body massage can be undertaken, then vital energy parts can be massaged such as the head, temples, face and ears to maintain good health. For example, the heart and the rest of the organs have representations on the foot of the person. And it is also believed that the energy flow in the body that goes into every cell does follow a path and this connects a number of organs and glands and there are pressure points present on the feet and the hands. There is a science behind reflexology, and the relaxation stage that you will feel is just one of its many effects. The idea behind this therapy is that there are a number of reflex points that are found on your feet and that these points correspond to a number of organs and glands in your body. It is believed that if someone stimulates the reflex points on the feet, then these will ensure the health of the organs of your body. However, the amount of pressure can also be requested by the patient, as others do not feel the sensation from the average pressure. Reflexology promotes relaxation because it allows the blood to circulate and relieve swelling. Reflexologists believe that illness or discomfort is primarily caused by blockages in the veins that prevent the blood and oxygen from passing through.