Keeping the pillow warm

The 'Stay-Warm' Cherry Stone Pillow is a unique thermal treatment concept. This cotton pouch filled with specially treated cherry pips is available at Harvest Home, Jumeirah Centre.

The heat-retaining properties of cherry stones are such that after a few minutes in the microwave, the pillow gives out a long lasting and penetrating heat. It moulds itself around body contours to ease neck tension, stomach cramps, backache, headache and muscle stiffness. Unlike conventional hot water bottles, the pillow will not cool below the temperature of its surroundings, so it does not get cold and clammy.

When wrapped in a plastic bag and left in the freezer for a while, it becomes an effective cold compress for sports injuries, bumps, sprains and puffy eyes.

Cherry pips, obtained as a by-product of jam and kirsch manufacturing industries, have a natural pleasant aroma and also carry essential oils easily. As the pillow is washable, it can be used to carry different essential oils for specific aromatherapy heat treatments.