Dirty clothes breed bacteria and will be smelly and uncomfortable. Wash your clothes after you wear them and never put on sweaty or wet clothes.  Tight clothes are more likely to get dirty and trap sweat. Remove tight or sweaty clothes soon after a workout to prevent build up.   UV from the sun is a powerful disinfectant that kills many bugs and bacteria. . Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day as it  promotes a healthy immune system and is crucial to good hygiene. Drinking water helps keep your skin and mouth healthy, too.  Bring your own waterbottle to work, but be sure to disinfect it regularly. Clear the dirt in your nails and keep them short and tidy. Hangnails and cuts around your cuticles are major areas for infection and dirt buildup. Menstruation itself is not un-hygienic, but you need to take care of yourself and keep your private parts clean to avoid infections or rashes. Be prepared with a spare pair of underwear and extra pads/tampons to prevent discomfort and stay clean during the day. Some women believe a menstrual cup is more comfortable and less hassle than tampons, and they may have health benefits. See a doctor if you notice odd symptoms or unplanned changes in your hygiene. Being healthy is the best thing you can do to stay hygienic, so schedule regular doctor's visits ward of problems and get advice on you can stay happy, healthy, and clean. Be sure to ask your doctor for personalized advice if you are having trouble staying hygienic.
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One-sentence summary -- Always wear clean clothes and underwear. Drink enough water Keep your hands and nails clean. Have hygienic periods by changing tampons and wearing clean underwear. Get regular check-ups.


Lavender is well known for its calming and sedative effects in humans. You can also use this oil to induce calm and relaxation in your cat. If your cat gets anxious before or during travel, for instance, you could treat the anxiety with some lavender essential oil. Geranium essential oil is a nice alternative to lavender for calming your cat during stressful events and situations, such as car rides. If your cat is prone to nausea during long car rides, for instance, you could try cardamom. Cardamom is one of the few safe and effective essential oils for cats. Remember to reduce the concentration of cardamom essential oil by mixing it with a carrier oil, such as vegetable oil. If your cat is anxious or experiencing stress because of stomach problems, you might try spearmint. Dilute the spearmint oil in a carrier oil, such as vegetable oil, and give your cat the opportunity to smell it. Frankincense oil has a calming and centering effect. It is one of the few essential oils that are definitely safe to use with cats, alongside cedarwood, geranium, helichrysum, lavender, cardamom and spearmint. Like any essential oil, it must be properly diluted prior to application. You can use it to calm your cat during long car rides or other stressful situations. Since any pesticides on the plant used for the oil will end up being highly concentrated in a non-organic essential oil, it makes sense to find organic or unsprayed essential oil products. Look at the label to see if there is any organic certification. If you are unsure, ask the retailer about the purity of the oil and whether it is organic. Find a reputable dealer who knows the business and specializes in essential oils, since they are mostly likely to offer you good advice on the quality and purity of essential oil products. Unfortunately, there are no standards of quality or purity for essential oils. You need to do your research on the brand and find a reputable dealer. The terms ‘therapeutic’ or ‘clinical grade’ are unregulated in the essential oil business. You should be skeptical of marketing that contains these kinds of terms. Since your cat’s liver is unable to handle polyphenolic compounds or ‘phenols’, you should avoid essential oils with this substance. For instance, you should avoid giving your cat cinnamon, oregano, clove, wintergreen, thyme, savory and birch oils, which contain this substance and are nicknamed ‘hot’ oils. If you do not know whether an essential oil contains phenols, you could ask an aromatherapist or consult with your veterinarian. Although tea tree oil is safe to use on humans when applied topically and is often used in cleaning products, it is very dangerous for your cat. In fact, tea tree oil contains terpenes, a substance that is toxic to both humans and pets when ingested orally. Whereas humans can use tea trea oil topically, cats are very sensitive to the topical application of tea tree oil. You should avoid applying it topically to your cat’s skin or fur. If you use tea tree oil for health or cleaning, you should make sure it is inaccessible to your cat.  In some cases, topical application of tea tree oil has resulted in cat fatalities.  If your cat accidentally ingests tea tree oil, you should take them to the veterinarian. It may take up to 72 hours to treat poisoning from tea tree oil. Symptoms of ingesting tea tree oil in toxic amounts may include vomiting, seizures and muscle tremors. Citrus-based oils should be avoided, since cats are often allergic or sensitive to these oils. You should neither apply citrus based oils directly to your cat’s body nor diffuse them in a room that is accessible to your cat. For instance, you should not leave a cat in a locked room with citrus based oils diffused in the air. Avoid the following essential oils, which are toxic for your cat:  Lemon Orange Tangerine Mandarin Grapefruit Lime Bergamot Pine Spruce Fir
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One-sentence summary -- Use lavender to calm your cat. Use cardamom to reduce nausea. Try spearmint for gastrointestinal issues. Use frankincense essential oil. Find organic and unsprayed essential oils. Verify the quality of essential oils. Avoid any essential oils with polyphenolic compounds. Don’t let your cat access tea tree or melaleuca oil. Avoid peppermint and lemon oils.


The Catholic Church requires couples go through preparation classes to confirm their commitment to each other and the church. Programs vary from parish to parish and different dioceses, but many include group interaction with other engaged couples. Some courses are weekend getaways, while some are held on scheduled evenings.  Specific programs are offered for things like remarriage, bringing children into a marriage and interfaith marriages. Some of the issues covered are prayer, the meaning of marriage and sacramental roles. Most classes are taught by an experienced married couple. You will receive a certificate of completion to present to the marrying priest upon finishing the course. The Catholic church stresses that financial issues should never be a hindrance, when a couple is ready for marriage. Wedding offerings are determined by each parish and can cover things like an organist or vocalist. Marriage preparation classes often include only material costs.  If you and your future spouse are experiencing financial hardship, you can come to an agreement with your local priest. Ornate clothes and fresh flowers are considered extras by the Catholic Church and are not things they help with. This is a requirement for marriage in a Catholic Church and early registration is recommended by most dioceses. They like couples to learn the method several months before marriage. The class will go over biology and how to use ovulation cycles to plan for children. The Catholic church has different handbooks you can choose prayers and music from. "Together for Life" and the "Rite of Marriage" have bible verses and music appropriate for a Catholic wedding.  You can make a couple of different choices on how you respond to the priest during the ceremony. You can choose from several different prayers the priest will use throughout the ceremony. Music must be similar to what you hear during regular mass. Some parishes require the sacrament of reconciliation before marriage, if both parties are Catholic. Others may not require confession, but they still strongly recommend it.
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Start your marriage preparation program. Apply for financial help, if you need it. Take a Natural Family Planning (NFP) class. Decide on prayers and music. Go to confession before your wedding.