AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
VEGETARIAN
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Vegetarian'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Diet by taking the free diet quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON VEGETARIAN>Is a Vegetarian Diet Healthy? Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle needs to be a good fit for the individual. For many Pitta-Kapha individuals, going vegetarian for a year increases vitality. For other constitutions, going vegetarian often harms their body. We see many vegetarians in our clinic that have become anemic and protein deficient despite having advanced knowledge of nutrition.A vegetarian lifestyle is more environmentally friendly. However, humans have consumed meat for millennia, and a small amount may be necessary for your health. In general, Vata types have the hardest time staying healthy with a vegetarian diet. However there are exceptions! Pitta Kapha people, on the other hand, often need less meat than they think. Transitioning to a Vegetarian LifestyleSuddenly adopting a vegetarian diet can cause irreparable damage to the intestines.The transition to a vegetarian diet can take years, even generations. Forgive your body for these shortcomings. Even if your intentions are perfect, your body is still attached to the earth. Start slowly to keep your metabolism stable and cravings at a minimum. For example, trying cutting out red meat gradually (over a few years). See how you feel. Get bi-annual blood tests to monitor nutritional deficiencies. Try reducing the quantity and frequency of other meats slowly, instead of cutting them out 'cold turkey!' For example having a piece of chicken once a week and then once a month might be a more stable way to transition. Recommendations for vegetarian based protein sources include sunflower seeds, hemp seed, quinoa, mung beans, and tofu. Beans are an excellent source of protein in general but may provoke Vata. Cheese is a great protein source but is more difficult to digest and Kapha provoking. Vegan DietsVegans are vegetarians who don't eat dairy products or eggs. This diet is especially challenging to Vata individuals, and often healing for Kaphas. Taurine levels were found to be significantly lower in vegans, and may reduce bile acid pool.Vegans are vegetarians who don't eat dairy products or eggs. Typically Pitta Kapha individuals are the best fit for a vegan diet. A vegan diet can be challenging to Vata and Kapha individuals, depending on the strength of their blood (rakta dhatu). A vegan diet, because it is such a strict and austere diet, can degenerate into orthorexia, hypersensitivity, and anxiety over food choices. Some individuals may find a vegan diet depleting. This can be especially true if you are a Vata predominant person living in a predominantly dry and cold climate. Taurine amino acid levels were found to be significantly lower in vegans. A vegan diet may also reduce the bile acid pool. Some of the conditions that may indicate your body is overly depleted due to a vegan diet include:
The intention behind adopting a vegan diet is often benevolent, however the consequences may be harmful. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it's important to consider whether your body can handle a vegan diet. Finding A Middle GroundThose who can't tolerate a vegetarian diet, but still wish to have a vegetarian lifestyle, can try the following compromise:
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Vegetarian'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Community, Spiritual Life
I'm different from others / unique
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +0.9 times as often
Complication: +0.9 times as often
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At odds with nationality / culture
Risk Factor: 10% more often
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Diet
Raw Food / Salads
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.0 times as often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Macrobiotic diet
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Sweet cravings
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +0.9 times as often
Complication: +0.9 times as often
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Small Intestine
Red meat intolerant
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Colon
Gas, irregular digestion
Risk Factor: 40% less often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Weight
Feel underweight
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Muscle
Thin, lanky, slim with thin muscles
Risk Factor: 30% less often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Thyroid & Metabolism
Low basal body temperature
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +0.8 times as often
Complication: +0.8 times as often
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Red Blood Cells
Anemia
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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B12 Deficiency
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Bones
Bones brittle / break easily
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 13,417 People Reporting Vegetarian
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Vegetarian were less aggravated than 96% of other symptoms. From the 13,417 people who reported Vegetarian in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Light Sign![]()
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91.6%
27.2% (3,645)
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter![]()
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90.2%
25.2% (3,385)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Dry Sign![]()
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81.6%
25.3% (3,397)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Astringent![]()
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78.2%
19.3% (2,592)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Vata Sign![]()
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60.6%
32.1% (4,311)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Cold![]()
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52.8%
20.9% (2,803)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Difficult![]()
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49.2%
19.3% (2,593)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Sour![]()
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47.2%
18.4% (2,464)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Salty![]()
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39.7%
13.7% (1,833)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Oily![]()
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38.2%
19.5% (2,616)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Hot![]()
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32.6%
17.9% (2,398)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Kapha![]()
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32.3%
26.4% (3,544)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet![]()
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25.8%
18.5% (2,487)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Pungent![]()
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22.7%
17.5% (2,342)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Pitta![]()
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19.8%
24.9% (3,347)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Heavy![]()
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15.6%
18.8% (2,517)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Risk Factors of Vegetarian
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Vegetarian.
