College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

POOR DIET

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON POOR DIET

A poor diet is a diet 1) high in refined foods & empty carbs (sugar, corn syrup, white bread, potatoes, etc), processed foods (TV dinners, canned foods), Fried foods, 2) Low in vegetables and fire, or 3) High alcohol, caffeine, or other substance abuse.

A healthy diet is high in greens, vegetables, fresh foods, whole foods, and low in sugar and alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, or other substances.

In Ayurveda, beliefs govern behavior. Behavior governs routine. Routine governs diet. Diet rules digestion. Digestion creates the blood. Blood rule the organs.

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DIET FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'POOR DIET'

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

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DIET TIPS

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

AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

POOR DIET 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

'Poor diet' 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 'Poor diet'.

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?
DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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Status Unknown

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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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Status Unknown

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

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

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Biocharacteristics of 11,384 People Reporting Poor diet

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Poor diet were more aggravated than 62% of other symptoms. From the 11,384 people who reported Poor diet average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy
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95.8% avg client level
33.2% (3,778) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Gooey
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87.3% avg client level
23.0% (2,618) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Kapha
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84.4% avg client level
37.2% (4,237) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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83.6% avg client level
31.2% (3,557) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily
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81.6% avg client level
29.0% (3,303) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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72.6% avg client level
30.2% (3,436) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Causes Toxic
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57.1% avg client level
30.5% (3,473) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Sour
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50.8% avg client level
22.0% (2,505) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Cold
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50.0% avg client level
22.8% (2,591) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Difficult Sign
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40.1% avg client level
32.4% (3,690) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Astringent
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28.8% avg client level
17.4% (1,976) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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26.8% avg client level
16.9% (1,919) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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21.2% avg client level
19.3% (2,193) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pungent
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20.0% avg client level
13.4% (1,523) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Hot
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18.7% avg client level
18.2% (2,072) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Bitter
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18.4% avg client level
17.0% (1,938) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Vata
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17.1% avg client level
26.2% (2,982) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Pitta
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13.8% avg client level
23.5% (2,673) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution

