College of Natural Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

FOOD IS COMFORT

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

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FOOD IS COMFORT 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

'Food is comfort' 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 'Food is comfort'.

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?
KAPHA
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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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Biocharacteristics of 23,448 People Reporting Food is comfort

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Food is comfort were less aggravated than 85% of other symptoms. From the 23,448 people who reported Food is comfort average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily
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83.6% avg client level
27.5% (6,459) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Causes Kapha
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80.0% avg client level
34.9% (8,187) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Salty
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78.8% avg client level
22.3% (5,240) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy Sign
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77.9% avg client level
29.2% (6,845) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet
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77.9% avg client level
27.9% (6,553) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Gooey
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54.4% avg client level
19.4% (4,544) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Sour
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45.2% avg client level
20.8% (4,879) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Hot
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43.6% avg client level
20.7% (4,856) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Difficult
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40.1% avg client level
23.9% (5,593) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pungent
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35.2% avg client level
15.7% (3,692) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Astringent
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34.8% avg client level
17.7% (4,162) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Bitter
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34.1% avg client level
17.7% (4,161) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Toxic
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33.7% avg client level
20.9% (4,898) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Light
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32.6% avg client level
18.8% (4,412) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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27.8% avg client level
18.9% (4,443) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pitta
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27.1% avg client level
26.5% (6,219) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Cold
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22.1% avg client level
19.4% (4,540) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Vata
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16.1% avg client level
25.1% (5,890) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Food is comfort