Overall, 34.11% of people surveyed in this research study reported Vegetarian.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 34.11%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358) ![]()
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1020
43.3%
30% more often
Feel overweight (25362) ![]()
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7171
28.3%
20% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615) ![]()
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4201
21.4%
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721) ![]()
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5002
29.9%
10% less often
Male (1336) ![]()
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496
37.1%
10% more often
Female (26227) ![]()
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8402
32%
10% less often
Macrobiotic diet (1127) ![]()
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563
50%
50% more often
Red meat intolerant (1829) ![]()
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892
48.8%
40% more often
Night-time Ejaculation (369) ![]()
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171
46.3%
40% more often
High fiber diet (11140) ![]()
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5149
46.2%
40% more often
Orangish skin (495) ![]()
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210
42.4%
20% more often
Exercising 6+ times per week (6093) ![]()
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2567
42.1%
20% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231) ![]()
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97
42%
20% more often
Beans (20101) ![]()
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8439
42%
20% more often
Brown Rice (12922) ![]()
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5396
41.8%
20% more often
Have roommates (non-family) (3571) ![]()
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1488
41.7%
20% more often
Premature Ejaculation (591) ![]()
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246
41.6%
20% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050) ![]()
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1679
41.5%
20% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130) ![]()
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54
41.5%
20% more often
Lean muscles (7844) ![]()
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3249
41.4%
20% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548) ![]()
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1056
41.4%
20% more often
Exercising more than 1 hour a day (4529) ![]()
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1852
40.9%
20% more often
Excited / Inspired (1285) ![]()
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523
40.7%
20% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294) ![]()
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526
40.6%
20% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353) ![]()
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143
40.5%
20% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909) ![]()
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771
40.4%
20% more often
Thin bones (4761) ![]()
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1920
40.3%
20% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461) ![]()
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186
40.3%
20% more often
Thin tongue (986) ![]()
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396
40.2%
20% more often
Pain relieved by exercise (1996) ![]()
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788
39.5%
20% more often
No children (12951) ![]()
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5114
39.5%
20% more often
Food exists for health (22667) ![]()
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8951
39.5%
20% more often
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472) ![]()
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186
39.4%
20% more often
Exercising when emotional (5575) ![]()
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2198
39.4%
20% more often
Yellowish skin (2733) ![]()
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1065
39%
10% more often
Love humid climates (3476) ![]()
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1357
39%
10% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868) ![]()
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4238
39%
10% more often
Like constant adventure / excitement (4985) ![]()
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1926
38.6%
10% more often
Cockroaches in house (1453) ![]()
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561
38.6%
10% more often
Tuberculosis/TB (135) ![]()
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52
38.5%
10% more often
Moths in house (1228) ![]()
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471
38.4%
10% more often
Jaundice (568) ![]()
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217
38.2%
10% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506) ![]()
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1337
38.1%
10% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314) ![]()
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1264
38.1%
10% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076) ![]()
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1170
38%
10% more often
Feel unhealthy when skip exercise (17772) ![]()
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6743
37.9%
10% more often
Single (5661) ![]()
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2141
37.8%
10% more often
Food builds strength & endurance (19418) ![]()
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7345
37.8%
10% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212) ![]()
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80
37.7%
10% more often
Frequent travel (2968) ![]()
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1119
37.7%
10% more often
Fear of getting sick (1065) ![]()
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402
37.7%
10% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484) ![]()
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182
37.6%
10% more often
Strong desire to exercise (17654) ![]()
