Kirk Robert Wester LPC, LADC

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• How a Puppy and a Children’s Book Helped This Woman Cope with Multiple Sclerosis

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• What is a Cluster Headache?

  Headaches that recur two to three times during a short period of time are known as cluster headaches. This may last for few weeks, to months. These headaches often occur after sleep and recur throughout the day. It usually appears during the same time of the year, or season of the year. It may...

• Vitamin D Can Reduce a Child's Risk of Becoming Obese

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• The Latest Advancements in Treatment and Research for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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