There are some simple things you can do to make people engage with you more – and, who knows, maybe love will blossom.
Love makes the world go round – or so they say. It seems some people have terrible luck in attracting people. The good news is while people get stuck in a routine of behavior, you can work to delve habits to better attract and engage people. Her are the best New Year’s resolutions to help find love.
Smile
This may sound super cheesy, but it could actually help you land more dates. According to a study, researchers found that those whose resting faces seemed cheerful were judged as being healthier. Alex Jones, an expert in facial perception, wrote in The Conversation that:
“We discovered that faces look healthier when they are smiling, compared to a neutral expression, and that it doesn’t matter whether the faces are male or female. We also found that this effect increased with the age of the face: while younger adults look healthier when they smile, older adults look much healthier.
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A smile was a more important cue than how old the face appeared to be, and more recent research has shown a happy expression is even more important than cues like adiposity or skin colouration. Scientific proof that a smile really is the best accessory.”
Be Kind
Kindness, compassion, and empathy are essential to forming deep connections with other people. In fact, this trait was key to our survival as a species. Humans’ ability to form long-term social bonds contributed greatly to our evolution and success as a group. Kindness does not have to be a grand gesture. Often, you can demonstrate kindness for others simply by being conscious of those around you and treating others with respect. Do small things like opening doors for others or greeting people with a smile.
According to Jones, smiling basically sends a message to others that you’ll live a longer and healthier life by virtue of being optimistic and cheerful.
Set realistic goals
Instead of aiming for marriage, how about setting smaller, more attainable goals, like going on two dates per week or striking up a conversation with 5 people this month? As you cross these stepping stones, the larger goals will seem more doable.
Get out of your comfort zone
Swipe right on someone you may not otherwise consider. Just because someone is short, bald or a little out of shape doesn’t mean they aren’t worth your time. If nothing else, it’ll get you out of the house and into dating mode. Plus, your self confidence is likely to get a boost.
Did that first date not go so well? Don’t sweat it. Writing someone off after a single date could be a big reason why you’re still single. David Vermeulen, founder of elite dating app The Inner Circle, told INSIDER: “Some people are really uncomfortable the first time they see somebody. You have to sell yourself in a way. Some people can do it really well, and some people can’t, but at the same time they’re obviously a nice person.”
Vermeulen says unless the first date was a complete disaster, you should give someone a second shot at romance.
It is wildly fun and often in the moment. But did you know it is also good for you? Maybe it is the perfect way to start the new year
It is fun and can be on the spur of the moment. Some have sex to have a people, most have sex because it is fun – especially with the right person. But a little info, here are 5 ways steamy sex benefits your health. An unexpected perk to something already enjoyable!
Here are 5 ways in which sex improves your life overall:
The leading cause of death in the US could have a very simple solution. Statistics show that men between the ages of 40 – 70 who have sex twice a week show an incredible 50 percent less risk of developing heart disease. It makes sense, since sex burns from 70 to 100 calories per half hour and it also reduces stress, anxiety, and frustration.
Builds Your Immune System
A research that observed over 100 students discovered that those who had sex twice a week had a better immune system, having a 30 percent increase in their igA levels, an antibody that protects them from outside bacteria and germs. When it comes to women, sex also promotes their health and fertility.
Can Offer Pain Relief
Sex is also an amazing natural pain reliever, helping out with migraines and menstrual cramps. A survey that was conducted in over 1,000 people showed that 60 percent of them believed that sex relieved their headaches, even those who had a migraine attack during the act itself. Women also find relief from their cramps with orgasms. This happens due to the contractions of the uterus when an orgasm happens, releasing endorphins and providing temporary relief.
Sex also produces dopamine, an endorphin that provides a feeling of euphoria and helps with pain management.
It’s well known that sex makes people sleepy and this is due to several things: the production of prolactin, a hormone that’s closely related to sleep, and also the release of oxytocin, a hormone that reduces stress. Sex also makes you physically tired, so the summation of all of these things can only mean good things for your sleeping habits.
