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Certified Food & Spirit

Practitioner Program™

Food & Spirit Founder and

Instructor for the Program:

Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, CFSP

Copyright © 2014 by Deanna Minich/Food & Spirit

Week 5:The Root


Week 5:

The ROOT


OVERVIEWTo learn how to identify issues of the Root and

apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques,

and therapeutic essentials

Week 5:

The ROOT


OBJECTIVES

1. To understand the Root Aspect of the Self, including

the Subgroups

2. To identify patient issues in the Root through Food &

Spirit Tool Kit

3. To employ therapeutic plans for the Root

Week 5:

The Root


TOPICS COVERED

• The Root

• Identifying Patterns Through

Assessments

• Subgroups

• Case Study Presentation

• Therapeutic Essentials: Food, Dietary

Supplement & Lifestyle Plans

Week 5:

The Root


The Root: What Is It?

“I think that what we're

seeking is an

experience of being

alive, so that our life

experiences on the

purely physical plane

will have resonances

within our own

innermost being and

reality, so that we

actually feel the rapture

of being alive.”

– Joseph Campbell


Food & Spirit™:Grounded in instinct.


DNA, Genes, Ancestry,

Family


Rootedness


Protein, Stability, & Presence


Trust, Boundaries,

& Survival


Grounded


Instinct


Safety &

Protection


Tribe &

Community


The Root: What Is It?


Root: The TerrainSymbolic Aspects Body Aspects Food Aspects

Body Physical body Protein

Instinct DNA Minerals

Tribe Immune system Root vegetables

Traditions Skin Immune-enhancers

Groundedness Adrenal glands Adaptogens

Safety Skeleton Red foods

Survival Prostate gland (men) pH

Protection Joints Non-GMO

Earth element Legs & feet

Boundaries Muscles

Square Rectum

Instinct Red blood cells

Tailbone


The Root Subgroups


Safety

SurvivalTribe

Week 5:

The Root


Make a list of

your 3 top

takeaways

Week 5:

The Root


Identifying Patterns

Through Assessments

Identifying

Patterns Through

Assessments

• Intake Form

• Whole Self

Questionnaire

• Daily Life Log


Identifying

Patterns Through

Assessments

Root

Excess or Overactive

Balance

Deficient or Underactive


Identifying

Patterns Through

Assessments

ROOT

OVERACTIVE/

EXCESSIVE


Identifying Patterns:

Overactive Profile

Eats high protein, especially meat

Overindulgent choices

Heightened inflammation with certain foods

Eats foods they cannot tolerate

Prefers “red” foods, e.g., red meat, red candies, red

drinks, etc.

FOODS

ROOT



Overactive Profile

EATING

Body-driven

Tends to overeat

Resistant to change in eating habits

Food ruts, knows what they like

Eats for pleasure

Avoids diets

ROOT



Overactive Profile

BODY

Susceptible to pain, redness,

swelling, especially in low body

(e.g., hemorrhoids, gout)

Plagued by ‘-itis’ conditions

Skin irritation and inflammation

Immune system is hypervigilant;

May have autoimmune

conditions (“attack on self”)

Abnormal bone growths, high

number of fractures, calcification

Thick nails, hair, skin

Adrenals on “overdrive,” in constant

state of alarm; Cortisol is high

Heavy, “solid” constitution

Can be overweight/obese,

especially in low body

Needs to have a crisis to make a

change

High iron levels

For men, prostatitis

Large bowel movements less often

ROOT



Overactive Profile

PERSONALITY

Opinionated

Doesn’t like change

“Tough skin”

People can’t seem to get

through to them

May tend to be a “home-body”

Pleasure-seeker

Impulsive

“Their way or the highway”

Conservative and traditional in

views

Overly protective of family and will

fight against dishonor

Easy to “attack” others

Stressed but too tough to admit it

Trusts situations will go their way

Home may be full of clutter

ROOT


Identifying

Patterns Through

Assessments

ROOT

BALANCED



Balanced Profile

Eats enough protein for their needs

Balanced food choice, not overindulgent or too

restrictive

May eat meat (beef, poultry) occasionally

Minimizes or avoids foods they are sensitive to

FOODS

ROOT



Balanced Profile

EATING

Listens to body’s messages

Attentive to how the body feels before,

during, and after eating

Not too dogmatic about eating

ROOT



Balanced Profile

BODY

In touch with body symptoms

and signs

Gets occasionally inflamed

Immune system is relatively

healthy

Can handle stress

Has a healthy posture

No known bone issues of great

concern

Medium thickness of nails, hair,

and skin

Attentive to low body and feet

Relatively normal body weight

Consistently evaluates their

“foundation” of health (e.g.,

sleeping, eating, exercising) to be

sure they are balanced

Ensure normal bowel movements (1-

3 per day)

