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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

STOMACH FAT

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON STOMACH FAT

Fat should be equally distributed around your body. When fat is dispersed across the arms, back, breasts, stomach, buttocks, and thighs, it is healthier than disproportionate weight or fat. When one of your body parts gains more weight than another, it could mean that your circulation is stagnant there. Excess weight concentrated in the stomach may imply congestion of the lymphatic system in the gut and poor fat digestion. This condition occurs when stress or other factors cause vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the area, which stop the body from burning fats and stores them instead.

The belly is 4x more likely to store fat from rich, Kapha-aggravating foods. The reason is because fat from excessively rich foods congests the lymphatic system in this area. Then, the fat gets stored in the stomach, instead of going into the blood. Short-chain fatty acids such as ghee and medium-chain fatty acids such as coconut oil are absorbed by blood vessels and then distributed evenly by the blood. These do not congest the gut-associated lymphatic tissue of the gut (GALT). Long-chain fatty acids such as canola and other vegetable oils are absorbed directly from the intestine into the GALT, causing congestion and stomach fat.

Stress may also cause excess stomach fat. Stress shuts down circulation to your gut. Under periods of high stress, your lymphatic system absorbs even more of the fats from food, causing you to gain more weight in the belly. Again, this was probably adaptive for early humans; storing fat in this area was a mechanism of self-preservation in uncertain times. This kind of apple-shaped fat concentrated at the mid and upper-sections of the body is generally Vata-Kapha in nature.

If your digestion is slow, your belly may appear large and bloated, and your belly button stretched. You might be tempted to think you've gained weight but really you are stuffed with food or gas. Wheat and rich dairy products like cheese are common culprits of slow digestion. A mild laxative like triphala can help your belly deflate to a normal size.

Bitter taste is a good remedy for metabolizing excess abdominal fat. Grapefruit, greens like arugula, kale, and dandelion along with tart vegetables like rhubarb are all good ways to start incorporating more bitter taste into your diet. Adding fiber can also help move fat out of the body. Experiment with blood thinning herbs like turmeric and tarragon which reinvigorate circulation and gently decongest the blood of excess fats. Movement and mild exercise can also help break-up excess abdominal fat. Twisting yoga poses, deep belly breathing, and gentle self-massage of the abdominal area gets blood flowing and helps shed an unhealthy tummy.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Stomach fat' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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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.

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 'Stomach fat', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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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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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

STOMACH FAT IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Stomach fat'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
KAPHA
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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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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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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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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Stomach fat'. 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 26,036 People Reporting Stomach fat

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Stomach fat were less aggravated than 90% of other symptoms. From the 26,036 people who reported Stomach fat in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Sweet Sign
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79.7%
32.5% (8,454)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily Aggravates
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79.1%
30.9% (8,049)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha Sign
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78.8%
40.9% (10,645)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Salty
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75.8%
24.1% (6,270)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy Sign
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74.2%
32.6% (8,490)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Gooey Sign
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57.9%
22.9% (5,952)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Difficult
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42.1%
26.4% (6,868)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Astringent
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41.7%
22.9% (5,965)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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41.7%
23.1% (6,019)
9,391 have Light constitution
Hot
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39.4%
24.3% (6,320)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Bitter
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38.2%
20.8% (5,421)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Dry
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36.3%
23.3% (6,067)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Toxic
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33.0%
22.8% (5,947)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Pungent
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31.9%
18.4% (4,795)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Sour
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28.1%
22.7% (5,903)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Pitta
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21.5%
30.8% (8,018)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Cold
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21.2%
22.9% (5,950)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Vata
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17.1%
30.4% (7,902)
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Stomach fat

