Britt Reuter

No matter your level of fitness exercise should not just be about pushing your limits; it also needs to include allowing your body to recover and adapt. Recovery post-workout when done well reduces muscle soreness and lingering fatigue, helping you to engage in activity more regularly. Understanding the dynamics of exercise recovery and integrating effective […]

More and more wellness influencers seem to be recommending to their followers that they use a wearable medical device called a continuous glucose monitor – even if they do not have diabetes. But does it make sense for a non-diabetic who is experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance or hair loss to wear a continuous glucose

We’ve all been there… Experiencing a cluster of symptoms and then taking to Google to try and figure out what they mean. No judgment here! However, we have noticed a trend with clients experiencing hair loss who rush to conclude that what they must be experiencing is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome / PCOS hair loss or

One of the most important things that me and my team do at our nutrition clinic is to question assumptions, examine the evidence and if need be, change our thinking based on the evidence.   This process of continual learning is a crucial part of how we’re able to provide excellent client care and helps

Plant-based diets are really popular right now. A lot of people are interested in trying a diet that they’ve heard is better for their health, better for the planet, and reduces animal cruelty.   And to be fair, one diet that claims to accomplish all of that does seem really alluring.   But, does following

Stress is not good for our hair. But what about exercise? Is more always better when it comes to working out? Or can exercise be harmful to our hair health?   In order to have an accurate conversation about stress it’s important to clarify that not all stress is bad. Acute stress, for example, is

Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays numerous critical roles in the body from tissue synthesis to enzymatic processes. To put it plainly: we need protein to survive and thrive.   On top of that, it pays to know that our hair is actually made up of protein. And, where do you think that we

In my opinion, nothing beats a delicious bowl of oatmeal. If you agree, give my Protein Oatmeal a try!   This is my go-to recipe that not only satisfies my cravings but also provides blood sugar-stabilizing protein and healthy fats thanks to the incorporation of chia and hemp seeds.   Britt’s Protein Oatmeal    Ingredients:

This protein smoothie really has it all: proteins, healthy fats, fiber, and phytonutrients. On top of that, it tastes great and is super satisfying!   When enjoying this (or any) smoothie, my tip as a nutritionist is to enjoy it slowly (maybe over the course of 15-30 min) and try to chew it a bit

Working with a team of different healthcare professionals can be a great way to maintain or improve your wellness. But sometimes, when we decide to incorporate a Functional Medicine approach into our healthcare, it can feel difficult to communicate our goals and gain support from our conventional medicine providers.     Let’s start with some

It’s one of the most talked about diets: low-carb.   But, are low-carb diets good for women’s health? And, can eating low-carb have a negative impact on the health of our hair?   Carbohydrates are a primary energy source for our bodies. But many people that advocate for low-carb or ketogenic (also just called ‘keto’)

Hair loss following pregnancy is called postpartum hair loss (or postpartum telogen effluvium) and is a very common concern among women.   A lot of the questions I see women ask about postpartum hair loss are generally wondering whether or not it’s normal, if there is anything that can be done to prevent it from

It’s a question I get asked frequently: Is menopausal hair loss a root cause?     Many of the female clients I work with who are approaching or experiencing menopause have shared with me that they feel dismissed by their healthcare providers when looking for answers about their hair loss.   One of the most

This. Is. Important. A root cause approach to hair loss requires us to acknowledge: 1) Hair loss is a symptom of inflammation, 2) In order to resolve chronic inflammation, we must identify its source (root cause), and 3) By addressing those root causes of inflammation, we’re supporting the body’s innate healing process.     Because

It’s easy to mistake hair loss (including alopecia areata, autoimmune hair loss) as a topical issue rather than seeing it for what it really is: a symptom of unresolved, chronic inflammation.     As much as we might be accustomed to think of hair loss as *the* issue in and of itself, this isn’t actually

I’ve been talking about this for a while now: hair loss is a symptom of inflammation.   This is true no matter the diagnosis you’ve received – even if you’ve been diagnosed with alopecia areata as we’re going to talk about in this multi-part blog series.     Autoimmune hair loss – including alopecia areata,

We know that our hair growth process is very energy demanding – and, where do we get our energy from? From the foods we eat!   So, what happens when you don’t have a strong appetite and you’re struggling to eat enough for your body’s needs? And, what are the causes of decreased appetite?  

It’s by far the most common question I receive: Is my hair loss reversible? And, it’s an important question so I want to address it here in detail.     Hair Loss Is A Symptom of Inflammation   First, it’s fundamental to understand that hair loss is a symptom of inflammation. There are many unique

Why did my hair loss start after I stopped hormonal birth control?     Nope, it’s not just in your head. Hair loss can sometimes occur after discontinuing hormonal contraceptives (including birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, patch, shot, implant, etc.) that contain progestins, a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. Although it’s not yet widely

We know that stress is bad for our hair. High levels of stress (and especially prolonged or chronic stress) can lead to excessive hair loss by shortening our hair’s growth phase and putting the follicle into an extended rest phase.      Less growing + more resting = thin, sparse hair   But, the idea

Our hormones play a very influential role on our hair growth and have the ability to increase or decrease the rate that new hairs grow and old hairs shed. This means that we may experience thinning hair as the result of hormonal imbalances.     In previous articles, I’ve talked about reasons why some women

Typically, when we are talking about hair loss and hormones, we are only focused on the hormones themselves (or hopefully that plus what some potential root-causes of the imbalance may be).     It’s much less common to hear about how our hormones are actually behaving – whether they are active, or inactive, whether they