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Joy and togetherness during the holidays might be something you look forward to all year. Or maybe you find yourself dreading holiday travel or social events, which can bring unique challenges. Either way, the holiday season can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Stress is often an...

When your body digests food and drinks, your blood transports glucose, or sugar, around your body to fuel essential needs. However, if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing this serious condition, your blood sugar levels become a significant concern. To maintain a healthy balance, your blood sugar...

Breast cancer affects about 13% of women in the United States at some point in their lives. That’s roughly one in eight women. With numbers like these, it's not something you want to take chances with, especially when it comes to your health. At Clinica Agua Viva, we offer comprehensive...

Whether you’re in great health or managing a few ongoing medical concerns, an annual wellness exam provides vital information for both you and your care team. Regularly updating your health record each year creates a clear picture of your well-being over time, ensuring better long-term health outcomes. At Living Water...

Summer seems endless — until the back-to-school season starts. There’s always a lot to do to get kids or teens ready for another school year. In addition to shopping for clothes and school supplies, your child needs a back-to-school physical exam with a trusted medical professional. Your child may even...

Your child’s immune system is an amazing part of their body, protecting them against invading germs and diseases. As your child encounters bacteria, pathogens, and infections, their immune system learns how to fight off specific diseases and sicknesses. Modern medicine supports the process of immune system development in children through...

Everyone needs care sometimes. Whether you live with a chronic medical condition,  experience an accident or infection, or require immunizations or an exam for workers’ compensation, care at our walk-in clinic provides the affordable, timely medical attention you need. Walk-in clinics like those at our Living Water Clinic locations make...

No matter how you feel about or express your gender in your everyday life, your biological sex means you need specialized, ongoing medical attention for potentially unique care requirements. Women and individuals with female internal organs benefit from long-term care from a doctor who specializes in women’s health, known as...

At Living Water Clinic, our team of family medicine providers cares about both your physical and mental health. Under the leadership of Dr. Erick Madrigal, we offer mental health support to new and existing patients from our locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Visalia, and Woodlake, California. We also provide mental health...

Your daily life is busy, full of demands from work, family, and friends. It can be easy to lose your focus on your own health and wellness.  But Dr. Erick Madrigal and the team of family medicine and primary care providers at Living Water Clinic want to remind you how...

When you’re injured, whether in a traumatic incident or through repetitive stress over time, you want to take full advantage of the tools available to you during your recovery. Getting the right care after an injury ensures that you recover as quickly as possible and that you heal right with...

As the calendar changes over from one year to the next, it’s good to take time to reflect on your health. Many people set health goals during January, including New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, eat better, or address medical care needs that have been neglected. The...

Your menstrual cycle may be regular, with your period occurring roughly once a month for the same number of days. Some women have always experienced irregular menstrual cycles. However, if you’re usually as regular as a clock, sudden irregularities in your period can leave you questioning what’s going on. The...

Navigating Mental Health during the Holiday Season Winter holidays provide the perfect opportunity to cherish moments with loved ones, partake in traditions, and reconnect with friends and family. Nonetheless, the holiday season often brings along its fair share of stress. For some, the pressure of family traditions or the hassles...

Are you concerned about gestational diabetes? While your body fat percentage can play a role in your risk, this pregnancy-related condition can develop even if you've never had concerns about diabetes or insulin resistance before. Hormonal shifts and changes during pregnancy can sometimes lead to the onset of gestational diabetes....

You rise from slumber with a throbbing headache or abruptly abandon your tasks midday due to relentless head pain. While headaches often subside naturally, certain varieties demand prompt attention from healthcare experts. At Living Water Clinic, we've revolutionized healthcare access by offering virtual urgent care through telemedicine. Say goodbye to...

Research has unveiled the indisputable health benefits of weight loss. Shedding just 5%-10% of your body weight, when carrying excess pounds, can significantly reduce your risks of issues such as heart attack, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. If you experience joint pain or chronic pain problems, losing weight can alleviate...

