Category: Health, Healing and Wellness

Never Say Anything To Yourself That Wouldn’t Say To A Friend
Some people are good at encouraging peers but often condemning towards themselves. If this is you, your thinking could be hindering your productivity. Whether you’re running up a mountain or working in an office, it not a bad idea to examine your thoughts. Take hold of them and challenge the ones that are destructive towards yourself and your goals.

The first step is to allow yourself to understand what is happening in your thought process. Disputing your self-talk means challenging the negative or unhelpful aspects. Doing this enables you to feel better and to respond to situations in a more helpful way.

Learning to dispute negative thoughts might take time and practice, but is worth the effort. Once you start looking at it, you’ll probably be surprised by how much of your thinking is inaccurate, exaggerated, or focused on the negatives of the situation.

Whenever you find yourself feeling depressed, angry, anxious or upset, use this as your signal to stop and become aware of your thoughts. Use your feelings as your cue to reflect on your thinking.

A good way to test the accuracy of your perceptions might be to ask yourself some challenging question. These questions will help you to check out your self-talk to see whether your current view is reasonable. This will also help you discover other ways of thinking about your situation.

There are four main types of challenging questions to ask yourself:

1. Reality testing
- What is my evidence for and against my thinking?
- Are my thoughts factual, or are they just my interpretations?
- Am I jumping to negative conclusions?
- How can I find out if my thoughts are actually true?
2. Look for alternative explanations
- Are there any other ways that I could look at this situation?
- What else could this mean?
- If I were being positive, how would I perceive this situation?
3. Putting it in perspective
- Is this situation as bad as I am making out to be?
- What is the worst thing that could happen? How likely is it?
- What is the best thing that could happen?
- What is most likely to happen?
- Is there anything good about this situation?
- Will this matter in five years time?
When you feel anxious, depressed or stressed-out your self-talk is likely to become extreme, you’ll be more likely to expect the worst and focus on the most negative aspects of your situation. So, it’s helpful to try and put things into their proper perspective.

4. Using goal-directed thinking
- Is thinking this way helping me to feel good or to achieve my goals?
- What can I do that will help me solve the problem?
- Is there something I can learn from this situation, to help me do it better next time?
http://psychcentral.com/lib/challenging-negative-self-talk/0003196

http://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2015/01/20/never-say-anything-about-yourself-that-you-dont-want-to-come-true/
May 14, 2015
Dr. David Steuer Explains How Essential Oils Can Naturally Impact Mood

Oils can have a very positive affect on the brain. Our moods are a complex interplay of emotional and physical components. Essential oils can be a safe alternative to harmful medication.
Another aspect is that smell, almost more than any other sense, has the ability to dredge up memories, change moods, or ease tension. Your sense of smells is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of your other senses. Smell recognition is immediate.

dōTERRA^® essential oil blends are proprietary formulas for targeted wellness applications. They represent the converging wisdom of many years of therapeutic essential oil experience and validation of a growing body of research and scientific study. Harnessing the inherent living energies of plants, each formula is synergistically balanced to enhance product potency and benefits and contains only CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade^® essential oils.

Dr. David Steuer explains how essential oils can naturally impact mood.

May 14, 2015
Balance Essential Oil Brings Harmony to the Mind and Body

dōTERRA®’s Grounding Blend, Balance Essential Oil brings harmony to the mind and body.

• Promotes whole-body relaxation
• Soothes sore muscles and joints
• Evokes feelings of tranquility and balance

Ingredients:
Spruce Needle/Leaf
Ho Wood
Frankincense Resin
Blue Tansy Flower
Blue Chamomile Flower
Base of Fractionated Coconut Oil

Oxygenate your blood cells.

As the name of the blend indicates, it is a balancing blend that contains oils that are geared toward the central nervous system and other body systems. If there are times when you feel confused, doubtful, unsettled, or in need of a sense of well-being, a balancing blend may be an excellent option.

May 14, 2015
Healthy Communication Skills & Interpersonal Styles
AGGRESSIVE

Would you like to improve your relationships? Do you find yourself surrounded by difficult people? Do you notice increasing stress levels in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to examine the communication style you are using. Take a look at some common interpersonal styles.

AGGRESSIVE

The Aggressive Interpersonal Style is referred to when one person gets their own needs met at the expense of others. A person operating in this style is likely to have a lot of stress in their life. Some of it is self-induced but people are bound to react in ways to do not help the person attain their goals. Operating in this style over long term periods is also detrimental to the person’s physical health as well.

ASSERTIVE

ASSERTIVE

When a person is using an Assertive Interpersonal Style, they are able to find win-win situations for both parties. This person is looking to meet their own needs at the same time as assisting others in meeting their needs. There are many benefits to using this style: less stress, more cooperation from others, better physical and emotional health… An Assertive Interpersonal Style will not only use appropriate boundaries to help themselves but they are able to motivate others to show respect and concern for others.

