Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Maine Warmers' Panda Bear

This Panda Bear loves the gardens in Boothbay, Maine, over 250 acres of paths that wind in and around formal gardens and stone architecture. Ponds, fountains, bridges, and other wooden structures showcase and support huge varieties of plants. A children’s garden provides a lovely place to play and even a spot to stop and read books.

If you take your children to this garden, be sure to talk with them about the importance of plants in our lives – from clothing, to the food we eat, medications we take, and the air we breathe. My grandson said that everything we make comes from plants, although we do make many things from minerals – abundant in the ground.

Be sure to take the walk along Back River and stop at the gazebo for a breather along the way.

Cecil, Maine Warmers' Harbor Seal, enjoying a dip in the pool

Maine Warmers' Harbor Seal, was so happy to take a break in the mediation pool, to the delight of two happy children who also wanted to jump into the water on this warm spring day. I wonder if they know that Cecil, the seal, can be frozen and used to cool off on a sweltering hot summer day.

We were all happy when the shuttle bus came along and provided a ride to our car. When we arrived home I put my tired feet on top of a microwave heating pad and relaxed in a cool breeze blowing across the deck and a frosty glass of ice-tea.

How to plan dinner for a guest on a gluten-free diet

You don't have to worry about planning a meal for someone who is on a gluten-free diet. Just think "meat, fish, and veggies" -- no prepared foods.

Avoid cans of  soup, anything with soy sauce, wheat flour or thickeners other than corn starch. If you have burgers, fries, and a salad you can easily accommodate the diet -- just omit the roll to make it gluten-free. You can even add a slice of cheddar cheese on top. Fire up the grill and cook it over a flame for extra flavor.

Bake some potatoes and some white fish (haddock is yummy) with a slight spread of melted butter, a sprinkle of lemon juice and garlic powder. Add a fresh green salad with Italian dressing -- no croutons. Green peas  sauteed with onions mushrooms in butter are simple and good.

Don' try to be fancy. A dessert of sliced bananas with a rum sauce topping with whipped cream and sliced toasted almonds are lovely. To make the rum sauce, dissolve a cup of brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of cream (or butter) over heat and stir until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of rum and let cool.

Maine Warmers offers other gluten-free recipes on their Snippets Blog. Some people with arthritis have found that by reducing gluten in the body, inflammation is reduced, thus easing pain. Maine Warmers microwave heating pads offer relief and aid for improved flexibility for those with arthritis. Their Neck Warmers and Back Warmers offer soothing warmth.

Microwave Hand Warmers for Health Professionals

Are you a physician, a physical therapist, a massage therapist, with cold hands? Most patients appreciate a warm touch. People are often anxious when they visit a health professional and cold hands on the body may cause more anxiety.

Are you a breast surgeon? Touching the breasts with cold hands – no thank you. Are you a chiropractor? Touching the skin with cold hands – no thank you.

A pair of hand warmers can warm your hands before your appointment with your customer. A warm touch is soothing and may help to give your patient a better sense that you care about their feelings.

A pair of microwave hand warmers from Maine Warmers are easy and quick to use. Slip your hands into them for a few minutes and enjoy the warmth. Then enjoy a more comforting relationship with your patient.

Yin Yoga Helps Flexibility

Yin Yoga may help improve flexibility by targeting tendons and ligaments in the joints and spine. In this type of yoga practice, poses are held for extended periods of time -- about 3 to 5 minutes. Muscles are not engaged.

I have noticed tightness in my shins and ankles that is very stressful in a few of the poses. Cramping of those muscles often occurs hours after I have stopped the practice. The use of a heating pad helps relax the muscles and improves flexibility. Continuing the practice, being careful to not overdo,  has helped me bring more flexibility into those muscles and connective tissues.

I started doing Yin Yoga in the fall of 2011 and find it is amazingly relaxing, in spite of some discomfort -- not pain -- while holding poses. It keeps me in the moment and challenges me to stay focused on the breaths I take. It has given me more flexibility -- something I seem to be losing as I age.

For a description of Yin Yoga and its origins see the article in Wikipedia.

For a heating pad that is portable and safe, check out Maine Warmers’ large variety of microwave heat packs to help improve flexibility. The Full Back Warmer covers a large area and can be helpful for all kinds of cramps or stiffness. Their Whale Warmer is unique and whimsical – a great gift for a yogie -- and it covers a large area of the back or even the legs. All of these products have removable, washable covers for easy laundering. They are filled with whole corn and do not have any added perfumes.

