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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

PAINFUL MENSTRUATION & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS (Dysmenorrhea dysmenorhea)

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON PAINFUL MENSTRUATION & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Menstruation is a time of cleansing and rejuvenation in a women's reproductive cycle. However, for many women, menstruation comes with fatigue, cramping, and irritability.

Type of Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps before your period may be due to restricted blood flow to the uterus as hormone levels drop, a Vata condition, causing lactic acid buildup in the muscle. In this case, nurturing, sweet foods and those that promote increase of female sex hormones can mitigate cramps.

Once your period begins, the release of inflammatory prostaglandins stimulate contractions of the uterus, which can be intense and painful. This type of menstrual cramp is associated with aggravated Pitta dosha. You may have a squeezing, vice-grip like sensation in the lower abdomen. The flow of menses may be heavy. In this case avoid all caffeine, alcohol, and other inflammatory foods. Alteratives and liver support may help normalize the blood in this case.

Kapha type menstrual cramps may be due to menstrual clots passing through the narrow opening of the cervix, causing scraping or abrasive pain. In this case warming up the uterus, thinning the blood, and increasing blood flow with herbs like turmeric, manjistha and asafoetida can reduce clotting. Start these herbs the day before your period begins.

Colic, or asynchronous contractions of the uterus, may occur if Toxins (ama) is present. This type of pain will be characterized by spasms. Anxiety, indigestion, constipation, bloating, and the presence of Candida or other pathogens that irritate the uterus lining can also create colic and confusion of the uterus. Antispasmodic herbs like cramp bark or asafoetida can help in this case.

Productive cramps may simply be too strong. These will feel similar to labor, with a bearing down sensation.

Back pain, hip pain, and pain from other organs may be exacerbated during menstruation, making it difficult to assess the exact cause or nature of the discomfort.

Tips for Healthy Menstruation

Generally, antispasmodics may ease cramping, and analgesics reduce pain.

Regardless of the cause, a cleansing yet nourishing diet should be followed during menses. Include foods that rebuild blood and restore electrolytes, including iron rich foods such as red meat, kale, or raisins, depending on you dosha. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and refined flours during your menses.

A combination of triphala, turmeric, and black pepper in aloe vera juice is commonly recommended as it encourages cleansing and flushing of blood throughout the uterus. However, this formula is not appropriate for heavier menses, where an astringent hemostatic may be necessary. Check with your doctor before changing your health and wellness routine.

Belly breathing, and gentle contraction and release of pelvic floor muscles will assist menstruation. Child's pose and pigeon pose are ideal yoga postures. Rest and reduce activities during this important time of your reproductive cycle. You'll soon emerge renewed!

Disclaimer: 'Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

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 'Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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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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Uterine Tonic

UTERINE-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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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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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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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2

PAINFUL MENSTRUATION & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONS

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

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA
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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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

