Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. The following is a combined list of all the foods that build and avoid when balancing an out of balance water element. Only select the foods to build. Remember, this list is for help in balancing a water element, regardless of what your dominant element is10Check all the apply Seaweed Excessive salt Cold foods and fluids Warm fluids Naturally salty food such as fennel and celery 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 Which of the following features/mannerisms is NOT an indicator of a dominant water element?10 Good listener Quick and gentle Large, soft eyes Dark hair/complexion Distinct eyebrows 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 water element?10 Explode Fall apart Internalize Withdraw Over-react Regardless of whether it is a dominant element or not, if your water element is out of balance, this may result in an imbalanced metabolism of water and intra/extra cellular hydration. Common diet and supplement options may include:10 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 Balanced consumption of whole grains, carbohydrates, amylase, chromium Balanced consumption of primarily plant-based proteins, protease, betaine hydrochloride and/or lacto-fermented foods to stimulate HCL production Half your body weight in ounces of water and the four alkaline reserve minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium) Macro minerals of calcium 2 parts, magnesium 1 part, organically bound or ionically suspended trace minerals On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: paranoid or hyper-vigilant, unable to be reassured, lustful or jealous10 Underactive, depleted, deficient water energy Overactive, excess water energy Which of the following energies is NOT an indicator of a dominant water element?10 Clear Mental direction Free Flowing Which of the following activities is NOT a healing action for balancing a water element?10 Swim Make soup Spending time in nature Meditate Bathe Knees and back exercise On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: living in a fantasy state, withdrawn, reckless10 Underactive, depleted, deficient water energy Overactive, excess water energy Dominant water elements may have imbalanced tendencies towards hypertension, edema, low back problems, weak bones or teeth and hearing disorders. This is because:10 There is no inherent imbalance; however, imbalances often result in the increased use of the body systems associated with the water element We don’t, as of yet, have a proven link between why these systems become imbalanced in your dominant element Dominant water elements have genetically weaker systems in these areas
