Dr. Mary A Butterfield D.O.

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• Reducing the Intensity of Pain with Mindful Mediation

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• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of the Mumps?

  The mumps is a viral infection of the parotid glands, the saliva producing glands present within the cheek in front of the ears. The infection often results in the swelling of the parotid glands. This contagious infection was contained to a large extent after the introduction of the mumps...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?

  Diabetes comes with a lot of signs, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms before it is too late. It's important to see your doctor before the symptoms become severe. Type 2 diabetes symptoms often develop slowly and most people don’t even know it. It is really important to get a...

• Yawning Scientific Facts: Why Do We Yawn and Is It Contagious?

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• Is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis a Genetic Disorder?

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