Natural Living Natural Recovery Jeanine Hoff Founder Where

Natural Living, Natural Recovery Jeanine Hoff Founder, Where is the Sunshine?

About Me – Jeanine Hoff – www. whereisthesunshine. com – 501 c 3 Non-Profit organization based in Florida – Specialize in Peer Support – @yesyoushine – Twitter/Instagram – Where is the Sunshine – Facebook

What is Natural Living? – How does it help recovery or improve symptoms? – What are some different types of natural recovery elements? – How can you incorporate elements into your life?

About Natural Living – Natural living is an alternative to or supplement to standard mental health treatments – Standard treatments include medication, cognitive behavior therapy, talk therapy, group therapy – It uses natural methods, specifically methods that can be used at home to improve wellness – Natural wellness includes self-care

Why does Natural Living work? – Natural living works because it can: – Easily be done at home – Health insurance is not a requirement – A person can incorporate as little or as much as they feel comfortable with or can afford – Side effects aren’t a problem* – It compliments traditional treatment such as medication and/or therapy – It’s healthy! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

TYPES OF NATURAL TREATMENTS Sleep, Vitamins, Herbs, Aromatherapy, Yoga & Massage, Salt & Sound, Clean Eating

About that Pineal Gland… – Pineal Gland produces melatonin which helps you sleep – Biproduct of melatonin is serotonin – Serotonin is one of the brain chemicals responsible for mood

What about Vitamins? – Vitamins can be used to replace a deficiency – Additional vitamins can enhance recovery, overall health and mood – Vitamins are readily available in drug stores, grocery stores, and places like Target and Walmart – Vitamins can help prevent other health disorders and illnesses

HERBS

HERBAL LIFE St Johns Wort Valerian Root Rhodiola Gingko Biloba Ashwagandha Chamomile

Aromatherapy – Uses essential oils – Scents can be made as strong or as weak as you like – Different oils have different healing effects – Tinctures or oils can also be taken orally – Oils are now readily available in drug stores – Diffusers can be purchased online for much less than in stores

Clove Lavender Eucalyptus Lemon Peppermint

YOGA & MASSAGE – Yoga and Massage both release endorphins – They remove muscle tension – They both clear the mind and focus on breathing – Great stress relievers – Don’t have to be expensive!

SALT & SOUND HIMALAYAN SALT LAMP SOUND MACHINE

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WHAT IS CLEAN EATING? – Avoiding or limiting processed foods – Avoiding or limiting fast foods – Includes eating organic fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and grains – Avoiding or limiting foods with pesticides, larges amounts of salt and sugar, additives and bad fats

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