Karen S. Werner MS, LPC

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• Alternative Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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• Sleep Apnea Control May Contribute to Stroke Recovery

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• Helping a Loved One Cope with Depression

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• Is Leukemia Painful?

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• What Is a Transorbital Lobotomy?

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