Problem: Article: Relax your hand and in a chopping motion pat the clients back.  Keep in mind the motion should come from the arm and you should offer no resistance from the fingers or wrist. This must be used gently to avoid causing pain.  Do not cross the client's spine when using this technique! This technique is especially effective for masseurs who have weak or fatigued hands.  If the client has skin that is not hyper extended, it often feels very good. Pinch with both hands starting by placing your thumb and forefingers about four inches apart.  Then "pinch" down to about half the distance.  Then grab the next couple of inches a finger at a time allowing the previous grab to slide under your thumb.  Your forefingers end up crawling and your thumb keeps the "roll" in check and sliding forward.  The easiest area to do this is side by side the spine, but not on it.  You end (or don't begin) when it is difficult to grab a roll.
Summary: Vary touch from light to firm, you can drag fingers lightly as if tickling, then alternate with firm or intermediate levels of touch. Gentle chops are another way to vary the touch. Don't limit touch to hands alone, another useful way to alternate touch is to use your elbow. A knuckle massage is also effective, but like the elbow technique caution must be taken (in intensity and location). Skin rolling is another way to vary your technique.

Problem: Article: A missing, cracked, or damaged seal can cause water to leak through your sunroof and a replacement needs to be professionally installed. But you can seal off your sunroof to keep water from getting into your vehicle until you’re able to have the seal replaced. Sealing your sunroof is only a temporary measure. Eventually, your replacement seal can break and allow water to get in. Your sunroof needs to be closed so you can seal the edges to keep water from leaking inside of your vehicle. Press the button to close it completely. If your sunroof is damaged, close it as much as possible. Use masking tape to cover the outer seal on the outside of the sunroof. Pull off large strips and press them firmly on top of the edge of the sunroof to seal it. Extend the tape to cover about 1 inch (2.5 cm) past the edge of the seal to create a watertight covering.  If the seal of your sunroof is missing, use the tape to cover the crack. Put the tape over the entire edge of the seal, not just any damaged parts so there’s a watertight seal around the sunroof. Apply the masking tape to the underside of the sunroof so you can create a more water-resistant seal. Use enough tape to cover the entire edge of the sunroof on the inside of your vehicle. Use multiple layers or tape if necessary to cover all of the edges. Use your fingers to tamper the tape down on the inside edge of the sunroof. Use your fingers to find the seal of your sunroof and apply black silicone in a thin, even layer on top of it to create an even more watertight seal. Allow the silicone to fully dry before you drive your vehicle so it adheres and will keep water from getting in through your leaky sunroof.  Put on a pair of rubber gloves to keep the silicone from getting onto your hands. Check the packaging for specific drying times. You can find black silicone at home improvement stores and online. The masking tape seal will not hold forever and you won’t be able to open your sunroof. But it can stop your sunroof from leaking until you can have it repaired. Take it to a licensed mechanic to have the seal professionally repaired. Look online to find mechanics near you who can repair your leaky sunroof.
Summary: Seal off your sunroof until you can get it repaired. Close the sunroof before you seal it. Apply masking tape the edges of the seal. Tape the inside of the sunroof to create a double seal. Use black silicone to create a watertight seal on top of the tape. Take your vehicle to a mechanic to have the seal replaced.

Problem: Article: Agar expands in your stomach, which tricks you into thinking you are full. It's know as the "kanten diet" in Japan and is used by many to try and prevent them from eating too much. People with type 2 Diabetes who supplemented their diet with Agar lost a significant amount of weight and improved their metabolism. It may also help stabilize blood sugar levels.  Make sure you check with your doctor before embarking on this diet. Make snacks using Agar to stay full throughout the day, or mix it into your meals so you stop eating sooner than you normally would. Be aware that Agar can also stimulate your intestines and make you need to use the bathroom.  Make sure you take Agar with at least 8 oz. of water, otherwise the Agar can swell and possibly block your esophagus or intestines. Agar is 80% fiber, so it can be helpful if you need to relieve constipation. It should never, however, be used when you have a bowel obstruction (a kink or blockage in your intestines that prevents you from passing gas or having a bowel movement), as this can make the obstruction much worse.  If you have sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, swelling in your abdomen, and vomit or become nauseous, do not take Agar. Call your doctor instead, as you may have a bowel obstruction.  Make sure you take Agar with enough water, at least 8oz, for it to work as a laxative.
Summary: Use Agar as an appetite suppressant. Use Agar pills to stimulate bowel movements and act as a laxative.

Problem: Article: Start to change your ways, but start small. Picking a small manageable task is the best way to form a new habit. Pick one place, one situation to improve in. For example, you may choose to start by no longer cussing while driving, or in front of your nephew. Just pick one situation, and spend the first week avoiding cussing in that one. When you (or your helpers) do catch a cussing in this situation. Apologize and rephrase the sentence without any bad words. This may seem awkward, but practicing talking without cuss words is the only way you will get better. Consider creating a swear jar. With a swear jar, every time you swear you put a dollar in. Now, to make the swear jar really work, you need to really hate losing that money. And losing a dollar here or there just isn't painful enough emotionally to be a real deterrent. Especially if you give that money to a friend or a favorite charity. Instead slate the swear jar money for something you really hate, like a rival political party. If you are Republican, make a commitment to donate all swear jar proceeds to the Democratic party. If you are Pro-Choice, make a commitment to donate all swear jar proceeds to a Pro-Life group. Now that will really make you clean up your language. When you meet your goal for that week - for example, no swearing in front of nephew - reward yourself with something: a night out, a movie, a good book, a massage.
Summary:
Start small. Punish yourself. Reward yourself.