98 Products found for this category Price Low to High Price High to Low Dreamland Intelliheat Multi Purpose Heat Pad In order to buy non-prescription medicines you must be a registered user of our site as we are obliged to record your transaction history. We also ask that you complete our questionnaire so our pharmacy team can check that this product is suitable for you to buy. Will you be claiming the VAT back? Disabled or chronically sick people can claim VAT relief on purchases for personal or domestic use that are applicable to their disability or sickness. We're sorry, this product is temporarily out of stock. Most products are back in stock within two weeks so please keep checking back. We've found one or more places that match your search. Please select the correct area: View nearest stores with stock Collect 156 Boots Advantage Card points with this purchase Dreamland Intelliheat multi-purpose heatpad with ground breaking technology provides instant heat up and precise temperature control, with a unique 3 hour heat treatment.
Mould the heatpad to your body, the fabric is super soft and skin friendly. It‘s machine washable, convenient, economical and always ready to use.Dreamland Intelliheat supports your well being.Instant heat upCosts less than 1pper use*Soft touch skin friendlyDigital control LED colour display easy touch buttons detachable controlTotal safetySize 40 x 35cm5 temperature setttings3 hour treatment auto shut offFully machine washable100% POLYESTER Please read the operating instructions and safety warnings in particular before using the appliance and follow these at all times.The heatpad is designed to warm the human body. It allows for targeted application of heat.CONNECTING AND REMOVING THE INTELLIHEAT CONTROLATTENTION!The heatpad can only be used with the control supplied. The relative model is specified on the label sewn on the heatpad.Insert the control connector (6) to the heatpad connector (5), to connect the Intelliheat control to the connector on the heatpadInsert the plug in the socketPush down on the ON/OFF switch (4) to turn the heatpad onThe display (1) will light up and the temperature will be automatically set to position 5 which is fast heatSelect the desired temperature (from 1 = low
, 5 = high. For fast heat up select 5) by pressing the temperature button (3) until your chosen temperature lights up on the display (1)The heatpad will provide a 3 hour heat treatment, then it will automatically shut off. The standby light (2), will be blue, after the 3 hours of operating to indicate that the product has switched off automaticallySwitch the heatpad back on by pressing the On/Off switch twice, and select your preferred temperature setting. 1 = low heat, 5 = High heatSwitch the heatpad off by pressing the ON/OFF switch (4)Remove the plug from the socketAlways disconnect the heatpad before washingThe heatpad can be machine washed at 30°C with a normal cycleOnly the gentle spin cycle is to be used. DO NOT set an additional spin cycleDo not bleachDo not dry-cleanSet the dryer at a low temperature (less than 40°C)Do not apply pegs on the electrical parts when hanging the heatpad to dry in order not to damage themDO NOT use the heatpad until it is completely dryDo not ironThe product is packaged in recyclable materials.
Dispose of it in compliance with the environmental protection standards.The product must be disposed of appropriately, in compliance with European standard 2002/96/EC. The recyclable materials contained in the appliance must be recovered so as to prevent environmental pollution. For further information, contact the local disposal body or the appliance dealer. After having removed the heatpad from its packaging, verify its integrity based on the drawing and check for any damage caused during transport. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact the authorised service centreDo not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic wrapping out of the reach of children; Before connecting the heatpad, check that the mains voltage data reported on the identification plate corresponds to that of the available electric mains. The identification plate is attached to the heatpadThis heatpad is intended exclusively as a heatpad for home use. Any other use is improper and potentially dangerousThe heatpad is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental abilities, or with no experience or knowledge, unless supervised by a person responsible for their safety, supervision or after having received instructions regarding its useChildren must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the heatpadDo not use the heatpad for ill people
, for infants or for persons who are insensitive to heatThis heatpad must not be used by children if the control devices have not been set beforehand by a parent or guardian or if the child has not been properly instructed on how to use the device safely.WARNING – NOT suitable for children under the age of 3. Children under the age of 3 must not use the appliance as they are unable to react in the event of overheatingDO NOT activate the temperature control with wet handsDO NOT pull the power cord or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socketAlways disconnect the heatpad from the mains before cleaning or performing maintenance and when the heatpad is not in useIn case of a fault or malfunctioning of the heatpad, switch it off and do not tamper with it. If the appliance needs to be repaired, contact an authorised technical service centreIf the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised technical service centre, so as to prevent all risksThe heatpad must be used solely with the types of control indicated on the labelInspect the heatpad frequently to check for signs of wear and tear.
