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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
DEPRESSED
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Depressed'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Mind Stress Sleep by taking the free mind stress sleep quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON DEPRESSEDDepression is often related to excess sweet taste in Kapha individuals. Sweet or rich blood becomes thick and difficult to circulate, congesting the lungs and heart area. The lack of good circulation creates a subjective feeling of heaviness and stagnation of fluids, predisposing someone to cry.ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSWHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL DEPRESSED?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'DEPRESSED'
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| GUNA | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
|---|---|
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Liquefied' guna |
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pungent' taste |
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Boosts Gaba, Antidepressant , Anxiolytic , Nervine
ANTIDEPRESSANT
Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.NERVINE
Herbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.BUILDS-STAMINA
Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.PRANA
Prana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR
An herb that lowers blood sugar.PROMOTES-VIRILITY
Encourages virility and potency.AROMATIC
Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.
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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2
DEPRESSED IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONSAffecting 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.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Depressed'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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| KAPHA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha. |
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna. |
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna. |
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna. |
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna. |
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste. |
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Depressed'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Emotional Tendencies
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Difficulty speaking up for self
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Depressed when stressed
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Lacking love/affection
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Past physical trauma
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Grief
Risk Factor: 90% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Low self esteem
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Oppressed / disempowered
Risk Factor: 100% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Disappointed by life
Risk Factor: 100% more often
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PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Past emotional trauma
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
Risk Factor: 30% less often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Relationship issues
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Doubt
Risk Factor: 60% more often
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Homesick
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Unheard / misunderstood
Risk Factor: 60% more often
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Withdrawn Emotionally
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Sad
Risk Factor: 130% more often
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Hopeless
Risk Factor: 140% more often
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Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
Risk Factor: 40% less often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Sleep Patterns
Sleep during the day
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
Risk Factor: 40% less often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Community, Spiritual Life
Lack of friendships
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Lonely / isolated
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Feel judged / criticized
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Central Nervous System
Psychiatric Treatment
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Water Regulation
Water Retention
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Thyroid & Metabolism
Low metabolism
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Hypothyroid
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Fertility
Post Partum (gave birth within last 6 months)
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Body Image
Self-loathing
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Energy-Vitality
Weakness / Debility
Risk Factor: 90% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Exercise Routine
Lack of exercise
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Overeating Habits
Emotional eating
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 11,180 People Reporting Depressed
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Depressed were more aggravated than 64% of other symptoms. From the 11,180 people who reported Depressed in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Heavy Sign
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96.2%
35.7% (3,995)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Gooey Sign
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93.7%
26.1% (2,915)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Cold Sign
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90.5%
29.2% (3,267)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Kapha Aggravates
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62.9%
37.5% (4,190)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sour
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52.8%
25.2% (2,821)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Sweet Aggravates
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49.6%
29.5% (3,293)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Light
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49.2%
21.1% (2,360)
9,391 have Light constitution
Oily
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48.8%
29.5% (3,298)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Bitter
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47.2%
25.1% (2,807)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Salty
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41.7%
31.3% (3,495)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Vata
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34.1%
33.4% (3,735)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Astringent
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33.7%
20.3% (2,269)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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32.3%
33.9% (3,788)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Difficult
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29.1%
36.8% (4,112)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pitta
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28.4%
30.0% (3,353)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
24.5%
25.0% (2,790)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Risk Factors of Depressed
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Depressed.
Overall, 32.70% of people surveyed in this research study reported Depressed.
