Your diet is the 'religion' of your body. It's what your body believes will help it survive. In many ways, because of deep subconscious patterns, it's easier to change your religion than to change your diet.

Medical studies show that 90% of people who diet gain more weight than they lost after the diet is over. Deprivation leads to excess. Ayurveda recommends avoiding diets based on discipline. The alternative is developing awareness of your body and five senses, so that you can teach your body what it really wants to eat, naturally.

Sit quietly while eating and contemplate the food and it's taste. Notice how taste changes with every bite. Avoid rushing through meals or mindless eating.

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET'

AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

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.

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA	MODERATE THESE VATA FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha.
PITTA	MODERATE THESE PITTA FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.
KAPHA	MODERATE THESE KAPHA FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha.
CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR	MODERATE THESE CLEAR FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna.
DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY	MODERATE THESE DRY FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.
HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY	MODERATE THESE HEAVY FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna.
ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT	MODERATE THESE ASTRINGENT FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste.
BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	MODERATE THESE BITTER FOODS IF CURRENTLY/RECENTLY ON A DIET IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

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.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 11,960 People Reporting Currently/recently on a diet

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily

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96.2%

32.9% (3,936)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Sweet

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95.6%

34.6% (4,136)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Causes Kapha

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94.5%

42.2% (5,049)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Causes Heavy

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91.9%

34.3% (4,104)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Salty

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91.9%

26.7% (3,191)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Gooey

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75.5%

23.1% (2,760)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Hot

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36.7%

22.4% (2,677)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Toxic

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31.6%

22.7% (2,713)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Pungent

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28.4%

15.3% (1,829)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Difficult

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28.1%

25.3% (3,026)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Sour

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27.4%

21.3% (2,546)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Astringent Sign

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23.0%

19.1% (2,288)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Causes Pitta

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20.9%

27.4% (3,276)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Light

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15.9%

16.2% (1,942)

9,391 have Light constitution

Bitter Sign

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15.6%

14.4% (1,720)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Cold

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14.9%

20.4% (2,435)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Dry Sign

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11.5%

15.9% (1,899)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Causes Vata

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5.5%

22.5% (2,695)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Currently/recently on a diet

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Currently/recently on a diet. Overall, 24.25% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Currently/recently on a diet.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 24.25%

Defensive (225)

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119

52.9%

+2.2 times

Multiple weight loss programs (10770)

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5650

52.5%

+2.2 times

Diuretics to lose weight (2085)

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1090

52.3%

+2.2 times

Weigh myself daily (8123)

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4138

50.9%

+2.1 times

Insulin Resistance (2202)

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1116

50.7%

+2.1 times

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)

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2095

49.9%

+2.1 times

Diet pills, gums (5926)

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2956

49.9%

+2.1 times

Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)

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2291

49.6%

+2.0 times

Gastric bypass surgery (437)

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216

49.4%

+2.0 times

Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)

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4543

49%

+2.0 times

Buy food for others then eat it (2759)

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1349

48.9%

+2.0 times

Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)

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3192

48.6%

+2.0 times

Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)

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2459

48.6%

+2.0 times

Ashamed of weight (11921)

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5753

48.3%

+2.0 times

Preoccupied with food (5772)

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2787

48.3%

+2.0 times

Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)

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3512

48.3%

+2.0 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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623

48.1%

+2.0 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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761

47.5%

+2.0 times

Exercising as punishment (2175)

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1034

47.5%

+2.0 times

Laxatives to lose weight (2812)

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1327

47.2%

+1.9 times

Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)

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1279

47.1%

+1.9 times

Can't stop eating once I start (4901)

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2302

47%

+1.9 times

Hide food (3231)

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1515

46.9%

+1.9 times

Liposuction (652)

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305

46.8%

+1.9 times

Omitting Food Groups (10981)

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5143

46.8%

+1.9 times

Feel judged for my weight (9359)

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4349

46.5%

+1.9 times

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)

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5606

46.4%

+1.9 times

Indiscriminate eating (3113)

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1441

46.3%

+1.9 times

Secretive eating (8337)

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3844

46.1%

+1.9 times

High Blood Sugar (1860)

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856

46%

+1.9 times

Eating without realizing it (4049)

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1858

45.9%

+1.9 times

Artificial sweeteners (8589)

