From: Your Brain on Weed: What Cannabis Actually Does Inside Your Head
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How do you naturally relax your brain when it is running too fast?

Your brain has its own built-in system for calming you down, which cannabis mimics. Activities like deep breathing, exercise, or being in nature naturally boost your body's own 'bliss molecules' without any side effects.

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Next time you feel stressed, try a deep breathing exercise for three minutes to see if you can trigger your brain's natural calming system.

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