We all experience how different colors evoke various moods in us. In color therapy, we harness the healing and stimulating effects of colors. The healing and mood-improving effects of colors are multiplied with the use of color therapy. It replenishes lost energy, improves memory and resilience, relieves stress, eases digestive issues, invigorates, refreshes, and rejuvenates. Color therapy creates harmony in our soul and can bring us peace.
Hollwich (1964), Tilgner (1967), and Dieckhuss (1974) studied the effects of colored radiation on human water balance, sugar metabolism, the diencephalon and pituitary system, blood composition, hormone metabolism, the autonomic nervous system, and liver metabolism. They proved that colored metals and colored environments also elicit experimentally verifiable reactions in living organisms. Thus, ultraviolet rays enhance performance, and the red color’s effect on increasing blood flow is also evident on skin areas not directly exposed to radiation. Various pathological phenomena caused by exposure to different colored environments have been described.
Colors, with their electromagnetic vibrations, continuously affect us throughout our lives, whether we are aware of it or not. A seaside vacation with the soothing proximity of the vast blue water relaxes and calms us. The green of vast forests soothes and balances us. Colors can be used in many ways for healing. We can linger on a painting, use carefully chosen colored tablecloths and curtains, or even paint the room in colors appropriate for the treatment. Selecting our clothes based on their color can address any issue. We can choose foods that match our mood and health from vegetables and fruits of appropriate colors. But we can also use colored light techniques. However, whatever method we choose, the goal is always to achieve harmony, so we should only use shades that do not conflict with our tastes and aesthetic sense, as we can only hope for healing and good cheer from these!
The Healing Effects of Colors
Different colors are attributed with various healing effects.
Red:
- Increases body temperature, stimulates blood circulation, aids adrenaline production
- Reduces feelings of fatigue, alleviates chronic diseases
- Anemia
- Colitis
- Chronic cold (sinusitis)
- Arthritis
- Can be used in cases of depression
- Excessive use may cause aggression and impatience
- Increases heart rate, heartbeat, and blood pressure
- Restores weakened bodies.
Orange:
- Stimulating effect
- Aids in digestive disorders
- Recommended against depression
- Strengthens the immune system
- Favorably influences the function of the spleen, kidneys, and gall bladder
- Beneficial for the gonads and sexual functions
- Strengthens the uterus
Yellow:
- Regulates digestive processes
- Strengthens the stomach, but excessive use may cause nausea
- Benefits the liver
- Has a favorable effect on the nervous system
- Also beneficial for the skin
Green:
- Harmonizing and strengthening effect
- Heart diseases
- Colds and headaches
- Eye diseases
- Ulcers
- Vascular diseases
- Recommended for harmonizing the nervous system
Light Blue:
- Astringent, disinfectant, and cooling effect
- High blood pressure
- Inflammations
- Infections
- Thyroid and throat diseases
- Bronchitis and lung diseases
- Burns, stings
- Effective against high fever
- Suitable for reducing warts
Dark Blue:
- More intense astringent, disinfectant, and cooling effect
- Very beneficial for the sensory organs (nose, ear, eye)
- Antispasmodic effect
- Sedative
- Pain reliever
- For nervous system disorders
- For asthma
- Recommended for stomach cleansing
Purple:
- Calms and harmonizes the nervous system
- For headaches
- For lymphatic circulation
- For hormonal problems
- Can be used for malignant tumors
Source: Naturterapia