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3939

45.9%

+1.9 times

Self-loathing (6841)

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3132

45.8%

+1.9 times

Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)

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3772

45.6%

+1.9 times

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)

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2441

45.5%

+1.9 times

Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)

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5890

45.1%

+1.9 times

Restricting Food Intake (15613)

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7036

45.1%

+1.9 times

Fasting to lose weight (11675)

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5224

44.7%

+1.8 times

Low metabolism (11201)

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4988

44.5%

+1.8 times

Eat when abdomen painful (2767)

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1232

44.5%

+1.8 times

Fat on back (9429)

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4154

44.1%

+1.8 times

Rebel against food limitations (3798)

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1669

43.9%

+1.8 times

Sleep Apnea (2359)

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1030

43.7%

+1.8 times

Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)

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1443

43.5%

+1.8 times

Bulky muscles (2089)

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907

43.4%

+1.8 times

Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)

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4110

43.3%

+1.8 times

Uterine Congestion (227)

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98

43.2%

+1.8 times

Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)

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4185

43.2%

+1.8 times

Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)

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4034

43.1%

+1.8 times

Fatty Liver (2700)

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1151

42.6%

+1.8 times

Fat back of arms (12643)

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5372

42.5%

+1.8 times

High Triglycerides (3447)

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1453

42.2%

+1.7 times

Trying to lose weight (25373)

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10711

42.2%

+1.7 times

Purging Food (2856)

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1206

42.2%

+1.7 times

Edema (2527)

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1062

42%

+1.7 times

Water Retention (10907)

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4532

41.6%

+1.7 times

Carbuncle (209)

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87

41.6%

+1.7 times

Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)

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3032

41.3%

+1.7 times

Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)

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973

41%

+1.7 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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266

40.9%

+1.7 times

Exercising after eating too much (2548)

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1043

40.9%

+1.7 times

Gout (451)

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184

40.8%

+1.7 times

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)

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2387

40.5%

+1.7 times

Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)

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1564

40.2%

+1.7 times

Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)

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4374

40.2%

+1.7 times

Gallstones / Attack (1914)

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764

39.9%

+1.6 times

Recent weight change (6009)

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2393

39.8%

+1.6 times

Gall Bladder Removed (3116)

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1240

39.8%

+1.6 times

Puffy / swollen skin (3944)

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1568

39.8%

+1.6 times

Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)

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622

39.7%

+1.6 times

Stress overeater (17964)

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7106

39.6%

+1.6 times

Dissatisfied with appearance / shape (22763)

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9016

39.6%

+1.6 times

Use laxatives frequently (2294)

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904

39.4%

+1.6 times

Chronic Kidney Disease (242)

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95

39.3%

+1.6 times

Stole food or money to buy food (1041)

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409

39.3%

+1.6 times

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)

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181

39.3%

+1.6 times

Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)

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1571

39.2%

+1.6 times

Puffy hands (5957)

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2329

39.1%

+1.6 times

Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)

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279

39.1%

+1.6 times

Not attractive enough (1759)

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686

39%

+1.6 times

Joint pain after eating (712)

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276

38.8%

+1.6 times

Fat on buttocks (13116)

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5090

38.8%

+1.6 times

Feel overweight (25362)

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9818

38.7%

+1.6 times

Pear shape (6831)

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2643

38.7%

+1.6 times

Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)

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1189

38.7%

+1.6 times

Snoring (8271)

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3186

38.5%

+1.6 times

Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)

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635

38.5%

+1.6 times

High Blood Pressure (5699)

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2189

38.4%

+1.6 times

Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)

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3860

38.4%

+1.6 times

Emotional eating (20626)

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7872

38.2%

+1.6 times

Puffy face (6516)

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2475

38%

+1.6 times

Trips to food stores daily (4340)

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1651

38%

+1.6 times

Large portions (14369)

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5453

37.9%

+1.6 times

Ankle pain (4184)

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1585

37.9%

+1.6 times

Body Checking (12680)

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4810

37.9%

+1.6 times

Feet or Ankles Swelling (8846)

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3340

37.8%

+1.6 times

Hypothyroid (5573)

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2103

37.7%

+1.6 times

Knee surgery (1915)

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722

37.7%

+1.6 times

Angry when someone eats my food (7138)

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2693

37.7%

+1.6 times

Baggy / sagging skin (4442)