Better Sleep Through Better Habits

Sleeplessness is aggravating and can cause health problems. Dr. Mehmet Oz, A NEW BEDTIME STORY, in an article in Parade Magazine, (Jan. 22, 2012), explains how lack of sleep can affect your health and well-being. He makes several recommendations to help you get the rest you need through a 4 week plan. The following is a synopsis of his article and some great ideas to help you manage your health.

                                              

In your bedroom, keep the lights off including the TV. Even an alarm clock may cast a disturbing light. The mattress may need to be replaced if it is old and contains dust mites that make you sneeze. And the temperature in your room should be cool to help slow down your body’s metabolism.

Avoid going to bed hungry, limit your alcohol intake before bed, and even wear socks (helps keep you core cooler).

Establish a routine of going to bed and getting up at the same time each day. Exercise will also help promote sleep, as long as it is done a few hours before bed – not just before you plan to turn in. Checking email can be stimulating as well – not an activity to help you chill out.

A massage and a warmth bath can help you relax before sleep. Dr. Oz recommends using your shower massager to help you relax before bed. It can help with restless leg syndrome and cramps.

If he knew about Maine Warmers’ Full Back Warmer I am sure he would have suggested it. This microwave heating pad is quick and easy when taking a bath takes too much time. Heat relaxes muscles, helping you wind down and ease tension at the end of the day. It also helps release cramped muscles. Check out the Whale Back Warmer -- a fun way to feel better.

Preparing for a visit to the physician

Be prepared to answer your physician’s questions like some of the following.

When did you first experience the pain or discomfort?

Be prepared to describe the pain, its location, and frequency of occurrence.

What makes the symptoms worse?

What makes them better, if anything?

Write down questions to ask a physician when you experience pain or discomfort. Remember to have a written record of medications you are on, including vitamins and supplements. Here are a few suggestions of questions you might ask.

What might be causing the symptoms or pain?

Do I need tests?

What is the best treatment?

Are there alternative treatments?

If you have other health issues how can you best manage both of these?

Are there restrictions with this course of action?

Will I need to see a specialist and will my insurance cover it?

Are there other information resources available?

Take along a personal medical journal to fill out. Many physicians today will give you a print out of your visit. Keep them in a file so you can look back on them.

Take a look at the Mayo Clinic Web site for more information on your condition.

Check out Maine Warmers' Neck Warmers and Back Warmers to help ease minor aches and pains. Heat is one of the oldest natural home remedies for aches and pains.

Microwave heating pads are natural home remedies for aches and pains.

Judge Judy Halloween Costume

What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

If you haven't any plans to dress up you could be missing out on a lot of laughs. Even if you are not going to a party, answering the door, in costume, for trick-or-treaters gives you an opportunity to make others smile and engage in conversation.

You may think it is ridiculously silly to dress up for Halloween, and you are correct. That's the point. It will cause you to laugh a lot. Maybe that explains why many adults dress up and go to parties or out dancing on Halloween.

Last year, when my husband and I were invited to a Halloween party, I dressed as Judge Judy. I watched a few of her TV shows, then went out and bought a graduation robe at the Goodwill Store, large fake diamond earrings, and a cheap costume-shop wig that had to be styled. I took the wig to my mom's and asked her to put it on while I played the role of hairdresser in her kitchen. We tee-heed and laughed until tears rolled down our cheeks.

I worried that people might not know I was playing Judge Judy. The night of the party, we gathered with friends, had dinner, then drove to a hall in Portsmouth, NH, to dance.

The line to buy a glass of wine was 4 people deep, the whole length of the bar, but as I approached to wait my turn the crowd parted and several people said, "Good evening, Judge Judy," and "You can go in front of me Judge." In the ladies room, women motioned me toward the front of the line. When I said I was happy to wait they insisted I go first, addressing me as "Judge Judy."

If you have a great idea for a Halloween costume, please feel free to recommend it. I highly recommend the Judge Judy costume and having fun on Halloween!

Consider taking a gift of warmth and comfort to the person who hosts the party -- a Comforting Black Cat, a Cozy Sheep, or Beautiful Bear would be greatly appreciated this time of year.

