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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON SAD

Saddness is often related to excess sweet taste in Kapha individuals. Sweet or rich blood becomes thick and difficult to circulate, congesting the lungs and heart area. The lack of good circulation creates a subjective feeling of heaviness and stagnation of fluids, predisposing someone to cry.

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'SAD'

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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.

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Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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REFRESHING

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2

SAD IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONS

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

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Risk Factors of Sad

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Sad. Overall, 1.00% of people surveyed reported Sad.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 1.00%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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129 cases with both
5.5% of cases
450% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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944 cases with both
3.7% of cases
270% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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438 cases with both
2.2% of cases
120% more often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1005 cases with both
6% of cases
500% more often
Female (26227)
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181 cases with both
0.7% of cases
30% less often
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Hopeless (730)
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507 cases with both
69.5% of cases
6850% more often
Regret / remorse (1237)
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662 cases with both
53.5% of cases
5250% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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747 cases with both
52.7% of cases
5170% more often
Guilty (1123)
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569 cases with both
50.7% of cases
4970% more often
Unsupported (1057)
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510 cases with both
48.2% of cases
4720% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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184 cases with both
48% of cases
4700% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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511 cases with both
45.7% of cases
4470% more often
Defensive (225)
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100 cases with both
44.4% of cases
4340% more often
Unheard / misunderstood (1519)
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662 cases with both
43.6% of cases
4260% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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452 cases with both
43.1% of cases
4210% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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617 cases with both
42.4% of cases
4140% more often
Doubt (2089)
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878 cases with both
42% of cases
4100% more often
Easily hurt (1849)
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771 cases with both
41.7% of cases
4070% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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710 cases with both
40.4% of cases
3940% more often
Underconfident socially (1826)
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717 cases with both
39.3% of cases
3830% more often
Fear of getting sick (1065)
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409 cases with both
38.4% of cases
3740% more often
Difficulty trusting others (1972)
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747 cases with both
37.9% of cases
3690% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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99 cases with both
33.8% of cases
3280% more often
Empathetic / Compassionate (3242)
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962 cases with both
29.7% of cases
2870% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204)
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60 cases with both
29.4% of cases
2840% more often
Poor hearing (1163)
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313 cases with both
26.9% of cases
2590% more often
Birth Control Pill (Past or Current) (2232)
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570 cases with both
25.5% of cases
2450% more often
Excited / Inspired (1285)
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317 cases with both
24.7% of cases
2370% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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38
Small number of cases
cases with both
20.9% of cases
1990% more often
Raynaud's Syndrome (471)
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81 cases with both
17.2% of cases
1620% more often
Inflamed Rectum (723)
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115 cases with both
15.9% of cases
1490% more often
Use microwave (3857)
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546 cases with both
14.2% of cases
1320% more often
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)
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1369 cases with both
11.6% of cases
1060% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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118 cases with both
11.4% of cases
1040% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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147 cases with both
10.5% of cases
950% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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193 cases with both
10.3% of cases
930% more often
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472)
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48
Small number of cases
cases with both
10.2% of cases
920% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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165 cases with both
9.9% of cases
890% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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372 cases with both
9.6% of cases
860% more often
Grief (4696)
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441 cases with both
9.4% of cases
840% more often
Depressed (11180)
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1020 cases with both
9.1% of cases
810% more often
Tense muscles when stressed (9005)
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822 cases with both
9.1% of cases
810% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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24
Small number of cases
cases with both
9% of cases
800% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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214 cases with both
9% of cases
800% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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57 cases with both
8.8% of cases
780% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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245 cases with both
8.6% of cases
760% more often
Colon Polyps (468)
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40
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.5% of cases
750% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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315 cases with both
8.4% of cases
740% more often
Lonely / isolated (10442)
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867 cases with both
8.3% of cases
730% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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107 cases with both
8.3% of cases
730% more often
Abdominal surgery (1336)
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110 cases with both
8.2% of cases
720% more often
Withdrawn Emotionally (7826)
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644 cases with both
8.2% of cases
720% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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49
Small number of cases
cases with both
8.1% of cases
710% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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317 cases with both
8% of cases
700% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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91 cases with both
7.9% of cases
690% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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211 cases with both
7.9% of cases
690% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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127 cases with both
7.9% of cases
690% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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285 cases with both
7.8% of cases
680% more often
Homesick (2646)
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207 cases with both
7.8% of cases
680% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
7.8% of cases
680% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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871 cases with both
7.7% of cases
670% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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276 cases with both
7.7% of cases
670% more often
Change Difficult (5579)
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424 cases with both
7.6% of cases
660% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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193 cases with both
7.6% of cases
660% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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399 cases with both
7.6% of cases
660% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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636 cases with both
7.5% of cases
650% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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264 cases with both
7.5% of cases
650% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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339 cases with both
7.5% of cases
650% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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78 cases with both
7.5% of cases
650% more often
Orange / Rubbery Stool (1013)
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75 cases with both
7.4% of cases
640% more often
Need constant social activity (1756)
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130 cases with both
7.4% of cases
640% more often
Lacking love/affection (8438)
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606 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
At odds with church / religion (3636)
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263 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Lacking good counsel / mentor (7418)
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536 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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430 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Cockroaches in house (1453)
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104 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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491 cases with both
7.2% of cases
620% more often
Difficulty expressing desires (9207)
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650 cases with both
7.1% of cases
610% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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138 cases with both
7% of cases
600% more often
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack (10072)
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702 cases with both
7% of cases
600% more often
At odds with family (7184)
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502 cases with both
7% of cases
600% more often
Relationship issues (10247)
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718 cases with both
7% of cases
600% more often
Lack of friendships (10390)
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712 cases with both
6.9% of cases
590% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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408 cases with both
6.8% of cases
580% more often
Burning / painful urination (1010)
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69 cases with both
6.8% of cases
580% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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20
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.8% of cases
580% more often
Ants in house (3105)
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210 cases with both
6.8% of cases
580% more often
Difficulty concentrating (13149)
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877 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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462 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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257 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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155 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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395 cases with both
6.7% of cases
570% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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34
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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94 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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74 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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75 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Confusion / Cloudy Mind (10374)
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687 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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536 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
House hot (2856)
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188 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Moths in house (1228)
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81 cases with both
6.6% of cases
560% more often
Crohn's Disease (341)
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22
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.5% of cases
550% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Sad

