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2018-01-09 18:35:35
What could be the reason behind being addicted to eating chalks ??? if it is iron deficiency, will eating iron rich food stop the craving?
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Hello, It could be a calcium deficiency.Get your vitamin d3 and calcium checked.
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You can consult me at apekshapt.in for the comprehensive diet.

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Hello I understand your concern You are suffering from pica (habit of eating chalk,pencil or undigestale things) We have many good homeopathic medicines for pica to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Please contact me directly or ask me at dramisha.com Online consultation and medicines at your doorstep are also delivered nationally and internationally Warm regards Dr Amisha Mirchandani 09819      055014

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