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SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 57.43%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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1012 cases with both
42.9% of cases
30% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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16712 cases with both
65.9% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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5928 cases with both
30.2% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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10685 cases with both
63.9% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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675 cases with both
50.5% of cases
10% less often
Female (26227)
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15555 cases with both
59.3% of cases
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Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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3495 cases with both
83.3% of cases
50% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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1335 cases with both
83.3% of cases
50% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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7921 cases with both
81.8% of cases
40% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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6668 cases with both
80.6% of cases
40% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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4050 cases with both
80% of cases
40% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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4585 cases with both
79.4% of cases
40% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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3854 cases with both
78.6% of cases
40% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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2436 cases with both
78.3% of cases
40% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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2959 cases with both
77.9% of cases
40% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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7177 cases with both
77.3% of cases
30% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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3560 cases with both
77.1% of cases
30% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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2120 cases with both
76.6% of cases
30% more often
Food is a necessary distraction (5753)
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4381 cases with both
76.2% of cases
30% more often
Hide food (3231)
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2462 cases with both
76.2% of cases
30% more often
Stress overeater (17964)
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13674 cases with both
76.1% of cases
30% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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3081 cases with both
76.1% of cases
30% more often
Emotional eating (20626)
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15651 cases with both
75.9% of cases
30% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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2093 cases with both
75.9% of cases
30% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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6313 cases with both
75.7% of cases
30% more often
Food is romantic / passionate (9067)
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6855 cases with both
75.6% of cases
30% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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3029 cases with both
75.6% of cases
30% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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2035 cases with both
74.9% of cases
30% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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3386 cases with both
74.7% of cases
30% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1611 cases with both
74.1% of cases
30% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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2420 cases with both
73% of cases
30% more often
Defensive (225)
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163 cases with both
72.4% of cases
30% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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4938 cases with both
72.2% of cases
30% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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315 cases with both
72.1% of cases
30% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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750 cases with both
72% of cases
30% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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3858 cases with both
71.9% of cases
30% more often
Dessert after meals (11160)
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8001 cases with both
71.7% of cases
20% more often
Large portions (14369)
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10242 cases with both
71.3% of cases
20% more often
Refined flours (10936)
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7772 cases with both
71.1% of cases
20% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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6650 cases with both
71.1% of cases
20% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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8440 cases with both
70.8% of cases
20% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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5152 cases with both
70.8% of cases
20% more often
Candy (7492)
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5288 cases with both
70.6% of cases
20% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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7607 cases with both
70.6% of cases
20% more often
Frequent snacking (16139)
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11379 cases with both
70.5% of cases
20% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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2813 cases with both
70.3% of cases
20% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841)
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6182 cases with both
69.9% of cases
20% more often
Croup (176)
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123 cases with both
69.9% of cases
20% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974)
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4867 cases with both
69.8% of cases
20% more often
Refined sugar (13447)
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9369 cases with both
69.7% of cases
20% more often
Burritos (8001)
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5579 cases with both
69.7% of cases
20% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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4977 cases with both
69.7% of cases
20% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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2145 cases with both
69.7% of cases
20% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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2623 cases with both
69.6% of cases
20% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589)
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5977 cases with both
69.6% of cases
20% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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1294 cases with both
69.6% of cases
20% more often
Strong food cravings (20421)
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14143 cases with both
69.3% of cases
20% more often
Fatty fried food (11744)
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8130 cases with both
69.2% of cases
20% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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2661 cases with both
69.2% of cases
20% more often
Frequent baking (2956)
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2047 cases with both
69.2% of cases
20% more often
Eat out on work days (6529)
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4511 cases with both
69.1% of cases
20% more often
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying (15540)
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10729 cases with both
69% of cases
20% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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6541 cases with both
68.8% of cases
20% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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2498 cases with both
68.6% of cases
20% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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1745 cases with both
68.5% of cases
20% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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4487 cases with both
68.4% of cases
20% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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2967 cases with both
68.4% of cases
20% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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4396 cases with both
68.3% of cases
20% more often
Soda / corn syrup (5096)
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3476 cases with both
68.2% of cases
20% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1622 cases with both
68% of cases
20% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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7460 cases with both
67.9% of cases
20% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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8578 cases with both
67.8% of cases
20% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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2837 cases with both
67.7% of cases
20% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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8173 cases with both
67.6% of cases
20% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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4046 cases with both
67.5% of cases
20% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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1188 cases with both
67.5% of cases
20% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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6363 cases with both
67.5% of cases
20% more often
Change Difficult (5579)
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3761 cases with both
67.4% of cases
20% more often
Poor diet (11384)
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7675 cases with both
67.4% of cases
20% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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1408 cases with both
67.4% of cases
20% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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3992 cases with both
67.4% of cases
20% more often
Pizza (15366)
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10344 cases with both
67.3% of cases
20% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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2528 cases with both
67.3% of cases
20% more often
Restaurants 3+ times / week (6106)
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4101 cases with both
67.2% of cases
20% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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1479 cases with both
67.2% of cases
20% more often
Blisters (609)
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409 cases with both
67.2% of cases
20% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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7571 cases with both
67.2% of cases
20% more often
Depressed (11180)
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7500 cases with both
67.1% of cases
20% more often
Canned/frozen food (13186)
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8853 cases with both
67.1% of cases
20% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183)
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5493 cases with both
67.1% of cases
20% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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1581 cases with both
67% of cases
20% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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2084 cases with both
66.9% of cases
20% more often
Old food in fridge (7819)
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5224 cases with both
66.8% of cases
20% more often
Sandwiches (13526)
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9022 cases with both
66.7% of cases
20% more often
Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)
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6699 cases with both
66.7% of cases
20% more often
Currently/recently on a diet (11960)
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7974 cases with both
66.7% of cases
20% more often
Puffy hands (5957)
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3970 cases with both
66.6% of cases
20% more often
Sweet taste on tongue (1286)
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856 cases with both
66.6% of cases
20% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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1104 cases with both
66.6% of cases
20% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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139 cases with both
66.5% of cases
20% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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2440 cases with both
66.5% of cases
20% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Food is comfort