If such signs are found or if the appliance has been used incorrectly, contact an authorised technical assistance centre before continuing to useIt is recommended that people with pacemakers do not use the heatpad. Please check with your cardiologistThis heatpad is not intended for medical use inside of hospitals.DO NOT use the heatpad if it is wetDO NOT use the heatpad to keep animals warmDO NOT leave the heatpad running while you sleepDO NOT INSERT PINS OR NEEDLESApplication of the heatpad for a long time at high temperature can burn the skin Order by 12pm today and collect in store from 12pm tomorrow from over 80 stores for €2.50 or free if you spend over €25* €5 or free when you spend €50 or more* For more information see our delivery help or view our returns policy.As medical advice goes, it’s perhaps the easiest pill to swallow – if you want to live longer, get more sleep. According to Public Health England, kipping for less than six hours a night means you’re 12% more likely to die prematurely from anything from diabetes to stroke to heart disease.
And in particular it’s the middle-aged, 40-60-year-olds, who are being targeted by the government to get seven to eight hours of better quality shuteye. Mid-lifers, who are often stressed by juggling families and/or careers, are being encouraged to make seven lifestyle changes – stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, taking more exercise, improving diet, reducing stress, improving sleep and checking for common signs and symptoms of disease. PHE says: “Only around 20-30% of what we think of as “ageing” is biological; the rest is “decay” or “deterioration”, which can be actively managed or prevented. “Those in middle age often don’t get enough exercise, they’re stressed with the strains of working harder, they’re often eating poor diets – and if you’re tired, that exacerbates all those other potentially negative factors.” So what is a good night’s sleep? The general thinking is that we need 4-5 full 90-minute cycles of deep sleep to feel refreshed in the morning.
Professor Jim Horne, from Loughborough’s Sleep Research Centre, says: “It’s not about hours spent in bed, but the quality of those hours – so preparation is key to wind yourself down after a stressful day’s work or otherwise.” See right for our 90-minute countdown to a great night’s sleep. Cath Collins, chief dietitian at St George’s Hospital in London, says a good way to help yourself nod off is to eat carbohydrates such as pasta, potatoes and rice for your evening meal. She says: “They cause insulin to be released and lets the tryptophan that’s naturally found in your bloodstream (and makes serotonin that signals sleep) through to your brain.” A light carbohydrate snack such as a bowl of porridge with honey before bed should hit all your sleep buttons. Dr William Dement, author of In the Promise of Sleep, says: “When you eliminate the stuff in your bedroom that isn’t related to sleep, such as work papers, your brain starts to associate the room only with sleep and intimacy.”
Keep any computers or TVs in another room, or inside a cabinet. You’ll be shutting the door on stress and late-night screen gazing, which has been proven to hinder sleep. “Instead of watching TV, wind down with a book – it won’t overstimulate your mind and you’ll go to sleep when you’re tired, not when the programme finishes.” How much do I need? Insomnia - sleep countdown Not sleeping pills, but vitamin B5, an antidote to cortisol, the stress hormone that surges as we get older (£2.29 for 60 capsules, Boots Re:Balance Re-Energise Vitamin B Complex). And wash it down with Lucozade. In tests carried out by Lyon University sleep researchers, athletes and couch potatoes alike who downed a high-carbohydrate drink enjoyed a sleep-inducing drop in cortisol. Part of the reason exercise helps you sleep has to do with its effect on your body temperature. This rises when you work out, then gradually drops when you rest. “It’s that drop that promotes sleep,” says Dr Dement.
“Exercising six hours before bedtime is optimal, but any time of day will help.” You could also try Slumberdown’s new Airstream Mattress Topper (from £35 from Argos) which is proven to be significantly cooler than memory foam thanks to its special fibres inside which leave plenty of room for fresh, cool air to circulate. “Lower your core temperature with a hot bath shortly before sleeping, and wear socks in bed,” says Dr Beata O’Donaghue, a consultant in Sleep Medicine. “Warm feet cause blood vessels to enlarge, dispersing heat and lowering your core temperature.” Swap that single malt nightcap for a cup of Horlicks or any other warm, milky drink. “Milk’s loaded with tryptophans, the building blocks of serotonin, the body’s most important sleep hormone,” explains Collins. But if you’re prone to snoring, beware – dairy products can cause extra mucus to be produced which can obstruct the airway and make your nocturnal rumblings even worse. When it’s dark, your brain secretes melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate your biological clock.
