Self-care: the hot water bottle

True health is more than just eating well. Taking time for self-care is essential in today’s busy world but we may not always have (or make) the time for elaborate measures. I think that the hot water bottle is one of the most useful all-purpose health care products. You can use it on:

• The feet for warmth
• The back for strain
• The lower abdomen for cramps
• The abdomen for digestion and relaxation
• Relax particular muscles
• Deliver nurturing comfort to enable a deep state of relaxation

Here are some additional uses:

• Bed warmer: a warm hot water bottle placed in your bed makes for a cozy sleep, especially on cold nights.
• Pain relief: natural, moist heat therapy for pain relief.
• Sleep: to help you sleep after a high-stress day, lie down with a hot water bottle on your stomach, close your eyes and breathe deeply, so the bottle rises and falls. Many people carry a lot of tension there and the weighted heat releases it.