Ward Off Cancer
Physical exercise and immunity boosts are important when it comes to fighting off cancer, but research shows that sex can help in preventing some of these diseases. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute believe that sex is good for the prevention of prostate cancer, keeping things moving down there for men, and helping in the elimination of harmful substances.
It is the weekend to celebrate – and what better way then mixing it up with a great cocktail – here are some simple retro cocktails to add a little extra to the fun!
it is weekend for the big celebrations – ring out the old and ring in the new! Men, and especially women, will imbibe with a little something special over the weekend. Champagne is the drink of choice for a practical historical reason. When bubbles started being bottled and sold to the masses in the 1880s, it was marketed as an aspirational beverage. Most non-nobles could only afford champagne on special occasions, and chose New Year’s Eve as the night to get it to manifest riches and fulfilled aspirations in the year to come. This year, celebrate with these simple classic cocktails which use your favorite alcohol and add a little extra to the occasion.
Find a good bottle and be prepared to have a good time!
Ingredients
3ouncesbrandy
4ouncesof Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1bottlechampagne or prosecco
Create
Set out four champagne flutes
Pour ¾ ounce of brandy into the bottom of each glass.
Pour an ounce of Triple Sec or Cointreau into each glass over the brandy. Do not stir.
Top up with champagne.
Use the leftover bubbles to make another round!
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Rose Kennedy
This cocktail is names after the Jackie Kennedy’s mother in law. The family matriarch was a fan. This cocktail is also the grandmother of the New England highballs family of drinks that includes the Cape Codand the Cosmopolitan.
Ingredients
2 parts vodka
3 part sparkling water
1 splash cranberry juice
Create
Create in a tall or short glass over ice, stir and garnish with a lime wedge
Nothing says old school sophistication like a Manhattan. Emerging in the 1860s-1870s, the Manhattan is regarded as the first “modern cocktail” due to the inclusion of an aromatised and fortified wine in the shape of vermouth
ingredients
2 ounces rye whiskey
¾ ounce sweet red vermouth
2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Create
Stir all ingredients until chilled, strain, and serve straight up in a martini glass.
Tequila Sunrise
The original tequila sunrise contained tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice, and soda water, and was served at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel where it was created 1930s. It has been ragingly popular ever since. Try this simplified classic.
Ingredients
3 ounces orange juice
1 ½ ounces your favorite tequila
½ ounce grenadine
Create
Pour tequila and orange juice in a tall glass over ice, stir briefly to combine. Add grenadine and watch as it sinks.
As you end one year and bring in a new one, may you enjoy yourself and celebrate.
Start the new year ready to relax, reflect and savor the awesomeness of life!
Weather is is the long weekend, New Year’s Eve or a chill new years’s day, some just want to unwind. January 1st could usher in all sorts of possibilities, and here are 5 types of marijuana perfect to start 2024.
The cannabis plant offers much to celebrate. Healthier than alcohol, easy manage dosage, helping with a variety of medical ailments and the ability to help you sleep – it is a benefit for mankind. So here is a help to start the year right and celebrate the end of the old and the beginning of the new.
This indica works wonders for medical users, as it comes on fast and heavy and packs a serious medicinal punch. Averaging around 29 percent THC, from pain relief to appetite stimulation to the slowing down of racing thoughts, Kosher Kush is a literal winner, having taken home three Cups already in the indica category. Do you have a busy year ahead? This is the one to soothe those nerves at the end of a long day.
Dark Star
This purple indica named for the famous Grateful Dead song is a little lower in THC, but is still an indica to write home about. Dark Star is a pure hybrid of Purple Kush and Mazar-I-Sharrif and is extremely aromatic. With a blackberry finish, these dense nugs are sure to delight and almost act as a dessert. They’ll have you going back for dessert at least, as this is most certainly a munchie strain.
Jack Herer
This classic hybrid was touted by renowned activist Jack Herer himself. A great daytime strain for its sativa dominance, this cultivar will never go out of style, much like the memory of the man who believed that hemp and cannabis are the keys to healing our world, from environmental issues to pampering our bodies. If you haven’t read Jack’s tome on cannabis and hemp, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, it’s available for free at jackherer.com. (To learn is another great way to kick off a new year…)
Better than the endless mimosas served at brunch, this fantastic hybrid mixes the sativa Clementine with the indica Purple Punch. Bred by Symbiotic Genetics, the fruity, citrusy under and overtones make this a delicious choice for day or evening use. It’s not a heavy or overly heady high, but is effective and uplifting to a tee. Definitely a favorite.
