Shannon C Sawyer MA, LPC

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• Treatments for Liver Cancer

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• Alternative Treatments for Jock Itch

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• Can Fatty Fish Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?

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• Why Patients' Role in Research is Crucial for Finding a Cure for Celiac Disease

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