Q: If taking holy basil by capsule or extract, avoid ingesting more than the recommended dosage. Although holy basil is safe to ingest, eating too much can strengthen its few side effects. Taking holy basil by tea or soup generally causes the least side effects because it is taken at a lower dose. Although holy basil can improve your oral health in small doses, it can eat at your enamel over time. Instead of chewing holy basil, try taking it as a tea or using holy basil toothpaste. In Ayurvedic traditions, chewing holy basil is traditionally a form of desecration. In some cases, holy basil can cause extreme drowsiness and prevent your blood from clotting after getting injured. Schedule a doctor's appointment before taking holy basil to determine whether the benefits outweigh the potential side effects for you. Do not take holy basil alongside anticonvulsants, sedatives, or blood clot medications, as these can exacerbate holy basil's side effects. High holy basil doses may cause low sperm counts and infertility in men. Although holy basil's benefits have been clinically studied, it is not an alternative to prescription medicine. Take holy basil as a supplement to other medications, and consult a doctor or dietitian before adding it to your lifestyle. Do not take concentrated holy basil capsules or extracts while pregnant. Holy basil's side effects in expecting women have not been studied and may cause birth defects. Consult a naturopathic doctor to decide whether holy basil would be the best supplement to your prescription medications. Because holy basil can slow blood clotting, it can increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery. Stop taking holy basil at least 2 weeks before surgeries to prevent major complications. Talk with your doctor before taking holy basil again following a surgery.
A: Never take more than one dose at a time. Do not chew holy basil leaves for longer than several minutes. Contact a doctor if you experience chronic drowsiness or clotting issues. Use holy basil alongside, not instead of, medical treatment. Avoid taking holy basil directly before or after surgery.

Q: Is your boss overwhelmed with employee evaluations, urgent deadlines, or difficult budget decisions? If so, you should probably wait until things calm down before approaching them to ask for a raise. If revenues are up, clients are happy, and the company is stable or expanding, this is probably a great time to ask for a raise. Avoid asking at a time when the budget is tight. It's almost certainly the wrong time to ask for a raise if layoffs are happening. It makes sense to time your request with an increase or shift in your responsibilities. For example, it might be a good time to ask for a raise if: You have recently taken on a new project. You have just completed new job-related training. You have helped build an important relationship with a new client or business partner. When you're asking for a raise, it's best to combine a written request with a one-on-one discussion. Send a brief message to your boss letting them know that you'd like to discuss the possibility of a raise. Either immediately before or immediately after your meeting, send an email clearly stating the details of your request.
A: Avoid asking when your boss is under pressure. Ask when the company is doing well. Make your request when your responsibilities change. Consider bringing up the topic in person before sending your email.

Q: Your brain needs sleep so it can refresh itself, process all that information it took in that day, and gear up for the next day. If you don't sleep, your grades will suffer, you'll be in bad moods, and your body starts shutting down. Aim for a solid 8 or 9 hours a night. Sleep not only affects performance, but it also affects general understanding. The less sleep you have, the less your brain can even grasp the simplest of things. Aim for your first meal to be full of protein. Breakfast provides the energy and nutrition for you to begin your day, be successful in the classroom and maintain proper development. Protein and fiber-rich foods will provide you with the most energy. Stay away from empty breakfasts, like donuts and sugary cereals. Sure, you'll have an initial sugar rush, but that'll go away soon enough and you'll crash by 3rd period. And you'll be starving well before lunchtime! This may seem like a no-brainer, but many students are too afraid or don't care enough. You're not dumb if you're asking for help you are actually being smart. Ask for help when it comes to homework, quizzes, and tests. If your teachers, parents, and tutors know you're trying your best, they'll want to help you through whatever it is you're facing. Ask for help when it comes to your general morale. High school is tough and it's easy to get stressed out. If your class load is hard to bear, talk to your teachers and counselor about it. They may have ideas to make it easier on you. You're only young once. College only gets more intense, so make sure you always leave time for a bit of fun. Set every Saturday night aside for friends, family, or just time to relax, kick back, and do whatever it is you feel like doing. If you don't, you'll burn out! Fun is a necessary part of good grades. If you're miserable, not sleeping, and have no social life, there's no way you'll enjoy high school! Make time for fun so you can stay happy, focused, and do your best.
A: Get plenty of sleep. Eat a good breakfast every day. Ask for help when you need it. Make time for fun.

Q: Use the same soap each time you wash your hands. Your hedgehog will begin to associate that scent with you and be more comfortable. Do not wear gloves when you handle your hedgehog. Your hedgehog will not be able to smell you. Hedgehogs may also be frightened by the smell of gloves and begin to bite. If you do not want to use your bare hands, use a blanket instead. If you do use a blanket, use the same one each time and wash it with the same detergent. Place your hands on both sides of your hedgehog and scoop him off the ground. Allow your hedgehog to find a comfortable position in your hands. You want him to feel supported and safe. It is best to pick up your hedgehog when he is belly down. You can hold your hedgehog in your hands or place him on your lap. Your hedgehog may ball up when you pick him up. This is completely normal. Do not handle your hedgehog right after you eat, touch something with a strong smell, or handle another animal. Your hedgehog will not know that it's you and may bite you or huff and ball up. Wash your hands thoroughly to get rid of the smell. Your hedgehog may be shy and take a long time to unroll. You can let him relax under a blanket until he unrolls, or you can let him rest on your lap. Your hedgehog will learn that your lap is a safe, comfortable place to sleep and relax. Always be gentle when you are holding your hedgehog. Being too rough or impatient can damage the relationship you are trying to build. Feel free to watch TV or use your computer while your hedgehog rests in your lap. Always pet your hedgehog in the direction the quills lie. Petting in the opposite direction will be uncomfortable for both you and your hedgehog. When your hedgehog is relaxed, his quills will lie evenly. If your hedgehog feels threatened, the quills will become more spread out and sharp to the touch. Avoid petting your hedgehog when he feels threatened. Your hedgehog may not enjoy being petted until he trusts you. Go slow with the petting at first.
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Wash your hands before you pick up your hedgehog. Pick up your hedgehog delicately. Give your hedgehog time to unroll. Pet your hedgehog from head to tail.