Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! HRT comes in several different forms. Talk to a GP about the each option available for you but here are my pros and cons of each. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recog...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s one thing to feel occasional stress, but constant pressure increases your risk of developing serious illness. Here’s what you need to know about the long-term effects of living a stressed-out life. Find out exactly what it can do to you, how to measure it, and ways to lower your stress! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 200...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! If you are considering hormone replacement you are likely concerned with the cost. The cost of hormone replacement therapy varies widely depending on the type of therapy you choose. So, how much does hormone replacement therapy cost? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has gr...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and function of the central nervous system. Thyroid dysfunction is associated with many neuropsychiatric disorders mainly cognitive impairment. This episode I will go over all the details of the correlation between thyroid and function within the brain and what you can do to better yourself if y...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The Q&A Series Question: What is the best way to take Testosterone? - Testosterone replacement therapy is available in several forms. All can improve testosterone levels. Lets dive in for the best ways to take it!   Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved in...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Hormone Replacement Therapy as a whole. What it can do for you and its possible side effects. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Antidepressants are a popular treatment choice for depression, but the core reason you are having depression isn't addressed. This episode I go over some of the reasons depression is caused, the effects it can have on you, and what we can do about it. This is Part 1 of 2 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been th...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Do you continue to see acne along your lower face, jawline, and neck despite trying all sorts of acne treatments? Have you taken an antibiotic to treat your acne and been disappointed with the results? Are you struggling to clear acne on your chest or back as well? Women who answer yes to any of these questions may want to consider hormonal therapy...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! From a dull ache to a sharp stab, breasts hurt in a hundred different ways for a hundred different reasons. For many women, those myriad aches and stabs are the results of normal, healthy hormone fluctuations related to their menstrual cycles. In this episode we go over these cause's and how to handle them. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Are you confused about all the hoopla about whether an alkaline diet is good for you or not? Have you started to think that drinking lots of water and juice to become alkaline is just another diet hype? Then you are not alone. Let's take a look at how it all works and what is best for you, in Episode 21! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Serotonin is one of the most widely recognized of all neurotransmitters. It is intricately involved in numerous core physical processes such as the regulation of sleep, appetite, and aggression. Serotonin is also a key player in mood, anxiety, fear and a general sense of well-being. Many things can lead to low serotonin and in this episode we will...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! What do weight gain, low sex drive, anxiety, depression, an increase in colds and infections, and joint pain all have in common? First, they are common symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal” signs of aging. In order to suppress these symptoms, this system needs to be balanced or optimized. In this episode I go over ways to tackle these sympt...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. It promises a “natural” form of hormone therapy. But what exactly is BHRT, and how’s it different from other hormone replacement therapies? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has g...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! You can't stop the clock from ticking forward, but science is increasingly showing that we can influence the pace of the physical effects of aging. Maintaining a healthy diet is one research-backed way we're able to boost our longevity. In this episode we dive into those foods and the science behind it all! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Chances are you’ve heard about detoxes or cleanses to help you reach “optimal” health. Maybe someone you know swears by detox cleanses for feeling or looking great. But do detoxes work? Are cleanses necessary for good health? Find out more inside Episode 15! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medic...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over what is really causing your issues with sleep and what can you do about moving forward. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an exp...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In medicine, bias-driven discriminatory practices and policies not only negatively affect patient care and the medical training environment, but also limit the diversity of the health care workforce. This episode goes over examples of bias driven medicine and how it really effects the patients. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over a few messages/comments I received and really explain what may be going on. I know I can't answer them all, but maybe with answering this one in more detail may help others. Thank you so much for tuning in and I'll see you soon! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Our bodies are well equipped to handle stress in small doses, but when that stress becomes long-term or chronic, it can have serious effects on your body. Let's talk about those effects and what we can do about it. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved int...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Thyroid and the effects it really has with the body. There is a lot of misconception about Thyroid as a whole and I want to help you understand the truth! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center servin...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over the crisis with men, who are becoming increasingly less fertile, having more issues at birth, and what is causing it! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A n...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over the crisis with men, who are becoming increasingly less fertile, having more issues at birth, and what is causing it! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A n...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over, why are testosterone levels decreasing? and what can we do moving forward? This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A national...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over, why are testosterone levels decreasing? and what can we do moving forward? This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A national...

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we continue from Episode 4, I go over the overall struggle and continuous battle with weight loss. Why we aren't losing weight and talking about what doctors aren't doing to help people with that struggle. I strongly recommend watching part 1 before this episode! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s...