Food is your body's fuel; you need to eat food in order to survive and live fully. Yet, if you are spending your day thinking or obsessing about food, or constantly making sure you have prepared enough to eat, you may find yourself unable to engage deeply with other enjoyable areas of your life.

If you find yourself thinking, obsessing, or dreaming about food, it is important to first consider whether you are receiving adequate food and a well-balanced diet, well-distributed throughout the day. Do you purposefully skip meals or suppress your hunger? Are you overly restrictive with your foods, eating only small portions and avoiding rich, sweet, or nourishing foods out of fear? Often times, a crash diet mentality and experimentation with multiple diet and weight loss programs can make your body feel uncertain about whether it will receive nourishment or not. The food insecurity that results can have powerful psychological effects that lead you to become obsessed with food.

Establishing a healthy eating routine with adequate nourishment can help curb preoccupations about food. Improving your body image can also help improve your relationship with food and free up mental energy to enjoy yourself and your life more fully.

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'PREOCCUPIED WITH FOOD'

FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTS

GUNA	FOODS TO FAVOR	CONDITION IN YOUR BODY
COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD	COLD INGREDIENTS COLD RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna
ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT	ASTRINGENT INGREDIENTS ASTRINGENT RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste
BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	BITTER INGREDIENTS BITTER RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

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.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 5,772 People Reporting Preoccupied with food

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy

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83.9%

35.7% (2,061)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Sweet

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80.8%

32.7% (1,888)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Kapha

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77.9%

39.4% (2,277)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Oily

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76.7%

32.4% (1,870)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Salty

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70.5%

32.1% (1,854)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Sour

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56.7%

26.6% (1,536)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Gooey

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54.4%

22.3% (1,286)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Bitter

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44.0%

21.7% (1,255)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Hot

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40.5%

23.6% (1,362)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Pitta

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35.6%

30.7% (1,773)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Light

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35.2%

22.3% (1,287)

9,391 have Light constitution

Pungent

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34.8%

18.0% (1,039)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Difficult

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32.6%

34.5% (1,989)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Cold

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29.8%

23.6% (1,365)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Astringent

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28.8%

20.3% (1,169)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Toxic

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26.4%

30.4% (1,755)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Vata

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25.5%

30.3% (1,748)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Dry

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20.6%

22.2% (1,284)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Preoccupied with food

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Preoccupied with food. Overall, 17.94% of 33,917 surveyed in this research study reported Preoccupied with food.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 17.94%

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)

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2191

52.2%

+2.9 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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717

44.7%

+2.5 times

Eat when abdomen painful (2767)

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1198

43.3%

+2.4 times

Can't stop eating once I start (4901)

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2087

42.6%

+2.4 times

Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)

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1395

42.1%

+2.3 times

Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)

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2057

40.6%

+2.3 times

Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)

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1835

40.5%

+2.3 times

Hide food (3231)

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1301

40.3%

+2.2 times

Stole food or money to buy food (1041)

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409

39.3%

+2.2 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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509

39.3%

+2.2 times

Buy food for others then eat it (2759)

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1075

39%

+2.2 times

Rebel against food limitations (3798)

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1476

38.9%

+2.2 times

Indiscriminate eating (3113)

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1194

38.4%

+2.1 times

Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)

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1173

38.1%

+2.1 times

Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)

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3065

37%

+2.1 times

Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)

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1702

36.8%

+2.1 times

Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)

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3408

36.7%

+2.0 times

Defensive (225)

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82

36.4%

+2.0 times

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)

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167

36.2%

+2.0 times

Purging Food (2856)

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1032

36.1%

+2.0 times

Secretive eating (8337)

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2946

35.3%

+2.0 times

Self-loathing (6841)

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2368

34.6%

+1.9 times

Search for perfect bite (3999)

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1346

33.7%

+1.9 times

Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)

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2203

33.6%

+1.9 times

At odds with nationality / culture (212)

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71

33.5%

+1.9 times

Eating without realizing it (4049)

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1324

32.7%

+1.8 times

Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)

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1311

32.7%

+1.8 times

Trips to food stores daily (4340)

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1420

32.7%

+1.8 times

Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)

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3148

32.5%

+1.8 times

Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)

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882

32.5%

+1.8 times

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)

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3881

32.1%

+1.8 times

Laxatives to lose weight (2812)

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893

31.8%

+1.8 times

Diuretics to lose weight (2085)

