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Burning incense fills your lungs with toxic fine particulates

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Filling a small, unventilated room with massive clouds of sweet-smelling smoke is deemed essential for clearing negative vibes. Physiologically, it mostly just forces the lungs to filter heavy amounts of combustion byproducts. The lightheaded, airy feeling you get is partially spiritual elevation and significantly mild carbon monoxide exposure.

Burning incense fills your lungs with toxic fine particulates
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