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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

REFINED FLOURS

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON REFINED FLOURS

Refined flours are heavy, gooey and cause congestion. Bread, although it looks crunchy, becomes a bowl of goo after it is chewed.

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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.

AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

REFINED FLOURS 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

'Refined flours' 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 'Refined flours'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
KAPHA
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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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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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Status Unknown

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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Status Unknown

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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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Biocharacteristics of 10,936 People Reporting Refined flours

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Refined flours were less aggravated than 65% of other symptoms. From the 10,936 people who reported Refined flours average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy Sign
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86.4% avg client level
30.6% (3,351) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Oily
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81.9% avg client level
27.1% (2,961) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Causes Kapha
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81.1% avg client level
34.5% (3,778) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet Sign
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78.8% avg client level
29.0% (3,176) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Gooey Sign
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73.9% avg client level
19.9% (2,176) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Salty
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70.9% avg client level
24.9% (2,722) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Toxic
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62.2% avg client level
25.7% (2,807) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Sour
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54.0% avg client level
21.6% (2,363) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Difficult Sign
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42.1% avg client level
27.7% (3,027) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Hot
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39.4% avg client level
19.9% (2,175) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Cold
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33.0% avg client level
19.9% (2,177) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Astringent
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31.2% avg client level
16.6% (1,818) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Pungent
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30.9% avg client level
14.6% (1,593) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Dry
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28.1% avg client level
19.1% (2,093) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pitta
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27.4% avg client level
25.5% (2,787) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Light
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22.7% avg client level
17.6% (1,925) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter
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21.5% avg client level
16.7% (1,830) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Vata
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17.1% avg client level
24.9% (2,725) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Refined flours

