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When you use a heating pad at home for whatever health ailment that you are treating, it is important to remember some safety guidelines so that you or others don’t get hurt.

As someone who suffers from chronic pain and who uses a heating pad at home often, I thought I would share some important safety tips with you today.

1. When you purchase a new heating pad, it is important to read the owner’s manual…not all heating pads are created equal. Some brands are better than others so do your homework before purchasing one & then read the manual before operating it.

2. Personally, I like the heating pads that have a built-in automatic shut-off. Mine turns itself off every 2 hours. I feel this is safer to use than one that doesn’t have an automatic shut-off because if I forget to turn it off, it will turn itself off.

3. Never use a heating pad on small children, the elderly or the very sick without permission of a Physician. Heating pads can make some conditions worse. Case in point – Never use them if you are running a fever because the heating pad will interfere with your temperature breaking.

4. Inspect your heating pad often for defects. Over time your electrical cord can fray, twist up, break off, etc. If in doubt, replace your heating pad…never do self-repairs if it is broken.

5. Keep your heating pad clean and germ-free. Most heating pads come with removable washable covers. Wash your cover often to keep it clean so that germs don’t hide inside it.

6. Never fall asleep with your heating pad on…ever! If you do…you risk the chance of getting burnt or it catching on fire.

7. Don’t use a heating pad near water….including on waterbeds!

If ever in doubt on how to correctly use a heating pad, ask your doctor or home nurse for tips…it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Happy Healing,
Shelly

I can’t believe we’re a few days passed the middle of June. Where has the year gone? Didn’t we just welcome 2009? Time is passing us by very quickly. Days becomes months and months become years.

Everyone is busy, busy, busy and go, go, go and time waits for no one, but it’s important to take a breather and enjoy what you have in front of you. When was the last time you stopped and actually smelled the flowers or smelled the first raindrops hitting the pavement?

For our well-being find the time for you even if it’s only 30 minutes. Whether you enjoy walking, catchng up on a great book, doing yoga, baking, swimming, kickboxing or having coffee with a friend make time to unwind and refocus.

A re-energized body and an uncluttered mind works more efficiently. Take care of you today for a better and healthier you tomorrow.