Health Matters with Laura Kopec

Part 2 of Laura's Nutritional Rules from her first book Let's Get Real about Eating published in 2013. Laura discusses the relevance of her rules for better eating 12 years later with a few bonus additions to her original set of strategies. For a copy of this book go to the Barnes and Noble website or contact our office for an autographed copy. For more info on Laura and her practice go to www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com and www.laurakopec.co

Kick the new year off with a review of Laura's Nutritional Rules from her first book Let's Get Real about Eating published in 2013. Laura discusses the relevance of her rules for better eating 12 years later with a few bonus additions to her original set of strategies. For a copy of this book go to Barnes and Noble website or contact our office for an autographed copy. For more info on Laura and her practice go to www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com and www.laurakopec.com

An interview with Dr. Jason Kramer on some of the misinterpretations around chiropractic, and a whole new way of thinking about supporting your nervous system. Learn how to remove interference in the nervous system with brain chiropractic care. In your quest for total health and wellness, you might just need to hear what we have to say. Hosted by Laura Kopec, health and wellness expert and published author. For more information on Laura visit www.laurakopec.com and her practice www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com and for more information about Dr Jason Kramer, visit www.revolutionchiropractor.com All information in this conversation is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Does our immune system behave abnormally out of the blue? The struggle with autoimmune is real and complicated, and it starts with a more expanded view of what could be underlying your autoimmune. Time to get smart about what you need to consider to not only help navigate your symptoms, but also bring your body into more balance. Information is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. To schedule an appointment with Laura go to www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com and for more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Do you really know everything you need to know about your period? Do you know what is normal and what you can do to improve your symptoms? Learn more in this informational episode with natural health expert, Laura Kopec. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Check out this month's podcast strategies you can start today to reduce your brain fog. Brain fog is on the rise, and reducing brain fog is more in your control than you think. Join Laura Kopec in the audio version of her most recent seminar on Brain Fog. For the video, visit her YouTube channel and for more information about Laura visit www.laurakopec.com Laura's podcast is for information purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join us in our continued seminar series with Laura Kopec and Heather Kinder. Many of us do not understand hormones the way we should and the elements that impact them. Our conversation included some great topics, including some things you should know about teenage hormones. Information provided is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Kopec Functional Wellness or to schedule an appointment visit www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec and NP Heather Kinder for our 2024 Educational Seminar Series for Kopec Functional Wellness. As we age we need to rethink the conversation around metabolism and what are some of the most common misconceptions around how to eat to lose weight. This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura visit www.laurakopec.com or www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Laura knows how challenging this time of year can be while on a diet or elimination or food sensitivity plan and discussed both in her podcast and youtube how to rethink and "cheat" on your diet. Remember information on our videos, podcasts and social media are for educational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for medical advice. Laura is a nationally recognized functional naturopath, author and podcast host. For more information about Laura check out her website laurakopec.com and she always recommends you work with a provider for strategies appropriate for you. Do not consume foods or ingredients related to severe or life threatening allergies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Laura has been in the business of nutritional supplements for more than 15 years and she has some all time favorites to share with you. Remember information on our videos, podcasts and social media are for educational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for medical advice. We strongly recommend you work with a provider and receive functional testing to determine what supplements are appropriate for you. Discuss any supplement and medications with your provider. For more information about Laura and her practice, please visit us at www.laurakopec.com and www.kopecfunctionalwellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Did you know some good food in excess can create a real problem for the body? Do you know how to read a label and avoid the traps of processed and packaged foods? What about your supplements? Could you be taking something for the wrong reason? Join Laura Kopec as she presents a few unique tips on some of the food and supplements we consume.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Do you feel like everyone around you is losing weight more easily? Do you have great progress but then plateau? Do you feel like exercising is a set back to your appetite and your inflammation? Join Laura Kopec in a unique conversation about how women over 40 might not have all the pieces to achieving their metabolic goals and how to start achieving those goals. For more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

How misunderstood are anger, anxiety and adrenals? And as women how do we navigate? Join Laura Kopec functional naturopath and published author as she takes on the three big A's for women and their quest for better health and wellness. Laura's podcast episodes are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura check out her website at laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

