Handy Ice Packs for Treating Sprains

Along with winter sports and icy outdoor conditions come the chance for sprains and sore muscles. Someone slip going down icy steps? Need an ice pack in a hurry?
~Grab a bag of frozen peas from the freezer to apply to the ankle.
~To make your own cold pack, place 1 part isopropyl alcohol to 3 parts water into a zip lock freezer bag. With a permanent marker, label the bag, Sprain Pack, do not consume. Double bag to prevent leakage and lay flat in the freezer. The alcohol will keep the water from freezing solid, making a soft, cold pack when needed to treat sprains.

©Deborah Tukua, www.hollycreekbooks.com.