August 7, 2009

Color Therapy



Color is an integral part of our life. We see color every moment. Have you ever wondered that colors do have an influence on our moods, body, mind and soul? Yes! Colors can have an impact on your life and can make one feel happy, calm, angry, excited and it even has the power to heal.

I guess many of you would have experienced a sense of happiness as you walk through the green lawn. Also, you would have heard that the bull gets wild on waving a red scarf close to its eyes. Have you not felt happier and healthier when the early morning-golden-sunrays falls on your skin? What is the reason for all this? The answer is COLOR!

Yes color has a big impact on your life. If it has the ability to change your moods so easily, it definitely has the power to heal certain problems too. It surely has the mightiness to help you lead a better life. Colors, when used in the right way can improve your lifestyle.

Infact, colors is being used in the world of medicine too. Way back in 1970s, a therapy called Photodynamic Therapy was introduced in the United States, which involved using red light to eliminate tumors and skin cancer.

Below is a list of various colors and its attributes listed in the book named Color Therapy written by Pauline Wills.
  • Red - This color is very closely associated with the heart and blood and thus related to love and sexuality.
  • Orange - This is a color of happiness and joy.
  • Yellow - Yellow radiates warmth and joy. Yellow colors is good for skin and it improves the skin texture.
  • Green - Lime Green is known to detoxify the liver. It cools the blood and animizes the nervous system. Light green symbolizes prosperity and success, while dark green is the color of deception.
  • Turquoise - This is an immunity-boosting color. It can soote inflammatory conditions, particularly when used along with red or orange.
  • Blue - Blue is the color of inspiration and peace.It is associated with sadness and depression. So do not dress in blue, if you are feeling depressed. But, blue can provide relief to people suffering from asthma, BP and stress.
  • Indigo - Can you believe that this color has the capacity to induce anaesthesia in the physical body?! Yes, indigo is a painkiller. It helps purify blood stream. Also, it is known to relieve tension and muscular strains.
  • Violet - This color can be used in various problems like schizophrenia and manic depression. It also helps to fight against bacteria and virus.
  • Magenta - Magenta is a color of letting go - physically, emotionally and mentally.
  • White - White contains all colors and is related to innocence, purity and spirituality.
  • Black absorbs all colors and is generally associated with evil.
There are many more colors like rose pink, golden, silver, pearl which play significant role in healing or improving our lives. For further information you can refer to this wonderful book "Color Therapy" which is mentioned earlier. It introduces to various colors and its benifits and how color can improve ones life when used appropriately. Also it introduces to some wonderful techniques like Meditaion with Color, Color Breating, Color Massage and others.
So even you can imrpove your life by wearing the right colors, by choosing the right color schemes for you home, using the right colored furnitures and growing colorful plants and flowers in you garden.
Have a bright, colorful life!

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