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Ice Chewing Is a Popular Habit, but Dentists Say It's Destructive to Your Oral Health
pagophagia, or compulsive ice chewing, is a form of pica and is diagnosable by a doctor. Pica is a medical term for an eating disorder that refers to craving (or consumption) of items that aren't ...
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9 Reasons You Should Stop Chewing Ice
It's not as harmless as you might think, and it could be a sign of a health problem. Here's what medical and nutrition ...
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For years I chewed on ice. I finally found out I have a condition called pagophagia.
Pagophagia isn't always related to iron deficiency — other causes may include low levels of calcium, an eating disorder, or stress and anxiety. Certainly, as I made my way to the freezer several ...