A total war is when there are no restrictions on weapons used, the territory or warriors involved, or the objects pursued.
1. more education
2. more sustainability
3. be respectful (this leads to strengthened community and societal harmony)
4. more scientific research, especially in medical industry for solutions to combat diseases.
Hopefully this is right. Good luck!
Abstinence is abstaining from bodily activity for a period of time.
Now doing this periodically is similar to saying, "I'm going to go on a diet" but you aren't consistent with it.