Every year, the majestic monarch butterflies make their migration to Mexico for winter. These orange and black painted creatures travel over 2,500 miles to hibernate in warmer climates, before returning to the United States. Their numbers, however, are shrinking. In addition to deforestation, herbicide use is significantly impacting the species' survival. Used in agricultural applications, herbicides…
Trigeminal Neuralgia Facial Pain
Trigemial neuralgia is a chronic condition that can be extremely painful. The condition affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, everyday tasks such as brushing your teeth and washing your face may trigger a jolt of acute pain. Living with this condition can be difficult,…
Customer Story: Milkweed Balm Gives Mary Petty Her Life Back
Mary Petty is a busy lady. At 57, she is a mom to four grown daughters, a grandmother to 10, and has three great-grandchildren. She needs lots of energy to keep up with everyone and doesn't want to be slowed down by pain. About two years ago, Mary was diagnosed with spondylosis, a degeneration of the spinal…
Fight Greenhouse Gasses with Prairies
Researchers have discovered that grasslands have the capacity to store large amounts of carbon, which is a valuable ecological service in today's changing climate. Carbon is a greenhouse gas that is increasing in the Earth's atmosphere and contributing to global warming. Altered rain patterns, a rise in sea level, and higher temperatures are the negative…