Ghost Train Haze
This sativa heavy strain by Rare Dankness clocks in at around 25 percent THC. It’s won multiple awards from different venues and is lauded for its strength. With notes of citrus and pine, you know the terpenes are working overtime to enhance your experience. If you’re not a heavy imbiber, go slow with this one. It’s so strong that it’s on the edge of psychedelic when smoking a bowl to one’s head, taking that third big dab or having an infusion binge…
As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new year – here are some tips to start the new year happier!
As 2023 wraps up and we move into 2024 – hope springs high. While the world may look a bit nutty, expectations of a fresh year with new opportunities and adventures is enticing. Many people at the end of the year feeling a little flustered by the idea of not achieving all the stuff they had set to in the past 12 months. It is natural, because rarely do people look at the whole picture. For some, just making it to another year is an achievement. Here are 5 ways to start the New Year happier.
These simple steps involve more adjustments than changes, as you see success and more joy, you can make larger changes. The biggest adjustment is seeking to bring more happiness and joy into your life and recognizing it is within your power. We may not be able to control the person who annoys us, but we change how we react and how we respond. We may think we don’t have time for the gym, but we can walk around the block. Think about the goal of you mentally (and physically) feeling better and move toward things which meld into your world.
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Sleep
Sleep is an investment in you, it can make a huge difference in your day to day mental and physical health. Studies show sleep can have a huge impact on attitude and outlook.
An often under recognized fact is that healthy sleep habits are not intuitive, and attitudes about sleep vary widely. Inconsistent sleep schedules, sacrificing sleep, poorly timed naps, and use of electronics before sleep are all common habits among individuals of all ages, including those with and without sleep disorders. Figure out what works best for you find away to get a generous amount.
Water
Roughly 75% don’t drink enough water, which doesn’t sound like it would matter much – but it can be critical on your outlook. Dehydration negatively affects mental health. Drinking enough water help your brain function, mental well-being and make you feel better. The adequate daily water intake is around 11.5 cups for women and 15.5 for men.
Recognize small steps
Many people believe they can not celebrate until the ultimate goal is fully achieved. This can lead to frustration and the feeling of an unfilled grind. But studies show one of the ways to fuel the big changes is to notice and celebrate the small victories we’re making along the way. It also gives a reflection point to refocus and potential slightly adjust the end goal. This leads to greater satisfaction.
Exercise is always on the top of resolutions. People set ambitious goals often causing a significant change in routine, which leads them to abandon the goal. Plans to exercise more in the new year are often broken within a month. Perhaps reframe it and make of a goal of moving more, take the stairs, go on walks, just move about. People who do so regularly simply find it makes them feel good. Exercise can boost your mood, concentration and alertness. It can even help give you a positive outlook on life. Add more into your life which compliments rather than competes.
Have gratitude
As the song goes “you don’t always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need”. If you invest too much in a perceived notion, you risk not being happy working to the goal and sometimes the goal itself. Gratitude involves showing appreciation for the things in life that are meaningful or valuable to you. Taking a moment to notice and acknowledge the things you’re grateful for each day and it can brighten your outlook, boost your mood, and help you feel more positive in the face of challenges. Whether it is the people around you, a delicious meal or just the view from your home, take time to realize it is something positive in your life and you were just lucky enough to enjoy it.
May these 5 ways to start the New Year happier and give you joy in 2024. Happy New Year.
In a pinch? Compact discs, honey, mints and pennies can help you achieve your next weed sesh. Here’s how.
Life hacks make life simple, and these marijuana hacks make your experience more enjoyable, especially for the uninitiated. These simple tips will help you make the best out of every joint and make the most of your weed, ensuring nothing is lost. Trust us, you want to be in-the-know about this.
