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DIY quick and easy heating pad

Although I am a fan of heating pads like the electric heating pad as well as the applicable kind like Salompas pads, you still might find yourself in a situation where neither is available. 

I once had a doctor tell me how to make my own heating pad when I was without one and it was so simple and easy! Below are the steps on how to make your own heating pad.

What you'll need:

- One small towel  (a Hand towel or face towel is a great size)

- one plastic bag (grocery bag or a gallon sized Ziploc bag)

- water

- microwave 

Directions:

1) wet the towel thoroughly in a sink and ring out excess water

2) place damp towel in the microwave for 1 minute

3) allow the towel to rest on a table or counter until the towel is at a desirable and tolerable temperature

4) place towel inside of the plastic bag and seal tight removing as much air as possible

5) place the plastic bag over the muscle group you want to heat.

6) heat area for 10 minutes and then remove bag. (repeat 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for 30 minutes if needed) 

7) repeat steps 2-6 for continued heating. 

And just like that you have your homemade heating pad! I personally like to use a hand towel and after warming it in the microwave I fold it neatly and put it in a large Ziploc bag. From there I let the towel cool inside of the bag until it cools down to a temperature I like and then I remove the air from the bag and seal it up. The towel cools pretty quickly on the table or on a counter so be sure to check on it frequently. 

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