COMT is called COMT when it is COMT V158M AA or COMT V158M GG. This genetic genomic variation often is highly misunderstood and as a result those with this variation can feel like no one understands their health leading them to struggle with such issues as ADD/ADHD, anxiety/depression, racing mind, insomnia, addiction and resistance to long term balancing or recovery to their health. Time to begin a better conversation. Laura Kopec is a health educator, traditional naturopath, functional practitioner, functional genomic specialist, published author and life coach. She prides herself on a unique understanding of COMT and how to educate and strategize for optimal health with those with this variation. Health Matters with Laura Kopec is for educational and information purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec and Pam Hoffman in a truly unique dialogue. Today Pam has a long standing business in nutritional supplements, but today we are going to dive into the sympatico experiences her and I have as fellow thespians and educators and explore our beliefs around acting/role playing and its impact both pros and cons on the health and wellness of an individual. This episode is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura please visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she explains her version of Life Coaching to help inspire your new year to either consider Functional Life Coaching as a part of your health optimization journey or to discover a new and more comprehensive way to think about total health and wellness from the body, mind and spirit to the personal narrative which is a favorite of Laura's. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Laura, go to www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she interviews Dr Sandy Gluckman and her thoughts on healing children through working with parents on the trauma embedded in their nervous system often unbeknownst to parents and the effect it has on their children. For more information about Sandy and to sign up for a complimentary session, her website is: https://drsandygluckman.com/  and for more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she answers popular questions such as wh­at is a naturopath and what is a functio­nal practitioner? La­ura goes into detail about the different kinds as well. Ever­yone is not the same, and how do you make a good decision in choosing an alterna­tive provider? The following information is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for med­ical advice. For the video version of this episode check out Laura's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@laurakopec/featured. For more information about Laura and to schedule an appointment please visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she brings to light other thoughts about mental health and balancing mental health issues that many people do not consider in their quest for better health. This podcast is for education, informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information or an appointment with Laura please visit her website at www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Stress, it's not what you think. Inflammation, it's not what you think, and Control, it's not what you think. Join Laura Kopec, as she unpacks each of these terms and how to consider them differently in a broader context and how each one may be affecting your total health and wellness. For more information about Laura visit www.laurakopec.com. This podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a dialogue with meditation and breathing coach Jane Baldwin. Jane Baldwin is a meditation coach, Ayurvedic chef, Maya archaeologist, cancer survivor, and creator of The Unwinding Compass, a mental clarity system that aligns the mind with the body. For more information about Jane, check out her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7H66Ksvby-Br0ENcZcKkA and her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janes.unwinding.compass/ More information about Laura can be found at www.laurakopec.com Laura's podcast Health Matters with Laura Kopec is for educational, informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in this episode about poop. Yes, poop. Ever think that your poop is the lab work your body sends you on a regular basis? Ever wonder how to "interpret" those labs. In case you have not heard you should always know whether you bowel movement reflect a healthy digestive and detoxification system. You might just rethink how you think about your bowel movements. This episode is for educational and informative purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura visit her website at www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

