The upper back supports the neck, rib cage, sternum, lungs, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as an upper back ache.

Abnormal posture, such as hunching the shoulders, a sunken sternum, as well as scoliosis, can create stiffness and stress in this region.

Lung opening yoga poses, especially back bends, can help alleviate some of the most common postural tendencies in this area.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Pain upper back' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'PAIN UPPER BACK'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

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	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
KAPHA	AVOID KAPHA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE PAIN UPPER BACK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 6,439 People Reporting Pain upper back

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Cold

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87.3%

26.7% (1,717)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Toxic

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72.2%

38.1% (2,456)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Pitta

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71.6%

33.1% (2,129)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Vata

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71.2%

36.3% (2,335)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Gooey

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61.8%

20.3% (1,310)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Heavy

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59.1%

30.5% (1,965)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Astringent

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53.6%

22.1% (1,423)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Dry

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50.0%

27.5% (1,771)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Sour

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49.6%

24.4% (1,570)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Light

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49.2%

25.0% (1,609)

9,391 have Light constitution

Pungent

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47.2%

20.0% (1,291)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Difficult

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46.4%

40.6% (2,615)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Hot

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45.2%

19.1% (1,227)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Kapha Aggravates

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35.9%

31.1% (2,000)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Sweet

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35.2%

29.0% (1,866)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Bitter

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33.4%

24.5% (1,579)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Oily

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31.9%

25.5% (1,641)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Salty

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29.8%

31.3% (2,013)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Risk Factors of Pain upper back

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Pain upper back. Overall, 17.94% of 33,877 surveyed in this research study reported Pain upper back.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 17.94%

Pain middle back (5054)

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2793

55.3%

+3.1 times

Neuralgia (784)

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349

44.5%

+2.5 times

Convulsions (156)

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63

40.4%

+2.3 times

Joint pain after eating (712)

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287

40.3%

+2.2 times

Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)

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428

40%

+2.2 times

Tight/tense chest (3234)

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1261

39%

+2.2 times

Nerve Damage (293)

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114

38.9%

+2.2 times

Fibromyalgia (3094)

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1196

38.7%

+2.2 times

Croup (176)

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68

38.6%

+2.2 times

Weakness / Debility (3964)

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1527

38.5%

+2.1 times

Guarding area of pain (886)

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331

37.4%

+2.1 times

Hunched Over (4193)

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1553

37%

+2.1 times

Shoulder pain (10478)

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3861

36.8%

+2.1 times

Fever (current) (294)

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107

36.4%

+2.0 times

Neck pain (11737)

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4236

36.1%

+2.0 times

Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)

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372

35.8%

+2.0 times

Cold aggravates pain (5644)

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2008

35.6%

+2.0 times

Swollen joints (2624)

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933

35.6%

+2.0 times

Self Mutilation (1881)

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666

35.4%

+2.0 times

Painful rash (516)

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182

35.3%

+2.0 times

Sore eye muscles (2328)

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821

35.3%

+2.0 times

Burning/painful urination (1010)

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353

35%

+2.0 times

Elbow pain (2565)

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899

35%

+2.0 times

Scoliosis (2558)

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895

35%

+2.0 times

Chronic Infection (1413)

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483

34.2%

+1.9 times

Muscles heavy / tired (6435)

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2198

34.2%

+1.9 times

Heaviness in heart area (2680)

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917

34.2%

+1.9 times

Chest Pain (2589)

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880

34%

+1.9 times

Blood or pus in mucus (462)

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157

34%

+1.9 times

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)

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1394

33.9%

+1.9 times

Liver Sore (883)

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298

33.7%

+1.9 times

Herniated disc / back injury (2846)

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960

33.7%

+1.9 times

Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)

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378

33.6%

+1.9 times

Wrist Pain (6041)

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2009

33.3%

+1.9 times

Feel pain more than other people (4736)

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1572

33.2%

+1.9 times

Ankle pain (4184)

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1390

33.2%

+1.9 times

Cardiac Insufficiency (139)

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46

Small number of cases

33.1%

+1.8 times

Aching jaw (5411)

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1784

33%

+1.8 times

Past physical trauma (5997)

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1982

33%

+1.8 times

Poor discernment of temperature (1393)

