Fascia

How the term is used

Fascia is an important anatomical tissue, but wellness claims that it stores emotions or can always be permanently released through a single technique go beyond what a simple anatomy definition supports.

Why it matters

It gives readers a grounded definition for a term that is often surrounded by exaggerated claims.

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