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Ayurveda Chocolate Example 1 Example 1: Large

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is difficult to digest and hot. Bitter chocolate is Kapha pacifying. Since chocolate is often mixed with sugar and cream, it aggravates all three doshas. Chocolate stimulates the reproductive organs in women, which explains why chocolate can become an addictive habit for women, but rarely in men. Women may crave chocolate around their menses for its stimulating quality.

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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.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

CHOCOLATE 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

'Chocolate' 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 'Chocolate'.

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?
VATA MODERATE THESE VATA FOODS IF CHOCOLATE IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
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PITTA MODERATE THESE PITTA FOODS IF CHOCOLATE IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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 MODERATE THESE HOT FOODS IF CHOCOLATE IS CAUSING A PROBLEM
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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Chocolate'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Overeating Habits

Emotional eating
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Diet

Sweet cravings
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Refined sugar
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Eating Habits

Frequent snacking
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 21,019 People Reporting Chocolate

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Chocolate were less aggravated than 88% of other symptoms. From the 21,019 people who reported Chocolate in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily
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67.0% avg client level
24.9% (5,238) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sweet
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66.3% avg client level
26.1% (5,484) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Kapha
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64.1% avg client level
32.4% (6,819) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Salty
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63.3% avg client level
20.2% (4,239) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy
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58.7% avg client level
26.8% (5,626) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Astringent
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55.2% avg client level
19.7% (4,137) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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50.8% avg client level
22.0% (4,623) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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50.0% avg client level
22.2% (4,666) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Bitter
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50.0% avg client level
20.3% (4,272) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Difficult Sign
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43.3% avg client level
23.5% (4,941) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Gooey
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42.1% avg client level
18.6% (3,911) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Sour
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40.9% avg client level
20.0% (4,213) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Hot Sign
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40.1% avg client level
19.9% (4,181) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Cold
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37.1% avg client level
20.8% (4,376) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Toxic
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34.1% avg client level
20.3% (4,271) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Pungent
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30.5% avg client level
16.8% (3,521) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Causes Vata
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29.8% avg client level
28.6% (6,006) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Causes Pitta
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27.4% avg client level
27.3% (5,738) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution

