peasley on sun 4 nov 01
I, too have used this boil-a-bag heat treatment, with great success. However
a friend gave me something that seems to work just as well, and takes less
time to heat up. It’s a bag of raw rice, stitched into a square or tube to
fit your body part. I’ve made several, and everyone I show them to wants
one, or steals mine.
You put a cup or so of raw rice into a sleeve or square of fabric – not too
full or it’s too firm and won’t conform to your back or butt or neck or
whatever. Stitch it up real well, so it doesn’t leak. I also make a cover
from an old pillow slip or soft towel, but that’s optional.
Heat it on high in your microwave for about 2 or 3 minutes. It produces a
wonderful, moist heat, and lasts for about 45 minutes or so. I’ve been using
the same one for a couple of years. It rehydrates itself and is ready to go
when every you want it again. Some say it’s good as a cold pack, too,
straight from the freezer, but have never tried that…….
I think you’ll like the results. Fast and easy.
Pam in Seattle
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