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Jonathan Vellinga, MD Pelvic pain in women is often chronic and can be caused by a mixture of multiple disorders that together create...

Jonathan Vellinga, MD Everyone knows that a healthy heart is a foundation for a healthy life. Because of its central role in keeping all...

Jonathan Vellinga, MD Allergies are an unfortunate part of life that many people learn to suffer through. Whether it’s seasonal grass or...

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As restrictions begin to loosen, we will begin enjoying being out and around people more. This also means that our immune systems will...

What causes some of us to succumb to every cold or flu we come across while others are lucky enough to stay healthy with seemingly little...

Without a healthy immune system, it is difficult for your body to fight off viral and bacterial infections. Luckily, there are many things..

Most of us probably do not think much about our immune system, unless we are fighting an illness or in the midst of a pandemic...

With the spotlight on COVID-19, many more people are paying attention to keeping their immune system healthy. The reality is, whether or ...

UPDATED 3-24-2020 by: Erik Lundquist, MD Like it or not, coronavirus is descending upon us. School closing, travel bans, and quarantines...

Approximately 2 million people a year seek treatment for Plantar Fasciitis, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons....

While it’s commendable to strive for optimal fitness, there are times when a healthy diet and exercise goals can turn into a harmful...

We all have heard about how bad sugar is for you. Some people even go so far as to claim it is toxic or call it a poison. Doesn’t it...

Pain is a common complaint in the U.S., and there is an enormous number of medications available to combat it. It is a simple thing to...

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be an enormous source of stress. For many of us, the two create an interesting...