In addition to the standard set of symptoms that come with IDA, research indicates that the brain can also be affected. Specifically, pseudotumor cerebri can occur, appearing as a tumor, but it is not. Some symptoms are headache, dizziness, nausea, a buzzing sound in the ears, double vision, and potential temporary loss of vision. There are health issues besides IDA as well as certain medications that can cause this condition; however, as it relates to IDA, it is yet another bit of evidence supporting the importance of maintaining balance in our body - even in the blood that we cannot see. Out of sight should not equal out of mind.
And that is no more true than when I see the real deal ice cream container perched on the counter for the evening dessert. Being off dairy just makes me want the creamy cool treat, even though 99% of the time, I could care less about ice cream. Ah, the psychological impact of saying "I cannot have".
So, in the interest of staving off these intense ice cream cravings, I went to the grocery yesterday to pick up some "rice cream". I tried out the Good Karma brand Carrot Cake flavor - gluten- lactose- dairy-free and vegan. Yay! And guess what else? It was great! The texture was wonderful and creamy, not gritty or grainy at all, and there were no odd flavors. This is the real deal, all natural, no preservatives, all organic, frozen creamy goodness that you want when you can't have the real thing. I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars - because no one is perfect. Oh, and there really are little bits of carrot cake in there...and they are YUM!
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