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1670

37.6%

+1.6 times

Goiter (482)

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181

37.6%

+1.6 times

Complications of Those Reporting Currently/recently on a diet

In this research study, people who report Currently/recently on a diet were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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421

+2.3 times

4%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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7036

+2.1 times

59%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Exercising as punishment

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1034

+2.0 times

9%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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5361

+2.0 times

45%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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3939

+1.9 times

33%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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4493

+1.8 times

38%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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1043

+1.6 times

9%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Gain weight easily

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8656

+1.6 times

72%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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465

+1.6 times

4%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Gastric bypass surgery

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216

+1.6 times

2%

1.26% (437 cases)

Insulin Resistance

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1116

+1.6 times

9%

5.8% (2,202 cases)

Liposuction

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305

+1.5 times

3%

1.95% (652 cases)

Trying to lose weight

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10711

+1.5 times

90%

59.31% (25,373 cases)

Fatty Liver

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1151

+1.5 times

10%

6.76% (2,700 cases)

Stocky, round, broad or large

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4470

+1.5 times

37%

25.26% (19,065 cases)

Multiple weight loss programs

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5650

+1.5 times

47%

32.35% (10,770 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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623

+1.4 times

5%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Wide, Heavy Hips

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4561

+1.4 times

38%

26.4% (20,459 cases)

Weigh myself daily

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4138

+1.4 times

35%

24.33% (8,123 cases)

Compulsive exercising

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680

+1.4 times

6%

4.18% (1,909 cases)

Gout

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184

+1.4 times

2%

1.4% (451 cases)

Diet pills, gums

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2956

+1.4 times

25%

17.56% (5,926 cases)

Purging Food

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1206

+1.4 times

10%

7.06% (2,856 cases)

Avoid social events due to appearance

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3512

+1.4 times

29%

20.48% (7,275 cases)

Feel overweight

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9818

+1.4 times

82%

57.96% (25,362 cases)

Strong hunger

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6695

+1.4 times

56%

39.61% (31,540 cases)

Binging more than 1x monthly

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2459

+1.4 times

21%

14.86% (5,063 cases)

Diuretics to lose weight

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1090

+1.4 times

9%

6.42% (2,085 cases)

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat

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2095

+1.4 times

18%

12.89% (4,198 cases)

Goiter

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181

+1.4 times

2%

1.44% (482 cases)

Ashamed of weight

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5753

+1.4 times

48%

34.92% (11,921 cases)

Overeat because of spouse / kids

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1279

+1.4 times

11%

8.03% (2,718 cases)

Feel like a failure after overeating

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4543

+1.4 times

38%

27.76% (9,279 cases)

Feel judged for my weight

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4349

+1.4 times

36%

26.44% (9,359 cases)

Panic about size, shape or weight

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3192

+1.4 times

27%

19.92% (6,563 cases)

Exercise aggravates symptoms

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1785

+1.4 times

15%

11.1% (5,106 cases)

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food

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181

+1.4 times

2%

1.48% (461 cases)

High Triglycerides

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1453

+1.4 times

12%

8.88% (3,447 cases)

Hiding wrappers / packaging

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2291

+1.3 times

19%

14.08% (4,619 cases)

Long workday

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4639

+1.3 times

39%

28.99% (22,260 cases)

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight

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5606

+1.3 times

47%

35.03% (12,085 cases)

Fasting to lose weight

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5224

+1.3 times

44%

32.89% (11,675 cases)

Broad, large chest

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4406

+1.3 times

37%

27.74% (20,688 cases)

Water Retention

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4532

+1.3 times

38%

28.5% (10,907 cases)

Hide food

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1515

+1.3 times

13%

9.78% (3,231 cases)

Stress overeater

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7106

+1.3 times

59%

44.62% (17,964 cases)

Exercising without eating

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2682

+1.3 times

22%

16.67% (7,501 cases)

Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)

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622

+1.3 times

5%

3.79% (1,568 cases)

Emotional eating

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7872

+1.3 times

66%

50.22% (20,626 cases)

Bulky muscles

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907

+1.3 times

8%

6.11% (2,089 cases)

Flat rash

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191

+1.3 times

2%

1.53% (526 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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1279

+1.3 times

11%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Omitting Food Groups

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5143

+1.3 times

43%

33.04% (10,981 cases)

