color therapy

color light therapy

RED

Red is the most passionate of all colors because of it's earliest primitive association with blood and fire. It stimulates vitality and energy throughout the body, and where there is sluggishness, it promotes activity. it supports the adrenal system and the circulation of blood and increases the sense of well-being. Red stimulates the sensory nerves; therefore it is of benefit in deficiencies of smell, sight, hearing, taste and touch. It has been used with success to combad anemia, asthma, certain skin diseases and chronic coughs. Friendliness and forgiveness are beautiful qualities of this earth element as are prosperity and gratitude.

Tibetan, Chinese, and Indian medical practitioners have known for thousands of years that colors each have their own transformational and healing characteristics. The colored lights used in our sauna can be directed towards physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing.

GREEN

Green is the harmonizing and balancing color. It encourages calmness and inspires at the same time. Green is applied for the naturopathic treatment of bronchitis, lung problems, inflammation of the joints and swellings. Green is related to the heart and is excellent for chest complaints such as angina. It is said to promote realization of the organs and stimulate general detoxification of the body. Effective in treating shock, it alleviates fear in traumatic situations. Green is the peace restorer, promoting sharing, adaptability, generosity and co-operation.

BLUE

Blue is a peaceful and relaxing color. It increases metabolism, builds vitality and has a calm, relaxing effect. Blue is successfully used to treat feverish conditions, fast pulse rate and high blood pressure. It symbolizes cool and soothing and can help reduce heat and inflammation from the body like sunburn or sunstroke. Women with menstrual imbalance can use the healing quality of blue to help pain, backache and balance blood flow. As a general rule, blue is pure serenity, bringing with it peace, faith, lovely relaxing, healing feelings.

YELLOW

Yellow is sunshine and happiness, a creative and inspiring color. It helps with clarity of thought and enhances general well-being. Yellow helps to strengthen the nervous system and the muscles, including the heart, creating better circulation. It can greatly assist metabolism having a balancing effect on the digestive system. In naturopathy, yellow is applied to combat glandular and lymphatic system imbalances. It is an excellent color for the relief of inflammatory disorders of the joints and connective tissues, and can help alleviate arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Yellow is the color of the intellect and corresponds with knowledge and wisdom. It brings an air of radiance, brightness and cheerfulness.

PURPLE

Purple is the color of the emotions and is considered to be a meditative color. It is a good color for improving immunity. It relieves general nervous disorders, sciatica, neuralgia and problems associated with eyes, ears and nose. It purifies the system and is used in attempts to sooth organs, relax muscles and is an excellent color for headaches and migraines. Purple reflects dignity,, nobility and self-respect. It is soothing, evokes artistry, consideration and tolerance.

LIGHT BLUE

Light Blue provides the mind with inner calmnesss, enhances peace and serenity. It helps with respiratory illness, sore throats, coughs, hoarseness, cold and flu symptoms and sinus conditions. CNN recently announced that researchers at Cornell University discovered that applying blue light to the backs and the knees resets the body's internal clock, eliminating jet lag and sleep disturbances that accompany shift work. Blue is a relaxing color that allows spiritual inspiration.

WHITE

White is beneficial to begin and end a color therapy session with white to stabilize the energy system of the individual and to give the body an overall boost. Feeling Blue? SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) - depression that sets in during the winter months when sunlight is minimal is helped immensely by this color therapy.

ORANGE

Orange Symbolizes joy and happiness and helps raise the spirit, creating balance. It is used to increase immunity and sexual potency and helps with digestive ailments, chest and kidney disease. Orange relieves craps and muscle spasms.

PINK

Pink is the color of universal love and is a quiet color. It provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth, acceptance, contentment and neutralizes disorders. It promotes a calming effect on the entire being.