In 2012, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  I had heard of this disease through my education, but had not studied it to the point of full understanding.  After receiving the diagnosis, the studying began and today, my Brain-Heart-Gut Connection gets it!  Somedays, the connection is broken and I generally do not feel well.  The symptoms include aches and pains (almost flu-like), tiredness, lack of focus, a general lack of energy, difficulty in losing weight and occasional malaise.  Other days, I see the light and believe that this tunnel shall end.  I have been told that I will always have the antibodies that detect that Hashimoto's is present.  I do not choose to believe this to be true and continue to provide my body with the nutrition, water, supplements, breathing techniques and care that it needs.  Since 2012,  the Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO) have reduced from >1000 to 747 (normal is <= 9) and the Thyroglobulin Antibodies have reduced from 290 to 20 (normal is <=1).  Yes, they are still present, but are heading in the right direction.  
I have chosen to share this with you today to provide a glimpse of hope that with knowledge, fortitude, belief, faith and proper nutrition and self care, healing can occur.  Balance For Wellness Academy, Inc has been created to provide educational opportunities that can help anyone who is searching to find the path towards healing.  It all starts here with the Brain-Heart-Gut Connection. 
Be well and keep the faith!
Dr Lorri

Each morning, I speak a prayer to begin my day on a healing note.  Today, I would like to share this prayer with you:
"Every single cell in my body and each and every relationship in my life is designed to heal, regenerate and be whole.  I already possess the ability to heal and thrive as it is my divine nature. I manifest this healing through peace, patience, perseverance, prayer, faith, hope and love.  Dear God, Angel of Healing, Angel of Light and all Unknown Angels and Saints, I beg you and I thank you for your presence, your power and your mercy in healing my cells and healing my soul.  Thank-you and I love you.  Amen!"

We all have something to heal within us and in most cases, we are not exactly sure of what this is.  This prayer is meant to ask for healing in mind, body and spirit. It was inspired from a deck of motivational cards.  I will share the title of those cards at a later date.

Be well!

​Dr Lorri

 To Serve in Healing
 
“In every community, there is work to be done.
In every nation, there are wounds to heal.
In every heart, there is the power to do it.”
                                            Marianne Williamson
 
When I read this quote, I immediately felt a connection to its message.
I believe that I exist to assist individuals and groups in healing on many levels.  I have been “learning” how to heal myself throughout my life.  With each level of healing, I feel more power, compassion and empathy in my heart.
Being called, consistently, to help “heal” can feel heavy at times.  I have, on occasion asked, “Why me?” and sometimes, “What about me?” 
Interestingly, each time that I have stepped forward and served in healing, that “what about me” question has been answered as I felt my heart swell with gratitude, compassion and joy as I watched the wounds of another begin to be sutured!
I consistently feel a sense of fulfillment in helping others.  I also enjoy being helped and have been so thankful for those who have assisted in healing me.  I haven’t always allowed the help, but I have learned that others wish to “fill my bucket” as I do theirs.
 
Great power arises in reaching back and lifting each other up. 
 
Who needs you today? 
 
Simply open your eyes and heart, reach out your hands and then be prepared to experience the joy in assisting another!
 
Blessings,
Dr Lorri