Research in massage therapy, for example, is in its infancy, and little is known about the basic physiological effects of various techniques on tissues such as capillary beds, connective tissue, chemical markers, etc, so basic science research is critical in advancing our understanding of the various physiological effects of massage therapy.

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Since water is critical to most biological processes, following it around can reveal a lot about the health of the tissue involved.

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