Here are 5 epic marijuana hacks to save the day and start the new year with a fresh skill!
Use Mints To Keep The Munchies At Bay
The munchies can be great, but they can also be super annoying. Sometimes it sucks to smoke some weed and then have to make yourself some pasta at midnight. Mints are the answer to all your prayers or at least can help control your urges. You can suck on one while you smoke, keeping the munchies at bay while also helping you cope with your cottonmouth. Two birds, one stone.
You should invest in a grinder, but there are ways of cutting your marijuana neatly and evenly without making a mess. Grab a penny and clean it thoroughly, then put your marijuana in a pill box, drop the penny inside, close it up, and shake. Keep on shaking. After a vigorous workout you’ll be left with a some evenly cut marijuana. You can go buy a grinder now.
Honey
Honey is delicious and it’s a great companion for marijuana. After you’ve finished rolling up a joint or a blunt, be sure to coat it with a small amount of honey. This will ensure that your joint/blunt burns more slowly and evenly while also adding some sweetness.
If you’re visiting your parents’ house then you’ll probably run into some floppy discs. These can be used to neatly pack bowls by using the middle hole of the discs. Easy, fast, and you’ll give use to something that is otherwise trash.
At the new year, people make resolutions and one of the most favored is quitting cigarettes – and it can be the hardest – maybe CBD can help.
New Year, new you – everyone attempt to do a personal make-over with resolutions. The most popular include:
Improve fitness.
Improve finances.
Lose weight
Make more time for loved ones
Stop smoking
The 5th one is very common, since millions still smoke cigarettes, unfortunately it is also one of the hardest to keep. Tobacco is one of the top causes of heart disease and cancer and causes a variety of lung ailments. In the U.S. alone, more than 40 million adults have a nicotine addiction. Worse yet, tobacco addiction therapies don’t seem to be efficient, for the most part.
Smoking cessation drugs don’t bring assured results in the long run. But there is a promising solution to this problem. CBD (cannabidiol) is an active ingredient derived from the hemp plant and widely used for medical purposes today. So can it cope with tobacco addiction? How to quit smoking cigarettes with the help of CBD oil? Read further to find all this out.
Is CBD Addictive?
As most of us know, smoking marijuana leads to addiction. Is CBD addictive then? In reality, it’s not. Cannabidiol belongs to non-toxic cannabis ingredients and doesn’t alter your brain function. Therefore, you can’t develop a CBD addiction. Additionally, cannabidiol can alleviate the psychoactive effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the main active ingredient of recreational marijuana.
How CBD Helps You Quit Smoking
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1. CBD Battles Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms
Nicotine is as addictive as hard drugs like cocaine. That’s why it’s so hard to quit smoking. Once you try to cease this deadly habit, you will face an almost impenetrable barrier of withdrawal symptoms. It’s not just the urge for another cigarette. Tobacco withdrawal develops within several days and involves headaches, increased appetite and irritability, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and depression.
The worst part is that you may feel this nightmare for weeks. If it was easy to withstand this period, smoking would not become a global concern.
So how can CBD help you overcome nicotine addiction? The matter is that CBD regulates the sleep/wake cycle, pain, mood, and satiety. It combats headaches, promotes restful sleep, and regulates blood pressure. Given that, CBD can relieve some physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, helping you get through this period without much struggle.
2. CBD Cigarettes Can Ease Tobacco Cravings
You pull out a cigarette from the pack, light it, and take a peaceful, long, and warm puff. You have been doing this for years, day after day. Stopping this is unimaginable: this ritual is engraved in your mind. It’s a part of your identity. But you could try a CBD cigarette instead of a regular one if you feel a desperate urge to smoke. It can become your first step toward overcoming tobacco addiction. Additionally, CBD prevents most nicotine withdrawal symptoms from devastating your body and mind.
Therefore, you can preserve the smoking habit while replacing regular cigarettes with a much healthier alternative. It’s much easier to quit smoking this way than just bring a sudden drastic change to your routine.