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658

31.6%

+1.8 times

Exercising as punishment (2175)

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684

31.4%

+1.8 times

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)

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1846

31.4%

+1.8 times

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)

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1676

31.2%

+1.7 times

Burning sense of shame (3769)

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1145

30.4%

+1.7 times

Bulimia, past or current (3506)

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1055

30.1%

+1.7 times

Angry when someone eats my food (7138)

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2146

30.1%

+1.7 times

Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)

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2184

30%

+1.7 times

Feel judged for my weight (9359)

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2738

29.3%

+1.6 times

Exercising after eating too much (2548)

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747

29.3%

+1.6 times

Frequent baking (2956)

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863

29.2%

+1.6 times

Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)

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3158

29.1%

+1.6 times

Self Mutilation (1881)

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521

27.7%

+1.5 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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177

27.2%

+1.5 times

Joint pain after eating (712)

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191

26.8%

+1.5 times

Ashamed of weight (11921)

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3200

26.8%

+1.5 times

Chronic Peeling (1173)

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313

26.7%

+1.5 times

Multiple weight loss programs (10770)

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2869

26.6%

+1.5 times

Blisters (609)

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161

26.4%

+1.5 times

Omitting Food Groups (10981)

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2903

26.4%

+1.5 times

Homesick (2646)

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693

26.2%

+1.5 times

Manic / giddy (2385)

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624

26.2%

+1.5 times

At odds with local community (1665)

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435

26.1%

+1.5 times

Anorexia, past or current (4050)

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1049

25.9%

+1.4 times

Oppressed / disempowered (3669)

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948

25.8%

+1.4 times

Diet pills, gums (5926)

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1522

25.7%

+1.4 times

Psychiatric Treatment (3639)

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933

25.6%

+1.4 times

Not smart enough (1117)

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285

25.5%

+1.4 times

Compulsive exercising (1909)

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487

25.5%

+1.4 times

Bulky muscles (2089)

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531

25.4%

+1.4 times

Body Checking (12680)

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3207

25.3%

+1.4 times

High Blood Sugar (1860)

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467

25.1%

+1.4 times

Food is a necessary distraction (5753)

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1435

24.9%

+1.4 times

Weakness / Debility (3964)

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987

24.9%

+1.4 times

Low self esteem (11266)

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2792

24.8%

+1.4 times

Judgmental (8310)

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2063

24.8%

+1.4 times

Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)

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627

24.8%

+1.4 times

Gastric bypass surgery (437)

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108

24.7%

+1.4 times

Painful rash (516)

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127

24.6%

+1.4 times

Large portions (14369)

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3517

24.5%

+1.4 times

Change Difficult (5579)

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1365

24.5%

+1.4 times

Jealous / envious (1049)

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257

24.5%

+1.4 times

Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)

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472

24.5%

+1.4 times

Can't afford to buy food (1909)

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466

24.4%

+1.4 times

Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)

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2317

24.4%

+1.4 times

Poor discernment of temperature (1393)

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337

24.2%

+1.3 times

Cracked skin (2335)

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566

24.2%

+1.3 times

Underdressed for cold weather (3757)

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908

24.2%

+1.3 times

Guilty (1123)

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271

24.1%

+1.3 times

Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)

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937

24.1%

+1.3 times

Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)

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2258

24.1%

+1.3 times

Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)

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1006

24%

+1.3 times

Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)

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1763

24%

+1.3 times

Feel judged / criticized (8498)

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2028

23.9%

+1.3 times

Muscles heavy / tired (6435)

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1537

23.9%

+1.3 times

Hirsutism (1304)

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310

23.8%

+1.3 times

Skin problems on nipples (827)

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197

23.8%

+1.3 times

Not attractive enough (1759)

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418

23.8%

+1.3 times

Tight/tense chest (3234)

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770

23.8%

+1.3 times

Fasting to lose weight (11675)

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2777

23.8%

+1.3 times

Convulsions (156)

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37

Small number of cases

23.7%

+1.3 times

Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)

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63

23.6%

+1.3 times

Insulin Resistance (2202)

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519

23.6%

+1.3 times

Puffy / swollen skin (3944)

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922

23.4%

+1.3 times

Excessive sleep (5994)

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1399

23.3%

+1.3 times

Depressed (11180)

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2606

23.3%

+1.3 times

Difficulty expressing desires (9207)