Risk Factors of Chocolate

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Chocolate. Overall, 52.43% of people surveyed in this research study reported Chocolate.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 52.43%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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1069 cases with both
45.3% of cases
10% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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13935 cases with both
54.9% of cases
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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5653 cases with both
28.8% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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9353 cases with both
55.9% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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587 cases with both
43.9% of cases
20% less often
Female (26227)
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14165 cases with both
54% of cases
insignificant difference
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Candy (7492)
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5812 cases with both
77.6% of cases
50% more often
Dessert after meals (11160)
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8291 cases with both
74.3% of cases
40% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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2956 cases with both
73.8% of cases
40% more often
Refined sugar (13447)
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9289 cases with both
69.1% of cases
30% more often
Soda / corn syrup (5096)
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3404 cases with both
66.8% of cases
30% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841)
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5865 cases with both
66.3% of cases
30% more often
Convulsions (156)
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103 cases with both
66% of cases
30% more often
Refined flours (10936)
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7192 cases with both
65.8% of cases
30% more often
Pizza (15366)
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9928 cases with both
64.6% of cases
20% more often
Burritos (8001)
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5109 cases with both
63.9% of cases
20% more often
Frequent baking (2956)
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1878 cases with both
63.5% of cases
20% more often
Peanuts (12504)
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7927 cases with both
63.4% of cases
20% more often
Canned/frozen food (13186)
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8336 cases with both
63.2% of cases
20% more often
Sandwiches (13526)
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8541 cases with both
63.1% of cases
20% more often
Blisters (609)
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383 cases with both
62.9% of cases
20% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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2384 cases with both
62.8% of cases
20% more often
Frequent snacking (16139)
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10064 cases with both
62.4% of cases
20% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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130 cases with both
62.2% of cases
20% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974)
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4332 cases with both
62.1% of cases
20% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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321 cases with both
62% of cases
20% more often
Sweet cravings (23185)
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14379 cases with both
62% of cases
20% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1999 cases with both
61.9% of cases
20% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1907 cases with both
61.3% of cases
20% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2833 cases with both
61.3% of cases
20% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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1193 cases with both
61.2% of cases
20% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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2351 cases with both
61.1% of cases
20% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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89 cases with both
61% of cases
20% more often
Eat out on work days (6529)
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3980 cases with both
61% of cases
20% more often
Defensive (225)
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137 cases with both
60.9% of cases
20% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1655 cases with both
60.9% of cases
20% more often
Food is a necessary distraction (5753)
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3495 cases with both
60.8% of cases
20% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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169 cases with both
60.6% of cases
20% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1672 cases with both
60.6% of cases
20% more often
Fatty fried food (11744)
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7102 cases with both
60.5% of cases
20% more often
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream (22981)
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13899 cases with both
60.5% of cases
20% more often
Childcare draining (5700)
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3451 cases with both
60.5% of cases
20% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1440 cases with both
60.4% of cases
20% more often
Wheat (16659)
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10042 cases with both
60.3% of cases
20% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2530 cases with both
60.3% of cases
20% more often
Iced/cold drinks (14492)
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8703 cases with both
60.1% of cases
10% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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5808 cases with both
60% of cases
10% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1661 cases with both
60% of cases
10% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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4960 cases with both
59.9% of cases
10% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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276 cases with both
59.9% of cases
10% more often
Poor diet (11384)
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6806 cases with both
59.8% of cases
10% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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3030 cases with both
59.8% of cases
10% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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2420 cases with both
59.8% of cases
10% more often
Red meat (14935)
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8898 cases with both
59.6% of cases
10% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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988 cases with both
59.6% of cases
10% more often
Mold in house (2546)
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1516 cases with both
59.5% of cases
10% more often
Currently pregnant (155)
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92 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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491 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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2099 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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274 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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952 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1291 cases with both
59.4% of cases
10% more often
Sweet taste on tongue (1286)
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762 cases with both
59.3% of cases
10% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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227 cases with both
59.3% of cases
10% more often
Frequent Leftovers (14905)
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8846 cases with both
59.3% of cases
10% more often
Fruits with meals/yogurt (14270)
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8448 cases with both
59.2% of cases
10% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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106 cases with both
59.2% of cases
10% more often
Eat out when traveling (17347)
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10275 cases with both
59.2% of cases
10% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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2149 cases with both
59.1% of cases
10% more often
Moths in house (1228)
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726 cases with both
59.1% of cases
10% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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3174 cases with both
59.1% of cases
10% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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365 cases with both
59% of cases
10% more often
No time to cook (5637)
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3324 cases with both
59% of cases
10% more often
Food is romantic / passionate (9067)
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5345 cases with both
59% of cases
10% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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691 cases with both
58.9% of cases
10% more often
Rarely cook (6054)
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3563 cases with both
58.9% of cases
10% more often
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying (15540)
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9142 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
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459 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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2159 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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3783 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
House dark (3837)
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2257 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Food is comfort (23448)
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13777 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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2353 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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2465 cases with both
58.8% of cases
10% more often
Cold aggravates joint pain (5644)
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3315 cases with both
58.7% of cases
10% more often
Don't know how to cook (2322)
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1363 cases with both
58.7% of cases
10% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1102 cases with both
58.6% of cases
10% more often
Tight clothing / belts (3919)
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2295 cases with both
58.6% of cases
10% more often
Tickle in nose (3451)
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2023 cases with both
58.6% of cases
10% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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610 cases with both
58.6% of cases
10% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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3501 cases with both
58.4% of cases
10% more often
Tooth ache (2997)
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1749 cases with both
58.4% of cases
10% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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964 cases with both
58.4% of cases
10% more often
Snot / dried mucus (6731)
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3927 cases with both
58.3% of cases
10% more often
Calluses (5116)
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2985 cases with both
58.3% of cases
10% more often
Tendinitis (2623)
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1526 cases with both
58.2% of cases
10% more often
Often dirty dishes in sink (10581)
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6159 cases with both
58.2% of cases
10% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183)
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4761 cases with both
58.2% of cases
10% more often
Old food in fridge (7819)
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4548 cases with both
58.2% of cases
10% more often
Skin problems upper arms (4678)
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2719 cases with both
58.1% of cases
10% more often
Family prevents career development (3992)
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2321 cases with both
58.1% of cases
10% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Chocolate

In this research study, people who report Chocolate were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