However, black-out blinds can make a room too dark, warns Dr Chris Idzikowski, author of Beating Insomnia (Gill Macmillan, £12.99). “Ideally, you should have darkness until dawn, as the early morning light resets the body clock to keep it in line with the seasons. If it’s too dark in the mornings, you’ll find it hard to wake up.” A compromise is to have dark curtains and a specialist alarm clock that gradually emits more light as dawn breaks, such as the Lumie BodyClock 30 (£60 from amazon.co.uk). Seal the deal by thinking about a calming waterfall or tranquil beach, which Oxford University researchers found helped insomniacs fall asleep 20 minutes sooner. “Picturing an engaging scene takes up more brain space than the other techniques such as counting sheep,” explains study author Allison Harvey. “Plus, it’s easier to stay with it because it’s more interesting.” And the best time to hit the sack? 10pm. “Levels of the stress hormone cortisol are rock-bottom, while your body produces a surge of sleep-inducing melatonin, which peaks around midnight,” Harvey says.
“Your heart rate falls along with your body temperature and stress hormones, so your whole body’s primed for sleep.” It’s not just insufficient sleep that can leave us feeling worse for wear the next day – it’s how we lie down that affects our wellbeing, according to Dr Idzikowski. He explains how the wrong sleep position can cause muscle cramping, impair circulation and leave you hurting in the morning. And for the millions of us with pre-existing conditions, bad sleep posture can spark a vicious cycle with sleepless nights leading to more health woes. With an estimated 95% of us sleeping in the same position every night, here are some suggestions to improve your health. If you have acid reflux… lie on your right side “Eating a heavy meal within two to three hours of going to bed can cause heartburn as this can stretch the stomach and allow acid to rise more easily when you’re horizontal,” says consultant gastroenterologist Dr John de Caestecker. “The gullet joins the stomach on the left side of the body so by lying on the right, food can move more effectively through the digestive tract.”
Raise the head-end of the bed by a few inches or use more pillows so it’s harder for the acid to rise. Lie on your right side with your arms resting comfortably in front of you. Bend your knees and curl your legs slightly toward your upper body into a semi-foetal position. If you have a bad back… lie on your side, with your legs supported Some 40% of adults suffer spinal issues, and many of those originate – or get worse – because a wonky sleep pose can throw off spinal alignment for hours. The key is to keep your spine in a neutral, naturally curved position, Dr Idzikowski says. Lie on either side and put a slight bend in your knees, keeping your hips vertical and place a firm pillow or two in between your knees so that your legs are propped about hip-width apart. Any time you’re congested, avoid snoozing on your back, or your mouth can fall open and dry out what’s stuffed you up. Dr Idzikowski says you should instead lie on your side with an extra pillow under your head, and let gravity help with drainage.
Hug a pillow and arrange your legs in a comfy, slightly bent pose. Shoulder pain has many culprits – a heavy handbag, slouching, but also the wrong side sleeping position. Don’t tuck your bottom arm under your head, which strains the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that controls the shoulder, arm and hand. First, lie on your pain-free side with your legs slightly bent. Extend your bottom arm straight out in front of you, then bring it in, using both arms to hug a pillow to your chest. Put a pillow between your thighs. If both shoulders are aching, switch to a back pose and keep your arms relaxed at your sides. When you’re moody, bloated and crampy, lying on your side lets gravity tug on already tender breast ligaments while lying face-down puts excess weight and pressure on your uterus, causing irritation and more cramping, says chartered physio Sammy Margo, author of The Good Sleep Guide. Lie on your back. Place a pillow under your knees to keep your lower spine from arching too much.
Keep your arms neutral at your sides. A pillow that puts your head on an upward or downward slope can compress the cervical spine, strain neck muscles and cause soreness – especially if you’re lying on your stomach or side, says Margo. Most people with neck pain benefit from sleeping on their back with their neck in a neutral, ie straight position, which involves finding a pillow that supports that alignment. Keep your arms relaxed and by your sides. Around 15% of adults have bursitis, also known as runner’s hip, a painful condition that stems from inflammation of the hip joint and can make sleep seem impossible. Margo says: “Sleeping on your injured side puts undue pressure on your hips, pushing them into the mattress.” Dozing on your back gives your hips a break from the near-constant stress of walking and sitting all day. Prop a pillow under your knees for added support. How to boost your health How to get rid of spots How to tackle joint pain Is sex good for you?