Q: If you have constipation, you may be uncomfortable and even in pain. Massaging your abdomen can not only help relieve constipation, but has additional benefits. These include: Minimizing the need for long-term laxative use Relieving gas Reducing the likelihood that you'll need medical attention for constipation Relaxing you and your muscles, which may ease your bowels. You may want to lie down to perform your abdominal massage. This can help further relax you and may be easier than standing. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to get comfy and perform your massage. Rushing may cause you further stress, which can prevent you from relieving your constipation. Massage yourself in a comfortable and quiet environment such as your bedroom. Turn down any lights and keep noise to minimum to help further relax you. Consider lying in a warm bath. The warm water aids relaxation, which can help relieve your constipation. Your intestinal tract is between your hip bones in your lower abdomen. You can massage your belly in any motion or pattern you wish. However, using circular motions may better relieve your constipation. Use the tips of your index fingers to massage the small intestines in clockwise, circular motions around the navel. Repeat a rotation of these circles 3 to 5 times. This will encourage the movement of your waste down into your bowels. Continue the sequence with the following motions: Stroke your abdomen from the left side to the right Vibrate your hands and fingers on your navel area Perform a circular movement with one hand just below your navel and then quickly make another circle with the other hand With one hand over the other, continuously repeat the motion counter-clockwise Use your fingertips to massage in small circular motions Move from the sides of your abdomen inward and downward You need to massage your abdomen between 10 and 20 minutes to stimulate your intestines. Continue the sequence of motions for 10-20 minutes and stop. Take a break and assess if you need to move your bowels. If not, try another massage or wait until later in the day. Avoid stroking or pressing too hard. This may compact fecal matter and make it more difficult to evacuate your bowels. Continue to use daily abdominal massage for constipation, even if you need to use another method to relieve yourself. Performing abdominal massage on a daily basis may prevent further bouts of constipation or gas. Moving your legs towards your belly can compress parts of the intestinal tract. Consider alternating each knee towards your belly or to the side as you massage your abdomen. This may further stimulate your intestine and relieve your constipation. You may need to evacuate your bowels during your massage. If this happens, don't wait or ignore the urge. Get yourself to the bathroom and give yourself time to poop. Not doing so can lead to: Hardening of stools Straining Hemorrhoids Pain
A: Recognize the benefits of abdominal massage. Find a comfortable spot for your massage. Start the abdominal massage. Continue the massage sequence. Repeat stroking movements. Move your legs. Don't ignore the urge to poop.

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Relax your neck completely, letting your chin sink to your chest. Take your head in 10-15 circles to one side, staying as relaxed as possible. Repeat on other side.

Problem: Article: Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure out and mark 2 17in (43cm) lengths of 2 by 4in (5.1 by 10.2cm). Use a hand or electric saw to cut the 2 pieces to length, keeping the cuts as straight as possible. Use a clamp to hold the wood perfectly still as you cut it. Make sure that the 2 pieces of wood are the same length. To make this easier, cut and measure 1 piece of wood to use as a guide when cutting the second length. Turn one of the stands towards your body, with the sides of the upright exposed. Place 1 piece of wood on either side of the upright, pressing it right into the corner between the upright and the base. Make sure the 2 pieces of wood sit flush against the side of the base and the bottom of the stand. Coat the side and end of both pieces of wood with a thin layer of wood glue and press them back into place. Use an electric drill to drill 2 3in (7.6cm) wood screws through each piece of wood and into the upright. Drill the 2 screws into the wood on a diagonal from each other. To make sure you don't hit 1 screw with another from the other side, use the opposite diagonal for the other side. Position the other stand so the upright is parallel with the upright on the other stand. Move the second stand into place between the 2 pieces of wood so that it is identical to the first stand. Use the same method as the first stand to glue and screw the base together. The upright should fit perfectly between the 2 pieces of wood. This should create a single seesaw base. The fulcrum with the seesaw board will sit between the 2 uprights.
Summary: Cut 2 pieces of 2 by 4in (5.1 by 10.2cm) wood to connect the stands. Place the 2 pieces of wood you've just cut on either side of one upright. Glue and screw the wood into the uprights. Connect the loose end of the wood to the other upright.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consider making a costume of your favorite LEGO man or structure. LEGO stores often give free LEGO items on Halloween to costumed customers. Many big box toy stores, such as Target, provide LEGO giveaways during the Halloween season. Check online to see if a store near you is participating in a giveaway.

SUMMARY: Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume on Halloween. Go to a LEGO store to trick or treat. Check websites of local toy stores.

Q: Look in the adhesive or bathroom repair section of a home hardware store. Buy a kit that comes with both the catalyst and hardener that you will mix together to create the epoxy. Most epoxy chip repair kits come in shades of white to match the most common color of bathtubs. Try to choose a kit that will closely match the shade of your bathtub, or 2 kits that you can mix together to create the right color. Epoxy repair kits work to fix chips in all kinds of bathtubs including ceramic, porcelain, acrylic, fiberglass, and enamel tubs. Use warm water and dish detergent or a household tile and tub cleaner to clean the chipped area. Thoroughly dry the area with a clean rage after you finish cleaning it. You can also use acetone or rubbing alcohol to clean the area. Any product that removes grease and soap scum will work to clean the chip. Some epoxy kits come with a mixing tray and stirring stick for you to use. Mix the epoxy in a disposable tray with a toothpick or matchstick if your kit didn't come with the mixing supplies. It's a good idea to set the tray on a piece of cardboard or some scraps of paper to catch any spills. Scoop up a small amount of the epoxy with your chosen utensil. Spread it carefully in a thin layer over the chip by working in 1 direction and smooth out any spots where it pools. Make sure that anything you use to apply the epoxy is disposable. It will be hard to get the epoxy off of anything it touches. It's easiest to start with a small amount of epoxy and add more layers than it is to put too much on and remove it. Follow the directions on your epoxy kit to let it fully dry. Gently sand the surface with 400- or 600-grit sandpaper until it feels smooth like the rest of the tub. Some epoxy will set in 2-3 hours, at which point you can sand. Other kits may advise you to wait up to 24 hours before sanding. You can add another layer of epoxy after sanding if you can still feel the chip. Then repeat the process.
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Buy a 2-component epoxy kit for chip repair. Scrub the damaged area with a sponge and soap or tub cleaner, then dry it. Follow the directions on your epoxy kit to mix the 2 components together. Apply the epoxy to the chip with a small spatula, paint brush, or bottom of a matchstick. Let the epoxy dry, then sand down the surface with 400-600 grit sandpaper.