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2142

23.3%

+1.3 times

Currently/recently on a diet (11960)

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2787

23.3%

+1.3 times

Stress overeater (17964)

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4179

23.3%

+1.3 times

Complications of Those Reporting Preoccupied with food

In this research study, people who report Preoccupied with food were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat

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2191

+2.9 times

38%

12.89% (4,198 cases)

Exercising as punishment

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684

+2.7 times

12%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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717

+2.6 times

12%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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509

+2.6 times

9%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Purging Food

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1032

+2.5 times

18%

7.06% (2,856 cases)

Eat when abdomen painful

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1198

+2.5 times

21%

8.44% (2,767 cases)

Uneasy when food unavailable

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1835

+2.4 times

32%

13.17% (4,533 cases)

Binging more than 1x monthly

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2057

+2.4 times

36%

14.86% (5,063 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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747

+2.4 times

13%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Stole food or money to buy food

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409

+2.4 times

7%

2.96% (1,041 cases)

Hide food

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1301

+2.4 times

23%

9.78% (3,231 cases)

Can't stop eating once I start

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2087

+2.3 times

36%

15.42% (4,901 cases)

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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232

+2.3 times

4%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Scheduling time alone to eat

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1395

+2.3 times

24%

10.44% (3,314 cases)

Rebel against food limitations

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1476

+2.2 times

26%

11.72% (3,798 cases)

Buy food for others then eat it

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1075

+2.2 times

19%

8.6% (2,759 cases)

Spending all day in the kitchen

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1173

+2.2 times

20%

9.25% (3,076 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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2822

+2.1 times

49%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Indiscriminate eating

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1194

+2.1 times

21%

9.83% (3,113 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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1055

+2.1 times

18%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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2671

+2.1 times

46%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Feel like a failure after overeating

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3408

+2.1 times

59%

27.76% (9,279 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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3422

+2.1 times

59%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Overeat more than 2x/week

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3065

+2.1 times

53%

25.6% (8,274 cases)

Hiding wrappers / packaging

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1702

+2.1 times

29%

14.08% (4,619 cases)

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food

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167

+2.0 times

3%

1.48% (461 cases)

Secretive eating

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2946

+2.0 times

51%

25.19% (8,337 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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1955

+2.0 times

34%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Self-loathing

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2368

+2.0 times

41%

20.63% (6,841 cases)

Search for perfect bite

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1346

+2.0 times

23%

11.6% (3,999 cases)

Currently/recently on a diet

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2787

+2.0 times

48%

24.25% (11,960 cases)

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image

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1846

+1.9 times

32%

16.44% (5,887 cases)

Eat when lonely / depressed

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3148

+1.9 times

55%

28.3% (9,688 cases)

Bluish / Purple Tongue

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94

+1.9 times

2%

1.04% (472 cases)

Distress when sweets unavailable

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1311

+1.9 times

23%

12.01% (4,006 cases)

Compulsive exercising

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487

+1.9 times

8%

4.18% (1,909 cases)

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight

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3881

+1.9 times

67%

35.03% (12,085 cases)

Panic about size, shape or weight

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2203

+1.9 times

38%

19.92% (6,563 cases)

Anorexia, past or current

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1049

+1.9 times

18%

9.45% (4,050 cases)

Overeat because of spouse / kids

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882

+1.9 times

15%

8.03% (2,718 cases)

Avoid social events due to appearance

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2184

+1.9 times

38%

20.48% (7,275 cases)

Burning sense of shame

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1145

+1.8 times

20%

10.82% (3,769 cases)

Trips to food stores daily

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1420

+1.8 times

25%

13.59% (4,340 cases)

Eating without realizing it

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1324

+1.8 times

23%

12.55% (4,049 cases)

Angry when someone eats my food

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2146

+1.8 times

37%

20.45% (7,138 cases)

Blisters

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161

+1.8 times

3%

1.68% (609 cases)

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night

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1676

+1.8 times

29%

16.26% (5,367 cases)

Feel judged for my weight

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2738

+1.8 times

47%

26.44% (9,359 cases)

Frequent baking

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863

+1.8 times

15%

8.47% (2,956 cases)

Food is a necessary distraction

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1435

+1.8 times

25%

14.21% (5,753 cases)

Self Mutilation

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521

+1.7 times

9%

5.17% (1,881 cases)