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE

When a person is using a Passive Aggressive Interpersonal Style, they are appearing to meet the other person’s needs but really are only focused on their own. Others around them become frustrated and confused. Many say that this is a covert way of expressing anger. In other words, it is hostility that many people may not be sure how to address because of its covert nature. It is not an effective way of managing relationships and in fact can be quite damaging.

PASSIVE

PASSIVE

A Passive Interpersonal Style is when a person meets others’ needs at their own expense. This may seem preferable to some at first, but it is actually not best for either party. Allowing others to behave inappropriately towards you does not help them in the long run. If used over long periods of time, a person may experience emotional and physical health issues.

It may seem to be obvious that the Assertive Interpersonal Style is most effective with communication. Each of the styles may be needed at different times. If armed robbers enter your bank, it may be wise to not draw unwanted attention to yourself and choose the Passive Interpersonal Style but if this is the only style a person chooses to use, they may have extreme difficulty getting their needs met.

In order to reduce stress, it is best to learn to use Assertive Communication Skills. Some of these would include:
- I-Statements
- Listening
- Empathy
- Believability Checks
- and others
Learning these skills will empower you to take responsibility for communicating more effectively. This will help to improve your relationships. Contact us if you are interested in improving your relationship skills and decreasing the stress in your life. We look forward to helping you improve your communication skills and develop healthier habits. You can be empowered to have much healthier and fulfilling relationships.

www.OzarksWellness.com
March 23, 2015
Endurance and Stamina

Mito2Max

Promotes efficient production of ATP in the mitochondria of cells
Enhances stamina and efficient use of oxygen
Supports metabolic adaptation for diverse activities
Improves mental energy

Perfect for endurance athletes!

March 18, 2015
AromaTouch Technique Certification Training

REGISTER TODAY for the AromaTouch Technique Certification Training
Everyone Attending Must Register in Advance Because We Have to Order the Products for You.
$150.00 Includes the DVD, Oils and the Full Day Training
Class is on April 6, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at O’Bannon Bank in Buffalo, MO

The AromaTouch Technique is a scientifically verifiable clinical method of essential oil application that was created to combat five systemic conditions: stress, toxic insult, pain and inflammation, and autonomic imbalance.

This technique is Highly Recommended for Many Conditions Including:
Mood Issues (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD etc)
Pain Syndromes like Fibromyalgia and Auto-Immune Disorders
Chronic Post Surgical Pain (where the patients cannot tolerate any touch)

Often in these instances an individual’s parasympathetic nervous system (also known as the “Fight or Flight response”) is engaged because of the event that precipitated the pain. Mechanisms in the body drive more pain until the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are returned to a balanced state.

This technique is also highly effective in aiding a post chemotherapy patient in flushing the system of residual chemotherapy toxins and restoring the individual to a state of homeostasis, or balance. The technique is done with a feather light touch, allowing the chemical message of nature’s purest substances to be carried throughout the body with a “shiver” type effect.

Individuals who receive an AromaTouch can expect to experience a deep sense of relaxation both during and after the procedure and an increased sense of calm, balance, energy, and clarity for several days afterwards.

Clients who suffer from insomnia often report that their sleep patterns are restored to normal even after years of difficulty.

March 12, 2015
Long Life Vitality ~ Magnesium and Mental Health
Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency may lead to Anxiety and symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Studies show that individuals diagnosed with ADHD have lower levels of magnesium than those who do not.

Low magnesium can lead to:
- Irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Hyperactivity
- Aggressive behavior
Magnesium is also a key factor in the production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that provides a feeling of calm and well-being.

Magnesium also calms the body, relaxes muscles and aids in digestion.

You can choose to supplement with magnesium, or increase the amount of magnesium-rich foods in your diet.

Foods like nuts, green vegetables, kelp, avocados and pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium.

Long Life Vitality

Microplex VMz®
Food Nutrient Complex
Made with SLS-free vegetable capsules

dōTERRA Microplex VMz® Food Nutrient Complex is an all-natural, whole-food formula of bio-available vitamins and minerals that are deficient in our modern diets. The formula includes a balanced blend of essential antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, and an energy complex of B vitamins presented in a patented glycoprotein matrix. Microplex VMz also contains the food-derived minerals calcium, magnesium, and zinc as well as organic trace minerals for optimal bone and metabolic health. Microplex VMz contains the dōTERRA Tummy Tamer™ botanical blend of Peppermint, Ginger, and Caraway to calm the stomach for those who may have experienced stomach upset with other vitamin and mineral products. Microplex VMz is encapsulated using sodium lauryl sulfate-free vegetable capsules, does not contain wheat or dairy products, and does not include any animal products. Microplex VMz is an all–natural product.

