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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Living with a Phobia of Flowers: Top Tips for Relief
What is the phobia of flowers? Anthophobia is a specific type of phobia, categorized under anxiety disorders, where the mere sight or thought of flowers triggers a deep-seated fear. This condition can vary from a fear of all flowers to an aversion to specific types or even particular parts like petals or stems (1). Specific […]
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Fear of Leaving the House | Agoraphobia or Something Else?
Afraid of leaving the house: Is it linked to agoraphobia? Many of us, at some point in our lives, have felt uneasy about stepping outside. Whether it’s the chaos of the bustling city streets or the silence of an isolated countryside, there’s an underlying anxiety about leaving home that many can’t shake off. But is […]
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Signs You Have a Broken Heart and Ways To Heal It
What does heartbreak feel like? Experiencing a heartbreak is a personal journey, with each person experiencing it differently. One can be engulfed in overwhelming sadness, while others grapple with anger, confusion, and despair. Naturally, none of us want an eternity spent in this sad void, but to escape it, we first need to understand the […]
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Does Dehydration Cause Anxiety | Practical Tips for Relief
What are hydration & dehydration? Before we get into dehydration, let’s define what hydration is. Hydration is the process of having sufficient amounts of water or fluid to aid numerous processes in the body essential for maintaining physiological balance (1). Water is a vital component in the human body, essential for hydration and life (2). […]
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Does Zucchini Have Vitamin K? What Are Other Health Benefits?
What is zucchini? Zucchini is a squash that grows on a vine and has a cylindrical form. They are usually green but can be yellow, white, or striped. Technically, zucchini is a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable. Zucchini are picked when immature, usually under 8 inches (20 cm). If you let them […]
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How To Suppress Fight or Flight Response: 5 Ways May Help You
What is a stress response? Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of a vast savannah, your eyes scanning the horizon for predators. Your body is a coiled spring, ready to leap into action and survive (1). Fast forward to modern times, and the “predators” have become unending notifications, looming deadlines, and the constant juggle […]
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B E S T Technique: Mind-Body Approach to Your Health
What is the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T) The Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, or B.E.S.T., offers a gentle yet profound path to wellness that diverges from traditional methods. Developed by Dr. M.T. Morter, Jr., B.E.S.T. was born out of a quest to understand the deeper connections between the body’s physical functions and its energetic counterparts. So, what […]
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Paranoia or Intuition: What Are Key Differences?
Intuition or paranoia: What are they? Intuition and paranoia come from similar places, but they still feel different. We often mistake one for another, but there is a big difference between them. Let’s keep reading to find out how to differentiate paranoia and intuition. Intuition or gut feeling? That feeling you can’t quite put your […]
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Benefits of Hot Tub in the Morning and Things You Should Avoid
What are the benefits of a hot tub in the morning? Hot tubs can provide several health benefits, particularly when used as part of a morning routine. Here’s a closer look at each benefit: Stress relief and mental clarity The heat, combined with the rhythmic pulse of water jets, works to ease the mind into […]
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Tips for Dating Someone With Bpd | Bpd and Relationships
Borderline personality disorder: Signs and symptoms Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that falls under a personality disorder and is often misunderstood. A core feature of BPD is how an individual relates to others in the context of relationships. Think of it as sailing through a constantly changing sea. One moment, […]
