3SecondHeatBeat

Kitties love heat too!

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:59:00 -0400

3SecondHeat will be attending the Calgary Pet Expo May 5-6 at Canada Olympic Park.

3SecondHeat Reusable Heat pads are not only great for humans but pets too! Our pads are fabricated with a medical grade vinyl and contain the food grade solution sodium acetate.

There are multiple reasons your furry friend would benefit from a 3Secondeat Reusable Heat Pad:

>For comfort if stressed during travel. The heat will lull your anxious animal to sleep.

>After surgery to keep your loved one’s body at an appropriate temperature.

>To warm their little bodies up on a cold winter’s day!

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Wed, 02 May 2012 13:58:50 -0400

Jogging with 3SecondHeat

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:03:37 -0400

Post from Julie Denise of Victoria, BC

Spring has sprung but it is still a little chilly, at least here on the west coast. I was going for a jog the other afternoon and although it is not super cold, I still found that my fingers were quite cold. The next time I set out for my jog, I had one 3SecondHeat Mini in both pockets of my hoodie and what a difference! They worked as a great a little warm up during my morning runJ

Fibromyalgia Support: Physical Remedy for Fibromyalgia, headaches and Neck Pain

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:50:53 -0400

Fibromyalgia Support: Physical Remedy for Fibromyalgia, headaches and Neck Pain:

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This is a cool photo we found that depicts how Raynaud’s...

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:06:16 -0400

This is a cool photo we found that depicts how Raynaud’s affects the body. For those of you who don’t know, Raynaud’s Syndrome causes the extremities to drop in temperature due to lack of blood flow to those regions. The fingers, toes or earlobes will turn white and numb, then blue in the body’s effort to keep blood in the tissues. This episode is often accompanied with a tingling, painful sensation. Cold and stress are the main causes for an episode. In an effort to help those suffering with this condition, 3SecondHeat is doing a promotion that gives individuals $10.00 off their purchase at www.3SecondHeat.com when using the coupon code “raynauds10” during checkout. 3SecondHeat offers a line of instant, reusable heating pads that are great for those with Raynaud’s because they are extremely portable, lightweight and of course, reusable. This type of pad is especially handy for this type of circulation disorder because it is ready to use at any time and can be activated simply by bending a metal disk located within. If one senses an episode coming on, he or she can use a 3SecondHeat pad to warm the necessary areas to prevent or help ease the troubled spots.

Skiing with 3SecondHeat

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:43:23 -0400

If you do a lot of skiing or snowboarding, your toes and fingers can often get cold when out for extended periods. 3SecondHeat Mini and Heart pads are a great solution for this! These are the smallest sizes of the 3SecondHeat line and can fit easily into the top of your gloves or side of your boots. These sizes will stay warm for 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the temperature and how well they are insulated. The pads are so lightweight that you can bring a couple up with you during your day, then recharge them when you are finished. I was using a heart in Whistler last week and it really took the numbing edge of my frosty fingers!

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Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:32:01 -0400

Fibromyalgia Support

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:00:00 -0400

Knowing many people who suffer from fibromyalgia, I know that a little bit of heat can help provide some comfort. For those suffering, 3SecondHeat is offering to provide a little support with a coupon code. If you or anyone you know needs a little relief, use the coupon code “fibro10” during checkout at 3SecondHeat and receive $10.00 off your purchase.

Sports Injuries: How to Treat--Heat vs. Ice

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:38:00 -0400

What is nice about 3SecondHeat products is that they allow you alternate between hot and cold treatment. For heat, simply bend the metal disc inside the product. For cold, you may refrigerate or freeze the product to maintain a chilly temperature. But more importantly before treating an athletic injury, one must first determine whether the pain is acute or chronic.

Chronic Pain = Heat

This type of pain develops slowly and is an always present, dull, long-lasting feeling.

With chronic pain, it is harder to determine the cause. This type of pain could be caused from overusing or underusing certain muscles or from an acute injury that was not treated properly so the pain lingers on. Heat should be used when there is no swelling present. Heat therapy is most effective when used on sore, tight muscles or joint pain. For athletes, it is best to use heat before exercise to promote blood flow or increase elasticity in connective tissues. Heat therapy is also useful when trying to relax muscle spasms. One should not use heat after an heavy workout or apply heat longer than 20 minutes on a chronic injury.

Acute Pain = Ice

This type of pain comes on quickly, sharp and is usually short lived.

Acute injuries are usually sudden, traumatic injuries that occur immediately or shortly after and cause moderate to extreme pain. This type of pain is usually a result of some sort of impact or trauma such as a fall, sprain, or collision. In this case, the cause of injury is usually pretty apparent. The most important thing to note is if the area is warm, swollen or inflamed. If there is any inflammation, it is an acute injury and ice should be used to reduce swelling. The ice will also reduce internal bleeding where the injury is located.

Practice Precycling with 3SecondHeat

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:55:40 -0500

As we come out of hibernation with spring fast approaching, it is always important to consider our impact on the environment. When one chooses to use 3SecondHeat, he or she is reducing waste by avoiding the purchase of disposable heat pads. When we stray away from buying more items that produce waste, the practice is referred to as precycling. The concept emphasizes the urgency to reduce and reuse. A reusable heat pad simply needs to be boiled for a short period after being used to recharge the product. Like a sponge, when the pad is boiled, it sucks up all the heat and stores it for you to use at a later date. If one takes care of their reusable heat pad, it can be used for several years!