ROOT



Balanced Profile

PERSONALITY

Has opinions and is open-

minded

Accepts change

Feels comfortable in skin

Establishes healthy

boundaries

Has a welcoming home

In the present moment most

of the time

Open to compromise

Has created a degree of

comfort and stability in the

physical world

Healthy trust of others and is

trustworthy

Part of one or more communities

that are supportive

Family is important

ROOT


Identifying

Patterns Through

Assessments

ROOT

UNDERACTIVE/

DEFICIENT



Underactive Profile

Frequently eats too little protein

Hypervigilant in avoidance of meat

Overly restrictive in food choices

May not eat enough red foods

May have been told to take an iron and/or calcium

supplement

FOODS

ROOT



Underactive Profile

EATING

Not in sync with body needs

Tends to under-eat or have erratic eating behaviors

May have or have had an eating disorder,

especially anorexia

Constant state of confusion about what to eat

Extracts no pleasure from eating

Relies on people to tell them what to eat; Does not

trust their inner instinct

May rely on foods to make them feel more

grounded

Prefers to eat alone

ROOT



Underactive Profile

BODY Ungrounded, dissociated from

body

May have low-level chronic

inflammation that is undetected

Skin is lackluster and pasty

Immune system is

hyporesponsive and

compromised in some way.

Porous bones, concerns about

osteoporosis, osteopenia (low

bone mineral density)

Thin nails, hair, skin

Adrenals are exhausted, cortisol is

low

Thin

Tends to be anemic

For men, erectile dysfunction

May be constipated or have scant

stools more frequently

ROOT



Underactive Profile

PERSONALITY

Doesn’t take a solid stance on

views

Constantly wavers

“Thin skinned”

Overly sensitive to what others

think of them

Serious

Deliberate

Feels torn in many directions

Rejects traditions

Disregards family

Feels “attacked” by others

Overstressed even by “the small

stuff”

Doesn’t trust others

Doesn’t trust their inner instinct

Home may be minimalistic; they may

not have a true “base”

Subject to possession, schizophrenia,

and multiple personality disorders

Has a dislike for the color red

ROOT


Week 5:

The Root

Make a list of

your 3 top

takeaways


Week 5:

The Root

Subgroups

Safety Survival Tribe Food Body


Week 5:

The Root


Subgroups Scoring

Score Rating

23 to 25 Excessive

18 to 22 Somewhat Excessive

13 to 17 Balanced

8 to 12 Somewhat Deficient

5 to 7 Deficient

The Root Subgroup - SAFETY


Quality Overactive Balanced Underactive

Safety o “Tough” skin, not easily

affected by anything

o Impenetrable

boundaries

o No one can touch

them

o Enjoys the body,

overdoes activities

such as eating,

drinking, drugs, sex

o Doesn’t like to leave

home much

o Feels comfortable in

own skin

o Healthy boundaries

o Feels “protected”

o Feels good in body

o Feels good at home

o Feels insecure

o Boundaries are weak

to non-existent

o Feels exposed and

vulnerable

o Doesn’t feel “at

home” in body

o Doesn’t feel “settled”

in any surrounding

The Root Subgroup - SURVIVAL



Survival o Feels overly stuck in their

body

o Impulsive and lets their

instinct drive them

o Fixated on strategies to

survive

o Lives only in the physical

world and doesn’t give

time to the depth of the

other aspects of

themselves; may be

money-hungry

o Overly trusting of

situations; believes that

everything will go their

way

o Feels present most

of the time

o Good bodily

awareness

o Can make their way

in the physical world

with relative ease

o Relates well to

matters of the

physical world:

home, work, food

o Trusts others and is

trustworthy

o Feels scattered

o Dissociated from

body; doesn’t trust

body signals

o Has difficulty with the

physical world and

surviving successfully

o Struggles with relating

well to matters of the

physical world: home,

work, food

o Doesn’t trust others

The Root Subgroup - TRIBE



Tribe o Active in many

communities and groups;