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Biocharacteristics of 13,471 People Reporting Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps were less aggravated than 66% of other symptoms. From the 13,471 people who reported Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Sour
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70.2% avg client level
27.9% (3,759) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Heavy
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65.5% avg client level
33.5% (4,513) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Cold Aggravates
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63.3% avg client level
26.1% (3,517) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Gooey
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61.8% avg client level
22.2% (2,990) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Pitta
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58.3% avg client level
35.0% (4,711) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Kapha
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56.4% avg client level
36.2% (4,871) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Oily
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51.6% avg client level
29.6% (3,994) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Hot
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48.0% avg client level
22.5% (3,031) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Sweet
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47.2% avg client level
30.5% (4,108) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Difficult
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46.4% avg client level
34.2% (4,613) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pungent
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46.0% avg client level
20.3% (2,733) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Vata Aggravates
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45.6% avg client level
34.7% (4,680) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Light
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44.8% avg client level
25.3% (3,407) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter
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41.3% avg client level
25.3% (3,402) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Astringent
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41.3% avg client level
20.2% (2,723) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Salty
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38.6% avg client level
26.4% (3,558) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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36.7% avg client level
30.0% (4,045) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Dry
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35.9% avg client level
26.7% (3,595) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps. Overall, 21.59% of people surveyed reported Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 21.59%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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818 cases with both
34.7% of cases
60% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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9083 cases with both
35.8% of cases
70% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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3939 cases with both
20.1% of cases
10% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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7994 cases with both
47.8% of cases
120% more often
Male (1336)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
2% of cases
90% less often
Female (26227)
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11362 cases with both
43.3% of cases
100% more often
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Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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6639 cases with both
75.1% of cases
250% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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169 cases with both
74.4% of cases
240% more often
Heavy Period (11000)
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7810 cases with both
71% of cases
230% more often
Long menstrual cycle (5479)
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3871 cases with both
70.7% of cases
230% more often
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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302 cases with both
65.5% of cases
200% more often
Clots in menstrual blood (14383)
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9389 cases with both
65.3% of cases
200% more often
Endometriosis (2421)
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1549 cases with both
64% of cases
200% more often
Dark menstrual blood (13313)
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8461 cases with both
63.6% of cases
190% more often
Irregular Menstrual Cycle (7576)
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4668 cases with both
61.6% of cases
190% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1157 cases with both
61.5% of cases
180% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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1174 cases with both
60.2% of cases
180% more often
Tender breasts near menses (12814)
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7666 cases with both
59.8% of cases
180% more often
Bright red menstrual blood (13714)
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8089 cases with both
59% of cases
170% more often
Vaginal discharge (11456)
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6730 cases with both
58.7% of cases
170% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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1153 cases with both
58.6% of cases
170% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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970 cases with both
58.5% of cases
170% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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268 cases with both
58.1% of cases
170% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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474 cases with both
57.3% of cases
170% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1094 cases with both
57.3% of cases
170% more often
Fainting (2169)
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1241 cases with both
57.2% of cases
160% more often
White vaginal discharge (9653)
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5526 cases with both
57.2% of cases
160% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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931 cases with both
56.5% of cases
160% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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918 cases with both
55.6% of cases
160% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1321 cases with both
55.4% of cases
160% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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489 cases with both
55.2% of cases
160% more often
Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (5020)
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2754 cases with both
54.9% of cases
150% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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284 cases with both
54.8% of cases
150% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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643 cases with both
54.8% of cases
150% more often
Hormonal cycle affects symptoms (13181)
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7219 cases with both
54.8% of cases
150% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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1371 cases with both
54% of cases
150% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1965 cases with both
54% of cases
150% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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865 cases with both
54% of cases
150% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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249 cases with both
53.9% of cases
150% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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1550 cases with both
53.7% of cases
150% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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1898 cases with both
53.7% of cases
150% more often
Convulsions (156)
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83 cases with both
53.2% of cases
150% more often
Acne - cystic (3310)
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1760 cases with both
53.2% of cases
150% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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2397 cases with both
53.2% of cases
150% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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553 cases with both
53.1% of cases
150% more often
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack (10072)
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5336 cases with both
53% of cases
150% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
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2857 cases with both
52.9% of cases
150% more often
Tense or Aching jaw (5411)
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2864 cases with both
52.9% of cases
150% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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3165 cases with both
52.8% of cases
140% more often
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin (1304)
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689 cases with both
52.8% of cases
140% more often
Green mucus (1730)
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914 cases with both
52.8% of cases
140% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1989 cases with both
52.8% of cases
140% more often
Blisters (609)
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321 cases with both
52.7% of cases
140% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1934 cases with both
52.7% of cases
140% more often
Tight clothing / belts (3919)
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2065 cases with both
52.7% of cases
140% more often
Cloudy urine (3984)
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2095 cases with both
52.6% of cases
140% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1456 cases with both
52.6% of cases
140% more often
Skin problems on buttocks (3512)
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1842 cases with both
52.4% of cases
140% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3582 cases with both
52.4% of cases
140% more often
Pain upper back (6439)
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3374 cases with both
52.4% of cases
140% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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1355 cases with both
52.3% of cases
140% more often
Croup (176)
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92 cases with both
52.3% of cases
140% more often
Acne - general (6199)
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3238 cases with both
52.2% of cases
140% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1231 cases with both
52.1% of cases
140% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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1683 cases with both
52% of cases
140% more often
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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2069 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Cysts (3366)
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1743 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Homesick (2646)
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1371 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183)
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4239 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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2055 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1079 cases with both
51.8% of cases
140% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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592 cases with both
51.7% of cases
140% more often
Sweaty palms (3063)
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1583 cases with both
51.7% of cases
140% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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3691 cases with both
51.7% of cases
140% more often
Migraines (8013)
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4134 cases with both
51.6% of cases
140% more often
Acne - whitehead (5066)
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2615 cases with both
51.6% of cases
140% more often
House hot (2856)
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1475 cases with both
51.6% of cases
140% more often
Yellow mucus (3355)
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1727 cases with both
51.5% of cases
140% more often
Difficulty waking up (9687)
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4981 cases with both
51.4% of cases
140% more often
Skin problems on chin (7972)
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4094 cases with both
51.4% of cases
140% more often
House dark (3837)
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1971 cases with both
51.4% of cases
140% more often
Acne - scars (4861)
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2490 cases with both
51.2% of cases
140% more often
3+ Address changes 10 years (8546)
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4374 cases with both
51.2% of cases
140% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3358 cases with both
51.2% of cases
140% more often
Sore throat (4943)
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2524 cases with both
51.1% of cases
140% more often
Acne - blackhead (7316)
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3741 cases with both
51.1% of cases
140% more often
Pressure / popping ears (7211)
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3685 cases with both
51.1% of cases
140% more often
Sharp abdominal pain (5537)
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2824 cases with both
51% of cases
140% more often
Flat rash (526)
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268 cases with both
51% of cases
140% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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2039 cases with both
50.9% of cases
140% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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1184 cases with both
50.9% of cases
140% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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2998 cases with both
50.9% of cases
140% more often
Clammy Skin (2812)
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1425 cases with both
50.7% of cases
130% more often
House cold (5730)
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2905 cases with both
50.7% of cases
130% more often
Dizzy / Light-headed (11401)
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5768 cases with both
50.6% of cases
130% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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3033 cases with both
50.6% of cases
130% more often
Frequent motion sickness (5275)
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2669 cases with both
50.6% of cases
130% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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2123 cases with both
50.6% of cases
130% more often
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping (5234)
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2645 cases with both
50.5% of cases
130% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
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2211 cases with both
50.5% of cases
130% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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4083 cases with both
50.5% of cases
130% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