Communicating with a massage therapist when you have arthritis

 Massage should make you feel great. Some studies, though they are limited, show that ia massage can help reduce stress levels, pain, and may act as a natural anti-depressant, according to an article in Arthritis Today. page 96, Sept/Oct. 2011

If you have arthritis, you will want to talk with a massage therapist about areas that may be painful, where he/she should avoid or apply less pressure. Massage should be about comfort and if you are concerned about massage causing you pain, you should feel free to talk with your massage therapist about it. If you are not comfortable talking with the therapist, it may be time to find one who is more receptive to your concerns.

Ask your physician about types of pressure to avoid. Talk with friends about therapists they have used. Massage should make you feel wonderful and should not cause your worry or pain.

If you want to relax back muscles at home, a Full Back Warmer from Maine Warmers, is the next best thing to a massage. It costs $40.00, and can be used over and over, compared to a one-time massage at $35 to $100. The cover of this great big Back Warmer, microwave heating pad, is washable, the filling is all natural whole corn, without any added perfumes or other fragrances, and it conforms to your body.

Dealing with Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal cord, often at the neck or lower back, causing pain. The pressure it creates causes inflammation of nerves and may result in weakness and a loss if feeling in extremities.  It often occurs in very active people – those who play sports or have jobs requiring hard physical labor, according to Linda Childers’ article in Arthritis Today, Sept. /Oct. 2011

The article suggests several ways to help relieve the pain. There are anti-inflammatory oral medications, Epidural steroid injections, exercise, posture correction, and even surgery may help relieve symptoms. Controlling stress and implementing relaxation techniques can make a difference, according to some who have dealt with Spinal Stenosis.

More information on Spinal Stenosis can be found on the Mayo Clinic Web site.

A microwave heating pad can help relax muscles and in doing so, help one relax from

Woolly Bear Neck Warmer provides a fun way to feel better.

the stresses of life. Heat also stimulates circulation and helps increase flexibility. Check out Maine Warmers’ Great Big Back Warmer. A simple Neck Warmer or a fun Cozy Caterpillar called the Woolly Bear makes a unique gift for a friend or relative.

To reduce inflammation, use cold therapy. Place a Neck Warmer in the freezer for a few hours, then enjoy the cool comfort, without the harshness of ice cubes.

How to reduce risk when having knee surgery

Total Knee replacement (TKR) goes better when the patient is educated. Arthritis Today recommends knowing the surgeon’s experience, the number of surgeries performed in the hospital, and preparing one’s physical surrounding to make navigation easier through recovery at home. Studies show that having a surgeon who performs more that twelve knee replacements per year, and a hospital that performs more than twenty knee operations per year, may help decrease complications from surgery.

Experience can also be helpful as a surgeon decides what type of materials are needed for an individual’s knee. Newer, stronger, and better designed materials have extended the life of knee replacements to almost thirty years.

Check out Arthritis Today Magazine, July-August 2011, for the full article.

Knee Pack provides comforting cold after surgery

Through recovery, after the swelling has decreased, the use of heat to help stimulate circulation and flexibility may be recommended. Maine Warmers has a full line of microwave heating pads that are safe and easy to use. They have a Knee Pack that can be used for heat therapy as well.  More versatile Back Warmers, and Neck Warmers may be used on the knee, as well as on other body parts. 

How to ease Restless Leg Syndrome

A feeling of needing to move the legs is characteristic of  Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). The rapid leg movements and restlessness associated with this condition often disturbs sleep. The symptoms can be mild or severe. A Mayo Clinic article gives some of the symptoms and possible causes such as vitamin or iron deficiencies, peripheral neuropathy, and kidney failure. RLS does not necessarily indicate other serious conditions.

Sometimes relief can be relatively easy. The article suggests cutting back on caffeine, taking vitamin supplements recommended or prescribed by your physician, exercising moderately earlier in the day, and stretching to help alleviate symptoms. They also recommend relaxation techniques such as Yoga, practicing good sleep habits, massaging the legs, soaking in a warm bath, and using hot and cool packs -- possibly alternating hot and cold.