Very little “alone time”

o Extremely traditional in

their views

o They do not see

themselves as separate

from their family. No

individual identity.

o Family is important

above all else. Highly

sacrificial for all family

causes.

o Extremely proud of their

heritage. May display

their pride openly.

o Belongs to one or

more communities

o Honors family

traditions

o Identifies with family

o Considers family

important

o Interested in their

ancestry and family

roots

o Lives life alone without

much support from

community

o Disregards family

traditions

o Disinterested in family

o May be disconnected

from family or

community

o Not concerned with

ancestry, or may feel

shame about their

origin

The Root Subgroup - FOOD



Food o Knows exactly what

they like to eat and

eats the same thing

often (“food ruts”)

o Eats a high-protein,

even excessive protein,

diet

o Eats predominantly

meat

o Is unaware of food

intolerances; can eat

anything all the time

o Disregards any

symptoms felt after a

meal

o Listen’s to body’s

messages about

eating most of the

time

o Eats protein on a

regular basis

o May eat meat

(beef, poultry)

occasionally

o May have a few

food intolerances

o Attentive to how

the body feels after

eating

o Unsure of when, what, or

how to eat

o Doesn’t eat protein

regularly

o Hypervigilant about

avoiding all meat

o Has a number of food

intolerances; has to

avoid many foods

o Very sensitive to how

their body responds to

foods

The Root Subgroup - BODY



Body o Body reacts quickly to

inflammation; consistent

feeling of heat in the

body.

o Immune system is

hyperactive

o Is stressed but doesn’t

seem to be affected by

it; a “walking time

bomb”

o Abnormal bone growths

and deformities,

calcification concerns

o Has swelling, pain,

and/or redness in low

body (e.g., gout)

o For men, prostatitis

o Large, less frequent

bowel movements

o Gets

occasionally

inflamed

o Immune system

is relatively

healthy

o Can handle

stress

o Has a healthy

posture

o Attentive to low

body and feet

o Normal bowel

movements (1-3

per day)

o May have low-levels of

underlying chronic

inflammation; body may

take longer to dampen

down inflammation

o Reduced immune system

function; easily gets colds,

flus, and anything anyone

comes down with

o Can’t handle even small

amounts of stress

o May have low bone mineral

density and poor posture;

osteoporosis concerns

o For men, erectile dysfunction

and impotence

o Feels “cut off” from low

body

o Constipated, or scant stools


Week 5:

The Root


Make a list of

your 3 top

takeaways

Week 5:

The Root


Case Study Presentation

Week 5: The Root


The Overactive/Excessive Root Type

Case: Overactive Root

S: 38 year old Caucasian male with a demanding job as a well-respected

trial attorney. He socializes frequently, often involving excessive intake of

indulgent food, including alcohol and red meat. Primary complaint: Gout,

and sciatica. Feels “hot” and flushed. History of hemorrhoids.

O: BMI = 30.5; Elevated cortisol, uric acid.

A: (1) Gout; (2) Sciatica; (3) Obese

P: Increase intake of vegetables and plant proteins (including root

vegetables and leafy greens), anti-inflammatory foods, and red fruits. Try

one new food per week. Track hunger and symptoms around meals, and

consider an elimination diet if indicated. Explore emotions, thoughts and

traditions related to stress, anger, and resistance to change.

Week 5: The Root


The Underactive/Deficient Root Type

Case: Underactive Root

S: 42 year old Caucasian female with a history of anorexia, following many

different diets, and is currently focused on the vegan diet for the past 10

years. States she is stressed with her work environment. Feels lack of trust in

personal relationships.

O: BMI = 19; Hemoglobin low; Ferritin low; Albumin low.

A: (1) Anemia; (2) Undernourished; (3) Underweight

P: Counsel on adequate plant-based protein intake, including a high-

protein smoothie daily. Consume root vegetables 3-5 times per week as well

as ample mineral-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts, whole

grains, seeds and red fruits. Start iron supplement to replenish ferritin stores,

with follow up testing. Further testing may include B12, folate, vitamin D, and

bone density scanning.

