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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON TAKING WESTERN PHARMACEUTICALS

Some, but not all, Western pharmaceuticals weaken the kidney and liver, leading to a buildup in toxicity. Use of pharmaceuticals to treat acute conditions, short term generally fits well in the Ayurvedic model. Check with your physician before making any changes to your health and wellness plan. Do not change the dosage of a pharmaceutical you are taking without doctor's approval.

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

AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

TAKING WESTERN PHARMACEUTICALS 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

'Taking Western pharmaceuticals' 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 'Taking Western pharmaceuticals'.

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?
TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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

Diet

Taking Enzyme Supplements
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Taking 3+ Supplements
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Red Blood Cells

Under a physician's care
Risk Factor: 200% more often
Complication: +3.0 times as often
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Central Nervous System

Psychiatric Treatment
Risk Factor: 150% more often
Complication: +2.5 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 6,618 People Reporting Taking Western pharmaceuticals

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Taking Western pharmaceuticals were less aggravated than 52% of other symptoms. From the 6,618 people who reported Taking Western pharmaceuticals average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Gooey
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82.4% avg client level
29.2% (1,930) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Salty
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75.2% avg client level
39.5% (2,617) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Sweet
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72.9% avg client level
39.7% (2,628) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Kapha
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72.2% avg client level
46.7% (3,093) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Heavy
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71.9% avg client level
41.1% (2,722) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Oily
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68.8% avg client level
36.0% (2,384) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Causes Toxic
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54.4% avg client level
39.1% (2,588) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Hot
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54.0% avg client level
29.2% (1,933) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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48.4% avg client level
21.7% (1,437) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Pitta
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46.4% avg client level
38.5% (2,547) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Astringent
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40.9% avg client level
28.3% (1,876) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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34.1% avg client level
27.9% (1,849) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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34.1% avg client level
29.9% (1,980) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Difficult
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33.7% avg client level
41.6% (2,752) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Bitter
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31.6% avg client level
26.5% (1,757) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Cold
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30.5% avg client level
27.8% (1,843) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Vata
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28.1% avg client level
37.7% (2,496) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Sour
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18.1% avg client level
25.8% (1,709) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution

Risk Factors of Taking Western pharmaceuticals

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Taking Western pharmaceuticals. Overall, 21.21% of people surveyed reported Taking Western pharmaceuticals.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 21.21%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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315 cases with both
13.4% of cases
40% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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4882 cases with both
19.2% of cases
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1706 cases with both
8.7% of cases
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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4024 cases with both
24.1% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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277 cases with both
20.7% of cases
insignificant difference
Female (26227)
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6246 cases with both
23.8% of cases
10% more often
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Under a physician's care (5319)
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3362 cases with both
63.2% of cases
200% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1945 cases with both
53.4% of cases
150% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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67 cases with both
48.2% of cases
130% more often
Radiation (Current or Past) (486)
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233 cases with both
47.9% of cases
130% more often
Past Chemotherapy (447)
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208 cases with both
46.5% of cases
120% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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348 cases with both
44.4% of cases
110% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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79 cases with both
40.7% of cases
90% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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76 cases with both
40.4% of cases
90% more often
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
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912 cases with both
40.4% of cases
90% more often
Implant / Prosthesis (787)
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316 cases with both
40.2% of cases
90% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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58 cases with both
39.7% of cases
90% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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75 cases with both
39.7% of cases
90% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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96 cases with both
39.7% of cases
90% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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69 cases with both
38.5% of cases
80% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
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299 cases with both
38.3% of cases
80% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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1194 cases with both
36.7% of cases
70% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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515 cases with both
36.4% of cases
70% more often
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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592 cases with both
36.4% of cases
70% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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846 cases with both
35.9% of cases
70% more often
Cancer (1357)
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483 cases with both
35.6% of cases
70% more often
Convulsions (156)
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55 cases with both
35.3% of cases
70% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
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974 cases with both
34.8% of cases
60% more often
Emphysema (124)
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43
Small number of cases
cases with both
34.7% of cases
60% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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368 cases with both
34.5% of cases
60% more often
Seizures (452)
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155 cases with both
34.3% of cases
60% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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150 cases with both
34.3% of cases
60% more often
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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537 cases with both
34.2% of cases
60% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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1059 cases with both
34.2% of cases
60% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
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1175 cases with both
34.1% of cases
60% more often
Grave's Disease (229)
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78 cases with both
34.1% of cases
60% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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630 cases with both
33.9% of cases
60% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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306 cases with both
33.8% of cases
60% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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47
Small number of cases
cases with both
33.8% of cases
60% more often
Goiter (482)
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162 cases with both
33.6% of cases
60% more often
Hypothyroid (5573)
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1868 cases with both
33.5% of cases
60% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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155 cases with both
33.5% of cases
60% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
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990 cases with both
32.3% of cases
50% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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61 cases with both
32.1% of cases
50% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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87 cases with both
32% of cases
50% more often
Gout (451)
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144 cases with both
31.9% of cases
50% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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831 cases with both
31.9% of cases
50% more often
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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1815 cases with both
31.8% of cases
50% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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1222 cases with both
31.7% of cases
50% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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52 cases with both
31.3% of cases
50% more often
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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892 cases with both
31.3% of cases
50% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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393 cases with both
31.2% of cases
50% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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688 cases with both
31.2% of cases
50% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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595 cases with both
31.1% of cases
50% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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1774 cases with both
31% of cases
50% more often
Shingles (1445)
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448 cases with both
31% of cases
50% more often
Edema (2527)
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781 cases with both
30.9% of cases
50% more often
Colon surgery (416)
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128 cases with both
30.8% of cases
50% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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251 cases with both
30.8% of cases
50% more often
Flat rash (526)
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162 cases with both
30.8% of cases
50% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1219 cases with both
30.8% of cases
50% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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370 cases with both
30.7% of cases
40% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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426 cases with both
30.6% of cases
40% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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953 cases with both
30.6% of cases
40% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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502 cases with both
30.4% of cases
40% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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946 cases with both
30.3% of cases
40% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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795 cases with both
30.3% of cases
40% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
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1324 cases with both
30.2% of cases
40% more often
Tendinitis (2623)
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793 cases with both
30.2% of cases
40% more often
Croup (176)
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53 cases with both
30.1% of cases
40% more often
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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572 cases with both
29.9% of cases
40% more often
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (205)
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61 cases with both
29.8% of cases
40% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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674 cases with both
29.6% of cases
40% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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110 cases with both
29.5% of cases
40% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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732 cases with both
29.4% of cases
40% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1206 cases with both
29.4% of cases
40% more often
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc (3400)
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998 cases with both
29.4% of cases
40% more often
Seborrheic keratoses (1221)
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358 cases with both
29.3% of cases
40% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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551 cases with both
29.3% of cases
40% more often
Hip surgery (410)
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120 cases with both
29.3% of cases
40% more often
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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332 cases with both
29.2% of cases
40% more often
Kidney / Bladder Stones (1849)
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536 cases with both
29% of cases
40% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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256 cases with both
28.9% of cases
40% more often
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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900 cases with both
28.9% of cases
40% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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300 cases with both
28.9% of cases
40% more often
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
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559 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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178 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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684 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) (5247)
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1512 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Exercise aggravates symptoms (5106)
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1470 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Knee surgery (1915)
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551 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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462 cases with both
28.8% of cases
40% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
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1550 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Painful rash (516)
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148 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis (1872)
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538 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Sleep during the day (6873)
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1975 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Joint pain in fingers (6489)
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1860 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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165 cases with both
28.7% of cases
40% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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148 cases with both
28.6% of cases
30% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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84 cases with both
28.6% of cases
30% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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548 cases with both
28.6% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Taking Western pharmaceuticals