Summer vacations are fun — unless you have asthma that gets out of control this time of year! No one wants to struggle with breathing when they’re trying to enjoy the outdoors or relax in warm weather. Asthma symptoms and shortness of breath definitely can get in the way of...

Chronic care presents different types of management issues than acute medical care that lasts only a short time. If you have two or more chronic conditions like hypertension or arthritis, and your condition is expected to last for at least 12 months or for the rest of your life, Medicare...

Some types of health conditions need regular monitoring from a medical professional. But you don’t necessarily need to plan on spending a lot of time at the doctor’s office. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a type of telemedicine treatment that can be really helpful in many situations. At Living Water Community Health &...

Your family medicine doctor is a home for you and your loved ones. At Living Water Community Health & Wellness Clinic, also known as Living Water Clinic, we work to make sure the environment we provide for your care is a positive and loving one. We want you to benefit...

There are many myths and half-truths out there about diabetes. This chronic condition can negatively affect your health in multiple ways, so it’s worth understanding the facts about diabetes and diabetes prevention. At Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, our primary care and family medicine doctors can help with...

Living with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or bipolar disorder poses unique challenges. Flare-ups of symptoms or episodes put pressure on whole families and friend groups. It’s not easy to see a loved one going through a tough time with mental health. At Living Water...

When symptoms of scaly, itchy rash show up around your toes, there is a good chance you are dealing with a case of athlete’s foot - medically known as tinea pedis. Athlete’s foot can affect people of all ages, although men are more prone than women to developing this condition,...

Your teeth are as essential to your health, wellness, and physical function as any of your bones. Unlike your bones that are protected by muscle and skin, your teeth are directly exposed to hazards every single day. Because of this, it is important to take good care of your teeth....

For many adults, weight loss is almost an entire full-time job. You spend time doing your research and you pair that with trying to figure out how to eat right for your body’s nutritional needs. Many extra hours are spent for food prep, grocery shopping, calorie counting, and working out....

You rely on your vision almost every moment throughout the day. It is easy to take good vision for granted, but without healthy eyes, you might be surprised at how complicated daily life can get! Living Water Community Health & Wellness Clinic (known as Living Water Clinic) wants to prove...

The family medicine providers at Clinica Agua Viva in Lindsay, California use a variety of treatments and therapies to support the health and wellness of our patients. Our team, led by Dr. Erick Madrigal, offers urgent care and primary care services for the whole family, as well as chiropractic care....

The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in early 2020, when social distancing was one of the only tools available to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Contracting COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, and death. With the aid of cutting-edge medical research, FDA-approved COVID vaccines are now available in the...

When you regularly use medications to control medical issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic pain, it’s important that you’re able to manage all of your medications without too much trouble.  It can take a lot of time and planning. Or you can find out more about how telemedicine benefits new and...

You know there are lots of reasons why losing those extra pounds would be good for you. Losing even just 5%-10% of your body weight can significantly improve your long-term health, lowering your risks for heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and other serious medical conditions that can reduce your lifespan and...

You lead a busy life, and it can be tough to fit in appointments for yourself or your family to visit the doctor’s office when something comes up. You might have to take time off from work and arrange for transportation or child care, and that all costs money and...

Medical situations like severe illnesses and injuries need professional care and attention right away to prevent serious complications. Often, you have to make decisions related to unexpected medical needs under pressure, and making the right decision can matter a lot. At Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, our team provides walk-in urgent care services...

Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of the hormone insulin or when your body develops insulin resistance and stops being able to use insulin properly. Insulin helps regulate your blood sugar, so if you have diabetes, you need to take care every day to...

You find yourself frequently getting out of breath or struggling to breathe, huffing and puffing after even the mildest of exertions. Could you have asthma? At Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, aka Living Water Clinic, we can help with breathing difficulties. From offices in Porterville, Lindsay, and Visalia,...

COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, was first detected in the last months of 2019. Since 2020, COVID-19 cases have appeared around the world. Now, in 2022, new variants of the virus like delta and omicron mean that COVID-19 testing remains an essential part of your protection and...