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3. CBD Helps You Relax
Cannabidiol has evident, well-studied anxiolytic properties. Both animal and human studies show that CBD reduces anxiety equally to diazepam, a common sedative drug. For instance, CBD brings relief to people with public speaking anxiety. Also, cannabidiol shows immense efficiency against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
All in all, it’s a powerful stress-relieving supplement that will help you cope with panic attacks and depression resulting from smoking cessation.
4. CBD Reduces Cigarette Consumption
Researchers revealed a direct dependence between CBD intake and cigarette consumption. Thus, a study showed that tobacco-dependent individuals reduced cigarette consumption by an impressive 40% while taking CBD. Furthermore, CBD minimizes the pleasure of smoking cigarettes. In other words, nicotine won’t give you that pleasure if you take CBD.
Another study has shown smokers who took CBD felt less motivated to smoke cigarettes.
Under this trial, 30 smokers took 800 mg of CBD after overnight cigarette abstinence. The participants reported that they felt less pleasure from watching other people smoking. In other words, it was easier for the participants to ignore cigarette stimuli.
As for cigarette cravings and withdrawal, there was no significant difference between CBD and placebo treatment whatsoever.
However, researchers investigated short smoking abstinence periods (11 hours). It’s an insufficient time for the most physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms to occur. It might be a possible reason for such observations on CBD efficiency against tobacco withdrawal within this study.
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How to Take CBD for Tobacco Addiction
So, as we’ve found out, CBD helps you quit smoking. But how to take cannabidiol to overcome nicotine addiction? Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Choose High-Quality Products
There is one rule you should always follow: buy CBD cigarettes, tinctures, vape oils, and other products from reliable and reputable brands. For this, you have to check:
The THC content in each product. It must be less than 0.3%.
The hemp source. Prioritize brands with in-house hemp fields in the US or Western Europe.
Certifications and drug tests. It’s always better to choose certified products that meet the US hemp cultivation standards and undergo regular third-party lab tests.
Adjust CBD Doses Gradually
‘How much CBD should I take to combat my tobacco addiction?’, you may ask. The accurate dosage depends on your metabolism, weight, and the intensity of cigarette withdrawal complications like headaches, poor sleep, high blood pressure, etc.
Thus, you should consult your practitioner to decide on the initial dose and increase it slowly for better results. You can start with 12-15 mg of CBD per day to see how your body reacts to cannabidiol. If such a dose works fine for you, you can begin taking more CBD to reduce salience of cigarette stimuli.
CBD can become a viable solution for cigarette quitters. First, cannabidiol fights several tobacco withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and high blood pressure. Second, it helps you ignore cigarette cues. Third, CBD cigarettes can become a temporary healthy alternative to regular cigarettes on your way to smoking cessation.
Finally, CBD reduces stress, helping you cope with the emotional pressure. Given that, CBD is your option to break the suffocating chains of addiction and breathe freely in all senses of this word.
If you believe all the Hallmark movies – romance is in the air and everyone will have a wonderful New Years….but real life has some hiccups
About a third of people experience some issues during intimacy. Young, old, male, female, gay or straight – it happens…but maybe CBD can improve your romantic life. Experts share CVB can reduce pain, help you relax and enhance the sensations. Marijuana and sex are compatible for a reason. Cannabis users of all ages support this theory and studies also offer some support, finding THC can help people achieve more powerful orgasms and a more pleasant sexual experience, especially for women.
While many credit the THC high as marijuana’s most beneficial sexual aid, CBD could help people who have stress or performance anxiety without the psychedelic high THC produces, which can at times be anxiety-inducing.
Anxiety and nervousness
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CBD edibles can help people cope with anxiety and nervousness, but there are edibles designed specifically with sex in mind. These types of products contain THC and other aphrodisiac components, while also ensuring the dosage in them is low enough so it won’t impair sexual performance. Edibles with a focus on sex tend to contain small amounts of THC in order to provide the best possible results.
Pain during sex
For women who tend to suffer from painful sex or who simply want to feel more, CBD lubricants can help them relax while also enhancing their experience. It can relax your muscles, which can be especially helpful for those suffering from certain pelvic pain disorders. As an anti-inflammatory agent; when placed directly on the skin it provides fast acting effects and could help people focus more and stay present.