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Refined flours. Overall, 25.79% of people surveyed reported Refined flours.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 25.79%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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591 cases with both
25.1% of cases
insignificant difference
Feel overweight (25362)
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8061 cases with both
31.8% of cases
20% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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2854 cases with both
14.6% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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5575 cases with both
33.3% of cases
30% more often
Male (1336)
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361 cases with both
27% of cases
insignificant difference
Female (26227)
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7135 cases with both
27.2% of cases
10% more often
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Refined sugar (13447)
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8026 cases with both
59.7% of cases
130% more often
Soda / corn syrup (5096)
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2907 cases with both
57% of cases
120% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841)
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4604 cases with both
52.1% of cases
100% more often
Candy (7492)
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3888 cases with both
51.9% of cases
100% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974)
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3517 cases with both
50.4% of cases
100% more often
Low fiber diet (4548)
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2210 cases with both
48.6% of cases
90% more often
Burritos (8001)
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3826 cases with both
47.8% of cases
90% more often
Poor diet (11384)
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5394 cases with both
47.4% of cases
80% more often
Sandwiches (13526)
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6417 cases with both
47.4% of cases
80% more often
Pizza (15366)
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7105 cases with both
46.2% of cases
80% more often
Wheat (16659)
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7466 cases with both
44.8% of cases
70% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1391 cases with both
44.7% of cases
70% more often
Fatty fried food (11744)
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5212 cases with both
44.4% of cases
70% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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1693 cases with both
44% of cases
70% more often
Eat out on work days (6529)
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2834 cases with both
43.4% of cases
70% more often
Canned/frozen food (13186)
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5712 cases with both
43.3% of cases
70% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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164 cases with both
42.8% of cases
70% more often
Restaurants 3+ times / week (6106)
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2596 cases with both
42.5% of cases
60% more often
Dessert after meals (11160)
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4711 cases with both
42.2% of cases
60% more often
Rarely cook (6054)
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2518 cases with both
41.6% of cases
60% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1641 cases with both
41% of cases
60% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1533 cases with both
40.4% of cases
60% more often
Defensive (225)
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90 cases with both
40% of cases
60% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3297 cases with both
39.8% of cases
50% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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554 cases with both
39.6% of cases
50% more often
Food is a necessary distraction (5753)
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2277 cases with both
39.6% of cases
50% more often
Scabies (211)
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83 cases with both
39.3% of cases
50% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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51 cases with both
39.2% of cases
50% more often
Boils (1160)
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454 cases with both
39.1% of cases
50% more often
Iced/cold drinks (14492)
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5648 cases with both
39% of cases
50% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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81 cases with both
38.8% of cases
50% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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1619 cases with both
38.6% of cases
50% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1048 cases with both
38.6% of cases
50% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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341 cases with both
38.5% of cases
50% more often
Dirty clothes on floor (8183)
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3152 cases with both
38.5% of cases
50% more often
Old food in fridge (7819)
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3010 cases with both
38.5% of cases
50% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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722 cases with both
38.4% of cases
50% more often
Tooth ache (2997)
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1150 cases with both
38.4% of cases
50% more often
No time to cook (5637)
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2161 cases with both
38.3% of cases
50% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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248 cases with both
38.2% of cases
50% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589)
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3282 cases with both
38.2% of cases
50% more often
Few leafy greens (14637)
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5584 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1388 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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176 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
House dark (3837)
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1460 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Croup (176)
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67 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1542 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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610 cases with both
38.1% of cases
50% more often
Foul taste on tongue (3794)
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1440 cases with both
38% of cases
50% more often
Don't know how to cook (2322)
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880 cases with both
37.9% of cases
50% more often
Tonsil Stones (2415)
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915 cases with both
37.9% of cases
50% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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2263 cases with both
37.8% of cases
50% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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279 cases with both
37.8% of cases
50% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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899 cases with both
37.7% of cases
50% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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621 cases with both
37.6% of cases
50% more often
Frequent baking (2956)
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1112 cases with both
37.6% of cases
50% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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1575 cases with both
37.6% of cases
50% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1413 cases with both
37.5% of cases
50% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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3567 cases with both
37.5% of cases
50% more often
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying (15540)
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5791 cases with both
37.3% of cases
40% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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109 cases with both
37.3% of cases
40% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1205 cases with both
37.3% of cases
40% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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163 cases with both
37.3% of cases
40% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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940 cases with both
37.2% of cases
40% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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2554 cases with both
37.2% of cases
40% more often
Childcare draining (5700)
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2113 cases with both
37.1% of cases
40% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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1877 cases with both
37.1% of cases
40% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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1712 cases with both
37.1% of cases
40% more often
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream (22981)
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8506 cases with both
37% of cases
40% more often
Often dirty dishes in sink (10581)
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3918 cases with both
37% of cases
40% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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871 cases with both
36.9% of cases
40% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
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1269 cases with both
36.8% of cases
40% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1351 cases with both
36.8% of cases
40% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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2519 cases with both
36.8% of cases
40% more often
Sticky saliva (2391)
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877 cases with both
36.7% of cases
40% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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520 cases with both
36.7% of cases
40% more often
Underconfident socially (1826)
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671 cases with both
36.7% of cases
40% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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2361 cases with both
36.7% of cases
40% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) (3840)
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1406 cases with both
36.6% of cases
40% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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1962 cases with both
36.6% of cases
40% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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908 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Convulsions (156)
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57 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Diarrhea quickly after eating (3488)
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1273 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Skin problems entire body (1396)
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509 cases with both
36.5% of cases
40% more often
Red meat (14935)
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5433 cases with both
36.4% of cases
40% more often
Smelly urine (5235)
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1906 cases with both
36.4% of cases
40% more often
Use microwave (3857)
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1403 cases with both
36.4% of cases
40% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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695 cases with both
36.4% of cases
40% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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3405 cases with both
36.4% of cases
40% more often
Cough with mucus / wet cough (3294)
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1195 cases with both
36.3% of cases
40% more often
Large amounts of mucus (2491)
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905 cases with both
36.3% of cases
40% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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636 cases with both
36.2% of cases
40% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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404 cases with both
36.2% of cases
40% more often
Can't touch toes (5978)
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2164 cases with both
36.2% of cases
40% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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1171 cases with both
36.2% of cases
40% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Refined flours