Maine Warmers offers microwave heat packs that can be frozen and used for gentle ice. They are

Cozy Sheep Heating Pad for restless leg syndrome

filled with whole corn, which does not get as cold as ice cubes because of the reduced water content. Keep one in the freezer and microwave it when you need heat. Or keep one handy for heat and one in the freezer for cold for alternating hot and cool therapy. They are safe, portable, and easy to use. There isn’t any mess of hot water bottles and no need for an electrical cord.

An extra large Back Warmer covers a large portion of the legs or an extra long Neck Warmer can also be used for someone with restless leg syndrome.

Finding a qualified physical therapist

Finding the right professional to help diagnose and develop a plan for wellness is critical to living pain free. A physician should know that a good physical examination by a qualified professional is critical to managing pain.

A trainer, who examined my husband’s back, found that the exercises, prescribed by a physical therapist, were doing more harm than good. It was my husband’s physician who had sent him to the physical therapist.

Finding the right person can be a challenge. Ask several other people, especially those in good physical condition. Talk with your doctor but also with friends, relatives, personnel at the local gym, Angie’s List, and read other online reviews. Do your homework, then during your first visit to the professional make sure you feel comfortable with his or her procedures, explanations, and office environment.

My husband knew it was important to keep exercising. As soon as one stops moving he/she loses muscle mass, flexibility, and optimal circulation. Once he knew the exercises to avoid and the correct ones to do for the different muscle groups in the body he was able to exercise without pain!

Heat is a great home remedy for muscle pain and can help warm muscles before exercise, thus improving Maine Warmers microwave heating pads are easy to use, are portable, and conform to your body. Their Extra Large Back Warmer is perfect for stiff backs as it covers the whole back. An extra long Gator Neck Warmer (designed for larger sized necks) can also be used down the length of the spine. Check out Maine Warmers' wide variety of shapes and sizes of comforting heating pads.
flexibility and blood circulation.

Preventing Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis is a condition that affects the disks in your neck and may cause pain and stiffness. It is an age related disease, associated with arthritis and may become worse over time without treatment and lifestyle changes.

With this particular condition it seems like an ounce of prevention could be worth a pound of cure. Too much time sitting at a computer, driving, or other repetitive motions where good ergonomics are not practiced may be the culprit. Taking breaks from the activity, stretching, staying in good physical condition with routine low impact exercise may help prevent Spondylosis.

Education and lifestyle modifications are key to controlling this condition according to Wikipedia. For mild cases the Mayo Clinic recommends the option of wearing a neck brace, taking over the counter pain relievers, physical therapy with neck and shoulder strengthening exercises, and applying heat or ice. 

Customers will often call and tell me that their physicians recommended the use of heat. Recently a customer told me her husband had Spondylosis and the doctor said to use heat or ice.

Soft & Luxurious Neck Wrap

Maine Warmers’ heating pads easily go in the freezer as well as the microwave and can be used as gentle ice packs. Use heat and cold therapy for Spondylosis and other conditions involving muscles and joints according to your doctor's advice. 

Heat is used to help stimulate blood circulation and improve flexibility. Cold therapy helps reduce swelling and pain. An extra long Neck Warmer, filled with whole corn, will provide comforting warmth or cold for periods of 30 to 40 minutes and is reusable, durable, washable, and safe. It is flexible and will conform to your body. Some of Maine Warmers' neck wraps are whimsical animal shaped Warmers like the Woolly Bear Neck Warmer. The Giraffe pattern Neck Warmer is made with the softest and most durable of fabrics called "Plush."

Heat Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy, a condition where nerves in the body have been injured and may continue to degenerate, may cause a lack of sensitivity in extremities and/or pain. Neuropathy refers to degenerative nerve damage.

The brain and spinal cord are two parts of the body’s nervous system, and the nerves that spread throughout the body are peripheral to those, making up the third but equally important part. It is the damage to these nerves that cause symptoms of mild to extreme pain.

There are a variety of causes of peripheral neuropathy which may include trauma due to accidents, medications (including chemotherapy), and diabetes among others. To see a list of possible causes visit the Mayo Clinic website.

Linked to this article are some recommended life-style and home remedies, one of which is to reduce stress. I am not sure why heat therapy is not mentioned as a home remedy for relaxation to help deal with stress. Heat is known to relax tight or tense muscles. Massage is often recommended to help relieve stress, but that is expensive -- $35 to $70 per session. A microwave heating pad is relatively inexpensive, and if it is a Maine Warmer, it should provide daily relief for years.

