College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

BODY CHECKING

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

BODY CHECKING IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

'Body Checking' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and biocharacteristics. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics, Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Body Checking'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
PITTA
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Biocharacteristics of 12,680 People Reporting Body Checking

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Body Checking were less aggravated than 78% of other symptoms. From the 12,680 people who reported Body Checking average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Light
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72.9% avg client level
27.9% (3,541) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Astringent
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71.2% avg client level
21.7% (2,754) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Sour
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64.8% avg client level
24.1% (3,054) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Bitter
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60.6% avg client level
25.8% (3,270) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Dry
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58.7% avg client level
27.6% (3,500) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Vata
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54.0% avg client level
35.8% (4,542) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Difficult
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52.8% avg client level
30.4% (3,857) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Cold
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51.6% avg client level
24.8% (3,140) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Oily
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43.3% avg client level
25.3% (3,214) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Heavy
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42.5% avg client level
27.1% (3,433) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Causes Pitta
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42.1% avg client level
32.7% (4,141) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Kapha
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40.1% avg client level
32.3% (4,091) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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38.6% avg client level
26.1% (3,307) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Hot
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37.1% avg client level
21.8% (2,767) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Salty
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35.2% avg client level
22.1% (2,796) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Pungent
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30.2% avg client level
20.4% (2,588) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Gooey
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26.1% avg client level
19.4% (2,460) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Toxic
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23.0% avg client level
25.0% (3,173) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution

Risk Factors of Body Checking

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Body Checking. Overall, 35.36% of people surveyed reported Body Checking.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 35.36%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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633 cases with both
26.8% of cases
20% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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8460 cases with both
33.4% of cases
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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4099 cases with both
20.9% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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6583 cases with both
39.4% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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445 cases with both
33.3% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
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9691 cases with both
37% of cases
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Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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349 cases with both
75.7% of cases
110% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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919 cases with both
71% of cases
100% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1814 cases with both
63.5% of cases
80% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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3724 cases with both
63.3% of cases
80% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1718 cases with both
61.1% of cases
70% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3980 cases with both
60.6% of cases
70% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1217 cases with both
58.4% of cases
70% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1081 cases with both
57.5% of cases
60% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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1461 cases with both
57.3% of cases
60% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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1897 cases with both
57.2% of cases
60% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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914 cases with both
57% of cases
60% more often
Defensive (225)
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128 cases with both
56.9% of cases
60% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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2285 cases with both
56.4% of cases
60% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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6795 cases with both
56.2% of cases
60% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3832 cases with both
56% of cases
60% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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583 cases with both
56% of cases
60% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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3207 cases with both
55.6% of cases
60% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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1922 cases with both
54.8% of cases
50% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1512 cases with both
54.6% of cases
50% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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355 cases with both
54.6% of cases
50% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2760 cases with both
54.5% of cases
50% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2921 cases with both
54.4% of cases
50% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2279 cases with both
54.3% of cases
50% more often
Tight clothing / belts (3919)
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2102 cases with both
53.6% of cases
50% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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2007 cases with both
53.3% of cases
50% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1706 cases with both
52.8% of cases
50% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1257 cases with both
52.7% of cases
50% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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4882 cases with both
52.6% of cases
50% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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2089 cases with both
52.2% of cases
50% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1132 cases with both
52% of cases
50% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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990 cases with both
51.9% of cases
50% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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1293 cases with both
51.1% of cases
40% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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5557 cases with both
51.1% of cases
40% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1405 cases with both
50.9% of cases
40% more often
Need constant social activity (1756)
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883 cases with both
50.3% of cases
40% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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4195 cases with both
50.3% of cases
40% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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2183 cases with both
50.3% of cases
40% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2461 cases with both
50.2% of cases
40% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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3683 cases with both
50.2% of cases
40% more often
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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231 cases with both
50.1% of cases
40% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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3568 cases with both
50% of cases
40% more often
Blisters (609)
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304 cases with both
49.9% of cases
40% more often
Like constant adventure / excitement (4985)
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2482 cases with both
49.8% of cases
40% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1935 cases with both
49.7% of cases
40% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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2249 cases with both
49.6% of cases
40% more often
Homesick (2646)
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1308 cases with both
49.4% of cases
40% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2266 cases with both
49.1% of cases
40% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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5707 cases with both
48.9% of cases
40% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1844 cases with both
48.6% of cases
40% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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224 cases with both
48.5% of cases
40% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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1700 cases with both
48.1% of cases
40% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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932 cases with both
47.8% of cases
40% more often
White vaginal discharge (9653)
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4605 cases with both
47.7% of cases
30% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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559 cases with both
47.7% of cases
30% more often
Recent weight change (6009)
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2862 cases with both
47.6% of cases
30% more often
Have roommates (non-family) (3571)
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1701 cases with both
47.6% of cases
30% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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1465 cases with both
47.6% of cases
30% more often
Vaginal discharge (11456)
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5441 cases with both
47.5% of cases
30% more often
Guilty (1123)
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533 cases with both
47.5% of cases
30% more often
Convulsions (156)
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74 cases with both
47.4% of cases
30% more often
Tight / inelastic skin (1824)
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865 cases with both
47.4% of cases
30% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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789 cases with both
47.4% of cases
30% more often
Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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4185 cases with both
47.3% of cases
30% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1286 cases with both
47.3% of cases
30% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4426 cases with both
47.3% of cases
30% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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830 cases with both
47.2% of cases
30% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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527 cases with both
47.2% of cases
30% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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986 cases with both
47.2% of cases
30% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3433 cases with both
47.2% of cases
30% more often
House hot (2856)
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1345 cases with both
47.1% of cases
30% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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5174 cases with both
47.1% of cases
30% more often
Insufficient cleanliness (4471)
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2103 cases with both
47% of cases
30% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1726 cases with both
47% of cases
30% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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166 cases with both
47% of cases
30% more often
Hyperactive when stressed (5530)
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2595 cases with both
46.9% of cases
30% more often
Liposuction (652)
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306 cases with both
46.9% of cases
30% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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895 cases with both
46.9% of cases
30% more often
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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4375 cases with both
46.8% of cases
30% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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242 cases with both
46.7% of cases
30% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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3966 cases with both
46.7% of cases
30% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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490 cases with both
46.7% of cases
30% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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2768 cases with both
46.7% of cases
30% more often
Dry / light period (4128)
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1918 cases with both
46.5% of cases
30% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1688 cases with both
46.4% of cases
30% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1859 cases with both
46.4% of cases
30% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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383 cases with both
46.3% of cases
30% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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768 cases with both
46.3% of cases
30% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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4485 cases with both
46.3% of cases
30% more often
Love humid climates (3476)
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1606 cases with both
46.2% of cases
30% more often
Sweaty palms (3063)
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1413 cases with both
46.1% of cases
30% more often
Weigh myself daily (8123)
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3747 cases with both
46.1% of cases
30% more often
Cloudy urine (3984)
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1832 cases with both
46% of cases
30% more often
Impulsive / extroverted (5201)
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2381 cases with both
45.8% of cases
30% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3789 cases with both
45.8% of cases
30% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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898 cases with both
45.7% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Body Checking