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458

32.9%

+1.8 times

Sore muscles / achey (9793)

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3209

32.8%

+1.8 times

Swollen lymph nodes (2365)

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773

32.7%

+1.8 times

Bladder Stones (153)

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50

32.7%

+1.8 times

Seizures (452)

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148

32.7%

+1.8 times

Flat rash (526)

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172

32.7%

+1.8 times

Tension in eyes (3219)

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1053

32.7%

+1.8 times

Pressure in eye (2299)

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752

32.7%

+1.8 times

Oppressed / disempowered (3669)

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1195

32.6%

+1.8 times

Skin problems on nipples (827)

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269

32.5%

+1.8 times

Abdominal pain continuous (1145)

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371

32.4%

+1.8 times

Defensive (225)

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73

32.4%

+1.8 times

Shaky (4508)

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1456

32.3%

+1.8 times

Laryngitis (906)

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291

32.1%

+1.8 times

Can't afford to buy food (1909)

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610

32%

+1.8 times

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)

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728

31.9%

+1.8 times

Joint pain (8319)

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2649

31.8%

+1.8 times

Multiple Sclerosis (179)

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57

31.8%

+1.8 times

Manic / giddy (2385)

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758

31.8%

+1.8 times

Pain on left side above heart (1752)

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557

31.8%

+1.8 times

Difficulty expectorating (1399)

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443

31.7%

+1.8 times

Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)

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449

31.7%

+1.8 times

Joint pain in fingers (6489)

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2055

31.7%

+1.8 times

Aches & Pains - General (10648)

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3372

31.7%

+1.8 times

Chronic Peeling (1173)

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370

31.5%

+1.8 times

Tickle in nose (3451)

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1086

31.5%

+1.8 times

Morning joint pain (5834)

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1833

31.4%

+1.7 times

Uterine Congestion (227)

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71

31.3%

+1.7 times

Hyperparathyroid (166)

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52

31.3%

+1.7 times

Tendinitis (2623)

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819

31.2%

+1.7 times

Tight/tense abdomen (2454)

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766

31.2%

+1.7 times

Raised & bumpy rash (1605)

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499

31.1%

+1.7 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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498

31.1%

+1.7 times

Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)

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787

31%

+1.7 times

Psychiatric Treatment (3639)

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1125

30.9%

+1.7 times

PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)

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1620

30.9%

+1.7 times

Lump in throat (2115)

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654

30.9%

+1.7 times

Kidney Infection (1649)

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508

30.8%

+1.7 times

Dilated Pupil (518)

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159

30.7%

+1.7 times

Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)

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1342

30.7%

+1.7 times

Skin problems on knees (1119)

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343

30.7%

+1.7 times

Skin problems on ears (1503)

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462

30.7%

+1.7 times

Staph infection (1066)

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327

30.7%

+1.7 times

Unsupportive environment (3565)

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1093

30.7%

+1.7 times

Chronic cough (1911)

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587

30.7%

+1.7 times

Stinging Eyes (2850)

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871

30.6%

+1.7 times

Hip pain (8226)

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2518

30.6%

+1.7 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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198

30.5%

+1.7 times

Shortness of Breath (6434)

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1953

30.4%

+1.7 times

Large amounts of mucus (2491)

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758

30.4%

+1.7 times

Green mucus (1730)

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526

30.4%

+1.7 times

Acne - painful (1966)

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598

30.4%

+1.7 times

Strep Throat (1657)

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503

30.4%

+1.7 times

Atherosclerosis (189)

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57

30.2%

+1.7 times

Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)

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362

30.1%

+1.7 times

Carbuncle (209)

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63

30.1%

+1.7 times

Epilepsy (190)

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57

30%

+1.7 times

Tongue frothy on edges (739)

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221

29.9%

+1.7 times

Yellow mucus (3355)

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1004

29.9%

+1.7 times

Wheezing (2488)

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743

29.9%

+1.7 times

Exercise aggravates symptoms (5106)

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1529

29.9%

+1.7 times

Bones brittle / break easily (575)

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172

29.9%

+1.7 times

Complications of Those Reporting Pain upper back

In this research study, people who report Pain upper back were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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370

+3.4 times

6%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Pain middle back

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2793

+3.0 times

43%

14.3% (5,054 cases)