While it is abundantly clear that diets in the United States and in many developed countries include adequate and even an overabundance of calories (the incidence of obesity continues to rise at an alarming rate around the globe), a growing body of evidence shows that even as we eat more, we are obtaining less of the essential nutrients vital for optimal health. Over processed, calorie-rich, nutrient-poor food choices threaten to make us fat even as our bodies are deprived of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. A recent position taken by the American Medical Association acknowledges the prudence of taking nutritional supplements, admitting that while “the clinical syndromes of vitamin deficiencies are unusual in Western societies, suboptimal vitamin status is not”. (Journal of the American Medical Association, June 19, 2002). Some nutritional supplement manufacturers add many times the necessary amount of synthetic vitamins and minerals to their products to persuade consumers that “more is better.” In reality, more does not always offer additional benefits and may simply be more expensive. All-natural Microplex VMz is a balanced, high-quality supplement formulated to provide the essential micronutrients likely to be deficient in your diet and known to support optimal vitality and wellness. Microplex VMz is a comprehensive array of whole-food vitamins and minerals that are essential for normal growth, function, and maintenance of cells. Microplex VMz provides a balanced blend of essential antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, an energy complex of B vitamins, and 800 IU of vitamin D. It also contains important minerals for metabolism and the essential bone nutrients calcium, magnesium, zinc, and organic trace minerals.

Patented Glycoprotein Matrix† Most of the vitamins and minerals absorbed in our bodies come from the food we eat. Sometimes vitamins and minerals are isolated or synthetically constructed and may become more difficult for our bodies to recognize and absorb as food nutrients. The food-derived vitamins in Microplex VMz are presented in a patented glycoprotein matrix to enhance bio-availability. To make a vitamin glycoprotein compound, a natural vitamin is introduced to a culture of lactobacillus and yeast. As it grows, the yeast metabolizes and binds the vitamin into its protein matrix, making the vitamin more recognizable as food in the digestive process. The food-derived minerals in Microplex VMz are similarly cultured in yeast to enhance bioavailability. Digestion of the vitamins and minerals in Microplex VMz is also enhanced by the presence of a blend of digestive enzymes and mineral co-factors that are necessary for proper assimilation of food nutrients.

Microplex VMz Food Nutrient Complex

dōTERRA Microplex VMz represents the gold standard in natural vitamin and mineral supplementation. The all-natural formula is encapsulated in sodium lauryl-sulfate free vegetable capsules, does not contain wheat or milk products, and does not include ingredients made from animal products. It also contains the dōTERRA Tummy Tamer blend of Peppermint, Ginger, and Caraway seed botanical extract to help calm the stomach. Microplex VMz is formulated to be used daily with dōTERRA Alpha CRS+® and xEO Mega® or vEO Mega® as a comprehensive dietary supplement foundation for a lifetime of vitality and wellness. All three products can be found in one convenient pack—Lifelong Vitality pack or Vegan Lifelong Vitality pack. Save $69 by buying them in the pack.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Adults, take 4 vegetable capsules per day with food.

Microplex VMz is formulated to be used daily with Alpha CRS+ and xEO Mega or vEO Mega. (Taking with the fatty acids in xEO Mega will support absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins in Microplex VMz.)

PRIMARY BENEFITS

• Provides 22 essential vitamins and minerals to support normal growth, function, and maintenance of cells
• Fights free radicals with the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E
• Supports healthy metabolism and cellular energy
• Supports bone health with calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D
• Supports healthy immune function
• Supports healthy digestion
• Provides systemic benefits of vitality and wellness associated with optimal intake of essential nutrients
• A balanced blend of essential, all-natural vitamins including the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, an energy complex of B vitamins, and natural vitamin D presented in a patented glycoprotein matrix for enhanced bio-availability
• Includes a balanced blend of all-natural minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and vanadium presented in a glycoprotein matrix for enhanced bio-availability
• Includes a whole-food botanical blend of broccoli, spirulina algae, oat straw, brewer’s yeast, and kelp
• Formulated with a digestive enzyme blend of amylase, protease, cellulose, and lipase
• Contains tocotrienols
• Includes the dōTERRA Tummy Tamer digestive blend of Peppermint, Ginger, and Caraway
• Made with sodium lauryl sulfate-free vegetable capsules; does not contain milk or wheat products or ingredients made from animal products
• Specially formulated to be used daily with xEO Mega and Alpha CRS+ as a comprehensive dietary supplement found

xEO MEGA®
ESSENTIAL OIL OMEGA COMPLEX

dōTERRA’s xEO Mega is a revolutionary formula blending CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®essential oils of clove, frankincense, thyme, cumin, orange, peppermint, ginger, caraway, and German chamomile, with natural plant-sourced essential fatty acids from flax, borage, cranberry, and pomegranate seed oils and marine lipids delivering 340 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per daily serving.