Risk Factors of Poor diet

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SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 24.63%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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794 cases with both
33.7% of cases
40% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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8979 cases with both
35.4% of cases
40% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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3161 cases with both
16.1% of cases
30% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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6940 cases with both
41.5% of cases
70% more often
Male (1336)
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378 cases with both
28.3% of cases
10% more often
Female (26227)
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7749 cases with both
29.5% of cases
20% more often
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Soda / corn syrup (5096)
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3502 cases with both
68.7% of cases
180% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974)
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4534 cases with both
65% of cases
160% more often
Rarely cook (6054)
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3816 cases with both
63% of cases
160% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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394 cases with both
60.6% of cases
150% more often
Don't know how to cook (2322)
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1393 cases with both
60% of cases
140% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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2260 cases with both
58.8% of cases
140% more often
Low fiber diet (4548)
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2600 cases with both
57.2% of cases
130% more often
Candy (7492)
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4194 cases with both
56% of cases
130% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1056 cases with both
55.3% of cases
120% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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211 cases with both
55.1% of cases
120% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841)
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4825 cases with both
54.6% of cases
120% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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1902 cases with both
53.4% of cases
120% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1660 cases with both
53.3% of cases
120% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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848 cases with both
52.9% of cases
110% more often
Eat out on work days (6529)
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3437 cases with both
52.6% of cases
110% more often
Defensive (225)
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118 cases with both
52.4% of cases
110% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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241 cases with both
52.3% of cases
110% more often
Restaurants 3+ times / week (6106)
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3185 cases with both
52.2% of cases
110% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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981 cases with both
52.2% of cases
110% more often
No time to cook (5637)
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2940 cases with both
52.2% of cases
110% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3761 cases with both
51.7% of cases
110% more often
Hopeless (730)
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372 cases with both
51% of cases
110% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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2023 cases with both
51% of cases
110% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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3467 cases with both
50.7% of cases
110% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2114 cases with both
50.4% of cases
100% more often
Refined sugar (13447)
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6726 cases with both
50% of cases
100% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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231 cases with both
50% of cases
100% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2521 cases with both
49.8% of cases
100% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2670 cases with both
49.7% of cases
100% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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145 cases with both
49.5% of cases
100% more often
House dark (3837)
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1895 cases with both
49.4% of cases
100% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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4089 cases with both
49.4% of cases
100% more often
Refined flours (10936)
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5394 cases with both
49.3% of cases
100% more often
Fatty fried food (11744)
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5737 cases with both
48.9% of cases
100% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1163 cases with both
48.8% of cases
100% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1946 cases with both
48.6% of cases
100% more often
Convulsions (156)
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75 cases with both
48.1% of cases
100% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1765 cases with both
48.1% of cases
100% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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500 cases with both
48% of cases
90% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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534 cases with both
47.8% of cases
90% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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2861 cases with both
47.7% of cases
90% more often
Old food in fridge (7819)
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3729 cases with both
47.7% of cases
90% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1539 cases with both
47.6% of cases
90% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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4524 cases with both
47.6% of cases
90% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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3261 cases with both
47.4% of cases
90% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1921 cases with both
47.4% of cases
90% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1843 cases with both
47.4% of cases
90% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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671 cases with both
47.3% of cases
90% more often
Don't enjoy cooking (6389)
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3025 cases with both
47.3% of cases
90% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183)
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3869 cases with both
47.3% of cases
90% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4427 cases with both
47.3% of cases
90% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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349 cases with both
47.2% of cases
90% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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2791 cases with both
47.1% of cases
90% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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5599 cases with both
47% of cases
90% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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874 cases with both
47% of cases
90% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) (3840)
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1802 cases with both
46.9% of cases
90% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1020 cases with both
46.9% of cases
90% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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538 cases with both
46.8% of cases
90% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1762 cases with both
46.7% of cases
90% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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204 cases with both
46.7% of cases
90% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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649 cases with both
46.6% of cases
90% more often
Tooth ache (2997)
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1395 cases with both
46.5% of cases
90% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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812 cases with both
46.2% of cases
90% more often
Sad (1382)
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639 cases with both
46.2% of cases
90% more often
Depressed (11180)
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5152 cases with both
46.1% of cases
90% more often
Foul taste on tongue (3794)
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1748 cases with both
46.1% of cases
90% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1677 cases with both
46.1% of cases
90% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204)
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94 cases with both
46.1% of cases
90% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3017 cases with both
46% of cases
90% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2127 cases with both
46% of cases
90% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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1082 cases with both
45.9% of cases
90% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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877 cases with both
45.9% of cases
90% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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405 cases with both
45.7% of cases
90% more often
Pain relieved by cold (374)
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171 cases with both
45.7% of cases
90% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1262 cases with both
45.6% of cases
90% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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1911 cases with both
45.6% of cases
90% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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1176 cases with both
45.4% of cases
80% more often
Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)
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4564 cases with both
45.4% of cases
80% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589)
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3897 cases with both
45.4% of cases
80% more often
Sticky saliva (2391)
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1084 cases with both
45.3% of cases
80% more often
Boils (1160)
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526 cases with both
45.3% of cases
80% more often
Withdrawn Emotionally (7826)
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3545 cases with both
45.3% of cases
80% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1231 cases with both
45.3% of cases
80% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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133 cases with both
45.2% of cases
80% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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132 cases with both
45.2% of cases
80% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1715 cases with both
45.2% of cases
80% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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5086 cases with both
45.1% of cases
80% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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477 cases with both
45.1% of cases
80% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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751 cases with both
45.1% of cases
80% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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1140 cases with both
45.1% of cases
80% more often
Shortness of Breath (6434)
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2894 cases with both
45% of cases
80% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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367 cases with both
45% of cases
80% more often
Smelly urine (5235)
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2355 cases with both
45% of cases
80% more often
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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1794 cases with both
44.9% of cases
80% more often
Burritos (8001)
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3590 cases with both
44.9% of cases
80% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Poor diet