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NORMALLY

Slow, heavy digestion
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8406 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
40% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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682 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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7758 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
37% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Candy
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5812 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
28% of cases
18.5% (7,492 cases)
Dessert after meals
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8291 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
39% of cases
26.89% (11,160 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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321 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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8504 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
40% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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4953 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1291 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Refined sugar
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9289 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
44% of cases
32.5% (13,447 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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5865 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
28% of cases
20.98% (8,841 cases)
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Fatty fried food
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7102 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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8336 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
40% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Refined flours
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7192 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
25.79% (10,936 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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3404 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
16% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Poor diet
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6806 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
32% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Strong hunger
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10727 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
51% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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14118 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1478 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Long workday
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7804 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
37% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Pizza
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9928 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
47% of cases
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2843 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
14% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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1392 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Sandwiches
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8541 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
41% of cases
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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4332 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
21% of cases
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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15158 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
72% of cases
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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10773 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
51% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Burritos
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5109 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
24% of cases
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Gain weight easily
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11352 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
54% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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6086 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
29% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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745 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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690 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
3% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Peanuts
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7927 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
38% of cases
31.66% (12,504 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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3495 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
17% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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1018 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
5% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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6112 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
29% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Eating after midnight
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2351 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
11% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Sweet taste on tongue
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762 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.36% (1,286 cases)
Blisters
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383 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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365 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Intense emotions
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13085 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
62% of cases
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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10429 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
50% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Frequent Leftovers
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8846 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
35.49% (14,905 cases)
Frequent snacking
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10064 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
48% of cases
40.79% (16,139 cases)
Skin Infection
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318 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
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14492 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
69% of cases
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Financially unstable
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7587 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
36% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Don't enjoy cooking
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3690 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
18% of cases
15.42% (6,389 cases)
Distress when sweets unavailable
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2956 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
14% of cases
12.01% (4,006 cases)
Iced/cold drinks
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8703 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
41% of cases
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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736 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream
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13899 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
66% of cases
56.81% (22,981 cases)
Wheat
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10042 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
48% of cases
41.45% (16,659 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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7035 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
33% of cases
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Caring, calm, patient
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9786 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
47% of cases
40.69% (32,300 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1820 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
9% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Insomnia
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7317 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Food is comfort
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13777 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
66% of cases
57.43% (23,448 cases)
Pain lower back
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10665 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
51% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Frequent Stress
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13710 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
65% of cases
56.87% (25,363 cases)
Lack of Freedom / Independence
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4322 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
21% of cases
18.42% (7,548 cases)
Exercising without eating
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4054 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
19% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Feel overweight
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13935 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
66% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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10236 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
49% of cases
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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6274 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
30% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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8561 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
41% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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3182 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
15% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Feel stuck
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7083 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
29.98% (12,640 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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6629 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
32% of cases
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Childcare draining
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3451 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
16% of cases
14.12% (5,700 cases)
Red meat
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8898 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
42% of cases
37.07% (14,935 cases)
Workaholic
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3119 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
15% of cases
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Stress affects my digestion
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10950 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
52% of cases
45.94% (19,512 cases)
Lack of exercise
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13252 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
63% of cases
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1450 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
7% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Avoids heat
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6654 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
32% of cases
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Bloody stools
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535 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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6504 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
31% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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4077 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
19% of cases
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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5059 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
24% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Dry, dark, frizzy hair
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7114 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
30.27% (24,799 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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3897 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
19% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Food Poisoning
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583 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Family prevents career development
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2321 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
11% of cases
9.83% (3,992 cases)
Low fiber diet
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2579 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
12% of cases
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Sweet cravings
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14379 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
68% of cases
60.81% (23,185 cases)
Rarely Thirsty
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6088 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
29% of cases
25.96% (20,226 cases)
Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical
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12750 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
61% of cases
54.66% (42,924 cases)
Kidney Infection
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947 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
5% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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2293 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
11% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise
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9851 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
47% of cases
42.31% (18,003 cases)
Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
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5238 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
25% of cases
22.53% (17,371 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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5854 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
28% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Tomatoes
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13574 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
65% of cases
58.66% (23,795 cases)
Fruits with meals/yogurt
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8448 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
40% of cases
36.11% (14,270 cases)
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying
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9142 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
43% of cases
38.85% (15,540 cases)
Mood changes quickly
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9119 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
43% of cases
38.86% (31,189 cases)
Thin skin
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7133 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
30.74% (23,090 cases)
Food is romantic / passionate
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5345 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
25% of cases
22.61% (9,067 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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800 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
4% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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349 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
2% of cases
1.81% (637 cases)

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What are some of the reasons why you include 'chocolate' in your life? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'chocolate'?

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Vibhooshana Jamaica, NY
2012-11-03
“I've recently gone back to an ayurvedic diet - I first went on one 20 years ago & it seemed way too complicated to maintain. Now, it doesn't at all! The last diet I was trying was alkaline/raw, and I was having a chocolate desert: Mix: 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 Tbsp. raw cocoa 1 Tbsp. (scant) raw honey 1 Tbsp. (scant)raw agave syrup It's like a truffle... Is this really bad for a Vata/Pitta, or would it be ok once or twice a week?"
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John J Immel Asheville, NC
2012-11-05
“Dear Viboosha - Mixing chocolate with sweeteners does balance both the heat and bitterness of the chocolate, generally pacifying Vata/Pitta in the moment. However, sweeteners can also aggravate Vata/Pitta if there is candida present, etc."
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