Fibromyalgia

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1196

+2.4 times

19%

7.84% (3,094 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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3374

+2.4 times

52%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc

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428

+2.2 times

7%

3.12% (1,069 cases)

Sore eye muscles

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821

+2.2 times

13%

5.97% (2,328 cases)

Exercise aggravates symptoms

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1529

+2.2 times

24%

11.1% (5,106 cases)

Liver Sore

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298

+2.1 times

5%

2.35% (883 cases)

Tight/tense chest

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1261

+2.1 times

20%

9.4% (3,234 cases)

Guarding area of pain

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331

+2.1 times

5%

2.38% (886 cases)

Lungs Irritated / Inflamed

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372

+2.1 times

6%

2.86% (1,038 cases)

Hunched Over

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1553

+2.1 times

24%

11.55% (4,193 cases)

Weakness / Debility

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1527

+2.1 times

24%

11.64% (3,964 cases)

Chronic Infection

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483

+2.0 times

8%

3.94% (1,413 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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327

+2.0 times

5%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

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1394

+2.0 times

22%

10.87% (4,107 cases)

Chest Pain

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880

+2.0 times

14%

6.96% (2,589 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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2957

+2.0 times

46%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Painful rash

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182

+2.0 times

3%

1.51% (516 cases)

Shoulder pain

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3861

+2.0 times

60%

30.39% (10,478 cases)

Recurrent Vomiting

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242

+2.0 times

4%

2.03% (817 cases)

Pressure in eye

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752

+2.0 times

12%

6.09% (2,299 cases)

Neuralgia

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349

+2.0 times

5%

2.54% (784 cases)

Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain

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378

+2.0 times

6%

3.06% (1,126 cases)

Flat rash

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172

+2.0 times

3%

1.53% (526 cases)

Abdominal pain continuous

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371

+1.9 times

6%

3.09% (1,145 cases)

Pain relieved by doubling over

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787

+1.9 times

12%

6.2% (2,537 cases)

Self Mutilation

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666

+1.9 times

10%

5.17% (1,881 cases)

Difficulty expectorating

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443

+1.9 times

7%

3.62% (1,399 cases)

Bluish / Purple Tongue

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116

+1.9 times

2%

1.04% (472 cases)

Immobilized Due to Injury

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937

+1.9 times

15%

7.8% (3,400 cases)

Pain on left side above heart

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557

+1.9 times

9%

4.69% (1,752 cases)

Neck pain

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4236

+1.9 times

66%

34.51% (11,737 cases)

Joint pain after eating

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287

+1.9 times

4%

2.1% (712 cases)

Feel pain more than other people

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1572

+1.9 times

24%

12.65% (4,736 cases)

Scoliosis

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895

+1.9 times

14%

7.43% (2,558 cases)

Tension muscles when stressed

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2552

+1.9 times

40%

21.33% (9,005 cases)

Muscles heavy / tired

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2198

+1.9 times

34%

18.2% (6,435 cases)

Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain

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449

+1.9 times

7%

3.75% (1,417 cases)

Swollen lymph nodes

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773

+1.9 times

12%

6.44% (2,365 cases)

Tension in eyes

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1053

+1.9 times

16%

8.6% (3,219 cases)

Cold aggravates pain

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2008

+1.8 times

31%

16.77% (5,644 cases)

Aching jaw

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1784

+1.8 times

28%

15.16% (5,411 cases)

Heaviness in heart area

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917

+1.8 times

14%

7.6% (2,680 cases)

Poor discernment of temperature

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458

+1.8 times

7%

3.82% (1,393 cases)

Past physical trauma

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1982

+1.8 times

31%

16.93% (5,997 cases)

Frequent Nausea

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1457

+1.8 times

23%

12.57% (5,021 cases)

Swollen joints

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933

+1.8 times

14%

7.66% (2,624 cases)

Location of abdominal pain moves

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1599

+1.8 times

25%

13.68% (5,432 cases)

Elbow pain

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899

+1.8 times

14%

7.67% (2,565 cases)

Pain sudden onset

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1163

+1.8 times

18%

9.9% (3,992 cases)

Ankle pain

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1390

+1.8 times

22%

12.12% (4,184 cases)

