College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

DEFENSIVE

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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.

HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2

DEFENSIVE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONS

Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the biocharacteristics, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time. (See all disease stages on JB)

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Risk Factors of Defensive

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Defensive. Overall, 1.00% of people surveyed reported Defensive.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 1.00%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel overweight (25362)
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196 cases with both
0.8% of cases
20% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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69 cases with both
0.4% of cases
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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151 cases with both
0.9% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
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37
Small number of cases
cases with both
0.1% of cases
90% less often
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Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
9.4% of cases
840% more often
Guilty (1123)
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96 cases with both
8.5% of cases
750% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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24
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.2% of cases
720% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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88 cases with both
7.9% of cases
690% more often
Hopeless (730)
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57 cases with both
7.8% of cases
680% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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81 cases with both
7.7% of cases
670% more often
Unheard / misunderstood (1519)
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113 cases with both
7.4% of cases
640% more often
Regret / remorse (1237)
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92 cases with both
7.4% of cases
640% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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106 cases with both
7.3% of cases
630% more often
Sad (1382)
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100 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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125 cases with both
7.1% of cases
610% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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74 cases with both
7% of cases
600% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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98 cases with both
6.9% of cases
590% more often
Easily hurt (1849)
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123 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Doubt (2089)
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136 cases with both
6.5% of cases
550% more often
Difficulty trusting others (1972)
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124 cases with both
6.3% of cases
530% more often
Fear of getting sick (1065)
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67 cases with both
6.3% of cases
530% more often
Underconfident socially (1826)
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113 cases with both
6.2% of cases
520% more often
Birth Control Pill (Past or Current) (2232)
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106 cases with both
4.7% of cases
370% more often
Empathetic / Compassionate (3242)
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148 cases with both
4.6% of cases
360% more often
Excited / Inspired (1285)
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52 cases with both
4% of cases
300% more often
Poor hearing (1163)
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43
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.7% of cases
270% more often
Use microwave (3857)
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100 cases with both
2.6% of cases
160% more often
Abdominal surgery (1336)
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33
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
150% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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94 cases with both
2.4% of cases
140% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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66 cases with both
2.3% of cases
130% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.2% of cases
120% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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28
Small number of cases
cases with both
2% of cases
100% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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38
Small number of cases
cases with both
2% of cases
100% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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21
Small number of cases
cases with both
2% of cases
100% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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20
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.9% of cases
90% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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25
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.9% of cases
90% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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51 cases with both
1.9% of cases
90% more often
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)
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218 cases with both
1.8% of cases
80% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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121 cases with both
1.8% of cases
80% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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29
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.7% of cases
70% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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46
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.7% of cases
70% more often
Hide food (3231)
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55 cases with both
1.7% of cases
70% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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155 cases with both
1.7% of cases
70% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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37
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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27
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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63 cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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62 cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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44
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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43
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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35
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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118 cases with both
1.6% of cases
60% more often
Sticky saliva (2391)
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35
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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33
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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55 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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87 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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78 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
House hot (2856)
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42
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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101 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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65 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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68 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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49
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Tense muscles when stressed (9005)
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137 cases with both
1.5% of cases
50% more often
Yellow tongue coating (2286)
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31
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Burning abdominal pain (2301)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Grief (4696)
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64 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Smelly urine (5235)
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72 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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88 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Sour sweat (2316)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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129 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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52 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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131 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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165 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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82 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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72 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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45
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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65 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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131 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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39
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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30
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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81 cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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26
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.4% of cases
40% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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159 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Edema (2527)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Inflamed skin (2135)
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28
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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146 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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107 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Judgmental (8310)
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106 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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106 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Mold in house (2546)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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42
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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64 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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52 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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111 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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92 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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78 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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25
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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126 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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72 cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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25
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc (3400)
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43
Small number of cases
cases with both
1.3% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Defensive

