How to Make a Homeopathic Heat Pack

Electrical heating pads can cause burns and even start fires. Making your own heat pack filled with uncooked rice that you can heat in the microwave will save time and money. The rice holds heat for a long time and is a pleasant alternative to commercial heating pads.

Things You'll Need

• 1 long tube sock
• 6 to 10 cups uncooked rice

Instructions

1. Pour enough rice into the tube sock to fill it nearly full.

2. Tie off the end of the sock.

3. Put the sock in the microwave and heat it for 2 to 2.5 minutes or until it is appropriately hot.

4. Place the heat pack on sore muscles, a stiff neck or any other painful area.

Tips & Warnings

• Cupcakesandcrinoline.com suggests tossing the rice with a few drops of essential oil in a bowl before putting the rice in the sock to add an aromatherapy dimension to your heat pack.

References

• Cupcakes and Crinoline