In our first Q and A, topics ranged from blood type diet, to hormone testing, to genetics, MTHFR, carbs, gluten and sugar. We even had a question on red light therapy. You might hear a topic you want to know something different about, or how to think about some different health topics in a new way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in an educational episode on common misconceptions about some foods like gluten, dairy, sugar, organic and alcohol. Laura explains how these foods should be thought of differently, on a spectrum to be able to negotiate better choices. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advise. For more information about Laura, visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in another conversation with Amy Halman, holistic skin therapist. In this episode we discuss with Amy the term anti-aging, the emotions in our face, and why Botox is not the answer. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advise. For more information about Amy check out her website www.ecoblendtherapies.com and for more information about Laura, visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a down and dirty analogy of the immune system. Without understanding the immune system we cannot prepare for battle. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advise. For more information about Laura, visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a brief overview of the digestive system from brain, to stomach, all the way to the end of the road. And how something like heartburn is often misunderstood. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advise. For more information about Laura, visit www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec, functional nutritionist and traditional naturopath, educator, author and speaker as she discusses some food elimination programs, what they are and why they should be done and for how long. Nutrition and elimination diets are a confusing subject and now there are so many to consider. Laura helps bring some much needed education and clarification to some of these diets. A reminder this episode and all Health Matters podcasts are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. For a list of the diet specifics spoken of in this podcast, go to https://laurakopec.com/diets/. For more information about Laura or to schedule an appointment go to www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec, Traditional Naturopath/Functional Nutritionist and Genomic Specialist as she discusses the topic of Covid 19 over a year later. Laura discusses becoming more aware of our own immune system in an easy to understand way, how we can still be proactive before, during and after an infection with self care, the self care you may or may not know is in your own day to day choices. This episode is not a replacement for medical advice and if you suspect you need a medical diagnosis, please speak with a qualified medical professional on these issues. For more information or an appointment with Laura, please visit her website at www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec, Traditional Naturopath/Functional Nutritionist and Genomic Specialist as she discusses the topic of mental and emotional triggers to chronic illness and inflammation. Laura discusses becoming aware of the potential hidden side that may interfere in addressing the physical issues to have a more comprehensive approach to pursuing our better health. This episode is not a replacement for medical advice and if you suffer from any related mental health issue, please speak with a qualified professional on these issues. The book referred to in this podcast is You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hays. A list of potential links of our emotional health to our health issues by Louise Hays can be found here: https://laurakopec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SYMPTOMS-LIST-by-Louise-Hays.pdf For more information about Laura, her website is www.laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she breaks down terminology in genetics so that we have a more thorough understanding of nutrigenomics, epigenetics and single nucleotide polymorphisms and why we need to know about this side of genetics. Take a new and fresh look at what matters and how it might impact your health. For a copy of this episode click here. And for more information about Laura go to her website www.laurakopec.com. This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a discussion with Hillary Jarrard, clean eating coach. Listen to Hillary's journey from mom on a mission to coach and find out why a clean eating coach might be a good first or second step in your journey to better health. You can find Hillary on her website: hillaryjarrard.com and for more information about Laura her website is laurakopec.com Today's episode is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses why other countries have little to no menopausal symptoms and what we are not being told about the menopausal transition and what we can do about it. Health Matters with Laura Kopec is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. For more information about Laura or scheduling an appointment with her, go to laurakopec.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses Insomnia, the misnomers and the unusual underlying causes you might never have thought about. Take a new and fresh look at insomnia in an easy to understand way and how it might impact your health.  For the handout that goes with today's episode click here: https://laurakopec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sleep-Information-Handout-2021.pdf For more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com This podcast and all of Laura's podcasts are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she chats with Melissa, a holistic mom. Laura's mission with moms of difficult or challenging children is to help educate moms with real strategies to make significant changes in their lives. For more information about Laura go to www.laurakopec.com This podcast and all of Laura's podcasts are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she reads the Introduction and the first chapter in her book Let's Get Real about Eating. Laura is the author of Let's Get Real about Eating, My Kids a Picky Eater and The Linked Diet. Laura's mission with her books is to make nutrition easy to understand with real strategies to make significant changes in our lives. Let's Get Real About Eating ISBN: 9781452574271 was published in 2013 and is available for purchase at Barnes and Noble, Amazon or Balboa Press. This podcast and all of Laura's podcasts are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a conversation with Samantha Naidoo, local optometrist about being a business owner, mom and what we should know about eye health. This episode is an eye opener! The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses fasting and intermittent fasting. Get a different take on the different ways and techniques to fasting. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she interviews Amy Halman about skin and skincare. This episode is an eye opening look at our skin, below our skin and what your skin might be telling you about your health. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she interviews Dr Steven Thain on the uncomfortable topic of vaccines and the importance of making informed choices around this delicate subject. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses How to Eat Dairy and the importance of food as a part of our health and wellness. Take a new and fresh look at cow dairy in an easy to understand way and how it might impact your health. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses Covid 19: Day 0: What Can We Do Before Infection to help us understand the impact of our nutrition and our genetics, and how we can take action to flatten our own curve. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec as she discusses Why Diet Matters to our health and the importance of food as a part of our health and wellness. Take a new and fresh look at why food matters in an easy to understand way and how it might impact your health. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support

Join Laura Kopec in a brief overview of the three pillars of health. These three areas diet and life style, microbiome, and genetics help us understand that our health and wellness is complex and also easy to understand. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-kopec/support