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Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
Batya Swift Yasgur, a freelance medical writer, received her BA from Barnard College, MA from Harvard University and MSW from Rutgers University. She has a NJ-based counseling practice.
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Diet Tips for Heart Health While Taking Beta-Blockers
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Do's and Don'ts of Taking Thyroid Meds
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Eating Healthy with Thyroid Disease
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Busting Myths About Magnetic Rings for Weight Loss
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Normal TSH Levels and What They Can Tell You About Your Health
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By Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
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What Causes Stretch Marks Without Weight Gain and Can You Get Rid of Them?
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