Can breathing get you high? (Asking for a friend...)

Now, I've been around the block a few times, man... ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [Cheech & Chong's](www.cheechandchong.com)   Hey Marilyn - it's Uncle Tommy... So, get this. I was chatting on the phone with Dr. Clark the other day (you know, our resident brainiac), and he drops this bomb on me: "Tommy, did you know you can get high from breathing?" Now, I've been around the block a few times, man, and I thought I'd heard it all. But getting high from breathing? That's a new one. (I mean, I guess it depends on what's in front of you at the time... but it turns out that ain't what the man meant...) At first, I thought maybe the good doctor had taken one too many [Space Chews](, if you know what I mean. But turns out, he was serious! He started talking about something called "Holotropic breathing" and the "Wim Hof method". Sounds like the names of prog rock bands if you ask me. But apparently, these are legit breathing techniques that can get you feeling pretty good, man. Now, don't get me wrong - your Uncle Tommy's not about to trade in his favorite herb for some fancy breathing exercises. But it got me thinking about all ways humans can alter their state of being, man. Like, remember when everyone was suddenly into running? Now me personally, I never quite got the appeal of chasing after... well, nothing. But apparently, there's this thing called a "runner's high." Dr. Clark says it's caused by something called Anandamide, which is like the body's own version of THC. Who knew, man? And get this - it's not just running and breathing. Turns out, you can get a similar buzz from: - Eating hot peppers: Ever wonder why those folks on "Hot Ones" are laughing and crying at the same time? Apparently that's not just pain - that's a pepper-induced high! - Laughing: Yep, they say laughter really is the best medicine... and apparently it's a pretty decent buzz, too. Suddenly, all those folks cracking up at Cheech and my shows back in the day make a lot more sense. It was the jokes all along, right? (Wink, wink) Here's the coolest part though. Dr. Clark was telling me that reason those "natural highs" work is because they're tied to the same system in your body that makes our CBD products work. It's called the endocannabinoid system, and it's like the body's own little party planner. Now, I don't know about you, but it got me curious. So here's what I want to know from you, man: Have you ever experienced one of these alternative "natural highs"? Maybe you're a runner, a hot sauce fanatic, or you've tried one of those fancy breathing techniques? Hit reply and let me know. Keep on keepin' on, Peace and love, [Tommy Signature] Tommy Chong P.S. Of course, your Uncle Tommy considers cannabis the ultimate natural high. But you already knew that, didn't you? I didn't get this reputation from hot sauce and jogging, man! P.P.S. Oh, and just in case you were wondering, our [Meet & Greet]( tomorrow at the new Dispensoria in Portland, Maine is now sold out. Cheech and I are excited to meet many of you in person, man. If you can't make it to Portland, keep your eyes peeled for the next one. We might be coming to a city near you soon.   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( Don't Want These Emails? All Good Man! [Unsubscribe]( Send All Love Letters & Hate Mail Here: Tommy Chong's CBD 274 S 700 W Pleasant Grove, UT 84062