Week 5:

The Root


Make a list of

your 3 top

takeaways

Week 5:

The Root


Therapeutic Essentials:

Food, Dietary Supplement

& Lifestyle Plans

Week 4:

The Food & Spirit Plans


Developing a

Personalized Plan

Week 4: The Food & Spirit Plans


ASK YOURSELF:• Where do you feel most

comfortable?

• What are your areas of

expertise?

• Which areas are you looking to

integrate into your practice?

ASK YOUR PATIENT: • Which areas are they looking to

explore?

• What modalities are they willing

to do?

Week 4: The Food & Spirit Plans


Do you have to do them

all to get good results?

• Start with 1-2 that the patient

feels comfortable with

• Starting too many too quickly

may lead to you not knowing

what gives results

• Layer in from that foundation in

subsequent consultations based

on their progress

Therapeutic

Strategies

ROOT

OVERACTIVE/

EXCESSIVE


Therapeutic Strategies:

Overactive ProfileROOT

Nutrition o Balance high protein acidity with adequate alkalizing plant foods

o Aim to reduce meat intake and shift the source of protein in your diet from animal

protein to more vegetable protein sources

o Balance overindulgent food choices with healthy options

o Develop better body awareness by tracking symptoms after eating

o Try an elimination diet to uncover food sensitivities and allergies

o Refrain from eating foods that provoke symptoms

o Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods in daily eating such as blue-purple berries, wild

salmon, dark-green, leafy vegetables, and flaxseed oil

o Include more vegetables in dietary regimen, especially those that tend towards

being more alkaline such as dark, leafy greens; balance intake of cooked and raw

vegetables

o Incorporate fibrous root vegetables 3-5 times per week (e.g., yams, sweet potatoes,

taro, parsnips, and rutabaga)

o Consider a fiber supplement if bowel movements are less regular and painful

o Include at least 5-7 servings of bright-red, plant-based foods high in vitamin C and

lycopene in the daily diet every week (e.g., cherries, raspberries, pomegranate).

o Move out of food ruts by shaking up the eating routine with the creation of new

eating traditions and even daily practices

o Track the level of hunger before and after eating

o Try one new food every week

o Note whether dietary supplementation is warranted, specifically with respect to

immune/inflammation support, adrenal support, and skeletal support




Emotions o Explore stagnant emotions using the Emotion Log

o What “inflames” you?

o How do you respond to different ideas? What is your

reaction to those who disagree with you?

o Are you experiencing anger, rage, irritation, and any

emotional pain?




Thoughts o Track stress and identify ways to de-stress

o What repeating, rut-like thoughts are you having? How

can you weed your thought garden from those thoughts

that are keeping you stuck?

o What family and cultural traditions do you follow that may

not be aligned with your health?

o What are your priorities? What other areas do you want to

prioritize? How can you bring your priorities into balance?




Movement o Clear the home of clutter

o Explore ways to get out of ruts, eating and

otherwise

o Try to implement small lifestyle changes and their

potential therapeutic impact

o Spend more time in nature, including eating in

nature, such as picnics or taking a walk in the forest

o Partake in gentle, nourishing movement activities

like tai chi, qi gong, and yoga, to balance out

heavy aerobic or strength training activities




Affirmations o I am open to change and possibility.

o I pay attention.

o I am calm and cool.

o I am accepting of others.




Visualizations o The Complete Handbook of Quantum

Healing, “Inflammation”




Meditations o Engage in regular relaxation (Relaxation

Response) to help with stress response

o Schedule alone time


Therapeutic

Strategies

ROOT

BALANCED



Balanced Profile



restrictive



ROOT

Nutrition o Continue eating foods that energize the body and give a “grounded” feeling

o Focus on foods that fortify the immune system such as medicinal mushrooms,

dark-green, leafy vegetables, berries, and flaxseed and fish oils

o Include 3-5 servings of bright-red, plant-based foods high in vitamin C (e.g.,

cherries, raspberries, pomegranate) on a daily basis

o Alternate between animal and vegetable protein sources, or if only vegetable

protein is eaten, ensure that it is eaten throughout the day for stabilization of