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Feel underweight (2358)
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822
34.9%
10% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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8176
32.2%
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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3233
16.5%
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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8063
48.2%
50% more often
Male (1336)
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457
34.2%
insignificant difference
Female (26227)
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8650
33%
insignificant difference
Hopeless (730)
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578
79.2%
140% more often
Sad (1382)
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1020
73.8%
130% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1321
70.2%
110% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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2452
67.4%
110% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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2435
66.4%
100% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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928
65.4%
100% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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2438
64.7%
100% more often
Regret / remorse (1237)
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773
62.5%
90% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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992
61.9%
90% more often
Grief (4696)
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2890
61.5%
90% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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2431
61.3%
90% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1454
61%
90% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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278
60.3%
80% more often
Withdrawn Emotionally (7826)
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4667
59.6%
80% more often
Guilty (1123)
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666
59.3%
80% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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224
58.5%
80% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3996
58.4%
80% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1114
58.4%
80% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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3484
58.1%
80% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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955
57.4%
80% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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369
56.8%
70% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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2023
56.7%
70% more often
Convulsions (156)
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88
56.4%
70% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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596
56.4%
70% more often
Lonely / isolated (10442)
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5883
56.3%
70% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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6347
56.3%
70% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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2953
56.3%
70% more often
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack (10072)
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5613
55.7%
70% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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614
55%
70% more often
Homesick (2646)
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1449
54.8%
70% more often
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)
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6464
54.7%
70% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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158
54.1%
70% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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4594
54.1%
70% more often
Depressed when stressed (15984)
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8623
53.9%
60% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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5225
53.9%
60% more often
Defensive (225)
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121
53.8%
60% more often
Change Difficult (5579)
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2989
53.6%
60% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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779
53.5%
60% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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2404
53.3%
60% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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2171
52.9%
60% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3844
52.8%
60% more often
Unheard / misunderstood (1519)
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798
52.5%
60% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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3611
52.5%
60% more often
Lacking love/affection (8438)
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4416
52.3%
60% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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1851
52.3%
60% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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544
52.3%
60% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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544
51.9%
60% more often
Underconfident socially (1826)
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948
51.9%
60% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3400
51.8%
60% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2172
51.7%
60% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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907
51.6%
60% more often
Confusion / Cloudy Mind (10374)
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5341
51.5%
60% more often
Lacking good counsel / mentor (7418)
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3811
51.4%
60% more often
Doubt (2089)
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1071
51.3%
60% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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3076
51.3%
60% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1648
51%
60% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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235
50.9%
60% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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1288
50.9%
60% more often
House dark (3837)
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1945
50.7%
60% more often
Relationship issues (10247)
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5172
50.5%
50% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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395
50.4%
50% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2694
50.2%
50% more often
Difficulty concentrating (13149)
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6570
50%
50% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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1291
49.9%
50% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2522
49.8%
50% more often
At odds with family (7184)
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3567
49.7%
50% more often
Difficulty expressing desires (9207)
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4567
49.6%
50% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1544
49.6%
50% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1928
49.6%
50% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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2920
49.6%
50% more often
Easily hurt (1849)
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915
49.5%
50% more often
Burning/painful urination (1010)
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498
49.3%
50% more often
Difficulty trusting others (1972)
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973
49.3%
50% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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3162
49.1%
50% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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2057
49.1%
50% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1964
49%
50% more often
Blisters (609)
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298
48.9%
50% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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1580
48.9%
50% more often
Skin problems on nipples (827)
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403
48.7%
50% more often
Lack of friendships (10390)
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5065
48.7%
50% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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3937
48.7%
50% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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1305
48.7%
50% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1391
48.7%
50% more often
Tired in morning (11732)
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5697
48.6%
50% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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677
48.6%
50% more often
Chronic Peeling (1173)
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570
48.6%
50% more often
Low energy (16463)
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7978
48.5%
50% more often
Difficulty waking up (9687)
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4695
48.5%
50% more often
At odds with church / religion (3636)
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1764
48.5%
50% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1342
48.5%
50% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4532
48.4%
50% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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923
48.3%
50% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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675
48.2%
50% more often
Seizures (452)
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218
48.2%
50% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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426
48.1%
50% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Depressed
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NORMALLY
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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528
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1321
+2.3 times
12%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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5591
+2.3 times
50%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5245
+2.1 times
47%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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2438
+2.0 times
22%
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1019
+2.0 times
9%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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992
+1.9 times
9%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Oppressed / disempowered
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2435
+1.9 times
22%
11.3% (3,669 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1454
+1.9 times
13%
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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186
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Psychiatric Treatment
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2452
