College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

SPICY FOOD

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON SPICY FOOD

Spicy food stimulates digestion, blood flow and sweat. Spicey food liquefies mucus in the digestive tract, lungs, and anywhere mucus is found. Spices can irritate the digestive tract.

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DIET TIPS

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

Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Spicy food', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE

COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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Ingredients & Herbs Recipes

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

Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

SPICY FOOD 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

'Spicy food' 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 'Spicy food'.

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?
PITTA
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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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Status Unknown

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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Status Unknown

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

SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Are you prone to a problem with 'Spicy food'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Diet by taking the free diet quiz:

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The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Spicy food'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Biocharacteristics of 16,819 People Reporting Spicy food

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Spicy food were less aggravated than 90% of other symptoms. From the 16,819 people who reported Spicy food in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily
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76.4% avg client level
25.2% (4,246) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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71.9% avg client level
19.6% (3,297) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Kapha
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69.5% avg client level
32.7% (5,502) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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61.0% avg client level
25.3% (4,247) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Heavy
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55.6% avg client level
25.6% (4,303) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Light
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51.2% avg client level
21.4% (3,607) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter
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46.4% avg client level
19.6% (3,301) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Sour
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46.0% avg client level
20.5% (3,450) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Astringent
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44.8% avg client level
18.5% (3,114) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Dry
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44.4% avg client level
20.6% (3,467) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Gooey
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42.5% avg client level
18.3% (3,083) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Difficult
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41.3% avg client level
22.3% (3,743) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Hot Sign
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40.5% avg client level
20.5% (3,447) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Toxic
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31.2% avg client level
19.3% (3,246) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Pungent Sign
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30.2% avg client level
16.2% (2,730) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Causes Pitta
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27.1% avg client level
26.7% (4,493) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Vata
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24.5% avg client level
27.0% (4,540) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Cold
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24.2% avg client level
19.3% (3,249) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution

Risk Factors of Spicy food

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Spicy food. Overall, 42.42% of people surveyed in this research study reported Spicy food.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 42.42%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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855 cases with both
36.3% of cases
10% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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11138 cases with both
43.9% of cases
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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4658 cases with both
23.7% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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6994 cases with both
41.8% of cases
insignificant difference
Male (1336)
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682 cases with both
51% of cases
20% more often
Female (26227)
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10823 cases with both
41.3% of cases
insignificant difference
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Burritos (8001)
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4563 cases with both
57% of cases
30% more often
Sour cravings (3705)
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2074 cases with both
56% of cases
30% more often
Food is romantic / passionate (9067)
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4883 cases with both
53.9% of cases
30% more often
Night-time Ejaculation (369)
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198 cases with both
53.7% of cases
30% more often
Pain in testicles (251)
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134 cases with both
53.4% of cases
30% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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97 cases with both
53.3% of cases
30% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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69 cases with both
53.1% of cases
30% more often
Alcoholism (1748)
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921 cases with both
52.7% of cases
20% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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1315 cases with both
52% of cases
20% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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1840 cases with both
52% of cases
20% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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109 cases with both
51.4% of cases
20% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1223 cases with both
51.3% of cases
20% more often
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) (534)
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274 cases with both
51.3% of cases
20% more often
Alcohol 2+ times / week (13863)
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7023 cases with both
50.7% of cases
20% more often
Beans (20101)
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10156 cases with both
50.5% of cases
20% more often
Eating after midnight (3846)
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1941 cases with both
50.5% of cases
20% more often
Fatty fried food (11744)
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5916 cases with both
50.4% of cases
20% more often
Frequent travel (2968)
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1497 cases with both
50.4% of cases
20% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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231 cases with both
50% of cases
20% more often
Like constant adventure / excitement (4985)
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2483 cases with both
49.8% of cases
20% more often
Peanuts (12504)
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6208 cases with both
49.6% of cases
20% more often
Restaurants 3+ times / week (6106)
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3022 cases with both
49.5% of cases
20% more often
Eat out on work days (6529)
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3234 cases with both
49.5% of cases
20% more often
Brown sclera (white part of eyes) (176)
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87 cases with both
49.4% of cases
20% more often
Tomatoes (23795)
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11731 cases with both
49.3% of cases
20% more often
Need constant social activity (1756)
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866 cases with both
49.3% of cases
20% more often
Currently pregnant (155)
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76 cases with both
49% of cases
20% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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187 cases with both
48.8% of cases
20% more often
Variety in food is fun (24158)
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11787 cases with both
48.8% of cases
20% more often
Thick skin (2260)
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1100 cases with both
48.7% of cases
10% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1015 cases with both
48.7% of cases
10% more often
Iced/cold drinks (14492)
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7049 cases with both
48.6% of cases
10% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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1236 cases with both
48.5% of cases
10% more often
Dark/tan for my ethnicity (2743)
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1328 cases with both
48.4% of cases
10% more often
Premature Ejaculation (591)
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286 cases with both
48.4% of cases
10% more often
Tight clothing / belts (3919)
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1897 cases with both
48.4% of cases
10% more often
Impulsive / extroverted (5201)
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2515 cases with both
48.4% of cases
10% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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1489 cases with both
48.4% of cases
10% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1358 cases with both
48.3% of cases
10% more often
Exercising when emotional (5575)
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2695 cases with both
48.3% of cases
10% more often
Pizza (15366)
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7402 cases with both
48.2% of cases
10% more often
Burgers/Hot Dogs (8841)
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4263 cases with both
48.2% of cases
10% more often
Love humid climates (3476)
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1674 cases with both
48.2% of cases
10% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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501 cases with both
48.1% of cases
10% more often
Love fragrant sprays, perfumes, or air fresheners (204)
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98 cases with both
48% of cases
10% more often
Frequent Leftovers (14905)
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7134 cases with both
47.9% of cases
10% more often
Canned/frozen food (13186)
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6299 cases with both
47.8% of cases
10% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) (3840)
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1834 cases with both
47.8% of cases
10% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1860 cases with both
47.8% of cases
10% more often
Brown Rice (12922)
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6164 cases with both
47.7% of cases
10% more often
Bleed less than other people (637)
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304 cases with both
47.7% of cases
10% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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793 cases with both
47.6% of cases
10% more often
Exercising without eating (7501)
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3569 cases with both
47.6% of cases
10% more often
Eat out when traveling (17347)
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8243 cases with both
47.5% of cases
10% more often
Sandwiches (13526)
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6407 cases with both
47.4% of cases
10% more often
Sweaty palms (3063)
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1451 cases with both
47.4% of cases
10% more often
Fast food 2+ times / week (6974)
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3302 cases with both
47.3% of cases
10% more often
Water after meals (16151)
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7632 cases with both
47.3% of cases
10% more often
Refined flours (10936)
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5170 cases with both
47.3% of cases
10% more often
Wheat (16659)
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7885 cases with both
47.3% of cases
10% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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890 cases with both
47.3% of cases
10% more often
Croup (176)
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83 cases with both
47.2% of cases
10% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1349 cases with both
47.2% of cases
10% more often
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)
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504 cases with both
47.1% of cases
10% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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984 cases with both
47.1% of cases
10% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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3454 cases with both
47.1% of cases
10% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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389 cases with both
47% of cases
10% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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1878 cases with both
47% of cases
10% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1022 cases with both
47% of cases
10% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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243 cases with both
46.9% of cases
10% more often
Green mucus (1730)
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812 cases with both
46.9% of cases
10% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2516 cases with both
46.9% of cases
10% more often
Boils (1160)
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543 cases with both
46.8% of cases
10% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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269 cases with both
46.8% of cases
10% more often
House hot (2856)
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1338 cases with both
46.8% of cases
10% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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106 cases with both
46.7% of cases
10% more often
Tuberculosis/TB (135)
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63 cases with both
46.7% of cases
10% more often
Cough with mucus / wet cough (3294)
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1535 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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68 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
Craving Crunchy Foods (13669)
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6364 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
Have roommates (non-family) (3571)
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1664 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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1751 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1450 cases with both
46.6% of cases
10% more often
No job security (5754)
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2675 cases with both
46.5% of cases
10% more often
Underpaid (9348)
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4345 cases with both
46.5% of cases
10% more often
Eating after 8pm (19021)
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8829 cases with both
46.4% of cases
10% more often
Use microwave (3857)
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1788 cases with both
46.4% of cases
10% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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88 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Blisters (609)
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282 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Insufficient cleanliness (4471)
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2070 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
At odds with church / religion (3636)
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1682 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (205)
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95 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1746 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Love cold climates (6021)
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2788 cases with both
46.3% of cases
10% more often
Daily physical labor (4606)
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2129 cases with both
46.2% of cases
10% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Spicy food

