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“ Chocolate Haze is the best pre-workout strain you can find if you’re looking for A NEW LEVEL OF RUNNER’S HIGH.” Stoned Meditation by the Water Plus, you may not even realise gardening burns up to 330 calories during about an hour of yardwork. Gardening is an easy way to get vitamin D from the sun, giving the body the ability to absorb calcium. Strawberry Cough is a sativa- dominate hybrid with a sweet tropical flavour. This strain is perfect for someone looking to relieve agitation and improve focus — the ideal companion for any gardener. Also, Strawberry Cough is excellent for treating pain and providing users with a calm, yet energised high. No matter what you grow in your garden, the benefits of eating home-grown food go far beyond healthy. If you decide to grow your own Strawberry Cough, it’s not too hard to cultivate as the plant is resistant to viruses, mold, mildew, and bacteria. Although, no matter what you grow, gardening is beneficial. Just don’t forget to stop and smell the buds. Chocolate Haze Jogging Imagine feeling so much energy that you have to run, or at least jog, to burn some of it off. Well, Chocolate Haze is the best pre-workout strain you can find if you’re looking for a new level of runner’s high. Jogging increases lung capacity, boosts happiness, and relieves stress. I don’t know about you, but increased lung capacity sounds like bigger bong hits to me. Jogging is the perfect activity to help maintain a healthy weight and improve cardiovascular fitness. Chocolate Haze is almost pure sativa offering users a very motivating high. So, forget the pre-workout and grab a Chocolate Haze sativa vape cartridge to smoke before your next run. Northern Lights is a pure indica that gives users a nice, dreamy head high. This strain commonly treats insomnia and stress. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center did a study indicating meditation plays a role in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s. Meditation has positive long-term effects including better sleep, more happiness, more compassion, better concentration, enhanced memory, and a healthier immune system. Pairing the calming effects of Northern Lights with meditation is a dream come true. During this high activity you’ll concentrate on deep breaths and not much more. Indica Mood to Write, Draw, or Paint White Widow is great for boosting creativity and happiness. Also, this strain is known for diminishing stress, insomnia, and depression. There are even health benefits to creating art including better focus, reduced stress, and other cognitive gains. Plus, “getting in the zone” is good for the brain, giving us strong positive effects on our mood. The Puff, Pass, and Paint cannabis art class is certainly one to attend. Being able to create, inspire, and be a part of the cannabis community is incredible. Writing and drawing can help with self-discovery, increase our empathy, and boost feelings of love. There’s no doubt that this healthy activity is perfect when high. It’s important that before you change your lifestyle, you consult your primary care physician. Healthy activities are great when done safely; remember to wear sunscreen if you’re outside for long periods of time, drink plenty of water, and avoid overexertion. Whether you decide to start meditating or grow your own plants, the best way to do healthy activities is to do them while you’re high. Given all the possibilities, how do you prefer to incorporate cannabis into your healthy activities? Maximum Yield 65