MASSAGE HAS AMAZING POWERS, which is one reason why it has remained popular in every civilization throughout the centuries. Physiologically, it is beneficial to our muscles and connective tissues. It helps them stay healthy and eliminate waste byproducts that are formed from natural use. Emotionally, it is nourishing. Scientists have noted a direct increase in brain activity on all levels when we experience touch. It makes our brain come alive even more than music, which we all listen to strictly for pleasure. Massage is a way to recapture the art of touch and enjoy its many benefits.