The Need for Balance: Body, Mind, Spirit

By Lorraine LaJoie

Have you wondered why youre not feeling well?

Are you ready to do more than just band-aid your symptoms, and instead get to the true cause of your discomforts?

What if you, yourself, held the answers?

In The Need for Balance: Body, Mind, Spirit, share a womans personal journey of how she overcame her own health issues. Through kinesiology, she learned a variety of techniques to bring her body back into balancephysically and emotionallyallowing a spiritual awakening to occur.

With over twenty years of experience, she now teaches that you have the ability to do this as well, allowing you to be your healthiest self. She explains how to let go of your past in order to move forward, in genuine happiness and abundance. This allows your light to shine and your soul to guide you on your journey of the human experience.

The Need for Balance: Body, Mind, Spirit, is organized in a way for you to freely navigate whatever your needs may be. You may easily begin in any chapter.

Part 1: The Physical Body

Learn how to muscle test to find causes of discomforts and the possibilities of what those might be.

Part 2: The Mind/Emotional Body

Discover techniques to assist you to let go of all past traumas.

Part 3: The Spiritual Body

Share this couples story, once their souls have united, as they set out on a spiritual journey like no other.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jul 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452518558

Lorraine LaJoie

Lorraine LaJoie shares her experiences as a kinesiology practitioner of over 20 years. She is not only passionate about her work but also enlightening to those interested in their own well-being. Lorraine has a guided meditation available, including sounds supporting each chakra. She and her husband, Roger, live in Gorham, New Hampshire.

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Balboa Press rev. date: 07/24/2014

Contents

Amazing Grace

Disclaimer

Introduction

PART 1

The Physical Body

Kinesiology/Muscle Testing

Cymatherapy

Candida

Parasites

Antibiotics and Prescription Medications

Toxic Chemicals

Water

Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

Vitamin D

Fats: The Good and the Bad

Salt and Iodine

GMO’s: Genetically Modified Organisms

Electromagnetic Energy

Exercise

Allergies

Phluffing

Stress Not My Friend

PART 2

The Mind (Emotional) Body

Lighten Up

PART 3

The Spiritual Body

A Little History

The Awakening

A Spiritual Blast From The Past

A Trip of Enchantment

The Beauty of Ups and Downs

Jubilation for Mom

My New Gifts

Hawaii It Is

Following The Call

Mother Mary Comes To Me

Touched by Grace

Be Still And Listen

Acknowledgments

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.

~Thomas A. Edison

Amazing Grace

I realize this is the section where the dedications usually appear. The word dedication just didn’t work for me. When delving deeply, searching for just the right words, gratitude and appreciation came up, but that still didn’t feel quite right. I somehow needed to express even more than that. When getting in touch with my deepest feelings, down to my soul, there it was: Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace has two meanings for me. The first is how I feel that God has graced my life by intervening with mystical experiences. Many things have happened in the past several years that are definitely out of the ordinary. Since I have become more aware, I know that grace surrounds me and I live in awe and amazement every day of my life. I am Divinely guided and protected – and to me this is Grace.

The second is that Amazing Grace was my mother’s favorite song. During her last days on this earth, I would sing it to her. This is why it is a perfect fit. I would first like to express my appreciation for my husband, Roger. He is the one who makes me feel so complete. He is my soul companion, my spiritual director, my confidant, and the one who truly knows who I am. He has always encouraged me to listen to my guidance and invariably understood our spiritual path.

I feel so blessed to have had the parents that I did. At a young age I lost my father, but my mother, my dragonfly, was there for me every step of the way until she passed on at 96. She was truly an amazing woman.

I have been blessed with two beautiful daughters, Selena and Monica. I couldn’t be more proud of the women they have become. They have graced my life more than words can say. I am so thankful for their husbands, Kurt and Jon and my gorgeous grandchildren, Bronson, Piper and Isaac, and also, for my stepdaughter, Mandy, and my oldest granddaughter, Meghan, who have come so far in overcoming obstacles. I so appreciate my sister, Louise, who is also my inspiration and my friend, and one whom I could always rely. She is truly one of my angels here on earth. I love the fact that her husband, Ken is right by her side.

After all these years I still appreciate the love and support I received from Barbara, Courtney, Ed, Sharon, my mother, and the rest of my bakery family when I owned Icing on the Cake. I just couldn’t have done it without all of you.

