Ever since I can remember, the epidermis has been touted as the body’s largest organ. I used to feel uncomfortable hearing this because I kept thinking, “What about fascia?” It not only lies totally under the skin, but is surrounds every organ.

There is the superficial fascia that unrolls under the epidermis and around the muscles, and the deep fascia that wraps around the visceral organs. In all, there are three basic layers in the body. The fascia also has a “memory storage” capability of storing our emotions below the conscious level as a protective mechanism.

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