The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Pica Food Cravings

Terry Graedon - September 9, 2021

Craving Ice Like an Addict Signals Serious Health Problem

Terry Graedon - September 18, 2017

Why Ice Craving Is a Serious Danger Signal

Terry Graedon - October 18, 2021 - 3 comments

Will You Breathe Easier If You Take Less Iron?

A reader having trouble breathing found a simple solution: take less iron. The supplement had built up to excessive levels.

Terry Graedon - June 12, 2017

How Did Blackstrap Molasses Make Ice Addiction Disappear?

Terry Graedon - July 25, 2016

How to Cure an Ice Addiction with Molasses

Joe Graedon - December 25, 2014

Her Sugar Cravings Annoy her Husband

Terry Graedon - September 15, 2014

Anemia Put Ice Addict in the Hospital

Terry Graedon - March 3, 2014

Is Popcorn Addiction a Red Flag for Mineral Deficiency?

Joe Graedon - July 5, 2012

Ice Addiction Leads to Hospitalization

A craving for unusual foods such as an ice addiction could be a warning of an underlying medical problem like anemia or zinc deficiency.

Terry Graedon - April 15, 2012

Curing Anemia Overcame Cornstarch Craving

Joe Graedon - August 25, 2008

Ice Craving Signaled Cancer

Joe Graedon - July 18, 2008

Cornstarch Cravings

Terry Graedon - June 12, 2006

Radish Addict Is Growing Desperate

Joe Graedon - January 20, 2003

Orange Peel Addiction Could Signal Anemia