When used hot, Natural Packs provide a very good level of beneficial moist heat which stimulates the sweat glands, relaxing the normal vasoconstrictor tone of the skin. This allows the heat to penetrate deeper causing blood vessels in surrounding tissues to dilate. Circulation is increased to the affected area, thus aiding in the healing process. This helps speed patient recovery. Natural Packs retain a therapeutic level of heat for 15-20 minutes and provide comforting warmth for up to 30 minutes or more.

When used cold, Natural Packs stimulate cold receptors in the skin resulting in vasoconstriction of blood vessels in surrounding tissues. As a result, they are great for reducing inflammation, bleeding or swelling in the area of an injury. Cold additionally anaesthetizes sensory receptors, reducing pain and decreasing muscle spasm. Natural Packs retain their cold for 10-15 minutes required in therapy uses with no danger of frostbite or iceburn.

Natural Packs are used to treat patients in chiropractic, massage and physio-therapy offices throughout Western Canada. These therapists have found excellent results when working to stabilize injured areas and generally send their patients to the store to buy one right away for use at home! With Natural Packs, you can take a more active role in your recovery!

Best of all, Natural Packs are excellent, hot or cold for everyday comfort purposes. We have found that when used warm, Natural Packs help soothe children and are good for earaches, colicky babies, bumps, bruises, bites or sore knees, etc. Nothing works better as a warm night-time friend for a child. How about as pocket warmers? You will find new uses daily.