The official introduction of the word and the modern concept of reflexology in the western culture happened in the 1930s. And this was made possible by a therapist named Eunice Ingham. Ingham has boosted the initial study that was made by Fitzgerald and took off from that. Based on her observations, she said that the tension that can be felt in the foot can also be mirrored in the tension on another part of the body. As they say, in all activities it's best to start at the 'right foot'. And for massaging therapy sessions, you may want to wash both feet of your friend with the use of warm water. Add some experience to the massage by adding some oil to the warm water in order to have better relaxation. Next is to dry the feet. Constant pressure applied to this area will relieve affected females of the menstrual pain that could often lead to being immobile for a day or two. Pain relievers have been formulated to help ease the pain; however, some users of this drug have developed immunity to its numbing effect that they are required to take large doses before finally feeling the ease. And for sure there will come a point wherein you may want to consider a session or two. But here's the thing; reflexology is not recommended at all times. There are some instances when reflexology will have to wait or should be rescheduled for safety reasons. Learn these instances in order to avoid headaches and serious problems in the end. The difference between the Western reflexology and Ayurvedic reflexology is that the Western practice follows a map with several pressure points for each body part and internal organ whereas the Ayurvedic practice only has five major areas that cover the basic human anatomy. Both traditional reflexology principles warn against improper use of reflexology. The engraved images that were found in a tomb of a physician named Ankhmahor depict two men holding the feet of two other men, with inscriptions that imply that two of them were conversing. The hieroglyphics were loosely translated, thus: "do not let me feel pain," followed by a response of the person treating the feet, "I will act as you please.