People who report Defensive were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Abdominal surgery
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33 cases with both
+6.1 times more likely
15% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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94 cases with both
+4.2 times more likely
42% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Purging Food
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66 cases with both
+4.1 times more likely
29% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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8 cases with both
+3.8 times more likely
4% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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35 cases with both
+3.6 times more likely
16% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Purpura
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10 cases with both
+3.6 times more likely
4% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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36 cases with both
+3.5 times more likely
16% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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28 cases with both
+3.3 times more likely
12% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Painful rash
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11 cases with both
+3.3 times more likely
5% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Self Mutilation
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38 cases with both
+3.3 times more likely
17% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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8 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
4% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
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Chewing and spitting food
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25 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
11% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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21 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
9% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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218 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
97% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Pancreatitis
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8 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
4% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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20 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
9% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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13 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
6% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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8 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
4% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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12 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
5% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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51 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
23% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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137 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
61% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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9 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
4% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
At odds with local community
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29 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
13% of cases
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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46 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
20% of cases
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Self-loathing
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121 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
54% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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155 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
69% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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33 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
15% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc
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18 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
8% of cases
3.12% (1,069 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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11 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
5% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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118 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
52% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Insufficient Breast Milk
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27 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
12% of cases
4.74% (1,651 cases)
Sticky saliva
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35 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
16% of cases
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Hide food
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55 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
24% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Peanut allergy
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12 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
5% of cases
2.05% (788 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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43 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
19% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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17 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
8% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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78 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
35% of cases
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Rebel against food limitations
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62 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
28% of cases
11.72% (3,798 cases)
Skin growths - other
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8 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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11 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
5% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
House hot
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42 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
19% of cases
7.99% (2,856 cases)
Manic / giddy
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37 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
16% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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44 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
20% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Skin Infection
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9 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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32 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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32 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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30 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
13% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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119 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
53% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Past physical trauma
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87 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
39% of cases
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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15 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
7% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Citrus allergy
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10 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.75% (670 cases)
Sour sweat
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32 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Boils
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15 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
7% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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101 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
45% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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65 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
29% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Eating without realizing it
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63 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
28% of cases
12.55% (4,049 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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11 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
5% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Yellow tongue coating
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31 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
14% of cases
6.33% (2,286 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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43 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
19% of cases
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Uneasy when food unavailable
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65 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
29% of cases
13.17% (4,533 cases)
Skin problems on knees
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16 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
7% of cases
3.18% (1,119 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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81 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
36% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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119 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
53% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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72 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
32% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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88 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
39% of cases
18.2% (6,435 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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26 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
12% of cases
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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18 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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68 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
30% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool
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13 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Low self esteem
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146 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
65% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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52 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
23% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Oppressed / disempowered
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55 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
24% of cases
11.3% (3,669 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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44 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
20% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Poor diet
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118 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
52% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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49 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
22% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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11 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
5% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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25 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
11% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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106 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
47% of cases
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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165 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
73% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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131 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
58% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Puffy face
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80 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
36% of cases
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Fatty Liver
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32 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
14% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Hot in torso/chest area
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48 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
21% of cases
10.17% (3,892 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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48 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
21% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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116 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
52% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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131 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
58% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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98 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
44% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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45 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
20% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Difficulty finding clothes that fit
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126 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
56% of cases
27.6% (9,502 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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30 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
13% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Tense chest
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42 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
19% of cases
9.4% (3,234 cases)
Fat on back
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129 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
57% of cases
28.21% (9,429 cases)
Smelly urine
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72 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
32% of cases
15.87% (5,235 cases)
Edema
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32 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
14% of cases
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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82 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
36% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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54 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
24% of cases
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Angry when someone eats my food
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92 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
41% of cases
20.45% (7,138 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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14 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3% (1,069 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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78 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
35% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Tarry black stools
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19 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Change Difficult
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69 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
31% of cases
15.58% (5,579 cases)

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