Digestive Issues

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:07:00 -0500

If you suffer from any digestive issues a 3SecondHeat hot water bottle is the way to go. It is just like your grandmother’s hot water bottle except minus the filling it up part. What is nice about 3SecondHeat is that the heat pad is ready to go at any time. So if you wake up in the middle night with intense cramping or pain in the abdominal region, the pad is ready for you. You don’t even have to get out of bed. All you do is click the disk and place the pad where you need it. The heat is very soothing and helps takes the edge off your stomach ache. My partner has Crohn’s disease and wakes up most nights to tummy pains. In the past I would wake up, go downstairs and put the bean bag in the microwave. I would be waiting for a couple of minutes. Now I just pass her 3SecondHeat so we can both soundly go back to sleep.

BC Hunting, Boat & Sportsmen's Show

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:17:02 -0500

Hi folks!

The annual BC Hunting, Boat & Sportsmen’s is coming up and we have a couple of free tickets to give away! The show is running March 2-4 in Abbotsford, BC at the Tradex. This is a great opportunity to stock up on some 3SecondHeat reusable heating pads for all your outdoor activities. In addition, there will be many great seminars, giveaways and deals to be had throughout the whole show!

If you live in the greater Vancouver and are interested, please post on our 3SecondHeat Facebook wall and a representative will contact you with details.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/3SecondHeat/164993143514257

The Perfect Valentine’s Gift

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:54:33 -0500

The 3SecondHeat Magic Massage Hand provides the ultimate heated massage. The product straps on your hand and allows you to glide over your loved one’s body providing a unique sensation. Use with oil for maximum pleasure. My body was covered in goosebumps the first time I tried this!

John Paul Tremblay of our favourite Canadian TV show, Trailer...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:46:31 -0500

John Paul Tremblay of our favourite Canadian TV show, Trailer Park Boys, gives a heated high five this past weekend at 3SecondHeat in Halifax.

Benefits of Heated Massage

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:56:01 -0500

Looking for relief on a budget? One of my favourite ways to use 3SecondHeat is for heated massage. Instead of using hot stones or a warm towel that quickly loses its heat, 3SecondHeat Mini heat pads achieve the same effect at a low cost. A typical hot stone massage can range anywhere from 50 to 100 dollars whereas a 3SecondHeat Mini heat pad is only $5.99. 3SecondHeat Mini heat pads can be placed at particular points along the body. They are lightweight, soft and maintain their heat for a minimum of 30 minutes. The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist or individual giving the massage to apply deeper pressure, if desired. The warmth of the heat pads calms the nervous system and ameliorates circulation. A heated massage is a great way for those looking to release muscle tension and improve circulation. In addition, those suffering from osteoporosis, arthritic pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia or depression can benefit from a heated massage.

Heat Therapy & Fibromyalgia

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:56:00 -0500

Fibromyalgia is a very painful and common condition of extensive muscle pain and fatigue. Though there is no cure for this condition, there are a few easy ways to help manage the pain. Individuals suffering from fibromyalgia can look to:

1.Heat therapy

2. Light exercise

3. A balanced diet

Heat therapy is a cost effective way to reduce the intensity of overall pain and tight muscles. Applying heat can soothe achy muscles and provide comfort to reduce stress. Fibromyalgia sufferers can apply heat to take the edge off a tender spot or use it before some gentle exercise to increase the elasticity of connective tissues and to encourage blood flow. Reusable heat pads are great because they are portable and can be recycled. Once the body is ready to take on a little exercise, a light swim is a good way to stretch without putting too much pressure on the sore body parts.

The Only Way to Ice Fish

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:37:55 -0500

Ice fishing in Northern Ontario can be quite the numbing experience. Setting out to fish during the winter months can be painful if you are not properly equipped. Aside from having the appropriate outerwear, 3SecondHeat pads are a great way to take the edge off that bitter cold feeling. 3SecondHeat Pads are effective in this type of environment because they can be activated whenever you choose and you don’t have to wait for the heat to generate, it is automatic. They can be tucked into your boots and mittens or strapped on your waist to warm your core. The beauty of a 3SecondHeat pad is that when you are finished, they can be reused for your next journey by boiling them. When you are out on the ice for hours with no source of electricity, 3SecondHeat is the only way to go!

Treating Your Pony to 3SecondHeat

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:44:44 -0500

After visiting the Calgary Masters this past fall at Spruce Meadows, 3SecondHeat proved to be enjoyed not only by the equestrians but also by their talented horses. Our Massage Pad was a great way to loosen muscles and comfort the horse before or after a tournament.

In addition, 3SecondHeat pads worked great to warm the horse’s bit before riding. Using a cold equine bit during a chilly Canadian winter is extremely uncomfortable for your horse and can cause serious damage to the lip or tongue. It is important to ensure your bit is not frozen so your horse does not experience any numbness or physical discomfort. Using 3SecondHeat to warm your horse’s bit is convenient because it can be activated at any moment without an electrical source and will bring the bit to a safe temperature. As for the gifted equestrians, our Mini Magic and Little Magic Heat Pads were appreciated because they can slide into your gloves or clothing.

Creating 3SecondHeat or “Hot Ice”

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:49:03 -0500

When a 3SecondHeat pad activates it may look like magic but it is simply a little chemistry. Inside each pad is an ingredient called sodium acetate which is essentially baking soda and vinegar. Check out this video and learn how to cause this reaction yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P0IiQtnGcA

Exciting News from #Santa

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