CBD and massages go great together, with the compound’s anti-inflammatory properties providing quick and long-lasting relief for sore muscles. CBD products have been associated with more tension relief and more satisfying massages.
Strains with equal amounts of THC and CBD can improve sex, especially when incorporated into foreplay. When the weed kicks in, couples will likely experience stronger desire and arousal, while also adding a new edge to their sexual experience. This method is preferable for people who have some experience with cannabis, since if you consume too large of a dose, sexual pleasure can be reduced.
The holidays are an opportunity for realizations and sharing, including life announcements. But should marijuana be part of a major conversations?
Whenever family gathers there is a visit to past good times and grievances, and if there has been some times…a realization or need to share life announcements. Whether it is a marriage, baby, divorce, move, coming out or an intervention, it is tricky and lots of moving parts.
The topic might be heavy, the mood might be heavy, but finding the right words is imperative. It is important to be clear, to have a message and to be ready to questions, feedback and maybe even pushback. All this means being on your A game. No expert would suggest having significant alcohol before a sharing something about a life change.
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Utilizing cannabis before a talk might be beneficial, but it can also be detrimental. It depends on many factors, not the least is the topic at hand. There are subjects we think long and hard about before bringing them up, however, they might be enhanced by either microdosing THC or imbibing in an amount you know you’re confident and have the ablity to share and the guide the information.. Changes in relationships can be some of the more difficult conversations, but elevating the discourse with a little cannabis can help you be more present, empathetic and delve deeper into what it is that you’re conveying and why.
Talking health issues is another place where cannabis may not only enhance the conversation, but may be a key part of what’s discussed. Everyone has at least one cannabis-resistant relative, but if said loved one is suffering, having a talk with them about introducing marijuana into their treatment may alleviate their suffering if you can get through. The key here is not to be stoned, but lifted, and to have talking points laid out before entering the room.
When it comes to having a talk with a close friend to whom you’re breaking news or bringing up concerning actions or habits that have cropped up, introducing cannabis to the discussion can take the edge off for both of you. Stand firm in your convictions, but listen and try to see things through their eyes, no matter who you’re talking with.
If you’re not a daily or even weekly pot smoker or user, microdosing is definitely the recommended route pre-talk. Sometimes staying sober is the easiest route. If you want to remain clear-headed but need a little something, microdose with sativa. Then get a good, heady indica for after. You’ll probably have a lot to think about afterwards as well and that’s when cannabis will really be relieving to end a long day. Just don’t overthink what can’t be unsaid and breathe it out with every fragrant exhale.
With the stigma of “the munchies” people have been a bit baffled marijuana consumers tend to be a bit thinner!
Unlike other vices, it seems marijuana may have another benefit – helping keep off the weight. Despite “the munchies” or an increased appetite, it seems it doesn’t matter. Although it may seem intuitive that an increased appetite would lead to weight gain, current existing epidemiological studies suggest that marijuana users are less likely to have obesity. Now data reveals why cannabis users tend to be thinner
One theory is cannabis can influence a person’s level of insulin, thus, influencing their waistline. One study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, collected and analyzed data from 4,600 adults.
Researchers found that current marijuana users had significantly smaller waistlines when compared to participants who had never smoked marijuana before. These results were surprising since factors like gender, age, tobacco and alcohol use, physical activity and more were considered.
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Participants who consumed cannabis had lower levels of insulin when compared to those who didn’t consume marijuana. Even people who had consumed cannabis in the past had lower insulin levels than the average person, although to much smaller degrees.
Another factor that can influence people’s weight is THCV, a cannabinoid with appetite suppressant effects. Despite THCV being a minor cannabinoid and there being much less information out there on its effects, the compound is known for blocking out THC’s powerful hunger inducing capabilities, which could help some people manage their eating patterns and behaviors.
Although there are currently no medications or ways of consuming THCV directly, there are a few strains that contain high amounts of the compound, especially in sativa dominant strains. Durban Poison, Girl Scout Cookies, Cherry Pie, Face off OG, and others could be an interesting choice if you want to check out the effects of THCV for yourself.