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Stomach fat. Overall, 77.95% of people surveyed in this research study reported Stomach fat.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 77.95%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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939
39.8%
50% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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18815
74.2%
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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6633
33.8%
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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13123
78.5%
insignificant difference
Male (1336)
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1002
75%
insignificant difference
Female (26227)
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20080
76.6%
insignificant difference
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Fat on back (9429)
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8808
93.4%
20% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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1689
90.8%
20% more often
Defensive (225)
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204
90.7%
20% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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11128
88%
10% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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2736
87.9%
10% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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2065
87.5%
10% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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2357
86.7%
10% more often
Low metabolism (11201)
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9685
86.5%
10% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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10307
86.5%
10% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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7119
86%
10% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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9232
85.7%
10% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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3466
85.6%
10% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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8120
85.5%
10% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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3946
85.4%
10% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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5053
85.3%
10% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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6203
85.3%
10% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
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2934
85.1%
10% more often
Snoring (8271)
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7029
85%
10% more often
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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11064
84.8%
10% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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1360
84.8%
10% more often
Gout (451)
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382
84.7%
10% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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3557
84.7%
10% more often
Fatty Liver (2700)
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2288
84.7%
10% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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4283
84.6%
10% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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582
84.3%
10% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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160
84.2%
10% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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7882
84.2%
10% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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7801
84.1%
10% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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8142
84%
10% more often
Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)
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8420
83.8%
10% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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1843
83.7%
10% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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175
83.7%
10% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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5725
83.7%
10% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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3178
83.7%
10% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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365
83.5%
10% more often
Hide food (3231)
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2695
83.4%
10% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1593
83.4%
10% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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640
83.2%
10% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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2296
83.2%
10% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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4072
83.1%
10% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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2587
83%
10% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
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2547
83%
10% more often
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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4722
82.9%
10% more often
Dissatisfied with appearance / shape (22763)
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18852
82.8%
10% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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3212
82.5%
10% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1720
82.5%
10% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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120
82.2%
10% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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5394
82.2%
10% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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4411
82.2%
10% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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6843
82.1%
10% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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2368
82%
10% more often
Skin tags numerous (5681)
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4656
82%
10% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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2270
82%
10% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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3279
81.9%
10% more often
Can't touch toes (5978)
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4891
81.8%
insignificant difference
Neuralgia (784)
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640
81.6%
insignificant difference
Hot Flashes (6094)
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4970
81.6%
insignificant difference
Thermostat set below 64 (2156)
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1759
81.6%
insignificant difference
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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1348
81.6%
insignificant difference
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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8961
81.6%
insignificant difference
Tuberculosis/TB (135)
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110
81.5%
insignificant difference
Taking Western pharmaceuticals (6618)
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5394
81.5%
insignificant difference
Ankle pain (4184)
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3409
81.5%
insignificant difference
Swollen joints (2624)
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2138
81.5%
insignificant difference
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) (534)
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435
81.5%
insignificant difference
Heart Attack (188)
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153
81.4%
insignificant difference
Morning joint pain (5834)
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4746
81.4%
insignificant difference
Wheezing (2488)
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2023
81.3%
insignificant difference
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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5230
81.3%
insignificant difference
Aches & Pains - General (10648)
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8656
81.3%
insignificant difference
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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846
81.3%
insignificant difference
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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9494
81.3%
insignificant difference
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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9825
81.3%
insignificant difference
High Cholesterol (6934)
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5627
81.2%
insignificant difference
Sciatica (4357)
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3540
81.2%
insignificant difference
Venereal Disease (781)
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634
81.2%
insignificant difference
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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2529
81.2%
insignificant difference
Joint pain in fingers (6489)
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5268
81.2%
insignificant difference
Under a physician's care (5319)
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4312
81.1%
insignificant difference
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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1560
81.1%
insignificant difference
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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1551
81%
insignificant difference
House dusty (10591)
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8574
81%
insignificant difference
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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4675
81%
insignificant difference
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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525
80.8%
insignificant difference
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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373
80.7%
insignificant difference
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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2876
80.7%
insignificant difference
Love cold climates (6021)
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4861
80.7%
insignificant difference
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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2267
80.6%
insignificant difference
Bronchitis (3856)
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3104
80.5%
insignificant difference
Goiter (482)
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388
80.5%
insignificant difference
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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2291
80.5%
insignificant difference
Home cluttered (13221)
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10638
80.5%
insignificant difference
Old food in fridge (7819)
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6295
80.5%
insignificant difference
Weigh myself daily (8123)
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6535
80.5%
insignificant difference
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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7527
80.5%
insignificant difference