People who report Refined flours were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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408 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Refined sugar
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8026 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
73% of cases
32.5% (13,447 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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2907 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
27% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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4604 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
42% of cases
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Poor diet
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5394 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
49% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Candy
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3888 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
36% of cases
18.5% (7,492 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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4781 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
44% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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3517 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
32% of cases
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Fatty fried food
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5212 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
48% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Low fiber diet
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2210 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
20% of cases
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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4313 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
39% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
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Sandwiches
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6417 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
59% of cases
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Burritos
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3826 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
35% of cases
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3282 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
30% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Pizza
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7105 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
65% of cases
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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5712 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
52% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Wheat
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7466 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
68% of cases
41.45% (16,659 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1693 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
15% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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444 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Dessert after meals
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4711 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
43% of cases
26.89% (11,160 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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780 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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279 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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4581 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
42% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Rarely cook
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2518 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
23% of cases
15.42% (6,054 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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284 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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2277 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
21% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Iced/cold drinks
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5648 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
52% of cases
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Eat out on work days
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2834 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
26% of cases
17.88% (6,529 cases)
Tooth ache
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1150 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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165 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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180 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Few leafy greens
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5584 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
51% of cases
35.51% (14,637 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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915 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Vomiting
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394 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Restaurants 3+ times / week
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2596 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
17.15% (6,106 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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3864 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
35% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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554 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
5% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Long workday
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4322 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
40% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Don't know how to cook
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880 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
8% of cases
5.8% (2,322 cases)
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream
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8506 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
78% of cases
56.81% (22,981 cases)
Eating while driving/TV/hurrying
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5791 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
53% of cases
38.85% (15,540 cases)
Strong hunger
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5851 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
54% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Don't enjoy cooking
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2276 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
21% of cases
15.42% (6,389 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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5307 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
49% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Self Mutilation
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722 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)
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1406 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
13% of cases
9.61% (3,840 cases)
Frequent Leftovers
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5219 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
48% of cases
35.49% (14,905 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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6245 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
57% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1684 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
High Triglycerides
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1269 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Red meat
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5433 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
50% of cases
37.07% (14,935 cases)
Childcare draining
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2113 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
19% of cases
14.12% (5,700 cases)
Lack of exercise
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8211 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
75% of cases
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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176 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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825 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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289 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Financially unstable
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4496 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
41% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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6065 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
55% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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3828 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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167 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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175 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Foul taste on tongue
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1440 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1391 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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3782 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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520 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
5% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Gain weight easily
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6390 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
58% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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297 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Gray Stool
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181 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)
Morning Sickness
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394 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1396 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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4018 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
37% of cases
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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503 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
5% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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3895 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
36% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Flat rash
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176 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Sour sweat
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830 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Poor, spends frivolously
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4169 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
38% of cases
29.13% (21,285 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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2407 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
22% of cases
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Lack of Freedom / Independence
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2573 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
24% of cases
18.42% (7,548 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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3377 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
31% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1388 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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6120 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
56% of cases
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Frequent snacking
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5756 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
53% of cases
40.79% (16,139 cases)
Boils
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454 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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610 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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4076 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
37% of cases
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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409 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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875 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Diarrhea quickly after eating
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1273 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
12% of cases
9.32% (3,488 cases)
Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
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3128 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
29% of cases
22.53% (17,371 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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1384 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Insomnia
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4231 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1092 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
10% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Sour cravings
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1272 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
12% of cases
9.36% (3,705 cases)
Eating after 8pm
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6759 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
62% of cases
48.38% (19,021 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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7340 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
No time to cook
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2161 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
20% of cases
15.63% (5,637 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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605 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Feel overweight
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8061 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
74% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Frequent cavities
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2118 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
19% of cases
14.9% (5,892 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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1765 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
16% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Avoids heat
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3927 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
36% of cases
28.35% (23,304 cases)

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