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Stop loading on painkillers and choose from nature’s bounties to fight pain. Read on… Prolonged use of painkillers and antacids can tamper with your health in more ways than one. Why not instead, choose goodies from nature’s basket, to curb pain, naturally. Yogurt: Commonly known as dahi or curd Target: Stomach problems Yogurt is rich in lactobacilli-the good bacteria that aids digestion, relieves stomach cramps and improves gastrointestinal function. You can choose from a variety of probiotic yogurts available in the market. Even better, blend together a cup of curd with fresh fruits like strawberries or bananas for flavored yogurt. Cherries: Look for red, fresh and firm ones Target: Muscle pain People suffering from arthritis and muscle pain have a reason to rejoice. Studies now show that cherries are a rich source of anthocyanins which block pain by inhibiting the pain enzymes and reducing inflammation. Turmeric: Use sparingly in your gravies Target: Colitis,

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One of my mentors describes how she knows when she has become out of control: "When my sock drawer is perfectly folded, sorted and lined up, I know that I am out of control in my life." Her logic is simple—the sock drawer is the lowest priority item on her life's to-do list. When everything else is out of control, she sorts her sock drawer. At least then she can feel like she got something done and is back in control. However, a clean sock-drawer may be a bad sign for a business owner. Recognizing that all of us have some version of a "sock drawer" in our life, have you figured out what yours is and what condition it's in? This can be a crazy time of year for lots of businesses. Budgets, seasonal sales concentration, holidays eating into production time...the list is long. What happens during these high-strain periods can dictate the culture of your company and its performance. As the leader, you have to make certain you set the right tone.