Warm Wishes - Heat Pads

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~Instructions~

WARM - For the first time, heat for 1 minute, then in 30 second increments until the desired temperature is reached. Approximately 2-2.5 minute. Time will vary slightly.

COLD - Keep in freezer. Take out when needed.

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While heating pads are commonly used for heat, these can also be used like a cold-water bag. You can put them in the freezer and let them cool down. When it hits the desired temperature, you can apply it on fresh wounds and sore muscles as well.

What’s the Advantage of Heat Packs?

It can be heated in a microwave with a turntable in about two minutes.

The durable but soft fabric allows for comfortable use and an ability to mould your body shape, which is great for those super curvy areas such as your neck, knees and shoulders.

Use a Heating Pad or Pack for Muscle Pain or Stiffness.

When – Heat is often a recommended treatment for chronic, longer lasting problems, specifically when there is tension or tightness to be loosened.

Why – Heat therapy works by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow. This helps deliver nutrients and oxygen to the cells in the area being treated, contributing to healing. Heat can increase range of mobility and can help with pain management, muscle and joint stiffness.

Have you ever wondered what is the most convenient way to apply targeted heat to your body? The answer is microwaveable heating pads!

This homemade heat pack is great for a number of things but some top reasons are:

• Tummy Aches & Cramps– this is a great tummy soother for all ages. These packs are big enough for our kids to hold to keep their tummies warm and to alleviate pesky cramps during certain times of the month for us ladies.

• Back & Neck Pain – helps alleviate tight back and neck from pulled or sore muscles by increasing blood flow to the area.

• Arthritis Pain: The warmth penetrates deep into the skin, alleviating sore joints caused by arthritis. Blood flow is stimulated, causing pain to subside.

• Migraines And Headaches: The hot pad can be wrapped around the neck to relieve tension headaches caused by tense muscles.

• Earache: Warm compresses can provide immediate relief for earaches. Researchers found that moist heat around the ears may help you relax and reduce the pain.

• Winter Sports Warmers – sitting outside watching an early evening soccer or football game in the colder seasons? These are great to heat up right before the game and to bring with you.

• Bring to Bed – some nights the bed sheets are extra chilly and these can help keep your warm while you drift off to sleep.