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About me - Deirdre Field

Hello and welcome to my About me page. Deirdre is my name and learning to hone my writing skills on Helium is why I am here.
My background is in health care. I reside in Canada. Deirdre enjoys debating issues of the day.
All animals, especially Dogs, Girraffes

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Education > Homeschooling What to know about homeschooling your child
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What to know about home schooling your child Homeschooling is a great option for giving your child a real chance to excel... I am sure you have heard the term try it youll like it. After having a child in the public system, getting entirely frustrated by that system and noticing my child's grades were completely in the toilet... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture The pros and cons of supporting local farmers in your region
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The pros and cons of supporting local farmers in your region .. I will start by saying i have been sitting here trying to think of cons for this article and you guessed correctly i have not be able to find any. With so much farm land being eaten up by developers now would be a good time to make it a habit and support your loc... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Sweet treats for 100 calories or less
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Sweet treats for 100 calories or less.I for one love sweet treats. Having recently upgraded my food intelligence quota, this took some time for me by the way. I have found out a secret that i would love to share with you.Choosing to eat sweet treats does not have to be boring, hard, or time consuming. Come with me to my favor... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to eat well on the run
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Good planning along with the purchase of three very useful portable items has allowed me to always, eat well on the run. If you desire to eat nutritiously, within a short sphere of time try a few of these ideas. They have worked well for me.Purchase the following portable items. 1. Get yourself a nice sized lunch cooler. 2. B... More..

Health & Fitness > Health Risks Ear wax treatment and removal
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Ear wax is a natural by product of the ear. Ear wax helps protect the ear from excess water and infection. Ear wax contains fat, soft and hard fat. Hard wax in the ear can become impacted and lead to infection and hearing loss. The production of ear wax varies greatly from one person to another. Some produce a lot and some pe... More..

Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is physician-assisted euthanasia a patient's right?Smallicon
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Is physician-assisted euthanasia a patient's right?From my point of view physician-assisted euthanasia should never become a patient's right. Last time i checked, physicians still perform their duties under a Hippocratic oath they have sworn to uphold, and in that oath they swear to not do harm, and to preserve life.No where ... More..

Health & Fitness > Depression How keeping a clean house helps depression
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How keeping a clean house helps depression. One way to put a dent in depression is to have a feeling of control. Keeping a clean house may sound like baby steps, but steps none the less.Cleaning has many benefits for one who may be depressed. The benefits are keeping one distracted for awhile from one's worries. Another benef... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How burn fat by walking
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How best to walk to burn fat. When walking to burn fat, two things need to be present in your mind.Good posture and Brisk speed. Let's get started. Think about your core area's. For me this would be from the shoulder's to just below the buttocks.Remember when momma said head up, shoulder's back, suck in your gut and your but.... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The link between stress and weight gain
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The link between stress and weight gain.The stats are in and is not really a surprise that stress and weight gain have united to such an extent that it appears that three out of five people when polled will comment that the first thing they do when they are stressed will reach for there favorite comfort food over and over, th... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to recognize food allergies in babies
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Food allergies in babies seem to becoming more prevalent. A food allergy in a baby will cause severe discomfort and can also become life threatening. A food allergy is a immunological reaction in the body.In a babies first year of life, they may present with allergic reactions due to milk or soy protein present in infant form... More..

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