Check it out, and feel free to mention Maine Warmers’ heating pads in your conversations with others as one Back Warmer and enjoy the coolness under your feet without the discomfort of harsh ice cubes. Foot Warmers can also provide heat or cold therapy.

way to relieve stress. These "Warmers" can be frozen and used for cold comfort. If this type of neuropathy causes burning feet, try freezing a Maine Warmer and chilling out with a comforting cold pack.

When using heat on areas where there is nerve damage it is important to test the heating pad to make sure it isn't too hot. Microwave heating pads will cool down once they come out of the microwave, so there isn't any worry of overheating. It is important to be extremely careful when using an electric heating pad as it may become hot, and the lack of feeling in the feet may make burns more likely.

Do Juniper Berries Have Health Benefits?

In a Native American cookbook and was surprised to see juniper berries as an ingredient in several recipes. I have come across these berries -- some green and some blue in color -- growing wild and wondered about the safety of steeping them in my tea. I have broken them open and enjoyed the fresh sharp scent, but never used them in cooking.

More recently, the mention of juniper berries in ARTHRITIS TODAY Magazine (May-June 2011) caught my attention in an article explaining "food cure myths." The "myth" regarding junipers is that these berries were used during the Middle Ages to reduce inflammation. To date, no scientific or medical studies support this claim.

However, when I Googled juniper berries, I discovered another myth about them -- they aren't really berries! They are seed cones with "unusually fleshy and merged scales, which give [them] a berry-like appearance." Wikipedia

In Europe, juniper berries are used to flavor meats and sauerkraut. Apparently when using juniper berries to flavor foods, a little goes a long way. Juniper is probably best known for the flavoring in the alcoholic drink known as gin. In my family, we jokingly refer to gin as "juniper wine," although we would never order it by the bottle in a restaurant.

"Currently, the juniper berry is being researched as a possible treatment for diet-controlled diabetes, as it releases insulin from the pancreas (hence alleviating hunger)." Wikipedia  Warning! One species of juniper berries is toxic, as are many other wild growing plants, so experimenting with eating wild berries as a home remedy for ailments or weight loss could make you sick.

Sticking to tried and true home remedies seems like the best path to follow. One of those home remedies is heat therapy. Maine Warmers' Comforting Creatures and Neck Warmers make the perfect gifts for graduates, brides and grooms, expectant moms and dads, and for those who are recovering from an illness or surgery.

Sheep Microwave Heating Pad for Stiff Backs

 It can be used to relax stiff muscles, help relieve neck tension, promote sleep, calm a cranky baby, soothe arthritic conditions, and more!

It's nice to be the recipient of a comforting gift -- especially when it doesn't add to the daily calorie count.

How to help a stiff neck from wood working

If you are a woman and too young to remember going into a lumber yard to get supplies where the men running the shop made you feel inferior, thank goodness. It was an uncomfortable feeling. They would look at you like you didn't belong and were wasting their time. But they were happy to take your cash.

Then along came Home Depot. They are happy to help women with projects and don't make us feel inferior.

Microwave Neck Warmers for stiff necks

They even offer workshops for women.

If you want to organize a workshop, check out Home Storage Inc. in Milwaukie, Oregon. They will treat you respectfully and offer the help if you need it.

If your back is sore from working on a project in your shop -- male or female -- try a Maine Warmer Extra Large Back Warmer to take away the stiffness. Heat helps increase circulation and flexibility and is one of the oldest home remedies in the world. Maine Warmers makes a variety of microwave heating pads that can be frozen and used as gentle ice packs to reduce swelling and pain.

Microwave heating pads for dogs with arthritis or after surgery

Sometimes pets need comfort when they are ailing. Dogs and cats can suffer from arthritis, colds, sprains, strains, and fractures. After surgery they need time to recover, and a heating pad might help them feel better. Like human beings, psychologically it may help boost morale.

Enjoying the warmth of a Cozy Brown Bear

Heat helps improve circulation and promote flexibility. It also relaxes stiff muscles. A microwave heating pad from Maine Warmers is washable, reusable, and portable. A Back Warmer is easy to heat in the microwave -- no mess of filling hot water bottles. There aren't any added fragrances, but please note that some dogs think corn-filled heating pads are meant to eat because they smell a bit like a bowl of popcorn.