+1.9 times
22%
11.48% (3,639 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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2431
+1.9 times
22%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Poor diet
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5152
+1.9 times
46%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Low self esteem
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6347
+1.9 times
57%
30.57% (11,266 cases)
At odds with local community
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955
+1.9 times
9%
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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6464
+1.9 times
58%
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Withdrawn Emotionally
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4667
+1.9 times
42%
22.63% (7,826 cases)
Grief
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2890
+1.8 times
26%
14.11% (4,696 cases)
Excessive sleep
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3484
+1.8 times
31%
17.16% (5,994 cases)
Purpura
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176
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Blisters
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298
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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5598
+1.8 times
50%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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1114
+1.8 times
10%
5.63% (1,909 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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2953
+1.8 times
26%
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Vomiting
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536
+1.8 times
5%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3300
+1.8 times
30%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Lonely / isolated
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5883
+1.8 times
53%
30.19% (10,442 cases)
Skin problems on nipples
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403
+1.8 times
4%
2.28% (827 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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2171
+1.7 times
19%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Self-loathing
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3996
+1.7 times
36%
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1764
+1.7 times
16%
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack
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5613
+1.7 times
50%
28.77% (10,072 cases)
Change Difficult
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2989
+1.7 times
27%
15.58% (5,579 cases)
Chest Pain
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1291
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Unsupportive environment
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2023
+1.7 times
18%
10.49% (3,565 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2083
+1.7 times
19%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1928
+1.7 times
17%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Purging Food
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1391
+1.7 times
12%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1766
+1.7 times
16%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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3078
+1.7 times
28%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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544
+1.7 times
5%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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4018
+1.7 times
36%
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Homesick
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1449
+1.7 times
13%
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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426
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1119
+1.7 times
10%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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1851
+1.7 times
17%
10.18% (3,536 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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5225
+1.7 times
47%
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3844
+1.7 times
34%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1445
+1.7 times
13%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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675
+1.7 times
6%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Financially unstable
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5753
+1.7 times
51%
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Shaky / Jitters
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2404
+1.7 times
22%
13.29% (4,508 cases)
Past physical trauma
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3076
+1.7 times
28%
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Feel judged / criticized
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4594
+1.6 times
41%
24.97% (8,498 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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2184
+1.6 times
20%
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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639
+1.6 times
6%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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5021
+1.6 times
45%
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Boils
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507
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Sleep during the day
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3611
+1.6 times
32%
19.73% (6,873 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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470
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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513
+1.6 times
5%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1149
+1.6 times
10%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Depressed when stressed
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8623
+1.6 times
77%
47.8% (15,984 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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627
+1.6 times
6%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Seizures
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218
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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7426
+1.6 times
66%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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2266
+1.6 times
20%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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182
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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193
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Tooth ache
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1307
+1.6 times
12%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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2920
+1.6 times
26%
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Feel pain more than other people
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2193
+1.6 times
20%
12.65% (4,736 cases)
Insomnia
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5421
+1.6 times
48%
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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1305
+1.6 times
12%
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Neuralgia
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395
+1.6 times
4%
2.54% (784 cases)
Confusion / Cloudy Mind
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5341
+1.6 times
48%
30.51% (10,374 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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677
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Fatty fried food
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4421
+1.6 times
40%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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5119
+1.6 times
46%
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Sticky saliva
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1086
+1.6 times
10%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Relationship issues
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5172
+1.6 times
46%
29.41% (10,247 cases)
Difficulty concentrating
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6570
+1.6 times
59%
37.73% (13,149 cases)
Lacking good counsel / mentor
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3811
+1.6 times
34%
21.79% (7,418 cases)
Kidney Infection
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766
+1.6 times
7%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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2057
+1.6 times
18%
11.55% (4,193 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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3937
+1.6 times
35%
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Lacking love/affection
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4416
+1.6 times
39%
25.14% (8,438 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4532
+1.6 times
41%
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Difficulty expressing desires
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4567
+1.5 times
41%
26.47% (9,207 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2522
+1.5 times
23%
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1450
+1.5 times
13%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Skin problems on genitals
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1081
+1.5 times
10%
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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2893
+1.5 times
26%
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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3162
+1.5 times
28%
18.2% (6,435 cases)
Pancreatitis
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193
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Preoccupied with sex / lust
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1288
+1.5 times
12%
7.8% (2,530 cases)
Pain middle back
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2421
+1.5 times
22%
14.3% (5,054 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1287
+1.5 times
12%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Migraines
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3540
+1.5 times
32%
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Hide food
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1648
+1.5 times
15%
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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321
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
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Ayurveda strengthens the body while opposing disorders. It takes a holistic, systemic approach that looks at the whole body. Ayurveda shows how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using diet, lifestyle adjustments, and herbs. It shows a person how to optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing.HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?
Ayurveda starts by identifying your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda analyzes the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of biocharaceristics (gunas). For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY
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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 biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as 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. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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