Customer, Tracey Lambert, Shares Her Love of Milkweed Balm
A few years ago, when Monarch Flyway started to delve into using milkweed oil as a natural remedy for pain, Tracey Lambert was approached by her fr...
Sinus, Cluster, Tension, & Migraine Headaches – Know The Difference
Headaches can range in severity from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Some people may not realize that different types of headaches can have d...
Summer Heat, Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and You
Summer heat and humidity can be difficult to manage when you’re healthy. But when you suffer from chronic pain, it can be even more challenging. People with chronic pain conditions may have difficulty regulating their system when the weather heats up.
Radiation Rash?
While you're undergoing radiation treatment, you may notice that the affected skin can change in color or becomes sore and dry. Some patients may react more than others and develop a rash in the area being treated. Depending on the location of the radiation, symptoms can vary.
Symptoms and Treatments for TMJ & TMD Pain
The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone to your skull on each side of your face. It acts like a sliding hinge that lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side, so you can talk, chew, and yawn.
Living With Restless Leg Syndrome
If you have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs because of an uncomfortable sensation, you may have Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS typically happens in the evening or during the night when you're sitting or lying down. It can begin at any age and generally worsens as you age.
5 Ways to Minimize Chronic Pain at Bedtime
If you suffer from chronic pain, you may have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Unfortunately, lack of sleep can exacerbate your pain, leading to a vicious cycle that makes it harder to find relief or rest. Try these tips so you can reduce the pain and catch some zzz's.
Natural Relief for Sports Injuries
Whether you play competitively on a team or for fun with friends, it's not uncommon to experience a sports-related injury. Knee injuries, back pain, strained hamstrings, sprained ankles, shin splints, and tennis elbow are often some of the issues you can experience when you are active.
Five Tips to Help Relieve Shingles Pain
Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chicken pox. If you've had chicken pox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain, and may appear as shingles years later.
5 Tips for Sleeping with Chronic Pain
Getting a good night's sleep is essential to your health and overall well-being. If pain is preventing you from getting adequate rest, there are things you can do to enhance your comfort prior to bed.
Customer Story: Kristin Holley
After being diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, Kristin Holley had chemotherapy and radiation to eradicate the disease. With such intensive treatments, her body became stiff and sore.
Milkweed Balm Customer, Marcia Switzer, found relief!
As a mom of four adult children and a school secretary, Marcia Switzer decided to pursue her dreams and get her bachelor's degree, with the hopes of continuing on to law school. While working full time and enduring a hectic schedule of studying, Marcia's health problems seemed to worsen.