People who report Food is comfort were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Slow, heavy digestion
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9881 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
42% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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754 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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8601 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
37% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1611 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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10078 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
43% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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5977 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
25% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Strong hunger
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13290 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
57% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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7974 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
34% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Fatty fried food
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8130 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
35% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Gain weight easily
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14082 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
60% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Poor diet
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7675 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
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Food is a necessary distraction
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4381 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
19% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Emotional eating
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15651 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Stress overeater
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13674 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
58% of cases
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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1335 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Food is romantic / passionate
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6855 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
29% of cases
22.61% (9,067 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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15693 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1745 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Refined flours
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7772 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
25.79% (10,936 cases)
Long workday
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8753 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
37% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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7487 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
32% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Dessert after meals
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8001 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
34% of cases
26.89% (11,160 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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8853 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
38% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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3172 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
14% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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12205 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
52% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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7820 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Candy
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5288 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
23% of cases
18.5% (7,492 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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6182 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
26% of cases
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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4867 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
21% of cases
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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16932 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
72% of cases
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Refined sugar
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9369 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
40% of cases
32.5% (13,447 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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3476 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
15% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Burritos
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5579 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
24% of cases
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Feel overweight
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16712 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
71% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Intense emotions
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14996 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
64% of cases
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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837 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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808 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
3% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
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16659 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
71% of cases
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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12016 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
51% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Large portions
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10242 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
44% of cases
36.38% (14,369 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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7956 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
34% of cases
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Financially unstable
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8692 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
37% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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7921 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
34% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Frequent snacking
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11379 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
49% of cases
40.79% (16,139 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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7827 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
33% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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1185 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
5% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Eating after midnight
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2661 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
11% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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7911 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
34% of cases
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Sweet taste on tongue
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856 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.36% (1,286 cases)
Blisters
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409 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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387 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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4654 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
20% of cases
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying
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10729 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
46% of cases
38.85% (15,540 cases)
Lack of exercise
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15456 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
66% of cases
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Frequent Leftovers
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9818 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
35.49% (14,905 cases)
Pizza
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10344 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
44% of cases
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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16350 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
70% of cases
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Strong food cravings
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14143 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
60% of cases
50.87% (20,421 cases)
Frequent Stress
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15647 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
67% of cases
56.87% (25,363 cases)
Stress affects my digestion
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12577 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
54% of cases
45.94% (19,512 cases)
Feel stuck
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8227 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
29.98% (12,640 cases)
Iced/cold drinks
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9615 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
41% of cases
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Avoids heat
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7855 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
33% of cases
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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3495 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
15% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Sandwiches
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9022 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
38% of cases
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise
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11482 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
49% of cases
42.31% (18,003 cases)
No job security
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3681 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
16% of cases
13.84% (5,754 cases)
Caring, calm, patient
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10961 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
47% of cases
40.69% (32,300 cases)
Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
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5984 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
26% of cases
22.53% (17,371 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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2113 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
9% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Broad, large chest
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7484 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
32% of cases
27.74% (20,688 cases)
Insomnia
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8295 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Pain lower back
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11961 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
51% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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4050 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
17% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Citrus allergy
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364 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
2% of cases
1.75% (670 cases)
Lack of Freedom / Independence
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4932 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
21% of cases
18.42% (7,548 cases)
Exercising without eating
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4504 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
19% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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11540 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
49% of cases
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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3483 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
15% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Purging Food
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1879 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
8% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Workaholic
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3459 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
15% of cases
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Poor, spends frivolously
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7813 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
33% of cases
29.13% (21,285 cases)
Mood changes quickly
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10338 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
44% of cases
38.86% (31,189 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1620 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
7% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Bloody stools
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592 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
High Triglycerides
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2251 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
10% of cases
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Chocolate
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13777 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
59% of cases
52.43% (21,019 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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5695 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
24% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Dry, dark, frizzy hair
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7994 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
30.27% (24,799 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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2035 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
9% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Sedentary Desk / Computer Job
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9716 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
41% of cases
36.59% (15,443 cases)
Food Poisoning
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624 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Family prevents career development
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2478 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
11% of cases
9.83% (3,992 cases)
Low fiber diet
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2905 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
12% of cases
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Work unfulfilling
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5999 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
26% of cases
23.27% (9,385 cases)
Rarely Thirsty
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6722 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
29% of cases
25.96% (20,226 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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7177 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
31% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Variety in food is fun
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15712 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
67% of cases
60% (24,158 cases)
Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical
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14200 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
61% of cases
54.66% (42,924 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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4585 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
20% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Avoids humidity
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10293 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
44% of cases
39.48% (30,828 cases)

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