I feel so blessed to have found Dr. John and Linda Perestam who were able to aid in my own healing after being so ill. They taught me the ins and outs of kinesiology and gave me my foundation. They planted the seeds and so much has grown.

I’m thankful for my team who helped me put this book and CD together…Brian who got me started, my phenomenal editor and dear friend, Kelly, Margaret who assisted me in co-writing, and Pat who read the entire book one last time. Thank you to Tim, Wil, and Karen for extending your talents and expertise in the recording process of my Guided Chakra Medication. You all appeared precisely when I needed you.

I would like to acknowledge the hundreds of clients whom I consider my dear friends, for without them I would not have been driven to learn new techniques in order to assist them with their healing processes. I so wish I could name all of them individually, however, they are each equally important to me. They all have personally taught me so much. Thank you, everyone!

Most importantly, I thank God for showing me the path I was meant to take and sending me the angels that give me the support I feel every day.

Disclaimer

This book is a culmination of information that I have gathered over the last twenty years of study, research and working with friends and family. I had the misconception that everyone knew all this, as well, but I consistently kept finding that people were just not aware. I felt it was vitally important to pass on this information.

I will be the first to tell you I am not a doctor, nurse or the like. I do not treat, heal or cure anyone. I am not here to discredit anyone in the medical profession, as I prefer to think they are all doing the best they can to help their patients.

I am simply a woman who fell in love with learning how to become and stay healthy. My passion is to be of service and share everything that I have learned with everyone who would like to move forward in their health and healing processes. To be clear, the information in this book was not intended to replace your health care provider. My vision is for the medical profession to work together with holistic practitioners for the greater good of all. I would like to see each person have their own team of healers that support their physical body, their mind, emotional/ body and their spiritual body.

My intention in writing The Need For Balance: Body, Mind, Spirit, is for you to be your healthiest self and think about your lifestyle and what you want to manifest for your physical body. My wish is for you to let go of emotions that you’ve held onto, that no longer serve you, so you’re able to move forward in healing. I’m hoping you will read something that will resonate with your spirit and use this information to make the changes that will make your life more abundant.

The stories in this book are factual, but in some cases, the names were changed for privacy.

Introduction

For many years now, I have had many people tell me I should write a book. Being a kinesiologist for over two decades, has blessed me with so many wonderful stories and experiences. I had been told by family, friends, and some of the best psychics around that I had it in me. They all saw something that I was unaware of.

In my mind, writing my memoirs would not make The New York Times bestseller list, even though many experiences were extraordinary. What happened next would change everything about my notion of actually writing a book.

It was the end of June, and we had endured excessively rainy weather, putting a damper on everyone’s normally cheerful mood. It seemed as if summer was going to pass us by – and the season was already short enough in the North Country to begin with.

Upon waking early one Sunday, to beautiful sunshine, it not only warmed the earth, but also my spirit. I knew it would be a perfect day to go for a walk. My hope was that my husband, Roger, would join me when he awoke. For my usual morning meditation routine, today it was a CD by Carolyn Myss that guided me into a chakra clearing session. Meditating is a part of my daily practice, especially since my mother’s passing, nearly a year prior. Doing so not only allows me to feel connected to her, but also, to my angels and to God. While entering meditative state, my intention has always been to realize what my purpose was for that particular day.

When Roger woke, I was delighted to learn that he shared the same thought about a walk. We chose to venture down the by-pass road near our home; one we frequented often, since it is a favorite of ours. While alone there, walking and talking, we have had some of the most wonderful experiences. It was always on this trail when we received the best spiritual guidance.

That day seemed different in every aspect. The mountains and trees looked greener, the sky was a deeper blue, and the birds even sounded like they were in harmony. It was almost like being in a dream. We were both having a great morning and thought the moment of well-being we were experiencing was due to the detox program we had just completed. Periodically, we would do this to maintain good health. And as a result, we always had increased energy and clarity.

While walking, we discussed the fact that we were feeling much better than usual. I shared that I had taken yet another online class about health and energetic techniques. Our conversation led to discussing my shoulder and how, when I self-tested, it showed the bicep tendon had slipped out of alignment. This was preventing me from fully raising my arm up and causing extreme discomfort. Knowing now, that everything is energy, I balanced it as such. Using one of my newer techniques called The Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson, I energetically aligned it where it belonged. I was completely amazed how well it worked through my level of relief.