Laxatives to lose weight

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893

+1.7 times

15%

8.63% (2,812 cases)

Strong hunger

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3922

+1.7 times

68%

39.61% (31,540 cases)

Diuretics to lose weight

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658

+1.7 times

11%

6.42% (2,085 cases)

Large portions

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3517

+1.7 times

61%

36.38% (14,369 cases)

At odds with local community

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435

+1.7 times

8%

4.83% (1,665 cases)

Emotional eating

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4708

+1.6 times

82%

50.22% (20,626 cases)

Preoccupied with healthy eating

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3158

+1.6 times

55%

33.71% (10,868 cases)

Manic / giddy

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624

+1.6 times

11%

6.75% (2,385 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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236

+1.6 times

4%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Stress overeater

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4179

+1.6 times

72%

44.62% (17,964 cases)

Smoking to suppress appetite

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937

+1.6 times

16%

9.99% (3,891 cases)

Tongue deviates to right/left

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106

+1.6 times

2%

1.26% (484 cases)

Gastric bypass surgery

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108

+1.6 times

2%

1.26% (437 cases)

Body Checking

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3207

+1.6 times

56%

35.36% (12,680 cases)

Poor diet

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2227

+1.6 times

39%

24.63% (11,384 cases)

Ashamed of weight

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3200

+1.6 times

55%

34.92% (11,921 cases)

Puffy / swollen skin

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922

+1.6 times

16%

10.17% (3,944 cases)

Poor discernment of temperature

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337

+1.6 times

6%

3.82% (1,393 cases)

Low self esteem

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2792

+1.6 times

48%

30.57% (11,266 cases)

Homesick

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693

+1.6 times

12%

7.73% (2,646 cases)

Insulin Resistance

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519

+1.6 times

9%

5.8% (2,202 cases)

Gain weight easily

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3953

+1.5 times

68%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Multiple weight loss programs

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2869

+1.5 times

50%

32.35% (10,770 cases)

Change Difficult

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1365

+1.5 times

24%

15.58% (5,579 cases)

Pancreatitis

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89

+1.5 times

2%

1.3% (498 cases)

Liposuction

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146

+1.5 times

3%

1.95% (652 cases)

Tongue frothy on edges

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170

+1.5 times

3%

1.96% (739 cases)

Fatty fried food

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2238

+1.5 times

39%

25.49% (11,744 cases)

Famine / Underfed in Childhood

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472

+1.5 times

8%

5.25% (1,923 cases)

Hirsutism

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310

+1.5 times

5%

3.29% (1,304 cases)

Omitting Food Groups

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2903

+1.5 times

50%

33.04% (10,981 cases)

Sore eye muscles

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512

+1.5 times

9%

5.97% (2,328 cases)

Underdressed for cold weather

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908

+1.5 times

16%

10.63% (3,757 cases)

Cracked skin

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566

+1.5 times

10%

6.65% (2,335 cases)

Tense muscles when stressed

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1842

+1.5 times

32%

21.33% (9,005 cases)

Sweet taste on tongue

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269

+1.5 times

5%

3.36% (1,286 cases)

Restricting Water Intake

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177

+1.5 times

3%

2.02% (650 cases)

Muscles heavy / tired

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1537

+1.5 times

27%

18.2% (6,435 cases)

Diet pills, gums

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1522

+1.5 times

26%

17.56% (5,926 cases)

Fatty Liver

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577

+1.5 times

10%

6.76% (2,700 cases)

Recurrent Vomiting

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153

+1.5 times

3%

2.03% (817 cases)

Overwhelmed by responsibilities

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3530

+1.5 times

61%

41.32% (19,304 cases)

Strong food cravings

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4343

+1.5 times

75%

50.87% (20,421 cases)

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated

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2661

+1.5 times

46%

31.22% (11,813 cases)

Bulky muscles

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531

+1.5 times

9%

6.11% (2,089 cases)

Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve

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1006

+1.5 times

17%

11.55% (4,193 cases)

Judgmental

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2063

+1.5 times

36%

24.54% (8,310 cases)

Weakness / Debility

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987

+1.5 times

17%

11.64% (3,964 cases)

Fasting to lose weight

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2777

+1.5 times

48%

32.89% (11,675 cases)

Impacted Fecal Matter

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274

+1.5 times

5%

3.44% (1,293 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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