Pica Is the Consumption of Nonfood Substances, Especially Clay or Dirt

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Pica is the consumption of nonfood substances, especially clay or dirt, and is thought by some to be associated with iron deficiency

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more vivid dreams, and increased brain activity similar to being awake.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and is divided into three stages, representing non-dreaming sleep phases.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and the potential for dreams to occur, important for memory consolidation and mood regulation.

Slow-Wave Sleep

The deep sleep phase characterized by slow brain waves, minimal body movement, and diminished responsiveness to external stimuli, critical for restorative sleep.