People who report Body Checking were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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485 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1461 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
12% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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5841 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
46% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1132 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
9% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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349 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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919 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Purging Food
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1814 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
14% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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6797 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
54% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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990 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
8% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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2285 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
18% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5394 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
43% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
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Bulimia, past or current
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1922 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
15% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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3724 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
29% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1081 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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583 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1718 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
14% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Seizures
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192 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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192 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3379 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
27% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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4810 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
38% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Exercising without eating
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3252 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
26% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1217 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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3980 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
31% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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6795 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
54% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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326 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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914 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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2550 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Tight clothing / belts
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2102 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.26% (3,919 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1935 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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355 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1257 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2760 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
22% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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2007 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
16% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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317 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Self-loathing
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3832 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
30% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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3881 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1130 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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242 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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209 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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1897 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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325 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1512 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Vomiting
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460 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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2921 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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4882 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
39% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Like constant adventure / excitement
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2482 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
20% of cases
14.29% (4,985 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2279 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
18% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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9290 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
73% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Macrobiotic diet
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448 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.87% (1,127 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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3207 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
25% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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979 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.76% (2,239 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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231 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
Strong hunger
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6959 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
55% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1234 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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7171 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
57% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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2089 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
16% of cases
11.6% (3,999 cases)
House hot
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1345 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
7.99% (2,856 cases)
Anal Spasm
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451 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Angry when someone eats my food
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3568 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
28% of cases
20.45% (7,138 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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5707 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
45% of cases
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Uneasy when food unavailable
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2249 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
18% of cases
13.17% (4,533 cases)
Tight / inelastic skin
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865 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
5.15% (1,824 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise
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7278 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
57% of cases
42.31% (18,003 cases)
Long workday
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4905 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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224 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1034 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Fatty fried food
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4274 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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629 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
5% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Trembling Tongue
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710 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.5% (1,699 cases)
Recent weight change
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2862 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
23% of cases
17.28% (6,009 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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4910 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Hide food
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1706 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Staph infection
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445 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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197 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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215 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4426 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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331 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.27% (878 cases)
Intense emotions
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8764 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
69% of cases
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3433 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
27% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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383 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Gray Stool
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197 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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2233 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
18% of cases
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Strong abdominal pulse
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1107 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
9% of cases
6.85% (2,630 cases)
Pressure in eye
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957 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Need constant social activity
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883 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.33% (1,756 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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5186 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
41% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1614 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Feel unhealthy when skip exercise
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7142 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
56% of cases
42.65% (17,772 cases)
Exercising more than 1 hour a day
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1895 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
15% of cases
11.43% (4,529 cases)
Secretive eating
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4195 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Bulky muscles
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986 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.11% (2,089 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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596 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
5% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Low self esteem
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5122 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
40% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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472 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Flat rash
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229 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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3683 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
29% of cases
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Preoccupied with healthy eating
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5557 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
44% of cases
33.71% (10,868 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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2069 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
16% of cases
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Sour sweat
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972 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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9617 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
76% of cases
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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3980 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
31% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)

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John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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