I have always looked for alternative forms of relief for any medical issue I am facing. I am not a big fan of medication unless it is absolutely necessary.
My diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis came after a long period of extreme pain, particularly in my knees and hips.
In the weeks leading up to my diagnosis, I could barely walk, and I could not get comfortable at night to sleep. Seriously, lying down was so ridiculously painful. My mom brought me through a wheat bag to help alleviate the pain, and it did help.
The other benefit I found from using it, however, was a huge reduction in anxiety at night. When I was no longer in pain, I still brought the wheat bag to bed with me (it even comes on vacation with me).
The combination of weight and heat really makes a difference to night-time anxiety. In Summer I don’t bother heating it and it still helps.
Because this is the internet… here is my disclaimer about Wheat Bags.
- This isn’t medical advice, this is my opinion.
- If you make a Wheat Bag yourself, be careful.
- If you heat a Wheat Bag, be careful.
- If you use a Wheat Bag, be careful.
- If you have any medical condition that you are seeing a Health Care Practitioner for, please speak to them.
DIY Wheat Bag
I can’t sew. Well, I suppose I could if I really put my mind to it because I believe we can do anything. But I am lazy so here are a few tutorials by other clever people on how to make one for yourself.
I don’t make anything from the referral to these two websites.
Daisynics Recipes & DIY Crafts
A super simple to follow video, the only thing I would add in is she says “any material you have” but … please make sure that the material is natural (cotton, linen or hemp) and avoid things like polyester which can melt
You can find her on Facebook here
Instructables
If you prefer to read, instructable also has a super easy to follow tutorial by Lizzie Charlton which uses rice instead of wheat.
There are 8 easy steps to follow, including some prep regarding adding the essential oils you would like to use.