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6641
37.6%
10% more often
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria (1615) ![]()
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605
37.5%
10% more often
B12 Deficiency (4649) ![]()
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1743
37.5%
10% more often
Tight/tense abdomen (2454) ![]()
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917
37.4%
10% more often
Food is romantic / passionate (9067) ![]()
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3388
37.4%
10% more often
No job security (5754) ![]()
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2148
37.3%
10% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887) ![]()
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2195
37.3%
10% more often
Blood light in color (3938) ![]()
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1464
37.2%
10% more often
Purging Food (2856) ![]()
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1062
37.2%
10% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267) ![]()
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99
37.1%
10% more often
Small breasts (2618) ![]()
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972
37.1%
10% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175) ![]()
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807
37.1%
10% more often
Exercising without eating (7501) ![]()
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2777
37%
10% more often
Insufficient cleanliness (4471) ![]()
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1649
36.9%
10% more often
Homesick (2646) ![]()
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977
36.9%
10% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340) ![]()
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1600
36.9%
10% more often
At odds with local community (1665) ![]()
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612
36.8%
10% more often
Purple/blue lips (658) ![]()
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242
36.8%
10% more often
I'm different from others / unique (12424) ![]()
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4562
36.7%
10% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041) ![]()
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382
36.7%
10% more often
Dry / light period (4128) ![]()
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1512
36.6%
10% more often
Slow Heartbeat (1851) ![]()
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677
36.6%
10% more often
Live alone (5148) ![]()
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1884
36.6%
10% more often
Skin Infection (608) ![]()
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222
36.5%
10% more often
Eat many small meals throughout the day (8014) ![]()
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2919
36.4%
10% more often
Trembling Tongue (1699) ![]()
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616
36.3%
10% more often
Hyperactive when stressed (5530) ![]()
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2006
36.3%
10% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575) ![]()
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209
36.3%
10% more often
House hot (2856) ![]()
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1036
36.3%
10% more often
Brown coating tongue (279) ![]()
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101
36.2%
10% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536) ![]()
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1281
36.2%
10% more often
Recent weight loss (1516) ![]()
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548
36.1%
10% more often
Peanuts (12504) ![]()
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4498
36%
10% more often
Acne - painful (1966) ![]()
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708
36%
10% more often
Tight / inelastic skin (1824) ![]()
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656
36%
10% more often
Cold to touch (4321) ![]()
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1557
36%
10% more often
Fainting (2169) ![]()
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778
35.9%
10% more often
Dull / Gray Skin (1056) ![]()
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379
35.9%
10% more often
Self Mutilation (1881) ![]()
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676
35.9%
10% more often
Pain in testicles (251) ![]()
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90
35.9%
10% more often
Body Checking (12680) ![]()
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4547
35.9%
10% more often
Bright red tongue (2039) ![]()
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729
35.8%
insignificant difference
Iron deficiency (7072) ![]()
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2532
35.8%
insignificant difference
Pale menstrual blood (461) ![]()
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165
35.8%
insignificant difference
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533) ![]()
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1622
35.8%
insignificant difference
Search for perfect bite (3999) ![]()
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1432
35.8%
insignificant difference
Yellow tongue coating (2286) ![]()
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816
35.7%
insignificant difference
Long tongue (3055) ![]()
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1087
35.6%
insignificant difference
Complications of Those Reporting Vegetarian
In this research study, people who report Vegetarian were likely to report the following:
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INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) ![]()
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368
+1.7 times
3%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion ![]()
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4675
+1.5 times
35%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps ![]()
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4355
+1.5 times
32%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Feel underweight ![]()
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1020
+1.5 times
8%
5.47% (2,358 cases)
