Very often, people give certain things a certain meaning, for example, almost everyone has certain clothes that are considered happy, allow the day to pass successfully or improve their condition. However, this effect on the human body is not associated with the type of clothing or figurine, but with the color in which this or that object is painted. Different shades can relieve stress, treat certain diseases, cleanse the blood, improve skin condition and even lose weight. This direction of therapy got its name - chromotherapy. What it is will be described in this article.
Historical reference
For the first time, such an effect of color on the human body was noticed in ancient Egypt. Then there were special temples, which were built according to certain principles, subject to which sunlight after falling into the room decayed into 7 primary colors of the spectrum. Any person who wanted to be healed was on the very line of the rainbow that was supposed to help solve his problems. Even then, people knew that a certain color could save one or another disease.
Color therapy (color treatment) was also carried out in Ancient China. Feng Shui claims that Kohler can affect the general condition of a person due to the fact that harmony of the mental and physical bodies is achieved.
Operating principle
Modern science has an opinion on this subject, which believes that there is nothing unusual in it, and such an effect is connected with the fact that each color has a specific wavelength that carries energy with it. It is energy that affects the human body. For the first time, Isaac Newton, who conducted experiments with a prism, scientifically substantiated this. He proved that sunlight consists of seven colors.
Now there is evidence that has appeared as a result of numerous experiments, in particular, it was possible to establish that a particular light wave affects the body in a certain way, for example, blue rays can save you from headaches, red color affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system , green and yellow are in harmony with the digestive organs. White light, which can be obtained at home if a bioptron lamp is used, directly affects the structure of cells.
That is why, surrounding ourselves with objects of a certain color, we can feel worse or better. There are several ways to use this knowledge in everyday life. For example, you can wear clothes of certain colors or surround yourself with objects in one color or another. There are more sophisticated methods, for example, massage with oils of a certain color or wearing glasses with coloristic glasses.
But it is worth remembering that chromotherapy (what it is, you can find out from the article) can only slightly improve your well-being. Therefore, it is best to conduct sessions in combination with traditional methods of treatment. With gastritis, you need to follow a diet and other doctor's prescriptions and at the same time surround yourself with green objects. But recovery will only come if the correct sequence of treatment takes place: first, the traditional procedure, chromotherapy - then. Well, or in combination with doctor's prescriptions.
The spectrum has a psychological effect on a person, which will help to solve many emotional problems.
Methods for Using Color at Home
There are three main methods of using color to treat the body:
- The first is associated with the vision of a certain color. To do this, take a sheet of square paper with a side of 40 centimeters, painted in the color that you need. The hue depends on which organ you are going to treat. Next, you need to sit at a distance of about 1-1.5 m from the square, look at it for 10-15 minutes, without being distracted by other irritants. This time is enough for the visual receptors to fix the hue and transmit a signal to the brain, which, in turn, gives orders to the central nervous system to regulate the work of the diseased organ.
- This method is simpler, but only suitable for creative people with a well-developed imagination. To do this, you need to sit down, remove all other auditory and visual stimuli from yourself, close your eyes and imagine yourself in a room with walls of the color that matches your diseased organ. You can use other visual images, for example, imagine yourself near the blue sea, looking at the sky or just see yourself with an orange orange in your hands. The duration of color meditation should be at least 10 minutes.
- Special color lamps are sold in stores. Depending on your condition, you periodically need to screw in the light source you need, while other sources must be turned off. The procedure in this case should last about two to three hours. The advantage is that you can do any business.
What can not be done
Many chromotherapy specialists do not recommend self-medication even using color. This is due to the fact that even a non-contact method of treatment has both positive and negative effects on the body. For example, red color favorably affects the work of the heart, but at the same time it can increase blood pressure, therefore hypertensive patients are not recommended to surround themselves with objects of this shade.
This also applies to the emotional aspect. For example, red fills a person with energy, restores vitality, but can cause aggression, so it is better for violent people to abandon it.
