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Marijuana is not the only way to activate your  cannabinoid  system.  There are more fundamental and gentle ways that help activate your  cannabinoid  system and bring you similar benefits. Top 13 Ways to Increase Cannabinoids Without Smoking Pot I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I respond well to every treatment that increases cannabinoid receptors. 1) Stress Reduction Emotional stress  decreases CB1 receptors ( R ), including social defeat stress ( R ). Prolonged exposure to elevated glucocorticoids (cortisol), such as those induced by chronic stress conditions, significantly reduces hippocampal CB1 receptors ( R ), leading to lower cannabinoid function. In fact, a recent study suggests that CB1 receptor deficiency may mimic the effects of chronic stress on emotional behavior ( R ). 2) Omega 6’s Anandamide, 2-AG, 2-AGE, and other endogenous cannabinoids are derived fr...

1. Sniff some vanilla or lavender Certain aromas can lift your mood by influencing the production of endorphins — the brain's "feel-good" chemicals. For example, the scent of vanilla helps reduce anxiety, which is often associated with depression. According to a study at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, patients undergoing MRIs who breathed vanilla-scented air reported 63 percent less anxiety than those who breathed unscented air. To get the endorphin-boosting benefits of vanilla, add a drop or two of vanilla extract to the pot before the coffee brews, light some vanilla-scented candles, or add vanilla essential oil to your bathwater. In another study, conducted on college students, inhaling the aroma of lavender essential oil improved symptoms of depression and insomnia You can dab lavender oil on your wrists and temples or diffuse it in the air with an inexpensive device you can pick up at the health food store. 2. Take a little ginseng Gin...