People who report Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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573 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5829 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
43% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Abdominal swelling during menses
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6639 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
49% of cases
26.48% (8,840 cases)
Heavy Period
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7810 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
58% of cases
32.64% (11,000 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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474 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Long menstrual cycle
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3871 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
29% of cases
16.59% (5,479 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1157 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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489 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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6361 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
47% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Clots in menstrual blood
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9389 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
70% of cases
43.15% (14,383 cases)
Acne - painful
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1153 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.56% (1,966 cases)
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Pain relieved by doubling over
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1371 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dark menstrual blood
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8461 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
63% of cases
39.12% (13,313 cases)
Seizures
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227 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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216 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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993 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Kidney Infection
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931 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Purging Food
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1418 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Irregular Menstrual Cycle
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4668 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
35% of cases
22.5% (7,576 cases)
Yellow vaginal discharge
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1174 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
5.87% (1,950 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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367 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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689 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1425 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Endometriosis
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1549 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.26% (2,421 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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2069 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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2500 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
19% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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2824 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
21% of cases
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1184 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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2645 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Bloody stools
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473 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Food Poisoning
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512 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Migraines
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4134 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Vaginal discharge
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6730 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
50% of cases
33.73% (11,456 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1931 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
14% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1321 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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406 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Strep Throat
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970 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Insufficient Breast Milk
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918 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.74% (1,651 cases)
Tender breasts near menses
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7666 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
57% of cases
38.61% (12,814 cases)
Bright red menstrual blood
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8089 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
60% of cases
40.84% (13,714 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3400 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
25% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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5768 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
43% of cases
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Fainting
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1241 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1106 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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2675 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Poor diet
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4850 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
36% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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2628 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Pain relieved by heat
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1875 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
14% of cases
9.59% (3,723 cases)
Hormonal cycle affects symptoms
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7219 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
54% of cases
37.05% (13,181 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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4230 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Tooth ache
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1462 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Fatty fried food
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4987 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
37% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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284 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Ringworm
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345 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.07% (712 cases)
Frequent Nose Bleeds
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756 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.14% (1,500 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2116 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
16% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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610 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
White vaginal discharge
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5526 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
41% of cases
28.48% (9,653 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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229 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Chest Pain
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1355 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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778 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Anemia
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3080 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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1125 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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356 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
3% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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7984 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
59% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Skin problems on buttocks
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1842 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
9.82% (3,512 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1574 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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1094 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Vomiting
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578 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Red dots on tongue
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1698 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.25% (3,391 cases)
Sweaty palms
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1583 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.54% (3,063 cases)
Ear pain/infection
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2857 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1926 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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1232 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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1231 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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4929 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
37% of cases
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Headache
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7768 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
58% of cases
41.51% (16,436 cases)
Tension in eyes
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1556 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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9820 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
73% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Pain upper back
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3374 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
25% of cases
17.94% (6,439 cases)
Pain lower back
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8348 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
62% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Cysts
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1743 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.34% (3,366 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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3041 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack
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5336 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
40% of cases
28.77% (10,072 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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204 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (568 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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1087 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.76% (2,239 cases)
Goiter
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218 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (482 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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302 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
Strong hunger
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7409 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
55% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Hives
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1204 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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1989 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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2123 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
16% of cases
11.55% (4,193 cases)
Tense or Aching jaw
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2864 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
15.16% (5,411 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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1830 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush
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3554 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
26% of cases
18.78% (7,286 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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649 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Acne - cystic
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1760 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.42% (3,310 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1973 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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499 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.9% (1,070 cases)
House hot
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1475 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
11% of cases
7.99% (2,856 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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1898 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
14% of cases
10.18% (3,536 cases)

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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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