About Us

Welcome to J&L Balanced Living! My name is Laurie Swadner. My health journey has many twists and turns, and I have learned so much from the obstacles I’ve had to overcome. I now see my obstacles were blessings to learn how God created our bodies and to heal them naturally.

My journey began when I received my formal education from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Speech Communications, and Physical Education.

I had always been a very active person. I love everything outdoors, camping, hiking, running, biking, etc. However, in my early forties I became very ill. I could not eat anything without feeling considerable pain throughout my body, and I lost a lot of weight. The medical doctors could not figure out what was wrong with me. The last doctor I saw before turning to alternative health care told me all my problems were in my head and nothing was wrong with me. Extremely frustrated, I turned to alternative health care and was introduced to BioElectric medicine. This modality showing what substances were stressing my body: I was allergic to sugar! I completely changed my diet and was introduced to herbal medicine as well. My love of God’s creation suddenly became very important to me, and I started to study herbalism.

At this time, several more challenges arose. My husband and I discovered our home was mold infested, and my entire family learned firsthand the detriment that outside toxins can have on the human body. Then, my entire family including the dog became very ill. I had vertigo for three years and was unable to work, but during this time I finished my training and degree as a Master Herbalist, and am now performing as a holistic healthcare practitioner.

I am a mold survivor, but I didn’t overcome this assault on my body by myself. BioScan technology was incredibly helpful for my entire family. Using BioScan technology, we were able to generate a computerized scan showing what was out of balance then helping to bring our bodies into balance, allowing us to finally heal.

Even though my health was such a challenge, I never lost determination to work and learn in the holistic community. For the past 20 years I have had the opportunity to work with many Herbalists and Healthcare Practitioners, and have learned firsthand how the plants put on this earth help to nourish us and heal our bodies.

I have a great respect for God’s creation. While some people are removing the weeds from their yards, I’m encouraging them to grow in mine. Plants have remarkable, awe-inspiring healing abilities, and it is a passion of mine to share with others all the good they can do.

It is my sincere commitment to share Christ’s love to all. To empower one to a life of health and wellness through God’s word, herbalism (God’s creation), nutrition (God’s food), and BioElectric medicine principles (God’s creation of the human body) to create a full and complete healthy mind, body, and soul.