At every stage in your life, from infancy to adolescence to aging, you benefit from knowledgeable, personalized medical care. Family medicine not only provides you with a lasting relationship with a primary care doctor, but it also does the same for your family as a whole. At Living Water Community...

Technology offers new ways to improve your daily life all the time. With telemedicine technology, you can access the high-quality medical care that you and your family need, securely communicating with your primary care doctor from wherever you are. You can take advantage of telemedicine services to avoid the hassle...

Being overweight or obese can put your body and health at risk. Did you know that it may increase your chances of developing serious health conditions? From cardiovascular to digestive health, your weight often makes a difference. You may have tried to lose weight in the past without success. That’s...

When you live in a rural area, making the trip to the city to see the doctor takes a lot of time and energy. Rural health clinics work on bringing needed family medicine and primary care treatment to you, instead. Clinica Agua Viva is the rural health clinic branch of...

Today’s technology lets people stay connected at work, with family, and to the caregivers and professional support that everyone needs. The growing field of telemedicine takes advantage of technology to make your medical experience easier, more convenient, and even more eco-friendly — all without compromising the quality of your care....

From childhood through adulthood and into the elder years, the right medical care makes a world of difference. But getting the care you need can be hard to squeeze into your busy life. If you can’t take time to care for your health, however, you could lose more time down...

How many summers in a row have you resolved to lose weight? Many Americans would like to lose weight for the medical and health benefits as well as for appearance-related reasons. However, when you attempt to meet weight loss goals on your own, you may fall prey to fad diets...

Summer weather is great in lots of ways. But if you have asthma, seasonal changes like blooming plants, fresh-cut grass, and more time for outdoor sports can pose unique health challenges. It’s no fun to snuffle and wheeze your way through a whole summer. At Living Water Community Health and...

If you think about losing weight to get healthier, you might imagine that you need to achieve significant weight loss for it to make a difference in your overall health and wellness. However, that’s far from being the case. Medical research shows that just moderate weight loss — 5%-10% of...

Living with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes can be a challenge. If you have this chronic condition, your body struggles to correctly process the energy stored in food due to issues with your natural supply of insulin. This can lead to potentially dangerous fluctuations in your blood sugar...

When you have a newborn, getting the best possible medical care for your baby is high on your list of priorities. It’s comforting to know that you can turn to the experienced family medicine practitioners at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic for top-quality care. With professional newborn care,...

You may have been trying for years to lose weight, making the same resolution each new year: to lose those last pesky pounds and achieve your weight loss goals once and for all. Yet each year, you find that your weight remains higher than you’d like. You may have even...

For people living with asthma, outdoor activity can be risky. Especially in colder weather, getting active outside could trigger an asthma attack, causing uncomfortable and potentially dangerous symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath. So, do you have to stay indoors all winter if you have asthma? No. With the...

In 2020, many reasons could prevent you from wanting to schedule an office visit if you notice new symptoms of an illness or have concerns about an ongoing medical condition. In addition to the usual struggles of scheduling, transportation, child care arrangement, and the physical stress of travel, especially when...

It’s autumn — back to school during the day, cooler temperatures on the way, and the start of flu season. Each year, from about October to about May, the number of cases of influenza increase around the United States. You don’t have to suffer through the uncomfortable and potentially even...

Everyone has made an effort to stay at home more these days due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. When you need immediate care for an acute medical issue that is not life-threatening, virtual urgent care can continue to keep you safe from risk of infection while providing you...

Since early 2020, people have been doing what they can to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, apparently transmitted via respiratory mechanisms, causes the disease COVID-19. Owing to the extreme contagiousness and associated risks, people have adapted to a new normal of avoiding exposure. In addition to...

As the world struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are putting many parts of their lives on hold in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, you shouldn’t delay seeking treatment for your women's health and wellness concerns, and advanced technology means you don’t have...

As people make an effort to stay safe and healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the benefits of telehealth consultations have become more obvious. However, even in more typical times, you might find that a telehealth appointment serves your needs better than a trip to the doctor's office. At Living...