Roger responded by telling me that there has to be a place within the medical field for what I do. I agreed that doctors just don’t have enough time to spend with patients to get adequate information. Something required for fully diagnosing and healing them. Discussing with my clients the personal details about their health issues, makes a huge difference in their overall well-being. That was when he got a hit, which declared that this was the perfect time for me to write my book, put all my knowledge and experience together, so I may reach those interested in how to be well.

Now, when Roger gets a hit, his body becomes covered with goose bumps. They aren’t the typical type that appear when you get a chill or when something emotional happens. These come out of nowhere and he describes it as a rush of energy sweeping through his body. It sometimes emanates from his feet and other times elsewhere such as down his spine. We have associated it with divine guidance. It has never failed us.

The messages have continued to come at a steady flow. All the years I’ve been working with people have shown me that this is what everyone can do, but they have to know how to do it. He also told me I needed a partner for this book to manifest. Immediately, several people came to mind. We both sincerely felt this was the next step in our journey.

Previously, we had thought that a great way to give back was to open a clinic. Again, I was told this same thing by the best of the best, but it just never resonated with me. I felt so much resistance. This, on the other hand, just felt right. We knew we could reach more people, through a book.

As we continued to walk, we steadily received more guidance. It was so clear how all this was falling into place. His hits were non-stop at one point. He removed his cap and described a strange sensation he had on the top of his head. He couldn’t understand why. In response, I explained to him that it must be his crown chakra, which signifies his spiritual connection. In that moment, I stopped dead in my tracks. A dragonfly had landed on my solar plexus (the area just above the abdomen) and appeared to be looking up at me! I immediately burst into tears, for, you see, the dragonfly has been a symbol to me of my mother’s spirit.

When my mother passed away, my sister, Louise selected a beautiful reading for her service. It was called Water Bugs and Dragonflies, by Doris Stickney. The dragonfly was a symbol for my mother in the other dimension and I would see them everywhere, particularly in places where I had never noticed them before. They were on signs, plaques, pins, and necklaces. She was everywhere, and now, right on me! Your mother is here to help you on your journey, Roger remarked.

Simultaneously, Roger and I just looked at each other in absolute amazement. It was an astounding moment; we just never believed it was possible for this to happen! After a brief period of resting on me, the dragonfly flew away, only to instantly return and visit Roger in the same manner. It positioned itself in the exact same place on him for about the same amount of time. "She was not only here for you, but for me as well," he said.

We watched the dragonfly leave, and yet again, she returned for a third time and proceeded to lie on the brim of the cap he was carrying. She lingered while Roger made comment about my mother being with both of us and would remain present throughout this journey. It was then that he realized that he was to sell his rental business and move on in a more spiritual direction with me.

It was a morning of great insight, magic, and as far as we were concerned, a real miracle. When we returned home from our amazing experience, I began to write immediately.

MY STORY…

For many years now, I have said that we can’t depend on anyone else for our health. It’s time to take responsibility for ourselves and learn how to support our bodies to improve our own well-being. Through my own experience with compounded illnesses, I found this to be absolutely true. At thirty-two years old, I was in the worse condition you could possibly imagine. Married to my first husband, a mother of two, and the owner of a bakery had compounded into making my stress level soar through the roof. This toxic combination led me to suffering with chronic pain. With my extensive list of ailments, I sought help from doctors, only to be sent home with the diagnosis of, There’s nothing wrong with you.

Feeling like a hypochondriac, I always left their office in tears wondering what I was to do. They prescribed pain medications and muscle relaxers, in an attempt to help, which only made matters worse.

Finally, one day I despairingly looked up to the Heavens, and I clearly remember when I said, God, I need your help! Please show me what I need to do. This experience is referred to as the dark night of the soul – a phase in a person’s spiritual life where desperation and loneliness brings on a sense of grave hopelessness. Unbeknownst to me, this was the first step in my spiritual journey. The very next day, I heard about Dr. John Perestam, a chiropractor who did unusual work and could possibly help me. My gut, Grace, told me that I should go. That was the day everything would change forever. For the first time, I truly felt God had stepped into my life.

Through a technique called kinesiology, this chiropractor and his wife, Linda, showed me exactly how my body was out of balance. Together they showed me what I needed to do to get well. I was blown away! When I left their office, I don’t think my feet were touching the ground. I didn’t understand it, but I felt so different and knew for the first time that I was going to be fine. Following their instructions and through applied technique, I steadily began to feel better. Upon my second visit I discovered that they were giving classes to teach kinesiology. I knew, in the depths of my soul, that this is what I was here