Derek Jeffrey Spillar LPC, LSOTP

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• Reasons Why You Need Immunotherapy

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• Dreams Do Come True: 9-year-old Baseball Fanatic Signed Onto Team

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• 11 Types of People Nurses Most Likely Encounter on the Job

  In any field of work, whether it be in manufacturing or medicine, people are often met with an eclectic mix of characters. When one spends enough time in one occupation, it is not odd to discover the mannerisms and habits of their co-workers. Getting to know the people they are working with could be...

• What Are the Symptoms of Sepsis?

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• Why Should Those with Sleep Apnea Avoid Drinking Alcohol in the Evening?

  As many already know, the excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks may lead to many consequences, even for people who don’t suffer from any specific condition. But,  studies have shown that the risks that come with consuming alcohol increase while someone is suffering from sleep apnea.Usually,...