| What a treat on a cold winter evening to snuggle | | | | themselves to the contours of the body. There |
| up with a wheat bag or a hot water bottle | | | | are increasing alternatives in a variety of shapes |
| (HWB)to keep you cosy and comfortable, both | | | | designed specifically for the neck, shoulders, back, |
| provide long lasting heat. Which is more effective | | | | hands etc and almost anywhere where a hot or |
| or better? Loyal wheat bag users maintain that | | | | cold application may be needed. Some of these |
| wheat bags - often called wheat warmers - are | | | | can be used without restricting mobility, for |
| safer and more versatile whereas fanatical hot | | | | example, a back & tummy wheat bag is available |
| water bottle users protest that the old fashioned | | | | which can be secured tightly against the body |
| HWB is better. | | | | with a velcro belt allowing the user to move |
| Safety is always the primary concern when using | | | | around freely whilst still experiencing the benefits |
| a heat pack on the body. Both wheat warmers | | | | of a heat pack. |
| and HWB can be used safely when the | | | | A few companies offer products that are made |
| manufacturer's instructions are followed and | | | | with or without lavender depending on the |
| regular checks are made for signs of wear and | | | | customers' preference. Always check the bags |
| tear. One of the main risks with HWB is using | | | | are made from 100% cotton corduroy and suit |
| boiling water instead of very hot water - it's very | | | | the purpose for which you need it. For example if |
| easy to put the kettle on and come back a few | | | | you would like a general use wheat bag then the |
| minutes later to fill the HWB without stopping the | | | | simple rectangle shape is flexible and can be |
| kettle before boiling. The second risk is pouring | | | | applied to most areas. If you are looking for a |
| the water into the bottle - you need a steady | | | | solution to neck pain then a horse shoe shaped |
| hand and not ideal for people that suffer from | | | | wheat bag is much more suitable for purpose. It |
| arthritis. With wheat bags the main risk is to leave | | | | will keep the heat where you need it and won't |
| the bag in the microwave for longer than the | | | | fall off. It s a plus if the wheat is sewn into |
| recommended time which can overheat the | | | | sections and stops the wheat grain from falling to |
| wheat. | | | | the ends. |
| The greatest difference between the two I | | | | On a final note be aware of the safety |
| believe is the versatility of a wheat warmer. | | | | information that comes with the wheat warmer. |
| Traditional HWBs either lie at the bottom of the | | | | Detailed and complete information shows a |
| bed or rest against the body and you need to be | | | | commitment to the customer and always look for |
| sitting down or be still to feel the benefit. In | | | | contact information. Enjoy your wheat bag. |
| contrast the wheat grains in a wheat bag mould | | | | |