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How To Take Oral Progesterone- Guide for Women Receiving BHRT

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  How to Take Oral Progesterone This guide is designed to help you understand how to take oral progesterone , what to expect, and what to do if you experience side effects. How to Take Your Progesterone Take progesterone at bedtime. Progesterone can have a calming, sedating effect , which is why it is best taken before sleep. Start with 1 capsule nightly (100mg). If needed, you may increase to 2 capsules (200mg) at bedtime, as long as you are not experiencing daytime grogginess or sedation . Capsules should be swallowed whole with water. Always follow the dosing instructions discussed with your provider. You may be told to take the Progesterone only on certain days of the month if you are still cycling. Why Progesterone Is Taken at Night Progesterone supports: Sleep quality Mood balance Hormonal balance Relief of symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, or sleep disturbances Taking it at night helps maximize benefits while minimizing side effects. How Progesterone Can Support Weig...
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Real-Life “Better” Snack & Junk-Food Swaps (From My Own Pantry)

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  Real-Life “Better” Snack & Junk-Food Swaps (From My Own Pantry) By Ashley Adamo, PA-C – All-American Weight Loss & Wellness One of the biggest nutrition principles I teach my patients is simple: If you can, shop the perimeter of the grocery store. That’s where you’ll find real, minimally processed foods — produce, meat, eggs, seafood, and dairy. From a health, hormone, and metabolic standpoint… The less processed your food is, the better. That being said — we’re human. Even when you’re doing all the right things, cravings still happen. And pretending they don’t usually leads to feeling restricted… which often backfires. So today I wanted to share a few “better than the original” snack and comfort-food options that I’ve personally tried and actually enjoy. These are not meant to replace whole foods — but they can be helpful swaps when the junk-food craving hits. First — a quick reminder My ideal approach always looks like this: Most of your food → whole, minimally proc...
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Low Glycemic Recipes

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 Click the Links Below to Get the Recipes Recipe Bundle: High Protein/Low Glycemic 30 Different Recipes for Breakfast/lunch/dinner- Easy Macro Tracking!   Low Glycemic Recipe: Chili with vegetables and ground beef Low Glycemic: Salmon with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes Low Glycemic: One Skillet Lemon Herb Chicken with Zucchini and Mushrooms Low Glycemic: Beef and Broccoli Bowl Low Glycemic: Beef and Zucchini Skillet with Sweet Potato Mash Low Glycemic: Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables Low Glycemic: Harvest Chicken Salad Low Glycemic: Arugula Salad with Chicken Crockpot Recipes: Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Slow Cooker Brisket Slow Cooker Pulled Pork and Avocado Cucumber Salad Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork with Brussels
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Peptide Therapy: What Are Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and BPC-157?

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  Peptide Therapy: What Are Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and BPC-157? Peptide therapy has become an exciting area of modern wellness and functional medicine. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the body , signaling specific cells to perform certain functions—such as tissue repair, hormone signaling, or metabolic regulation. At All-American Weight Loss & Wellness , we use peptides strategically to support body composition, recovery, longevity, and overall well-being when clinically appropriate. Below is an overview of three commonly discussed peptides: Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and BPC-157 . Sermorelin: Supporting Natural Growth Hormone Production Sermorelin is a peptide that stimulates your body’s own production of growth hormone by signaling the pituitary gland. Rather than replacing growth hormone, it encourages your body to produce it naturally. Potential Benefits of Sermorelin Supports lean muscle mass Promotes fat metabolism Impro...
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FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women - Clink the Link to Watch

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  FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women  Hormone Therapy & Women’s Health: What You Need to Know The Truth About Hormone Therapy (HT) For years, women were told that hormones were dangerous — especially after the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. Millions stopped therapy overnight. But new research shows that the story is very different: Starting hormones around menopause (within 10 years of your last period, or before age 60) is not only safe — it can protect your heart, bones, brain, and quality of life . The risks have been exaggerated , while the benefits were often ignored. Benefits of Hormone Therapy Heart health : Lowers risk of heart disease when started early. Brain health : May lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bone health : Protects against osteoporosis and fractures. Breast cancer : Estrogen alone (for women without a uterus) actually lowers risk of breast cancer. Daily life : Impr...
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Subcutaneous Injection Instructions

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Testosterone Isn’t Just for Men: What Every Woman Should Know

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  Testosterone for Women: Why It Matters More Than You Think As a provider, one of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Isn’t testosterone just for men?” It’s a fair question—and the short answer is no. Women make testosterone too, and although we produce much smaller amounts than men, this hormone plays a big role in how we feel, look, and function. Because I hear this so often in my clinic, I want to share some information about testosterone in women: what happens as we age, how it can help, and the truth about side effects (including the ever-popular beard question!). What Happens to Testosterone as Women Age Testosterone is made in a woman’s ovaries and adrenal glands. Levels peak in your 20s, then slowly start to decline. By the time you reach menopause, your testosterone is often 50% lower than it once was. That gradual drop often shows up as: Lower energy and motivation Muscle tone that seems harder to keep A few extra pounds around the midsection A...
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