Lauren Ann Teeter, CNS, LCSW
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Licensed Clinician (LCSW) Mindfulness, Biofeedback, Integrative & Functional Medicine
Functional & Integrative Approach To Mental Health, Functional Nutrition, Functional & Integrative Medicine, Psychotherapy, Mental Health
Work Experience: Lauren is a functional nutritionist and licensed therapist who takes an integrative and functional approach to mental health and overall wellness. Lauren has worked as a clinician, researcher, and writer in mental health and functional nutrition. Lauren takes a root cause approach to wellness— looking at the body, mind, and responses to our environment. Lauren is passionate about empowering others to become their own expert and advocate in terms of optimizing their health and well-being. Lauren has worked with those with various health conditions including digestive, metabolic, hormonal and mental health. Lauren has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Lauren’s speciality lies in how functional nutrition and lifestyle factors can modulate and optimize biochemical pathways in the body that influence how we feel in terms of our physical and mental health. Lauren takes an individualized approach to health— recognizing the many factors that influence wellbeing– including biochemical makeup, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, genetic predispositions, as well as nutrition and lifestyle.
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Is Coconut Sugar Healthy: Benefits, Glycemic Index, and Possible Effects
What is coconut sugar? This sweetened extract contains 70 to 79 percent sucrose and 3 to 9 percent glucose and fructose, respectively (1). It has long been routinely used in places like Indonesia and the Philippines. It is prepared by heating the sap of coconut palm flowers for more than 3 to 4 hours until […]
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Is Honey Healthier Than Sugar? Nutritional Facts, GI Index, and Calorie Count
Is honey a healthy sweetener? While sugar and honey are carbohydrates, their healthiness lies in the method used for processing. Sugar undergoes extensive processing before becoming the final product, while honey is typically in its purest form, sourced directly from nature. To assess the health factor, let’s break down the amount of sugar in honey […]
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5+ Breathing Exercises for Beginners to Relieve Stress and Improve Concentration
What is breathing therapy? Breathing therapy is a physical form of therapy that is used to bring the body and mind to a state of calm by harnessing the power of different breathing patterns. When you feel stressed you might notice that your breathing feels shallow, comes faster, or is restricted. By being aware of […]
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How To Destress Yourself: Quick Tricks, Exercises, and More
How to know if you’re stressed: Symptoms of stress Because of the fast pace of modern life, you might not even know that you are stressed. If you’ve adapted and become used to 21st-century online, on-the-go living, then you might be unfamiliar with how stress manifests for you. As mentioned earlier, stress affects every part […]
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What Are The Causes of Stress? Ways To Manage It
Signs and symptoms of stress In our modern world, stress seems to be an inevitable part of life. Yet, understanding when we’re stressed and recognizing the signs can be the key to managing it effectively. If you’re wondering, “How can I tell if I’m stressed?” or “What are the physical and emotional signs of stress?” […]
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How to Relieve Physical Symptoms of Anxiety? Home Remedies
How can anxiety affect you physically? Anxiety is more than just a feeling of worry or unease. The physical symptoms of anxiety are not just discomforting—they’re your body’s immediate response to stress, acting as a loud and clear signal that something’s up. But can anxiety make you physically sick? Understanding how and why can empower […]
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How Often Can You Do Cryotherapy? Weight Loss and Beyond
Cryotherapy: What you should know Cryotherapy has been gaining traction beyond the realms of elite athletes and into the lives of everyday folks seeking ways to manage pain and inflammation and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the fountain of youth. What is cryotherapy? At its heart, cryotherapy is the practice of using extreme cold […]
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Why Are People Addicted to Their Phones: 10 Ways To Stop It
Why are people addicted to their phones: Unveil the reasons Addiction is, according to Merriam-Webster, “a psychological need for a habit-forming behavior having harmful physical, psychological effects.” In the same logic, phone addiction is an obsessive inclination for the smartphone, which may negatively impact physical and mental health. According to a 2011 survey conducted by […]
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“Why Do I Feel So Ugly”: Reasons and Ways To Cope With It
“Why do I feel like I look ugly?” Understanding the why Feeling unattractive is a common struggle for many people (1). You might have found yourself lamenting, “I feel so ugly compared to everyone else,” or wondering, “Why am I not pretty like everyone else?” These are painful questions, but they do not reflect your […]
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How To Sleep With Anxiety at Night? 5 Tips for Sleeping With Anxiety
How to sleep when stressed and anxious? How to deal with sleep anxiety? First, you have to understand it. At night, our bodies are biologically wired to wind down, thanks to the natural process of circadian rhythm that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, influencing the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. However, anxiety disrupts this process, […]
