Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. Which of the following features/mannerisms is NOT an indicator of a dominant earth element?10 Ability to be still Wide mouth Saving and storing Pale complexion Deep voice Regardless of whether it is a dominant element or not, if your earth element is out of balance, this may result in an imbalanced metabolism of carbohydrates. Common diet and supplement options may include:10 Balanced consumption of primarily plant-based proteins, protease, betaine hydrochloride and/or lacto-fermented foods to stimulate HCL production Macro minerals of calcium 2 parts, magnesium 1 part, organically bound or ionically suspended trace minerals Balanced consumption of whole grains, carbohydrates, amylase, chromium Healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids (efas), lipase, herbs that assist the gallbladder in emulsifying fats such as dandelion root, caraway seeds, ginger, gentian, fennel, red beet root Half your body weight in ounces of water and the four alkaline reserve minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium) Which of the following energies is NOT an indicator of a dominant earth element?10 Heritage Traditional way of doing things Self control Family Which of the following activities is NOT a healing action for balancing an earth element?10 Gardening Aerobic Exercise Being Involved Swim Good company Heritage activities like scratch cooking The following is a combined list of all the foods that build and avoid when balancing an out of balance earth element. Only select the foods to build. Remember, this list is for help in balancing an earth element, regardless of what your dominant element is.10Check all that apply Cold fluid Fruit juice Orchard fruits like red apples and pears Processed sugars and artificial sweeteners Dairy Wheat, white bread Tropical fruit like bananas and mangoes Naturally sweet vegetables like carrots, parsnips, turnips and squash Warm spices such a ginger, garlic and cardamon On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: overbearing, reluctant to change, obsessive10 Underactive, depleted, deficient earth energy Overactive, excess earth energy On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: feel like the martyr, stuck, neediness10 Underactive, depleted, deficient earth energy Overactive, excess earth energy The dominant element potential imbalances list on your chart should be used to:10 Assess your dominant element Indicate potential imbalances that should be monitored due to your dominant element Indicate body systems that may need additional nourishment to avoid an imbalance Both B & C Dominant earth elements may have imbalanced tendencies towards spleen disorders, eating disorders, poor memory and poor muscle tone. This is because:10 There is no inherent imbalance; however, imbalances often result in the increased use of the body systems associated with the earth element Dominant earth elements have genetically weaker systems in these areas We don’t, as of yet, have a proven link between why these systems become imbalanced in your dominant element Someone’s most common stress reaction can often be an indicator of their dominant element or key element that has been out of balance for a long period of time. What is the natural stress reaction for a dominant earth element?10 Internalize Withdraw Explode Fall apart Over-react