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

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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518 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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6574 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
39% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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5972 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
36% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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6910 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
41% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Burritos
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4563 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
27% of cases
19.55% (8,001 cases)
Fatty fried food
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5916 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
35% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1022 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
6% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3811 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
23% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Long workday
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6521 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Strong hunger
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8682 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
52% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1941 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
12% of cases
9.2% (3,846 cases)
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Food is romantic / passionate
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4883 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
29% of cases
22.61% (9,067 cases)
Sour cravings
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2074 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
12% of cases
9.36% (3,705 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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11187 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
67% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1236 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Exercising without eating
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3569 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
21% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Gain weight easily
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9217 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
55% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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5123 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
30% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
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274 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.62% (534 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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6299 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
37% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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508 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
3% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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2695 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
16% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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8328 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
50% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Workaholic
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2694 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
16% of cases
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Intense emotions
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10550 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
63% of cases
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Refined flours
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5170 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
31% of cases
25.79% (10,936 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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11799 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
70% of cases
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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868 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
5% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Iced/cold drinks
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7049 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
35.19% (14,492 cases)
Tomatoes
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11731 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
70% of cases
58.66% (23,795 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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4263 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
25% of cases
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Blisters
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282 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
2% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Beans
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10156 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
60% of cases
50.62% (20,101 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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3314 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
20% of cases
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Alcohol 2+ times / week
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7023 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
35.45% (13,863 cases)
Frequent Leftovers
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7134 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
35.49% (14,905 cases)
Pizza
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7402 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
44% of cases
37.22% (15,366 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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3302 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
20% of cases
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Poor diet
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4941 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
29% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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4717 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
28% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Financially unstable
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6000 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
36% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Peanuts
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6208 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
37% of cases
31.66% (12,504 cases)
Variety in food is fun
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11787 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
70% of cases
60% (24,158 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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7054 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
42% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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8431 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
50% of cases
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Sandwiches
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6407 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
38% of cases
32.78% (13,526 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
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11390 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
68% of cases
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Dry, dark, frizzy hair
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5862 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
30.27% (24,799 cases)
No job security
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2675 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
16% of cases
13.84% (5,754 cases)
Caring, calm, patient
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7904 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
47% of cases
40.69% (32,300 cases)
Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical
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10515 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
63% of cases
54.66% (42,924 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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2350 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
14% of cases
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)
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1834 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
11% of cases
9.61% (3,840 cases)
Sharp language
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7978 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
47% of cases
41.08% (32,070 cases)
Thin tongue
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431 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.63% (986 cases)
Feel overweight
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11138 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
66% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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5011 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
30% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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269 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
2% of cases
1.76% (575 cases)
Candy
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3453 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
21% of cases
18.5% (7,492 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise
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8017 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
48% of cases
42.31% (18,003 cases)
Feel stuck
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5637 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
29.98% (12,640 cases)
Wheat
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7885 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
47% of cases
41.45% (16,659 cases)
Purging Food
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1349 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
8% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Premature Ejaculation
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286 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
2% of cases
1.77% (591 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1125 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
7% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Bloody stools
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430 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Hyperactive, quick
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4658 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
28% of cases
24.83% (19,615 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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2650 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
16% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy
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5152 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
31% of cases
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Frequent Stress
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10821 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
64% of cases
56.87% (25,363 cases)
Water after meals
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7632 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
45% of cases
40.08% (16,151 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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5449 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
32% of cases
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Food Poisoning
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461 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
3% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Insomnia
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5788 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
34% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Rarely Thirsty
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4833 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
29% of cases
25.96% (20,226 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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7971 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
47% of cases
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Food is comfort
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10692 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
64% of cases
57.43% (23,448 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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11080 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
66% of cases
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Lack of exercise
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10459 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
62% of cases
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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4770 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
28% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Refined sugar
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6002 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
36% of cases
32.5% (13,447 cases)
Thick skin
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1100 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
7% of cases
6.32% (2,260 cases)
Mood changes quickly
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7243 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
43% of cases
38.86% (31,189 cases)
Red meat
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6837 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
41% of cases
37.07% (14,935 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1278 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
8% of cases
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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600 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
4% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Underpaid
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4345 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
26% of cases
23.53% (9,348 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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304 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
2% of cases
1.81% (637 cases)
Feel unhealthy when skip exercise
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7863 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
47% of cases
42.65% (17,772 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1860 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
11% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Pain lower back
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8284 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
49% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Poor, spends frivolously
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5337 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
32% of cases
29.13% (21,285 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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5139 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
31% of cases
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Brown Rice
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6164 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
37% of cases
33.71% (12,922 cases)
Irregular schedule / eating times
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9686 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
58% of cases
52.98% (41,193 cases)
Avoids heat
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5241 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
31% of cases
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Sedentary Desk / Computer Job
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6755 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
40% of cases
36.59% (15,443 cases)
Eats quickly
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9603 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
57% of cases
52.16% (21,850 cases)
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream
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10406 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
62% of cases
56.81% (22,981 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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599 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
4% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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1136 cases with both
+1.1 times more likely
7% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)

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