Bonita Coe, M.D.

I know that you do not hear from me much except when you have to pee or maybe if you get a urinary tract infection. Other than that, I don’t bother you much, but there are things that you are doing that can harm me and I am pretty quiet about it……until I am not.

You are in love with me. You like me because I am sweet and because I make you feel good. To maintain your health and prevent illnesses, you MUST break up with me and end our relationship. It’s not you, it’s me…………I am no good for you. Eating sugar puts you at higher risk for

Do you even know where I am in your body? Do you even know what I do for you? Probably not…….until I stop working and it becomes obvious to you. I am underneath your rib cage in the upper right side of your belly. I have many functions like: breaking down fat in the food

When was the last time that you checked in with me? Well, I can tell you that YOU ARE OVERDUE, because you have not been paying attention to how you feel! Holding me inside, while you live your life as if everything is OK works for awhile……until it doesn’t. Mental or psychological challenges are just

Restaurant food is inherently high in salt and high-fat choices. Many restaurants have healthy options and provide calorie information on their menus and websites.  Focus on these healthier food ordering habits:

Maintaining a lifestyle that keeps your heart healthy, is one of the most important things that you can do. Illnesses caused by cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and the blood vessels that give blood to the various organs of the body) are the leading cause of illness and death in this country. These conditions

There are many ways to keep ourselves mentally healthy, and the avoidance of excessive use of drugs or alcohol is one of the best things that we can do. Excessive drug or alcohol use can create symptoms similar to mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or depression, and it is very difficult to tell the difference.

Heart Disease: What You Need To Know You can take action and lower your chance of developing heart disease and its risk factors like high blood pressure, overweight and obesity and diabetes. WHAT IS HEART DISEASE? Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease. Often referred to simply as “heart disease,” it

Asthma is a common chronic disease and is caused by an increased reaction of the airways to various stimuli or “triggers”. Asthma breathing problems usually happen in “episodes” or attacks. During asthma attacks, the airways are more obstructed and the airflow decreases. This leads to difficulty in breathing with the familiar “wheeze,” a high-pitched whistling

Kidney disease is a major problem in the United States. Most people are born with two kidneys, occasionally one, rarely three. No matter the number, they work with similar efficiency initially. If the function of one kidney is lost (unless born with one kidney) the remaining kidney(s) can increase in size and take over the