People who report Poor diet were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Soda / corn syrup
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3502 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
31% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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4534 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
40% of cases
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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476 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Rarely cook
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3816 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
34% of cases
15.42% (6,054 cases)
Eating after midnight
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2260 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
20% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Low fiber diet
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2600 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
23% of cases
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5491 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
48% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Don't know how to cook
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1393 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
12% of cases
5.8% (2,322 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1020 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
9% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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529 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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4825 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
42% of cases
20.98% (8,841 cases)
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Candy
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4194 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
37% of cases
18.5% (7,492 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3897 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
34% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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4850 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
43% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Fatty fried food
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5737 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
50% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Refined flours
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5394 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
47% of cases
25.79% (10,936 cases)
Refined sugar
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6726 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
59% of cases
32.5% (13,447 cases)
Vomiting
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538 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Don't enjoy cooking
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3025 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
27% of cases
15.42% (6,389 cases)
Self Mutilation
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981 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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6904 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
61% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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405 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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4606 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
40% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Eat out on work days
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3437 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
30% of cases
17.88% (6,529 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)
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1802 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
16% of cases
9.61% (3,840 cases)
No time to cook
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2940 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
26% of cases
15.63% (5,637 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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5655 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
50% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Poor, spends frivolously
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5409 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
48% of cases
29.13% (21,285 cases)
Burritos
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3590 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
32% of cases
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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5251 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
46% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Restaurants 3+ times / week
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3185 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
28% of cases
17.15% (6,106 cases)
Financially unstable
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5729 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
50% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Boils
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526 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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4643 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
41% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Unsupportive environment
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1902 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
17% of cases
10.49% (3,565 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1794 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
16% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Pizza
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6863 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
60% of cases
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3761 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
33% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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7875 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
69% of cases
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1843 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
16% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Seizures
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192 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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1056 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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204 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Sandwiches
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5965 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
52% of cases
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Tooth ache
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1395 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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680 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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649 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Sticky saliva
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1084 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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7461 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
66% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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2531 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
22% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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2023 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
18% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Pancreatitis
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215 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1315 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
12% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1963 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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349 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Foul taste on tongue
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1748 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1660 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Lack of exercise
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9640 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
85% of cases
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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533 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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848 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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2197 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
19% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2894 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
25% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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4582 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
40% of cases
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1013 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Iced/cold drinks
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6014 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
53% of cases
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Bloody stools
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418 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
4% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Diarrhea quickly after eating
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1553 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
14% of cases
9.32% (3,488 cases)
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying
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6591 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
58% of cases
38.85% (15,540 cases)
Few leafy greens
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6003 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
53% of cases
35.51% (14,637 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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4819 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
42% of cases
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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394 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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1694 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1163 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2521 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
22% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Fatty Liver
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1121 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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362 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Pressure in eye
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996 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Gain weight easily
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7435 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
65% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4427 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
39% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1687 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2114 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
19% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Low self esteem
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5086 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
45% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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1911 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.55% (4,193 cases)
House dark
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1895 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.56% (3,837 cases)
Sleep during the day
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3261 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
29% of cases
19.73% (6,873 cases)
Sour sweat
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971 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Irregular meal times
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8711 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
77% of cases
52.47% (21,155 cases)
Lack of Freedom / Independence
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3109 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
27% of cases
18.42% (7,548 cases)
Excessive sleep
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2861 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
25% of cases
17.16% (5,994 cases)
Self-loathing
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3467 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
30% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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534 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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4570 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
40% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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6868 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
60% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1039 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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216 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
At odds with local community
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751 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Difficulty finding clothes that fit
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4524 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
40% of cases
27.6% (9,502 cases)
Long workday
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4726 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
42% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Insomnia
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5043 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
44% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Limited sense of taste
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1127 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
10% of cases
6.93% (2,674 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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4363 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
38% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)

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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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