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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

FASTING TO LOSE WEIGHT

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICS

DIET FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'FASTING TO LOSE WEIGHT'

Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Fasting to lose weight'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'FASTING TO LOSE WEIGHT'

Please check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness routine, and for the proper use of these products.
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WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

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.

Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Fasting to lose weight', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE

EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OILY

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SALTY

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SWEET

Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste

To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Rebuild Electrolytes

REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES

Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.

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Rebuilds Fluids

REBUILDS-FLUIDS

Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Ojas

OJAS

Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.

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Other:
Tamasic

TAMASIC

Tamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.

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Aromatic

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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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

FASTING TO LOSE WEIGHT IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

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

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

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

Imbalance Accumulates

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

Status Unknown

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.
LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna.
COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste.
BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER

FIND OUT

Status Unknown

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To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Are you prone to a problem with 'Fasting to lose weight'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Weight by taking the free weight loss quiz:

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

Biocharacteristics of 11,675 People Reporting Fasting to lose weight

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Fasting to lose weight were less aggravated than 74% of other symptoms. From the 11,675 people who reported Fasting to lose weight in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily
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86.7% avg client level
31.0% (3,619) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha
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84.6% avg client level
39.2% (4,582) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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83.4% avg client level
31.8% (3,716) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Heavy
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83.4% avg client level
32.3% (3,774) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Salty
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76.1% avg client level
26.3% (3,076) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Gooey
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58.7% avg client level
22.2% (2,590) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Sour
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41.3% avg client level
22.9% (2,672) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Astringent Sign
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39.4% avg client level
20.4% (2,387) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Causes Cold
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37.1% avg client level
23.0% (2,691) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Light Sign
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33.7% avg client level
19.8% (2,313) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Causes Difficult
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32.3% avg client level
27.9% (3,259) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Bitter Sign
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29.8% avg client level
18.2% (2,130) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Hot
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27.1% avg client level
21.0% (2,450) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Toxic
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26.8% avg client level
25.0% (2,913) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Pitta
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24.8% avg client level
28.1% (3,280) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Pungent
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24.2% avg client level
16.3% (1,898) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Dry Sign
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22.1% avg client level
19.5% (2,281) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Causes Vata
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18.9% avg client level
27.4% (3,198) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Fasting to lose weight

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Fasting to lose weight. Overall, 32.89% of people surveyed in this research study reported Fasting to lose weight.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 32.89%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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247 cases with both
10.5% of cases
70% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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9062 cases with both
35.7% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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3167 cases with both
16.1% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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6147 cases with both
36.8% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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383 cases with both
28.7% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
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8584 cases with both
32.7% of cases
insignificant difference
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Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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338 cases with both
73.3% of cases
120% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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926 cases with both
71.6% of cases
120% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1468 cases with both
70.4% of cases
110% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1964 cases with both
69.8% of cases
110% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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3677 cases with both
68.5% of cases
110% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1847 cases with both
64.7% of cases
100% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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3659 cases with both
61.7% of cases
90% more often
Defensive (225)
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134 cases with both
59.6% of cases
80% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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940 cases with both
58.6% of cases
80% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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606 cases with both
58.2% of cases
80% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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2246 cases with both
57.7% of cases
80% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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367 cases with both
56.5% of cases
70% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3634 cases with both
55.4% of cases
70% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2768 cases with both
54.7% of cases
70% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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3999 cases with both
54.5% of cases
70% more often
Liposuction (652)
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352 cases with both
54% of cases
60% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2257 cases with both
53.8% of cases
60% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1476 cases with both
53.5% of cases
60% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3630 cases with both
53.1% of cases
60% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1470 cases with both
53.1% of cases
60% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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1757 cases with both
53% of cases
60% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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3117 cases with both
52.9% of cases
60% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2441 cases with both
52.8% of cases
60% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3837 cases with both
52.7% of cases
60% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1698 cases with both
52.6% of cases
60% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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4867 cases with both
52.5% of cases
60% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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4329 cases with both
51.9% of cases
60% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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1812 cases with both
51.7% of cases
60% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1120 cases with both
51.5% of cases
60% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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2079 cases with both
51.3% of cases
60% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2510 cases with both
51.2% of cases
60% more often
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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6678 cases with both
51.2% of cases
60% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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5437 cases with both
50.5% of cases
50% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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943 cases with both
50.1% of cases
50% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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5978 cases with both
49.5% of cases
50% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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5414 cases with both
49.3% of cases
50% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1334 cases with both
49.1% of cases
50% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4583 cases with both
49% of cases
50% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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5828 cases with both
48.9% of cases
50% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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858 cases with both
48.8% of cases
50% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1964 cases with both
48.5% of cases
50% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1504 cases with both
48.3% of cases
50% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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2777 cases with both
48.1% of cases
50% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3975 cases with both
48% of cases
50% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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1207 cases with both
47.4% of cases
40% more often
Weigh myself daily (8123)
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3829 cases with both
47.1% of cases
40% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1790 cases with both
47.1% of cases
40% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204)
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96 cases with both
47.1% of cases
40% more often
Restricting Food Intake (15613)
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7340 cases with both
47% of cases
40% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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524 cases with both
46.9% of cases
40% more often
Blisters (609)
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281 cases with both
46.1% of cases
40% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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958 cases with both
45.9% of cases
40% more often
Low metabolism (11201)
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5091 cases with both
45.5% of cases
40% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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4400 cases with both
45.4% of cases
40% more often
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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4227 cases with both
45.2% of cases
40% more often
Body Checking (12680)
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5707 cases with both
45% of cases
40% more often
Guilty (1123)
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504 cases with both
44.9% of cases
40% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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857 cases with both
44.9% of cases
40% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1068 cases with both
44.8% of cases
40% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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652 cases with both
44.8% of cases
40% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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85 cases with both
44.7% of cases
40% more often
Birth Control Pill (Past or Current) (2232)
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998 cases with both
44.7% of cases
40% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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4207 cases with both
44.6% of cases
40% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1671 cases with both
44.3% of cases
30% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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851 cases with both
44.3% of cases
30% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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80 cases with both
44% of cases
30% more often
Difficulty trusting others (1972)
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866 cases with both
43.9% of cases
30% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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964 cases with both
43.8% of cases
30% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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1346 cases with both
43.8% of cases
30% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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4755 cases with both
43.8% of cases
30% more often
Water Retention (10907)
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4767 cases with both
43.7% of cases
30% more often
Currently/recently on a diet (11960)
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5224 cases with both
43.7% of cases
30% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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833 cases with both
43.6% of cases
30% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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5494 cases with both
43.5% of cases
30% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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309 cases with both
43.4% of cases
30% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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1884 cases with both
43.4% of cases
30% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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453 cases with both
43.2% of cases
30% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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4104 cases with both
43.2% of cases
30% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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90 cases with both
43.1% of cases
30% more often
Exercise to lose weight (22332)
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9620 cases with both
43.1% of cases
30% more often
Unheard / misunderstood (1519)
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653 cases with both
43% of cases
30% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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453 cases with both
42.9% of cases
30% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1571 cases with both
42.8% of cases
30% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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164 cases with both
42.8% of cases
30% more often
Sad (1382)
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592 cases with both
42.8% of cases
30% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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3052 cases with both
42.8% of cases
30% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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1684 cases with both
42.7% of cases
30% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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606 cases with both
42.7% of cases
30% more often
Hopeless (730)
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312 cases with both
42.7% of cases
30% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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1706 cases with both
42.7% of cases
30% more often
Exercising without eating (7501)
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3198 cases with both
42.6% of cases
30% more often
Doubt (2089)
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888 cases with both
42.5% of cases
30% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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1596 cases with both
42.5% of cases
30% more often
Puffy face (6516)
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2769 cases with both
42.5% of cases
30% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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2530 cases with both
42.2% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Fasting to lose weight