Essential fatty acids support healthy cardiovascular, immune, joint, and brain health among other health benefits.

xEO Mega also includes a unique form of the carotenoid astaxanthin cultivated in microalgae using pure water and sunlight, and natural vitamin E providing additional antioxidant protection, and natural vitamin D.

The lipids and essential oils in xEO Mega are presented in a nanosomal lipid assimilation system that supports nutrient absorption in the intestinal tract.

ALPHA CRS+®
CELLULAR VITALITY COMPLEX

dōTERRA’s Alpha CRS+ is a proprietary formula combining a cellular longevity blend of botanical extracts including boswellic acids, silymarin, curcumin, ginkgo, bromelain enzyme, carotenoids and powerful polyphenols including resveratrol, ellagic acid, baicalin and proanthocyanidins from grape seeds with a cellular energy blend of quercetin, coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and acetyl-l-carnitine.

The ingredients in Alpha CRS+ have been shown to support healthy cell proliferation and lifespan, mitochondrial energy production and to support healthy cellular inflammatory response.

Alpha CRS+ is formulated to be used daily with xEO Mega and Microplex VMz as a comprehensive dietary supplement program for a lifetime of vitality and wellness.

There are a great deal of reasons why I would recommend Life Long Vitality as a three pack sold together. I can personally share many testimonies that I attribute to the trio. Contact me and ask why I recommend it so highly.
March 7, 2015
IQ Omega

dōTERRA IQ Mega™ takes the fishy taste out of fish oil and puts the fresh orange flavor of dōTERRA Wild Orange CPTG® essential oil in this great tasting and easy-to-swallow omega-3 supplement providing 1,000 mg of concentrated, pure fish oil per serving. IQ Mega contains the essential nutrients EPA and DHA to support healthy brain, cardiovascular, immune, and joint function*. IQ Mega is formulated to be used daily by children and adults with a2z Chewable.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are nutrients required for many key functions in the human body including cell growth, brain development, muscle activity, immune function, joint health, and many others.

While some fatty acids can be produced inside the body, essential fatty acids cannot be produced by our bodies; we have to rely on the food we eat to supply us with these important nutrients.

Two primary essential fatty acids are omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Modern science suggests, for optimal health, humans should consume a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Unfortunately, due to the abundance of omega-6 fatty acids in vegetable oils and our increasing consumption of fried and fatty foods, the western diet includes omega-6 fatty acids in a ratio as high as 15 to 1.

While our diets must include some omega-6 fatty acids as essential nutrients for life, the disproportionate consumption of omega-6 fatty acids, as well as, unhealthy hydrogenated or trans fats has been linked to diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Studies also link low intake of omega-3 fatty acids to a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

Conversely, there is an enormous body of scientific information supporting the health benefits of increasing the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Studies have shown that increasing omega-3 fatty acid consumption has a positive effect on cardiovascular health and brain function, and helps balance the cellular inflammatory response.

Increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids has also been shown to have a positive impact on joint health, mobility, and skin health.

Restoring the balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is an important step in keeping your body healthy.

This can be done by decreasing your intake of foods high in omega-6 fatty acids and increasing your intake of foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Fish are an excellent source of dietary omega-3 fatty acids, but omega-3s can also be found in oils of some nuts and seeds.

Because of growing anxiety over the levels of toxins and heavy metals present in many of the world’s oceans, daily fish consumption as a source of omega-3 fatty acids is not acceptable to some consumers.

As a solution, one daily dose of IQ Mega provides 1,000 mg of pure, micro-filtered marine lipids with 600 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA omega-3 essential fatty acids tested to be free of toxins or heavy metals.

March 6, 2015
February Wellness Workshop at Mama Jean’s Natural Market

It was great to see people come out for our second workshop. Team RWB was present to support Daniel Harvey. We met some new people in the community. Attendees received deep blue rub packets and one person won a $15.00 gift certificate. We also heard some great wellness tips. Make sure to come out for our next one. They are free.

March 4, 2015
Relationship Issues

Depending on each individual client we will use different approaches to assist with your relationship goals. Some of these include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectial Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Adventure Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Modification, Behavioral Therapy, Skill Development, Individual, Group and Family Therapy.

She provides individual, family and group outpatient counseling for people of all ages. She works with people who may be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety issues, substance abuse and addiction and behavioral addictions, bullying, conflict resolution, grief loss issues, trauma and PTSD, anger management, adult and childhood ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. She also assists children and families with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. She has worked within the school system, inpatient and outpatient settings, in homes, and emergency rooms. Mary Kay has trained youth to help peers on a local suicide hotline and she is certified to train students pursuing their LCSW and Missouri substance abuse credentials.

February 10, 2015