People who report Sad were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Abdominal surgery
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110 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
8% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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1369 cases with both
+3.2 times more likely
99% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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118 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
9% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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147 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
11% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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48 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
3% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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822 cases with both
+2.8 times more likely
59% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Self Mutilation
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193 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
14% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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372 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
27% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Purging Food
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245 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
18% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
At odds with local community
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165 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
12% of cases
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Vomiting
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91 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
7% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
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Skin Infection
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49 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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107 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
8% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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54 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Grief
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441 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
32% of cases
14.11% (4,696 cases)
Depressed
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1020 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
74% of cases
32.7% (11,180 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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141 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
10% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Manic / giddy
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214 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
15% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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315 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
23% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Lonely / isolated
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867 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
63% of cases
30.19% (10,442 cases)
Withdrawn Emotionally
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644 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
47% of cases
22.63% (7,826 cases)
Eating after midnight
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257 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
19% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Low self esteem
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871 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
63% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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78 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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36 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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642 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
46% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Change Difficult
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424 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
31% of cases
15.58% (5,579 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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399 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
29% of cases
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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57 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
4% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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317 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
23% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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211 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
15% of cases
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Cockroaches in house
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104 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
4.09% (1,453 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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127 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Homesick
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207 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Unsupportive environment
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276 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
20% of cases
10.49% (3,565 cases)
Shaky / Jitters
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339 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
25% of cases
13.29% (4,508 cases)
Poor diet
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639 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
46% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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94 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
7% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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264 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
19% of cases
10.18% (3,536 cases)
Oppressed / disempowered
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285 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
21% of cases
11.3% (3,669 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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549 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
40% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Tooth ache
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187 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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155 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Feel judged / criticized
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636 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
46% of cases
24.97% (8,498 cases)
Past physical trauma
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430 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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320 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
23% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Purpura
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24 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
At odds with church / religion
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263 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
19% of cases
10.56% (3,636 cases)
Acne - painful
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138 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.56% (1,966 cases)
Clammy Skin
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174 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
13% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Preoccupied with sex / lust
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193 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.8% (2,530 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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144 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Lacking good counsel / mentor
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536 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
39% of cases
21.79% (7,418 cases)
Sweet taste on tongue
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78 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
6% of cases
3.36% (1,286 cases)
Blisters
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37 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Difficulty expressing desires
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650 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
47% of cases
26.47% (9,207 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool
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75 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack
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702 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
51% of cases
28.77% (10,072 cases)
Relationship issues
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718 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
52% of cases
29.41% (10,247 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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395 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
29% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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54 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
House hot
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188 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.99% (2,856 cases)
Lacking love/affection
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606 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
44% of cases
25.14% (8,438 cases)
Excessive sleep
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408 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
30% of cases
17.16% (5,994 cases)
Self-loathing
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491 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
36% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Lack of friendships
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712 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
52% of cases
29.87% (10,390 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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536 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
39% of cases
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Bright red tongue
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124 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.19% (2,039 cases)
Recent weight loss
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97 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.04% (1,516 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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289 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
21% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
At odds with family
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502 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
36% of cases
21.02% (7,184 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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660 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
48% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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646 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
47% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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112 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Burping relieves stomach pain
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192 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
14% of cases
8.22% (3,413 cases)
Liver Sore
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49 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Cry easily
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846 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
61% of cases
35.84% (12,919 cases)
Skin problems on genitals
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152 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
11% of cases
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Less than 1 hr a week on spiritual life
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599 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
43% of cases
25.41% (9,368 cases)
Need constant social activity
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130 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.33% (1,756 cases)
Ants in house
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210 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
15% of cases
8.93% (3,105 cases)
Tooth Infection
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93 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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94 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Sleep during the day
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462 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
33% of cases
19.73% (6,873 cases)
Moths in house
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81 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.59% (1,228 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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675 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
49% of cases
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Difficulty concentrating
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877 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
63% of cases
37.73% (13,149 cases)
Bored easily
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575 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
42% of cases
25.18% (8,985 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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387 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
28% of cases
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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37 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.81% (637 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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248 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Feel underweight
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129 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.47% (2,358 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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118 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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256 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
19% of cases
11.55% (4,193 cases)
Morning Sickness
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64 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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384 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
28% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Pressure in eye
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142 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Confusion / Cloudy Mind
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687 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
50% of cases
30.51% (10,374 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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533 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
39% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Sour Taste in Mouth
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171 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.33% (2,940 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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74 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.06% (1,126 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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