Shortness of Breath

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1953

+1.8 times

30%

16.54% (6,434 cases)

Fistula

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107

+1.8 times

2%

1.11% (425 cases)

Purpura

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125

+1.8 times

2%

1.11% (429 cases)

Laryngitis

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291

+1.8 times

5%

2.78% (906 cases)

Sore muscles / achey

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3209

+1.8 times

50%

27.91% (9,793 cases)

Stinging Eyes

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871

+1.8 times

14%

7.84% (2,850 cases)

Blisters

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171

+1.8 times

3%

1.68% (609 cases)

Skin growths - other

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182

+1.8 times

3%

1.68% (619 cases)

Wrist Pain

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2009

+1.8 times

31%

17.38% (6,041 cases)

Kidney Infection

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508

+1.8 times

8%

4.49% (1,649 cases)

Non-healing sore / ulcer

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238

+1.8 times

4%

2.25% (816 cases)

Manic / giddy

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758

+1.8 times

12%

6.75% (2,385 cases)

Vomiting

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334

+1.8 times

5%

2.82% (1,149 cases)

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)

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728

+1.8 times

11%

6.22% (2,279 cases)

Skin infections other

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170

+1.8 times

3%

1.7% (608 cases)

Interstitial Cystitis

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235

+1.8 times

4%

2.27% (878 cases)

Herniated disc / back injury

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960

+1.8 times

15%

8.53% (2,846 cases)

Skin problems on nipples

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269

+1.8 times

4%

2.28% (827 cases)

Impacted Fecal Matter

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356

+1.7 times

6%

3.44% (1,293 cases)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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362

+1.7 times

6%

3.45% (1,204 cases)

Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping

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1457

+1.7 times

23%

13.28% (5,234 cases)

Raised & bumpy rash

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499

+1.7 times

8%

4.62% (1,605 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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498

+1.7 times

8%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Shaky

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1456

+1.7 times

23%

13.29% (4,508 cases)

Detergent allergy

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941

+1.7 times

15%

8.69% (3,204 cases)

Sticky saliva

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707

+1.7 times

11%

6.38% (2,391 cases)

Sharp abdominal pain

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1546

+1.7 times

24%

13.92% (5,537 cases)

Gall Bladder Inflammation

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312

+1.7 times

5%

2.9% (1,070 cases)

Tooth ache

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866

+1.7 times

13%

7.57% (2,997 cases)

Intermittent abdominal pain

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1879

+1.7 times

29%

16.93% (6,963 cases)

PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)

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1620

+1.7 times

25%

14.64% (5,247 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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3070

+1.7 times

48%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Bones brittle / break easily

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172

+1.7 times

3%

1.76% (575 cases)

Pain relieved by pressure

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637

+1.7 times

10%

5.91% (2,280 cases)

Strep Throat

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503

+1.7 times

8%

4.74% (1,657 cases)

Tickle in nose

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1086

+1.7 times

17%

10.1% (3,451 cases)

Oppressed / disempowered

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1195

+1.7 times

19%

11.3% (3,669 cases)

Swollen lymph nodes - neck

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1505

+1.7 times

23%

13.69% (5,244 cases)

Aches & Pains - General

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3372

+1.7 times

52%

30.97% (10,648 cases)

Abdominal pain relieved by eating

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461

+1.7 times

7%

4.17% (1,562 cases)

Tendinitis

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819

+1.7 times

13%

7.75% (2,623 cases)

Burning abdominal pain

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657

+1.7 times

10%

5.97% (2,301 cases)

Pain wakes you up at night

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463

+1.7 times

7%

4.18% (1,604 cases)

Joint pain in fingers

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2055

+1.7 times

32%

19.13% (6,489 cases)

Sores on tongue

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617

+1.7 times

10%

5.98% (2,144 cases)

Hot in torso/chest area

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1091

+1.7 times

17%

10.17% (3,892 cases)

Dizzy / Light-headed

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3138

+1.7 times

49%

29.32% (11,401 cases)

Joint pain

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2649

+1.7 times

41%

24.58% (8,319 cases)

Blood thick / Congested lymph

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318

+1.7 times

5%

3% (1,069 cases)

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About the Author

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

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

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

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