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Cherry Stones for Pain Relief

Whether you are an avid athlete, weekend gardener or someone who suffers from the more chronic aches and pains of arthritis, most likely, you have attempted to ease your tired throbbing muscles with massage, various ointments and rubs, heating pads and many other therapeutic treatments. The thermotherapeutic effect of the cherry stone pillow is a great alternative and provides sustained heat or cold depending on what form of therapy you desire.

  1. What You're Looking For

    • Cherry stone therapy comes in many different forms and is available through several web-based homeopathic retailers. If it is your neck and shoulders that you wish to treat, purchase the neck-shaped pillows similar to the one's you see on airlines used by snoozing frequent fliers. For aching muscles in the back or for headaches and swollen eyes, buy the small square-shaped pillow. Most of them are machine washable and all of them can be used for both cold and heat therapy. Cherry stones when heated have a very pleasing aroma, so you will find that most of the products are unscented. However, the aromatherapy effect can be enhanced by adding your own oils to the cloth.

    From Head To Toe

    • Place your pillow in the freezer and after a few hours apply to the affected area. The cold pillow can be used for swollen eyes, minor bumps and bruises, as well as strained muscles. For general muscle soreness that comes with overuse or a tough workout, put the pillow in the microwave for three minutes or as directed. Mold the pillow to the body part, relax, and allow the heat to penetrate sore, aching muscles.

    Easy, Safe and Convenient

    • In contrast to the cumbersome heating pad, the cherry stone pillow has no electrical cords to deal with and the best feature is how it contours to any aching body part. Because it is made of cloth, it is much more pleasant to handle when transferring from the freezer than the average plastic ice pack. Another added benefit is the convenience of only having one thing to reach for when you're in pain. You can replace your heating pad, hot water bottle, eye gel pack and ice treatments with one cherry stone-filled pillow. For optimum relief, have one of each pillow shape stored in your freezer ready to go when needed. When heat is needed, take the pillow straight from the freezer to the microwave and have a hot compress in a matter of minutes.

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