Exercising after eating too much ![]()
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1056
+1.5 times
8%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Compulsive exercising ![]()
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771
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Red meat intolerant ![]()
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892
+1.4 times
7%
4.93% (1,829 cases)
Macrobiotic diet ![]()
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563
+1.4 times
4%
2.87% (1,127 cases)
Anorexia, past or current ![]()
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1679
+1.4 times
13%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Sunken chest, ribs showing ![]()
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2316
+1.4 times
17%
12.4% (9,675 cases)
Lose weight easily ![]()
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2914
+1.4 times
22%
16.19% (13,037 cases)
Exercising as punishment ![]()
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807
+1.4 times
6%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Restricting Food Intake ![]()
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5090
+1.4 times
38%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Exercising 6+ times per week ![]()
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2567
+1.4 times
19%
14.07% (6,093 cases)
Irregular/small appetite ![]()
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4276
+1.3 times
32%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
High fiber diet ![]()
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5149
+1.3 times
38%
28.99% (11,140 cases)
Conflict makes me restless ![]()
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9048
+1.3 times
67%
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Thin, lanky, slim with thin muscles ![]()
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3319
+1.3 times
25%
19.83% (14,935 cases)
Exercising without eating ![]()
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2777
+1.3 times
21%
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Orangish skin ![]()
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210
+1.3 times
2%
1.6% (495 cases)
Hyperactive, quick ![]()
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4201
+1.2 times
31%
24.83% (19,615 cases)
Beans ![]()
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8439
+1.2 times
63%
50.62% (20,101 cases)
Strong hunger ![]()
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6519
+1.2 times
49%
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Thin skin ![]()
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5056
+1.2 times
38%
30.74% (23,090 cases)
Exercising more than 1 hour a day ![]()
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1852
+1.2 times
14%
11.43% (4,529 cases)
Dry, dark, frizzy hair ![]()
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4950
+1.2 times
37%
30.27% (24,799 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion ![]()
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9509
+1.2 times
71%
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Exercising when emotional ![]()
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2198
+1.2 times
16%
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Long workday ![]()
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4703
+1.2 times
35%
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Jaundice ![]()
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217
+1.2 times
2%
1.66% (568 cases)
Make and change friends often ![]()
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3024
+1.2 times
23%
19.31% (14,552 cases)
Intense emotions ![]()
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8343
+1.2 times
62%
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Brown Rice ![]()
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5396
+1.2 times
40%
33.71% (12,922 cases)
Bulimia, past or current ![]()
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1337
+1.2 times
10%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed ![]()
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2651
+1.2 times
20%
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Skin Infection ![]()
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222
+1.2 times
2%
1.7% (608 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty ![]()
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9226
+1.2 times
69%
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Feel unhealthy when skip exercise ![]()
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6743
+1.2 times
50%
42.65% (17,772 cases)
Food exists for health ![]()
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8951
+1.2 times
67%
57.63% (22,667 cases)
Mood changes quickly ![]()
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6007
+1.2 times
45%
38.86% (31,189 cases)
No job security ![]()
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2148
+1.2 times
16%
13.84% (5,754 cases)
Caring, calm, patient ![]()
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6361
+1.2 times
47%
40.69% (32,300 cases)
Chewing and spitting food ![]()
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526
+1.2 times
4%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Citrus allergy ![]()
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211
+1.1 times
2%
1.75% (670 cases)
Rich, holds onto money ![]()
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1542
+1.1 times
11%
9.64% (7,957 cases)
Thin tongue ![]()
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396
+1.1 times
3%
2.63% (986 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities ![]()
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6256
+1.1 times
47%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily ![]()
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209
+1.1 times
2%
1.76% (575 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise ![]()
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6408
+1.1 times
48%
42.31% (18,003 cases)
Purging Food ![]()
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1062
+1.1 times
8%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Workaholic ![]()
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2012
+1.1 times
15%
