DIY ICE PACKS FOR WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE BURNING AFTER ALL THAT WALKING
4 Different Methods 1. (3) parts water to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This combination is recommended by physical therapists because it is cheap, it stays flexible, and it works perfectly. There is also minimal mess if there is a leak! Win/win. 2. Corn syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible compared to the rest; however, if it were to leak, you’d be left with a sticky mess. 3. Liquid dish soap – You guessed it, another one-ingredient ice pack! This one doesn’t stay quite as flexible as the rest, but at least the mess won’t be sticky in the event of a leak.
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4. (2) parts liquid dish soap to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This is very similar to the one above but stays a bit more flexible.
To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag your ice packs in sturdy freezer bags with a double-lock seal. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Helps Relieve Hip Pain www.simpleset.net BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.
POOLSIDE PINEAPPLE DIP
• 1/4 Cup Pineapple Juice, From your can of crushed pineapple • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese • 1 Can Crushed Pineapple, Drained, Reserve 1/4 Cup of juice • 1 Cup Chopped Ham • 1 2.8 Ounce Package Bacon Pieces • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onion
INGREDIENTS • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened • 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, and pineapple juice until well mixed and smooth. Spread into a pie pan. Top the cream cheese mixture with the shredded cheese, crushed pineapple, chopped ham, bacon pieces, and green onion. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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