energy

o Incorporate fibrous root vegetables 3-5 times per week (e.g., yams, sweet

potatoes, taro, parsnips, and rutabaga)

o Support the bowel movements with high-fiber foods and/or supplement (aim for

about 30 grams per day for average weight, 70 kg person)

o Continue to enjoy family gatherings and communal eating occasions by hosting

events and attending others

o Continue to keep an open mind when it comes to eating and to be willing to

change foods as is needed to accommodate bodily needs

o Assess the need for dietary supplementation, specifically with respect to protein,

immune support, adrenal support, and skeletal support



Balanced ProfileROOT

Emotions o Note what may be in your environment that could

lead to you feeling inflamed or angry; How can you

move these emotions more readily through you and

into the earth for transformation?



Balanced Profile



restrictive



ROOT

Thoughts o How can you create more “presence” in

your body?

o What thoughts keep you stuck and which

ones make you ungrounded?

o Spend time exploring your ancestry and

family traditions



Balanced Profile



restrictive



ROOT

Movement o Keep engaged in a form of physical movement

that promotes enjoyment

o Spend time in nature




Affirmations o I am present, safe, and secure in my body.

o I am rooted to my existence.

o I am present.

o I am.



Balanced Profile



restrictive



ROOT


Healing, “Grounding,” p. 126




Meditations o Standing meditation in The

Complete Handbook of Quantum

Healing, p. 128


Therapeutic

Strategies

ROOT

UNDERACTIVE/

DEFICIENT



Underactive ProfileROOT

Nutrition o Ensure adequate dietary protein with every meal, especially at breakfast

o Consider a high-protein smoothie in the morning

o Incorporate fibrous root vegetables 3-5 times per week (e.g., yams, sweet

potatoes, taro, parsnips, and rutabaga)

o Increase high-fiber foods and/or a fiber supplement and water intake

o Emphasize foods that fortify the immune system such as medicinal mushrooms,

dark-green, leafy vegetables, berries, and flaxseed and fish oils, on a regular

basis

o Ensure consumption of mineral-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts,

whole grains, and seeds

o Include at least 7 servings of bright-red, plant-based foods high in vitamin C and

lycopene in the daily diet every week (e.g., cherries, raspberries, pomegranate)

o Eat in close proximity to ground so that the connection with the earth is felt

o Practice listening to the body’s messages of healing and responding accordingly

o Eat in community with others who are supportive

o Establish new food traditions and share them with others

o Assess need for dietary supplementation, specifically with respect to protein,

immune support, adrenal support, and skeletal support

- If anemic, iron/B12/folic acid

- If low bone mineral density, calcium/vitamin D/vitamin C/vitamin K




Emotions o Observe any distrust, anxiety, inadequacy, and

insecurity

o Identify areas of security to build on; explore building

personal boundaries

o Are there past family experiences that are blocking

your level of security? What can you learn from those

experiences?

o Use a journal to log and observe your emotions




Thoughts o What prevents you from feeling safe?

o What stands in the way of feeling that others are

trustworthy?

o How do you think about your body? How can you feel

a greater sense of connectedness with your body?

o What communities would you like to connect with?

What steps can you take towards greater integration

with communities?

o Take time to write down your values and beliefs,

separately from the opinions and advice of others

o What traditions would you like to establish?

o What is your response to stressful situations? Explore

ways to manage stress




Movement o Keep engaged in a form of physical movement

that promotes enjoyment

o Spend more time in nature, including without

shoes to enhance sensations through the feet

o Have a foot massage or reflexology

o Depending on the physical condition, partake in

a wide range of physical movement activities,

including those that are gentle and nourishing

such as yoga, tai chi, and qi gong, along with

those that involve slightly more exertion such as a

brisk walk, hiking in the woods, or pilates




Affirmations o Practice affirming ways to cultivate a personal

path that is based on foundational values and

beliefs from within rather than adopting others’

ideas of how to live

o I embrace and value my connection to this

earthly realm.

o My life is real and true.

o I live fully and completely.

o I am rooted to my existence.

o I am present.

o I am.





Healing, “Grounding,” p. 126




Meditations o Standing meditation in The

Complete Handbook of

Quantum Healing, p. 128


Week 5:

The Root

Make a list of

your 3 top

takeaways


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