In this research study, people who report Fasting to lose weight were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Chewing and spitting food
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926 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
8% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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463 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Purging Food
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1847 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
16% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1120 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
10% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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7340 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
63% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5461 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
47% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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338 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1468 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
13% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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4994 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
43% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1964 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
17% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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3677 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
31% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
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Anorexia, past or current
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2079 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
18% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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2246 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
19% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1812 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
16% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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5224 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
45% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1207 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3587 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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3659 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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940 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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606 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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833 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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3117 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
27% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Exercising without eating
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3198 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
27% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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444 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2768 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
24% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3837 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
33% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Seizures
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189 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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3634 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
31% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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6483 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
56% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Self Mutilation
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943 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Gain weight easily
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7993 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
68% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1470 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
13% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Liposuction
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352 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.95% (652 cases)
Hide food
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1698 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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3999 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
34% of cases
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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296 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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528 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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4867 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
42% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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1476 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
13% of cases
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Self-loathing
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3630 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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2441 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
21% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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367 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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295 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4583 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
39% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2257 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
19% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Secretive eating
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4329 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
37% of cases
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight
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6678 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
57% of cases
38.99% (13,052 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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5978 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
51% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Multiple weight loss programs
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5437 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
47% of cases
32.35% (10,770 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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212 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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202 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Water Retention
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4767 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
41% of cases
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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1757 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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5828 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
50% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Gout
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180 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.4% (451 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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309 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Poor diet
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4126 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
35% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Vomiting
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461 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Omitting Food Groups
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5414 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
46% of cases
33.04% (10,981 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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191 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
Body Checking
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5707 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
49% of cases
35.36% (12,680 cases)
Puffy face
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2769 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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573 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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964 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1684 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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1334 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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9422 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
81% of cases
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Can't stop eating once I start
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2510 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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3438 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
29% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Weigh myself daily
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3829 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
33% of cases
24.33% (8,123 cases)
Eating without realizing it
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1964 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
17% of cases
12.55% (4,049 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1768 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Feel overweight
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9062 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
78% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Long workday
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4610 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Stretch marks
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6615 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
57% of cases
42.41% (16,705 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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4400 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
38% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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183 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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890 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Strong hunger
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6161 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
53% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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2777 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
24% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Kidney Infection
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666 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Emotional eating
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7805 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Fatty fried food
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3994 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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560 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
5% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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851 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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301 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1068 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
9% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Fatty Liver
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1060 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
9% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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6445 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
55% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Staph infection
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442 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Overeat more than 2x/week
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3975 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
25.6% (8,274 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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4075 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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188 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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215 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Puffy hands
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2471 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
21% of cases
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1504 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Stress overeater
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6943 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
59% of cases
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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8039 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
69% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Underdressed for cold weather
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1596 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
14% of cases
10.63% (3,757 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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323 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Gray Stool
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206 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)

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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 biocharacteristics (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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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 is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

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

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