Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. Dominant wood elements may have imbalanced tendencies towards liver imbalance, gall stones, depression, eye problems, violence and substance abuse. This is because:10 There is no inherent imbalance; however, imbalances often result in the increased use of the body systems associated with the wood element We don’t, as of yet, have a proven link between why these systems become imbalanced in your dominant element Dominant wood elements have genetically weaker systems in these areas 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 wood element?10 Internalize Explode Over-react Withdraw Fall apart On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: feeling hopeless, resigned to things being stuck as they are, ambivalent10 Underactive, depleted, deficient wood energy Overactive, excess wood energy Regardless of whether it is a dominant element or not, if your wood element is out of balance, this may result in an imbalanced metabolism of fats. Common diet and supplement options may include:10 Macro minerals of calcium 2 parts, magnesium 1 part, organically bound or ionically suspended trace minerals Balanced consumption of primarily plant-based proteins, protease, betaine hydrochloride and/or lacto-fermented foods to stimulate HCL production 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) Balanced consumption of whole grains, carbohydrates, amylase, chromium On any person regardless of their dominant element, the following group of emotions may be an indicator of which imbalance: judgmental, arrogant, moments of rage or seething anger10 Overactive, excess wood energy Underactive, depleted, deficient wood energy Which of the following features/mannerisms is NOT an indicator of a dominant wood element?10 Creative Big smile Decision making Distinct eyebrows New roots and branches sent out every year Which of the following energies is NOT an indicator of a dominant wood element?10 Attention seeking Ability to work for the benefit of others Mental direction Big shade tree 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 The following is a combined list of all the foods to build and avoid when balancing an out of balance wood element. Only select the foods that build. Remember, this list is for help in balancing a wood element, regardless of what your dominant element is.10Check all that apply Green vegetables Red and orange root vegetables Caffeinated drinks Hot/spicy/greasy foods Large amounts of pickles and vinegar Oily fish Alcohol and coffee Green tea Olive oil Which of the following activities is NOT a healing action for balancing a wood element?10 New projects Walking Spending time in nature Hiking Qi Gong or yoga Focus on your spiritual side