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Premature Ejaculation ![]()
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246
+1.1 times
2%
1.77% (591 cases)
Bright red lips, face or palms ![]()
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3637
+1.1 times
27%
23.94% (18,182 cases)
Creative, imaginative ![]()
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7436
+1.1 times
55%
48.78% (37,804 cases)
Strong desire to exercise ![]()
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6641
+1.1 times
49%
43.51% (17,654 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job ![]()
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4232
+1.1 times
32%
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria ![]()
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605
+1.1 times
5%
4.46% (1,615 cases)
Moths in house ![]()
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471
+1.1 times
4%
3.59% (1,228 cases)
Trembling Tongue ![]()
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616
+1.1 times
5%
4.5% (1,699 cases)
Slender, thin hips ![]()
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2779
+1.1 times
21%
18.94% (13,570 cases)
Irregular Thirst ![]()
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5111
+1.1 times
38%
34.28% (25,909 cases)
Food builds strength & endurance ![]()
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7345
+1.1 times
55%
49.72% (19,418 cases)
Food is romantic / passionate ![]()
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3388
+1.1 times
25%
22.61% (9,067 cases)
Bleed less than other people ![]()
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227
+1.1 times
2%
1.81% (637 cases)
Financially unstable ![]()
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4508
+1.1 times
34%
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Sunken, small, active, dark eyes ![]()
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2788
+1.1 times
21%
19.07% (15,029 cases)
Anger, irritable, ambitious, analytical ![]()
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8049
+1.1 times
60%
54.66% (42,924 cases)
Yellowish skin ![]()
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1065
+1.1 times
8%
7.29% (2,733 cases)
Sharp language ![]()
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6091
+1.1 times
45%
41.08% (32,070 cases)
Short bursts of energy ![]()
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6122
+1.1 times
46%
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Slow, monotonous speech ![]()
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2631
+1.1 times
20%
18.39% (13,707 cases)
Intelligent, efficient, perfectionist ![]()
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8540
+1.1 times
64%
58.9% (45,483 cases)
Rarely Thirsty ![]()
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3736
+1.1 times
28%
25.96% (20,226 cases)
Avoids cold ![]()
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7898
+1.1 times
59%
54.73% (39,501 cases)
Peanuts ![]()
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4498
+1.1 times
34%
31.66% (12,504 cases)
Sharp, gray, green, light brown eyes ![]()
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6674
+1.1 times
50%
46.72% (34,930 cases)
Gain weight easily ![]()
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6261
+1.1 times
47%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Irregular sleep schedule ![]()
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6216
+1.1 times
46%
43.08% (18,870 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain ![]()
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495
+1.1 times
4%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Stress affects my digestion ![]()
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6597
+1.1 times
49%
45.94% (19,512 cases)
Purple/blue lips ![]()
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242
+1.1 times
2%
1.88% (658 cases)
Vomiting ![]()
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345
+1.1 times
3%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool ![]()
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346
+1.1 times
3%
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Pain relieved by exercise ![]()
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788
+1.1 times
6%
5.65% (1,996 cases)
Calm, greedy, stagnant ![]()
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2666
+1.1 times
20%
18.84% (14,004 cases)
Wheat ![]()
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5871
+1.1 times
44%
41.45% (16,659 cases)
Anemia ![]()
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2332
+1.1 times
17%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Avoids heat ![]()
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4075
+1.1 times
30%
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Irregular schedule / eating times ![]()
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7470
+1.1 times
56%
52.98% (41,193 cases)
Tomatoes ![]()
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8365
+1.1 times
62%
58.66% (23,795 cases)
Frequent Stress ![]()
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8109
+1.1 times
60%
56.87% (25,363 cases)
Light sleeper ![]()
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5569
+1.1 times
42%
39.85% (29,970 cases)
Conflict makes me depressed, lazy ![]()
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3924
+1.1 times
29%
27.54% (21,522 cases)
Thick Hair ![]()
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5062
+1.1 times
38%
36.12% (28,003 cases)
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What are some of the reasons why you include 'vegetarian' in your life? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'vegetarian'?92 likes
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Would anyone care to expand upon the exceptions with Vata? Also, are you familiar with different metabolic types according to western thought and how they correspond to the doshas?
Hi Kim, Thanks for sharing you experience. If order to offset Vata imbalances while being vegetarian, increase your oils and whole grains. Ghee is a great one! Lots of sweet potatoes, basmati rice, and hearty soups will all be helpful this time of year.
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