Pure Fasincation

Recently, I read an article, "Understanding Pica Behavior: A Review for Clinical and Education". What I find so intriguing about this particular article is the absurd facts about Pica. It is surreal that pregnant ladies have cravings for soil, clay, bricks, and charcoal. It states that Africa women consume soil during their pregnancies because they believe in the "soil's magical potential to ensure future offspring." This cultural tradition and belief flabbergasted me. Moreover, Pica is highly associated with other Developmental Disabilities (DD) such as the Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder resulting in mental retardation and hyperphagia, a disorder of compulsive overeating. After reading this article, I want to know more about the associations Pica have with other disorders. Nonetheless, I learned so many interesting and fascinating facts and information that will definitely help me prepare for my final HMP project.

Works Cited

"Pica Eating Disorder Causes, Treatments: Pica Syndrome Symptoms." Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Common Illnesses. Web. 24 Jan. 2011.

"Pica: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine-National Institutes of Health. Web. 24 Jan. 2011.

"Stiegler, Lillian. "Understanding Pica Behavior: A Review for Clinical and Education Professionals." Accessmylibrary.com. Gales. Web. 24 Jan. 2011.