If You Crave ICE, You May Have This Deficiency…

IRON! Yep, one of the symptoms of an iron deficiency is the crave for ice. Who knew? Well, my doctor…that’s who! For the past three years, I have had extreme cravings for ice. I just could not get enough. In fact, I would go through two 7 lbs bags of ice per day. The official diagnosis is called Pica. According to WebMD.com, Pica is a non-nutritional craving, such as ice, dirt, and paint (Thank God, I only craved ice!)

My Iron deficiency was the result of having non-stop heavy periods. For three years, I had menstrual bleeding which lead to severe anemia, which then lead to my craving for ice. I never craved anything, except when pregnant, so my increased desire for ice was just plain weird to me. A few months ago, I underwent a total hysterectomy and my craving for ice went away. It’s amazing to me how our body operates.

So, if you are craving ice, check your Iron…you may just a deficiency.

Do you have any strange cravings? If so, leave me a comment below…I always enjoy hearing from you!

Until next time, wear your heels well and be abundantly blessed!