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    What else can be used for filling aside from rice, beans, or grain?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
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    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    In theory, anything small and microwave-safe can be used. Small glass or plastic balls can work as well. Just be aware that, for example, glass balls and grains will have to be heated for different lengths of time. For example, glass will stay hotter for a longer time than will grains.
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    I want to make a microwaveable heat bag and fill it with buckwheat. However, I am unsure about which type of buckwheat is appropriate: should I use raw or roasted buckwheat hulls?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    The raw, dried buckwheat kernels can be used, but if you already have some roasted buckwheat, you can use those as well.
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    Can you use plastic beads to fill the bean bags?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
    Natural Health Doctor
    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    Yes, as long as the plastic beads are microwave safe. Whatever you use should not melt in the microwave.
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    How much fabric is needed?
    Zora Degrandpre, ND
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    Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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    It would depend on how long the neck wrap is. 1 square yard should be more than enough for 1-2 long neck wraps.
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