Problem: Article: You can treat SI pain at home by icing the area for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. Use an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas. Place the ice pack on the area for 15 to 20 minutes, and then remove it for 15 to 20 minutes. Continue icing the area for two days to a week. After one to two weeks, the inflammation around your SI joint should be reduced. You may be able to gradually return to normal activities if the swelling and pain goes away. You can also apply heat to the area to encourage healing. Only do this after the acute, intense pain has been treated with an ice pack. You may apply a heat wrap to the area or take a hot bath to reduce any pain. Try to soak in a hot bath on a regular basis to make the SI pain go away. If the area does not seem to be healing after several hot baths, you may want to see a doctor. Avoid repetitive motions that cause pain in your sacroiliac joint. The purpose of resting a joint is to help to decrease inflammation, which is best accomplished when the joint is not put under repeated stress.  To add additional relief, massage the area around your SI joint, or seek help from a professional masseur. This can help loosen and relax the ligaments as well as the SI joint. Taping the hip area can also help provide quick relief for an inflamed SI joint. You can take OTC anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen to help reduce your pain and discomfort. Follow the dosage instructions on the label and do not take more than the recommended dose. The OTC pain medication can dull your pain and make it easier for you to recover from the SI joint issue. Keep in mind you should not use the OTC medication for a prolonged period of time to treat any SI joint pain. If you think your SI joint is not getting better, you should go see your doctor.
Summary: Ice the area. Apply a heat pack or take a hot bath. Limit your physical activity. Take over-the-counter pain medication.

Problem: Article: Owning any business is a extraordinary commitment. To make it as an entrepreneur, you must be willing to work seven days out of the week. This will often involve long, sleepless nights of coming up with new ideas and working out solutions to problems that spring up along the way. Before you take on the challenge, be sure that you have the determination to stick with it.  Your new distillery won’t be making any money in its infancy. Unless you have a benefactor or receive a sizable business loan, you’ll likely have to juggle the responsibilities of devising a business strategy while working other jobs to pay the rent. Speak to other entrepreneurs who have opened their own distilleries and ask if they have any helpful advice to share with you. There’s a lot of legal regulation surrounding breweries, distilleries and other businesses that manufacture and sell alcohol. First, you’ll have to obtain a distiller’s permit from the appropriate government agency. Following that, you’ll need to be approved for a liquor license and other applicable permits at the state or local level. Without the proper paperwork, you won’t be able to move forward with opening your distillery.  Those living in the United States can visit the website of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to complete the application process for a distiller's permit, as well as request additional information and materials.  The legal processes involved with starting a distillery are straightforward, but can be time-consuming. It’s best to get started as soon as you’ve made up your mind to pursue your goal. To be the best you can possibly be at what you do, you’ll need to become a walking encyclopedia of liquor-related knowledge. Sample as many liquors as you can, visit other distilleries and keep your eyes and ears open for new developments in the industry. Always be looking to expand your knowledge on both the practical and business end of things.  Get in the habit of trying new brands and brews regularly. You should have a wealth of firsthand experience to be able to articulate the differences between your product and others. Attend distillery festivals and special events whenever possible. These types of events usually feature an enormous selection of craft spirits, and can provide a great hands-on learning opportunity. What can you do to make your distillery stand out among your competitors? You might plan on employing an inventive hybrid distilling method or incorporating never-before-seen ingredients into the mix. Or perhaps you’re determined to introduce people who don’t drink gin to the beverage in an enjoyable way. Whatever your approach may be, you should aim to proceed with a clear purpose in mind.  If you’re unable to come up with a clear answer to this question, you’ll likely have a harder time turning your brand into something truly special. While trying other liquors, make a list of what works, what’s missing and what could be done better. Direct comparison will put you on the right track to crafting a beverage that hits all the right notes.
Summary:
Be ready to devote yourself to your craft. File for a distiller’s permit. Research your product extensively. Think about what you’re going to add to the market.