People who report Taking Western pharmaceuticals were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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393 cases with both
+3.4 times more likely
6% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Under a physician's care
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3362 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
51% of cases
16.92% (5,319 cases)
Psychiatric Treatment
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1945 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
29% of cases
11.48% (3,639 cases)
Radiation (Current or Past)
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233 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.69% (486 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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537 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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2975 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
45% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Past Chemotherapy
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208 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.45% (447 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1059 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
16% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Venereal Disease
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299 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.46% (781 cases)
Chronic Infection
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515 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
High Triglycerides
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1175 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
18% of cases
8.88% (3,447 cases)
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Abdominal surgery
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313 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Staph infection
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368 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Implant / Prosthesis
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316 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.51% (787 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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1194 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
18% of cases
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1470 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
22% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Neuralgia
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348 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.54% (784 cases)
Pneumonia
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974 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Mononucleosis (Past)
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912 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
14% of cases
7.26% (2,257 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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998 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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2896 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
44% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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2121 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
32% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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846 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Hypothyroid
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1868 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
28% of cases
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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592 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
9% of cases
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Cancer
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483 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Fistula
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109 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (425 cases)
Purpura
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108 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
Laryngitis
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306 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.78% (906 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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900 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Colon surgery
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128 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (416 cases)
Inguinal hernia
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108 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (411 cases)
Skin growths - other
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178 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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572 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
9% of cases
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Kidney Infection
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502 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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1774 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
27% of cases
15.16% (5,726 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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630 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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251 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Fatty Liver
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764 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
12% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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238 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.27% (878 cases)
Shingles
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448 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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300 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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367 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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1815 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
27% of cases
15.48% (5,699 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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3229 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
49% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Glaucoma
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119 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
2% of cases
1.15% (430 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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370 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Edema
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781 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
12% of cases
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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688 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Liver Sore
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234 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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256 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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396 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1206 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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395 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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1799 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
27% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Hysterectomy
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990 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
15% of cases
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Boils
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300 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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548 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
8% of cases
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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332 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
5% of cases
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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674 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.22% (2,279 cases)
High Cholesterol
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1941 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
29% of cases
18.08% (6,934 cases)
Seizures
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155 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Appendectomy
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644 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.26% (2,496 cases)
Asthma
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1442 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
22% of cases
13.79% (5,086 cases)
Bronchitis
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1222 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
18% of cases
11.33% (3,856 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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127 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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150 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Migraines
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2173 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
33% of cases
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
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831 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
13% of cases
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Feel pain more than other people
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1300 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
20% of cases
12.65% (4,736 cases)
Chest Pain
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720 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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445 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
7% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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559 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
8% of cases
5.07% (1,940 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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1512 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
23% of cases
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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827 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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426 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Swollen joints
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795 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Kidney / Bladder Stones
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536 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
8% of cases
5.11% (1,849 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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684 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
10% of cases
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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182 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
3% of cases
1.93% (713 cases)
Tendinitis
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793 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
12% of cases
7.75% (2,623 cases)
Self Mutilation
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551 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Eye surgery
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722 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.11% (2,708 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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1219 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
18% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Sinus pain in cheeks
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1324 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
20% of cases
12.95% (4,378 cases)
Chronic cough
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595 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
5.83% (1,911 cases)
Voiding large quantity of stool
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1244 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
19% of cases
12.33% (4,675 cases)
Pancreatitis
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118 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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167 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.95% (652 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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1748 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
26% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Ear pain/infection
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1550 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
23% of cases
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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174 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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769 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
12% of cases
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis
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538 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.23% (1,872 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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2475 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
37% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Herniated disc / back injury
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892 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
13% of cases
8.53% (2,846 cases)
Large amounts of mucus
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699 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
11% of cases
7.22% (2,491 cases)
Sleep during the day
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1975 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
30% of cases
19.73% (6,873 cases)
Mold allergy
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2053 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
31% of cases
20.39% (7,586 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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316 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Raised & bumpy rash
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434 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
7% of cases
4.62% (1,605 cases)

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