Complications of Those Reporting Stomach fat

In this research study, people who report Stomach fat were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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938
+2.3 times
4%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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10433
+1.9 times
40%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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11062
+1.8 times
42%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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11449
+1.6 times
44%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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9173
+1.4 times
35%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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6294
+1.4 times
24%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Gain weight easily
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15593
+1.4 times
60%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1558
+1.4 times
6%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Fatty Liver
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2288
+1.3 times
9%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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1244
+1.3 times
5%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Flat rash
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408
+1.3 times
2%
1.53% (526 cases)
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Conflict makes me restless
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17755
+1.3 times
68%
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Poor diet
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8321
+1.3 times
32%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Boils
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932
+1.3 times
4%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Strong hunger
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13269
+1.3 times
51%
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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2529
+1.3 times
10%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Liver Sore
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657
+1.3 times
3%
2.35% (883 cases)
Long workday
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9664
+1.3 times
37%
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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6942
+1.3 times
27%
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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3754
+1.3 times
14%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Pain lower back
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14583
+1.3 times
56%
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Fatty fried food
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8270
+1.3 times
32%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Feel overweight
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18815
+1.2 times
72%
57.96% (25,362 cases)
High Triglycerides
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2934
+1.2 times
11%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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18841
+1.2 times
72%
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
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435
+1.2 times
2%
1.62% (534 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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13404
+1.2 times
51%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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8147
+1.2 times
31%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
High Cholesterol
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5627
+1.2 times
22%
18.08% (6,934 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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992
+1.2 times
4%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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899
+1.2 times
3%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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18631
+1.2 times
72%
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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1551
+1.2 times
6%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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5090
+1.2 times
20%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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1843
+1.2 times
7%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Fat on back
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8808
+1.2 times
34%
28.21% (9,429 cases)
Jaundice
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404
+1.2 times
2%
1.66% (568 cases)
Financially unstable
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9648
+1.2 times
37%
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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3212
+1.2 times
12%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Tooth Infection
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1177
+1.2 times
5%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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1203
+1.2 times
5%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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8807
+1.2 times
34%
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Blisters
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477
+1.2 times
2%
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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491
+1.2 times
2%
1.68% (619 cases)
Broad, large chest
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8539
+1.2 times
33%
27.74% (20,688 cases)
Intense emotions
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16057
+1.2 times
62%
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Insomnia
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9338
+1.2 times
36%
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Lack of exercise
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17137
+1.2 times
66%
55.76% (24,585 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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1499
+1.2 times
6%
5.07% (1,940 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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3036
+1.2 times
12%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Stretch marks
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12946
+1.2 times
50%
42.41% (16,705 cases)
Skin Infection
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426
+1.2 times
2%
1.7% (608 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
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17983
+1.2 times
69%
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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7299
+1.2 times
28%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Emotional eating
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15387
+1.2 times
59%
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Kidney / Bladder Stones
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1467
+1.2 times
6%
5.11% (1,849 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1750
+1.2 times
7%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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6203
+1.2 times
24%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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8195
+1.2 times
31%
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Pneumonia
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2247
+1.2 times
9%
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Slow and steady activity
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8462
+1.2 times
33%
28.24% (21,744 cases)
Stress overeater
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13448
+1.2 times
52%
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Avoids heat
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8617
+1.2 times
33%
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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938
+1.2 times
4%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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4722
+1.2 times
18%
15.48% (5,699 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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9012
+1.2 times
35%
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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12849
+1.2 times
49%
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Frequent Stress
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17063
+1.2 times
66%
56.87% (25,363 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1475
+1.2 times
6%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Fat back of arms
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11128
+1.2 times
43%
37.07% (12,643 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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967
+1.2 times
4%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Skin tags numerous
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4656
+1.2 times
18%
15.54% (5,681 cases)
Water Retention
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8533
+1.2 times
33%
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Ringing ears
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7762
+1.2 times
30%
25.96% (10,130 cases)
Rarely Thirsty
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7815
+1.2 times
30%
25.96% (20,226 cases)
Caring, calm, patient
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12179
+1.2 times
47%
40.69% (32,300 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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2401
+1.2 times
9%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Migraines
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6272
+1.2 times
24%
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Seborrheic keratoses
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931
+1.2 times
4%
3.47% (1,221 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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983
+1.2 times
4%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Keloids
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1207
+1.2 times
5%
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Pressure in eye
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1733
+1.1 times
7%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Edema
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1956
+1.1 times
8%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Chest Pain
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1965
+1.1 times
8%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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2334
+1.1 times
9%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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2065
+1.1 times
8%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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3604
+1.1 times
14%
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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10307
+1.1 times
40%
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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6240
+1.1 times
24%
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Citrus allergy
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467
+1.1 times
2%
1.75% (670 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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1560
+1.1 times
6%
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Sour sweat
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1729
+1.1 times
7%
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Less than 1 hr a week on spiritual life
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7436
+1.1 times
29%
25.41% (9,368 cases)
Thin tongue
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667
+1.1 times
3%
2.63% (986 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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6870
+1.1 times
26%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule
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12741
+1.1 times
49%
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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450
+1.1 times
2%
1.76% (575 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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10714
+1.1 times
41%
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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7882
+1.1 times
30%
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Puffy hands
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4669
+1.1 times
18%
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Skin problems on Abdomen
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1478
+1.1 times
6%
5.29% (1,865 cases)

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