Smoking to suppress appetite

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1564

+1.3 times

13%

9.99% (3,891 cases)

Poor diet

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3786

+1.3 times

32%

24.63% (11,384 cases)

Boils

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423

+1.3 times

4%

3.08% (1,160 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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761

+1.3 times

6%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Edema

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1062

+1.3 times

9%

6.96% (2,527 cases)

Sleep Apnea

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1030

+1.3 times

9%

6.97% (2,359 cases)

Immobilized Due to Injury

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1222

+1.3 times

10%

7.8% (3,400 cases)

Preoccupied with food

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2787

+1.3 times

23%

17.94% (5,772 cases)

Buy food for others then eat it

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1349

+1.3 times

11%

8.6% (2,759 cases)

Puffy / swollen skin

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1568

+1.3 times

13%

10.17% (3,944 cases)

Gall Bladder Removed

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1240

+1.3 times

10%

7.83% (3,116 cases)

Liver Sore

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300

+1.3 times

3%

2.35% (883 cases)

Eating without realizing it

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1858

+1.3 times

16%

12.55% (4,049 cases)

Laxatives to lose weight

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1327

+1.3 times

11%

8.63% (2,812 cases)

Secretive eating

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3844

+1.3 times

32%

25.19% (8,337 cases)

Use laxatives frequently

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904

+1.3 times

8%

6.3% (2,294 cases)

Urticaria

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197

+1.3 times

2%

1.58% (604 cases)

Large portions

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5453

+1.3 times

46%

36.38% (14,369 cases)

Friends are work related, change with job

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4253

+1.3 times

36%

28.54% (22,284 cases)

Conflict makes me restless

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7860

+1.3 times

66%

52.33% (43,701 cases)

Self-loathing

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3132

+1.3 times

26%

20.63% (6,841 cases)

Overwhelmed by responsibilities

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6213

+1.3 times

52%

41.32% (19,304 cases)

Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight

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5890

+1.3 times

49%

38.99% (13,052 cases)

Feel guilty when skip exercise

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6284

+1.3 times

53%

42.31% (18,003 cases)

Overeat more than 2x/week

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3772

+1.3 times

32%

25.6% (8,274 cases)

Fatty deposits/lipoma

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973

+1.2 times

8%

6.41% (2,372 cases)

High Blood Sugar

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856

+1.2 times

7%

5.62% (1,860 cases)

Fat on back

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4154

+1.2 times

35%

28.21% (9,429 cases)

Eat when lonely / depressed

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4185

+1.2 times

35%

28.3% (9,688 cases)

Can't stop eating once I start

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2302

+1.2 times

19%

15.42% (4,901 cases)

Difficulty finding clothes that fit

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4110

+1.2 times

34%

27.6% (9,502 cases)

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night

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2441

+1.2 times

20%

16.26% (5,367 cases)

Sedentary Desk / Computer Job

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5385

+1.2 times

45%

36.59% (15,443 cases)

Feet or Ankles Swelling

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3340

+1.2 times

28%

22.82% (8,846 cases)

Stretch marks

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6220

+1.2 times

52%

42.41% (16,705 cases)

Indiscriminate eating

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1441

+1.2 times

12%

9.83% (3,113 cases)

Protein Shakes

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3761

+1.2 times

31%

25.42% (10,190 cases)

Insomnia

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4398

+1.2 times

37%

30.39% (13,627 cases)

Gas, irregular digestion

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8512

+1.2 times

71%

58.32% (47,247 cases)

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image

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2387

+1.2 times

20%

16.44% (5,887 cases)

Hirsutism

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467

+1.2 times

4%

3.29% (1,304 cases)

Fat back of arms

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5372

+1.2 times

45%

37.07% (12,643 cases)

Puffy face

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2475

+1.2 times

21%

17.32% (6,516 cases)

Gallstones / Attack

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764

+1.2 times

6%

4.95% (1,914 cases)

Workaholic

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1889

+1.2 times

16%

13.24% (5,855 cases)

Eating vegetables to suppress hunger

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4034

+1.2 times

34%

28.2% (9,352 cases)

Slow and steady activity

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4008

+1.2 times

34%

28.24% (21,744 cases)

Avoids heat

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4092

+1.2 times

Small increase

34%

28.35% (23,304 cases)

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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