Herbal
Hug
Body Packs are 7"x8" fleece
bags filled with the special blend of grain and herbs. Featured
in Fitness Magazine (July 2003). The content
of the
pack
flows to comfortably fit the contours of your body. No
bumpy lumpy bags, no harsh cotton or other printed
fabrics. The
polar fleece is a wonderfully soft fabric against the skin
while providing excellent thermal retention and a tough resistance
to stains and dirt. Polar fleece is a man-made fabric created
from recycled
plastics and is favoured by athletes and outdoorsman the
world over. Herbal Hugs make amazing gifts for those
you cherish. Give them a Hug they can have all year round.
Body
Packs work great for:
Joint pain
Back pain relief
Breastfeeding comfort
Cold feet/hands
Stiff or sore muscles
Stomach aches
PMS aches & pains
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Stress or general malaise
Colds, flu, chills
Ear aches
Fibromyalgia pain relief
Chronic pain relief
$21.99 each
bas1503
Four
scents:
Lavender (contains lavender)
Rose & Chamomile (contains rose, chamomile & lavender)temporarily out
of stock
Herbal Mint (contains rosemary & peppermint)
Natural (unscented, just straight grain)
Care
and more: Visit the FAQs below and find answers to common questions about Hugs and their
care.
Disclaimer:
Herbal Hugs™ contain wheatseed, flaxseed, various
herbs and essential oils. Herbal Hugs™ and Balter
Baby are in no way responsible for any allergic reaction
to the
bags as sold. If any problems occur during
use of the Hugs, please discontinue use and consult your
physician. Herbal Hugs™ and Balter Baby are not responsible
for any injury incurred by misuse of these products. The
heating and cooling instructions
included with the Hugs should always be consulted before
use and followed closely. See our FAQs below.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Special
care tips.
What's in a Hug?
How
do they work?
How
do I heat a Hug? Do I need a microwave?
Why
does it say to heat at 50% power on a microwave?
Why
is the fleece wet/damp when I heat it?
My
Hug smells terrible after I heated it. What happened?
My
eye bag smells like a bad freezer when I cooled it. What
happened?
My
Hug doesn't smell as nice as it used to. Can I revive the
scent?
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Special
care tips
To
ensure the long life of your Hug, here's a few tips in
caring for it:
Keep
your Hug in a sealed bag between uses to keep the herbs smelling
fresh longer;
Store
your Hug in a dark, cool place between uses;
When
cooling in the refrigerator or freezer, make sure the Hug
is in a sealed plastic bag to avoid picking up food/freezer
odours;
When
you notice the moisture on the outside of the bag decreasing
when you heat the Hug, add a small dish of water in the microwave
with the Hug to reduce the chance of scorching;
Do
not wash the Hug, use a damp cloth to surface clean;
If
you have pets, do not leave the Hug lying around. They like
them too and will often steal the Hug to their favourite
spot;
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What's
in a Hug?
A Herbal Hug contains a blend of wheatseed, flaxseed and dried herbs. The grain
is certified cleaned, however there is a chance that there are small amounts
of other seeds in the grain. The fabric we use is satin for the eye bags and
polar fleece for the rest of the Hugs.
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How
do they work?
The blend of grains that we use is one that was extensively researched to ensure
a long lasting heat with excellent scent retention. The flaxseed is an oil
seed which when used by itself can heat up very quickly and get to a temperature
where it can burn skin. The wheatseed on the other hand takes longer to heat
but people loose patience and will often burn a totally wheat filled bag. When
combined in the right proportions, however, the flaxseed heats up fast and
transfers that heat to the wheat, ensuring that your bag will have a longer
lasting thermal ability over almost all the other bags in the market.
As
the bag is heated the scent from the herbal content is
released and you get a wonderful herbal scent to go with
the thermal therapy, something we call aromathermotherapy.
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How
do I heat a Hug? Do I need a microwave?
A microwave is the best method of heating a Hug, but you can heat them in an
oven as well. You just need to pay closer attention to the heating process.
Using
a Microwave: The first time you heat a Hug we suggest going
very slowly and in increments. Starting at 50% power, heat
it for 2 minutes for a Pack or Wrap, or 30 seconds for
a Baby Hug or Eye Bag. See how hot it gets. Then continue
heating it by adding 1 minute or 30 second intervals for
the Packs & Wraps; 10 seconds for the Baby Hugs & Eye
Bags. Keep doing this until it's at a temperature you're
comfortable with. Remember the accumulated time and then
next time you heat the Hug you'll know how long to put
it in for. Be sure to read about moisture on the Hug, below.
Using
an Oven: Set your oven on low heat. Wrap your Hug in tin
foil, and place on a wire rack or cookie sheet. You'll
have to pay close attention to the time the Hug remains
in the oven as your chances of burning it due to inattention
will be quite high. When the Hug is hot enough for you,
make note of the time and temperature you used and mark
it down for future reference. Be sure to read about moisture
on the Hug, below.
It
is best to heat a Hug only when it is at room temperature.
If the Hug is still warm when re-heating, remember to take
that into account and reduce the time on the microwave/oven
accordingly so you don't burn it.
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Why
does it say to heat at 50% power on a microwave?
There are many thermal packs out there that say to microwave on high heat but
we don't recommend it. By heating at 50% heat you are taking better care of
your Hug and extending it's life. You lessen the chances of burning it by doing
a slow, gradual heat rather than a fast and hot heat.
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Why
is the fleece wet/damp when I heat it?
The content of your Hug is grain seed which has a certain amount of residual
moisture in it. That condensation on the outside of your Hug means the grain
is fresh. When you begin to notice that moisture decreasing on the surface
of your Hug, add a small dish of water to the microwave when you heat it. As
the grain dries out it is easier to scorch. By adding the dish of water you
reduce that chance. You can wipe the moisture off Hug before using, or leave
it as is for penetrating moist heat.
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My
Hug smells terrible after I heated it. What happened?
If your Hug smells foul, like burnt popcorn or worse, that means you've overheated
the bag and burned the contents. There is no way to fix this problem and remove
that smell. If you have a compost heap, you can open the bag and add the contents
to your compost; dispose of the fabric as you see fit.
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My
eye bag smells like a bad freezer when I cooled it.
What happened?
When you place your Hug in the freezer you need to seal it in a plastic bag.
Otherwise it picks up the odours of the freezer. Depending on how badly it
smells, you may be able to leave it out, uncovered and see if the smell dissipates.
It may take a few days. If it fades but not entirely you can use the Scent
Kisses to re-scent the Hug then seal it in a plastic bag for a week or so.
That should remove any of the lingering odours.
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My
Hug doesn't smell as nice as it used to. Can I revive
the scent?
As the scent in the Hugs is based solely on herbs, they will eventually fade.
You can lengthen the duration of the herbs by taking good care of your Hug
as per the Special Care Tips. You can revive the Hug to a degree by adding
a few drops of the appropriate Scent Kiss and sealing the Hug in a bag for
a week or so. Or you can add a drop or two of Scent Kisses each time you use
the Hug. Heat/cool the Hug then add a drop or two right on the surface & enjoy.
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