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Welcome! 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. Through successful case after successful case, Dr. McCarthy has been dedicated to hormone balance, healthy metabolism, and the best quality of life. Dr. McCarthy’s hallmark is his unorthodox approach to mental/emotional wellness and its link to hormone balance in women and men. Throug ...
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A lot of misinformation can spread far too easily in todays existence of social media. Especially dangerous when it involves medicine or medical advice in general. At times I am able to see some of these instances and able to correct said information or hopefully able to make a change. A change to d…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Because hormones control anxiety, appetite, body temperature, brain function, heart rate, metabolism, mood, sleep cycles, sexual function, stress, urination, and really everything, imbalances (too low or too high) can lead to uncomfortable (at best) and disruptive symptoms. Talk to a medical profess…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Endometriosis is a significant health problem affecting 1 in 10 people of childbearing age. But it’s not unusual for them to go years before getting the treatment they need. Many of the patients who come to my OB-GYN practice have sought help for their endometriosis before meeting with me. Their con…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 3 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 2 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 1 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A hormone test for women can reveal important information about your health. These tests can detect fertility problems, where you are in your menstrual cycle, or whether you're starting perimenopause. Hormone blood tests can also play a role in diagnosing medical conditions such as thyroid disease o…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s normal for women’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate across time, especially because of major life changes or stress. Sometimes, hormonal or physical changes are at play. Certain medications can lead to sexual dysfunction, including a low libido in women. Here’s everything you need to know abo…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One thing everyone knows for sure is that men and women are very different. And they are different in every aspect of their lives, from looks to how they handle stress to how they express emotions. They are even different when it comes to hormones. A major difference though, comes to treatment. The …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!It is very popular to vilify estrogen these days. The most obvious reason is the result of several sensationalized interpretations of the famous WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) “Prempro” data first out in 2002. While the attempt to objectify the effects of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today, cholesterol-lowering drugs are the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs induce side effects and fail to address the underlying reason (hormone deficiency) for why the body is overproducing cholesterol. This Episode talks about what Pregnenolone may do for Cho…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One of the liver’s roles is to help regulate the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, cortisone and other adrenal hormones. The liver transforms or removes any excess hormones from the body. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hor…
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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 Valle…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hormones can stimulate some breast cancer cells to grow. Hormone therapy works by either lowering the amount of hormones in the body or by blocking them from getting to breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy is also known as endocrine therapy. There are a number of different types of hormone therapy. …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today’s episode we discuss the differences between oral contraceptives and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. May physicians do not explain the difference to their patients. This can lead to a lot of confusion and confusing dose effects. We hope this video gives you a better understanding of…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience adverse reactions to products that have food allergens. Most reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threatening. Although new treatments are being developed, there is no cure for food allergies. Medical dia…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! MTHFR is probably not an acronym you’ve heard of before unless you follow my content closely and/or have worked with a medical professional about it. This episode brings to light a video by Gary Brecka, that was sent to me from multiple people and asking if there is truth to it. Let's break it down …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! While high protein, virtually no-carb foods like meat and eggs are low on the glycemic index, they measure high on the insulin index. In other words, while the meat and eggs didn’t cause a spike in blood sugar the way most carbohydrates do, they do result in a significant rise in insulin, which can …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects one-third of all adults in the United States—and less than half of the people with high blood pressure have it under control. I'm going to talk about a patient I had that dealt with this and wasn't getting help from his other doctors. Dr. …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Diet programs come in all shapes and sizes, and one trending diet is the carnivore diet. Although it might boast success in helping you lose a few pounds, you may wonder if it’s safe to eat nothing but meat? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medica…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Birth control is a common way to prevent pregnancy, and treat some medical conditions. If you've been on birth control for much of your adult life, you may have experienced some side effects that have caused what some may call PTSD from the medication alone. I'm here to talk more about it and how to…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Menopause is the process a woman goes through that causes her monthly periods to end. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that women undergo, but its associated symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman. As hormones change to accommodate normal menopausal changes, women may expe…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The Whole30 plan follows a paleo philosophy but with some extra restrictions. It’s not a diet or a weight loss plan that focuses on tracking calories or counting points. Whole30 much more resembles an elimination diet plan. The idea behind this approach is to reset your metabolism and digestive trac…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! To improve health care outcomes, physicians must spend more time with patients. The teaching physician's interaction with the patient must be enthusiastic, motivated, and responsive to the individual patient's needs. For individual members of our society to realize the benefits of physician health e…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Sugar is one of the most widely consumed ingredients and for a good reason. It makes things taste sweeter and more appealing to our tastebuds. Plus, sugar is added to many packaged foods and beverages, and we may be unaware we're consuming so much of it. With this constant exposure, it's no wonder w…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogen has a host of important health benefits. The sex hormone plays a critical role in reproductive health, sexual development, muscle development, and bone strength. In women, it also helps with menstrual cycle regulation and benefits the urinary tract, reproductive tract, breast tissue and amo…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Are you tired all the time? Feeling fatigued? Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by debilitating fatigue that is not relieved with rest and is associated with physical symptoms. It is estimated that more than 2 million Americans have CFS, many of whom have not been diagnosed. Women are twice …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! So what do we actually know about food addiction? What does the scientific evidence actually show us? And, if it’s not scientifically sound, why does it feel so real? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved i…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over addiction, where it started with big pharma, turned to tobacco, into the food industry and much more! 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 t…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Moral injury describes the conundrum of today’s medical professionals: "They know how best to care for their patients but are blocked from doing so by systemic barriers related to the business side of healthcare." -from Al Jazeera’s article, Burned out doctors or broken healthcare system? Dr. Brenda…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! With hundreds of supplements available, it’s hard to believe that not every nutrient in whole foods has been captured in a capsule. That’s why eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to meet your health needs. But if you’re low on a certain vitamin or mineral, or just want to cover all bas…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Your body is made to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats are rare today. But that doesn't mean that life is free of stress. Instead, you likely face many demands each day. For example, you may take on a huge workload, pay bil…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The science behind falling in love has long been studied by scientists and philosophers worldwide. Questions surrounding what exactly attracts you to that special someone and why people remain together after the initial excitement dies down, have been at the centre of debate for centuries. It is som…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it’s no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seeking to grab market share away from doctors and pharmacies. The dangers come when you don't k…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Men of all ages face specific health challenges and experience different health outcomes than women. Globally, men’s average life expectancy is about four years less than women. There is not a single country in the world where men are expected to outlive women. Men can make small changes in how they…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this Q&A, I am asked about a woman who had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer and then was prescribed Premarin by her doctor. She's struggling with side effects and wants to know why the doctor prescribed it to her. Let's dive in! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogens are the female sex hormones that mediate the important processes that result in the maturation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Yet, male sex hormones, namely androgens, are also essential for female health, physical and emotional. Dr. Brendan McCarth…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! As the demand for Ozempic, the injectable diabetes medication that has become coveted for inducing weight loss continues to intensify, people across TikTok and Main Stream Media are posting about alternatives and the medications problems and side effects. I'm here to teach everything about Ozempic a…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! As the demand for Ozempic, the injectable diabetes medication that has become coveted for inducing weight loss continues to intensify, people across TikTok and Main Stream Media are posting about alternatives and the medications problems and side effects. I'm here to teach everything about Ozempic a…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Dietary supplements are products that people use to add nutrients or other compounds to their bodies. From individual vitamins and minerals to blends of nutrients and herbs, there are numerous supplement products on the market that claim to provide specific health benefits. However, due to limited r…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! More than half of American adults take a multivitamin or some type of dietary supplement. Many people may go into their GP or Physician about a problem and walk out the door with $600 in supplements and no testing done. Find out what you can do about supplements moving forward and what to look for w…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Many people have a thyroid gland that cannot make enough thyroid hormone for the body’s needs. This is called Hypothyroidism and is most commonly caused by an under functioning thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone is necessary for the health of all the cells in your body. Taking thyroid hormone is differe…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Coffee Pods, K-Cups, whatever you may call them. They’re convenient, delicious, and perfect for those rushed Monday mornings. Coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide, with estimating 450 million cups consumed each day. Out of those 450 million cups of coffee, 27% of Americans are using these c…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode I wanted to talk to all of you about why I'm doing this podcast. What are my goals? What do I hope to see come out of this? Let me know in the comments what you want to see from this podcast. What questions you may have and how I can help. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over a recent study from Cambridge University that involved over 250,000 women. The link between birth control and depression. How impactful is it? What ages are effected more? Find out in this episode! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over lab values for thyroid. Your body uses thyroid hormones to regulate all kinds of processes. That includes how fast you burn calories, your heart rate, and many other automatic functions. Lets take a look at what the proper levels should look like when it comes to Thyroid! …
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over hormone lab values. They aren't just the simple ranges your doctor may be telling you you're in between. I'm here to tell you why they are so much more than that and why you should be getting yours done! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Even though roughly half the world’s population is female, it often seems that men understand surprisingly little about menstruation and menopause. That’s not to say that all men have to fully understand menopause — and let’s face it, who does? — but it could be helpful for guys who have beautifully…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! I bring you another Q&A episode, asking about the best ways of taking estrogen and other hormones and what the benefits are for 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 serv…
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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we address another Q&A, asking if she can use Off-Label Testosterone & Progesterone. Her doctor says no and she's curious if insurance will cover it. Lets dive in! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown …
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