The item can be positioned at the foot of your bed, between cushions, or anywhere else that requires warmth.
If you’re struggling amidst this chilly November weather, it may be worth checking out Home Bargains’ website. The budget retailer is currently selling numerous snug winter essentials, including one for just £3.99.
This product is its 800ml Hot Water Bottle, sold as part of the Warm At Heart collection. Shoppers can fill this with water before tucking it at the end of a bed, amongst cushions or anywhere additional heat is required.
A description of the item reads: “Snuggle up this winter with the Warm At Heart 800ml Hot Water Bottle! Perfect for keeping toasty on chilly nights, just fill it with hot water, pop it in your favourite cover, and enjoy the warmth wherever you need it most!”
It also adds: “Our Warm At Heart water bottles are a fantastic way to save money on heating bills this winter. For when you need that little bit extra warmth or for the temperature is just that wrong side of warm, fill up your bottles bladder with hot water (caution! do not use boiling water), screw on the plug and insert into your cosy cover of choice. Place at the foot of the bed, between the cushions of your sofa or even with caution, around your cold extremities.”
The term ‘cold extremities’ generally describes limbs of the body that are furthest from the heart, such as fingers and toes. Applying a heated bottle or warm compress to these areas can help ease discomfort from sore muscles or rigid joints. This can prove particularly beneficial for those living with long-term conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, or anyone experiencing back discomfort.
According to the Mirror, the Arthritis Foundation has previously explained: “Here is how it works. When you warm up a sore joint or tired muscle, your blood vessels get bigger. This allows more blood, oxygen, and nutrients to be delivered to the injured tissues. Better circulation means more relaxation for those stiff muscles and joints.
If you have a flare or an acute injury, stay away from heat. You’d be better off putting on cold medicine for a few days if you suddenly start to feel red and swelling after doing it yesterday.
In guidance regarding osteoarthritis, the most prevalent form of arthritis, the NHS similarly states: “Applying hot or cold packs to the joints can relieve the pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis in some people. A hot-water bottle filled with either hot or cold water and applied to the affected area can be very effective in reducing pain.”
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) advises against using hot water bottles when hands and feet become numb. This is primarily because the numbness could prevent you from realizing that if you overheat, which could cause burns and injuries.
The BHF’s advice reads: “If your hands and feet feel cold, you may be tempted to warm them with a hot water bottler or a portable heater. But if your hands and feet are numb, you might not notice if they get too hot. This could cause you to burn or injure your skin.
Wearing gloves and socks instead of socks keeps you cozy and warm. Make sure it’s not too hot and take a bath slowly if you’re trying to warm yourself up.
Aside from Home Bargains, there are plenty of other shops offering hot water bottles at reasonable prices. Currently, Primark is offering a ‘soft touch’ hot water bottle for just £5, among others, while Amazon has also listed a rechargeable, electric bottle for £20.99.
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Source: Mirror
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