| Chromotherapy
is a therapeutic science which has been used by many races
for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used specially
built solarium rooms with different colored glasses. The sun
would shine through the colored glass onto the patient to
achieve specific therapeutic benefits.
Others used different colored silk clothes
to filter varying shades of light onto their bodies. There
is also evidence of others using colored waters and colored
gels to achieve the same results.
Many natural therapists are using chromotherapy
on their patients in interesting ways. They report success
in recovery of stroke victims, and in others who have chronic
depression. In the United States, chromotherapy is being recognised
as a complimentary system to other therapies and treatments.
How and why chromotherapy works
The Earth, our continents, oceans, in fact
every living thing depends on light to be able to exist. Recent
scientific evidence suggests that light is in fact emitted
by every cell in our bodies. We live in a sea of energy where
color is working within us. It shines with in our divine self,
and radiates upon us from the sun. Research and observation
has shown us that specific colors bring balance to our physical
and emotional systems. Chromotherapy can easily be used as
an alternative to Chinese acupuncture, achieving the same
results in unblocking meridians without the discomfort of
needles used in acupucture.
Green light
Regulates the pituitary gland, fights depression,
bulimia, and other pychosomatic conditions affecting the gastric
system. It is useful in calming the nervous system, fights
irritability, insomnia and can be used to assist in recovery
from nervous breakdowns. Green is a cooling, sedating colour,
which helps reduce swelling of joints and tissues; it calms
the body and helps reduce inflammation. It’s the colour
of the relaxed heart.
Blue light
Calming. Stimulates the parasympatheic system,
reduces blood pressure and calms both breathing and heart-rate.
It has anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing effects. Fights
both physical and mental tension and is used to assist in
relaxation. It is very helpful in treating sleep disorders
and headaches, yet also regulates elastic tissues in the organism.
It helps in all kinds of cramps and can have an anti-bacterial
effect.
Red light
Is used to energise and stimulate. Affects
the heart by increasing pulse rate, and the muscles by increasing
their tension. Influences vitality, and increases body temperature.
Can be used to develop excitement and sensuality. Red is the
symbol of love and anger and of life itself; with its penetration
power, which is the highest of all colours; it is recommended
for treatment of impeded circulation, muscles and heart.
Yellow light
Increases neuromuscular tone. Purifies blood,
helps digestion, and has a cleansing effect. Strongly stimulates
happiness, brings on a sense of security, as well as a strong
feeling of well-being. It can help with learning disabilities
and with strengthening of the endocrine functions.
White light
Used for regeneration. Also, provides energy
and balances the chronobiological rhythm, by stimulating the
production of serotonin, a substance which regulates both
sleep and the nervous system. Rebalances the psychophysical
and hormonal systems in people who suffer from seasonal depression.
Colour light therapy can be used on its own
or as an enhancement to all forms of therapy. It is ideal
for professional iridologist, reflexologist, massage therapist
and many others. It is a safe, non-invasive technique that
allows a person to self-direct the process when necessary.
The greatest feature of this method of healing
is the fact that it enables the recipients to look at their
lives and discover the trauma or conflict that caused a physical
disturbance in their bodies. |
