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Cannabis isn\u2019t just for recreational use. There\u2019s a reason more and more states are legalizing this plant for medicinal purposes. The therapeutic benefits that come from using cannabis are quite impressive, and people are choosing to ditch the pharmaceuticals in favor of this all-natural healing remedy. Cannabis has become <\/span>particularly<\/span><\/i> popular among athletes, which may sound surprising to some. Cannabis used to have a negative stigma among the athletic community, so what is the reason behind this change of heart?<\/span><\/p>\n It turns out, our bodies are perfectly set up to metabolize this amazing plant. When cannabis enters our systems, the molecules attach to cannabinoid receptors within our bodies. Once activated, these receptors send signals to the surrounding muscles to loosen up and relax. This is what explains that <\/span>body high <\/span><\/i>sensation that many cannabis users are drawn to. Many athletes have discovered that they can benefit from this type of muscle relaxation as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n