Maine Warmers' Extra Large Back Warmer might work best for large dogs or cats.

All of Maine Warmers microwave heating pads have linings with Velcro which allows one to remove the filling, wash the lining cover, the outside flannel cover,

and replace the filling with either whole corn or rice if ever necessary. The lining is baffled for even distribution of filling, and is comfortable. Plus there is no worry of overheating or chewed wires as with an electric heating pad.

Microwave Heating Pads for Health Professionals with Cold Hands

Health professionals whose work requires touching need to be aware of how their hands feel on someone's body -- especially on someone who is sensitive to the cold. Having someone touch you with cold hands is uncomfortable.

They should also be aware of room temperature. I recall sitting in a dermatologists office, waiting for a half

Hoping the doctor's hands are warm

hour in a light hospital johnny. When I complained to the nurse just smiled. The dermatologists hands were freezing.

Physicians, nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists and others whose job requires touching may want to use a pair of microwave hand warmers for a few minutes if their hands are cold before touching a patient.

Maine Warmers' microwave Hand Warmers are easy to slip on and off and can be heated in just a minute and a half. A smaller version of hand warmers are Palm Packs that fit in the palm of the hand and slip into pockets. The Cozy Black Bear on the right will warm hands or other body parts.

How to deal with ] Valentines' Day when you are single and alone

Valentines’ Day can be bitter-sweet to some who have lost romantic relationships due to death or separation. There isn’t any way to diminish the loss, but there may be some ways to turn negative feelings associated with the day into more positive ones. Here are a few ideas.

• Bake a pie or chocolate chip cookies and give them to someone who will really appreciate them.
• Offer to help a friend in need clean their house – especially one who is ill.
• Spend a few hours with someone who cannot get out or an elderly person who would treasure the company. Tell stories, listen to theirs, and laugh!
• Offer a ride to someone who cannot drive due to age or illness.
• Take a child to a playground, a fun kids movie, or museum. Kids have a way of making one forget everything else.
• Invite unattached friends for dinner at your house. (See things to avoid -- below)
• Watch your favorite funny movie.
• Write a letter to a friend who lives far away.
• Paint or draw, play music, go to a Zumba class, or spend a good part of the day at the gym.
• Enjoy the day as you would any other, by focusing on the needs of others -- not on your needs.
• In the evening, curl up with a Maine Warmers’ Cozy Sheep, Polar Bear, or Cozy Cat and enjoywarmth and relaxation.

Maine Warmers microwave heating pads warm cold hands and bodies

Things to avoid:

• Sad Movies
• Romance Movies
• Country Western music
• Melancholy books or music
• Negatively focused people
• Restaurants – send out for pizza
• Anything that makes you unhappy

Hot Soup Broth for Winter Soups

There is nothing like a hearty soup to warm you up on frigid winter nights and at the same time, help hydration -- an important health concern in winter.

A good broth makes a superb soup. With some broth from the recipe below in the freezer, a delicious quick supper is easy. Saute some onions in a pot with a bit of oil, add some veggies and broth, and cook unitl tender. Additions can include a can of rinsed beans or leftover cooked pasta.


Chicken or Turkey Broth

The garlic adds flavor so that it is not necessary to add salt – for those on low sodium diets.
Place in one large soup pot:
Bones, gizzards, and drippings from a cooked chicken or turkey
1 onion, peeled & quartered
1 or 2 stalks celery, may include leaves, cut in half
1 carrot, ends cut off and chopped in half
1 bay leaf
2 to 3 cloves garlic peeled, not chopped
6 peppercorns

Cover with cold water.

Bring to a boil, skim off foam and discard.

Boil five minutes then reduce heat to low and simmer 6 to 12 hours. Turn off heat and let cool about 1 hour. Strain liquid into containers for storage in the refrigerator or freezer. Discard bones, vegetables, and herbs. Strain into storage containers. Use or freeze. Use broth to make soups and stews.


Chopping cold veggies can make your hands feel cold. While you wait for your final soup to cook, warm a microwave heating pad and enjoy the warmth. Hold a cozy Maine Warmers' Sheep or slip your hands into some Mainely Hand Warmers. Wear a Neck Warmer while you set the table. Enjoy!

Mediterranean Fish Soup with Turkey Broth