Do not forget about such a rule: a healing color is a favorite color. Unloved green can be vital, and your beloved blue or black can negatively affect your well-being. Here it is - chromotherapy. What it is? Color treatment! And it has its own rules and principles.
The use of chromotherapy in cosmetology
Color therapy (color treatment) has long been used to change the appearance of a person. This has its advantages. Color affects the nervous system, both central and peripheral, and the condition of the skin and hair is directly related to the health of nerve cells. It is worth remembering that light treatment is only an auxiliary method, and not the main one, therefore, to complete the therapeutic effect, chromotherapy should be used in conjunction with massage, mechanical or dry face cleansing, various SPA procedures.
Features of the procedure
The cosmetologist must choose a color for the patient that is able to eliminate a particular appearance problem. For example, red does an excellent job of improving blood circulation, resulting in an increase in muscle tone and skin, so this is a great way to rejuvenate. Yellow fights well with the manifestations of cellulite, and green soothes inflamed skin, blue also has a similar effect, which is recommended for the treatment of acne and the vascular net on the skin. After the desired shade is selected, special bulbs are turned on, which the patient looks at during the main cosmetic procedure.
Hot tubs with colored water are becoming especially popular.
Chromotherapy (what it is, you already know) helps to achieve faster results during other cosmetic procedures, and does not completely replace them.
What physiological effect does each of the flowers have?
Sunlight consists of 7 primary colors. All colors of chromotherapy have their own - special - effect on the body.
Red - associated with blood, life, energy, symbolizes the power of femininity and love. That is why it is recommended to use it for diseases that arise as a result of general physical exhaustion, weakness. It affects the heart and blood vessels, liver, kidneys and rectum. It stimulates the blood circulation of organs, increases the hemoglobin content, which means it can be used as a prophylactic against anemia, boosts immunity, copes with congestion, regulates liver activity, and helps with menstrual cycle problems. It is not recommended to carry out color therapy with red color if the body temperature is elevated or inflammatory processes develop. Excessive exposure to red can lead to nervous strain and fatigue.
Orange - associated with the sun, affects the spleen and pancreas, small intestine, respiratory system and blood vessels. It is able to have a strengthening effect, as a result of which digestion, blood circulation improves, appetite increases, the body rejuvenates. Fights depression. Helps cleanse blood vessels.
Yellow is the color of good mood and joy, so it can relieve the feeling of tiredness and drowsiness. It affects the nervous system, brain and gall bladder, stomach and duodenum. It is used to stimulate intellectual abilities, to cleanse the digestive organs, skin, restore liver function. But it can cause severe excitement and increase the production of bile.
Unique green
The green color is in harmony with the spiritual energy of a person, affects nerves, bronchi, muscles, bones, tendons and the hormonal system. It has a unique ability to refresh and at the same time calm the body, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helps to strengthen muscles and tissues of organs, has a beneficial effect on the eyes, is able to relieve bronchospasm, therefore it is recommended to use it for chronic respiratory diseases.
Cool colors
Violet , or indigo, has a tonic effect on the brain and eyes. Its main feature is the ability to produce endorphins. It affects the nerves, the work of the glands, in particular, the pituitary gland and the lymphatic system as a whole. It is used to lower body temperature, has analgesic ability, therefore it is recommended to use it for migraines, depression, insomnia.
Blue - in harmony with the emotional sphere of a person, affects the nerves, the area of the appendages, eyes, ears, nose. It can soothe pain, has a vasoconstrictor effect, fights inflammation, and can lower temperature and blood pressure. But with its excess, a feeling of fear may appear.
Blue color allows a person to navigate in time. It has an effect on the organs of the respiratory and nervous system, on the glands, in particular, the thyroid and amygdala. It is used for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, inflammatory processes in the cecum, for example, with appendicitis (but it cannot be completely cured), it helps to stop bleeding and faster healing of wounds, affects the human immunity.
White effect
Of particular note is the white light, which consists of all of the above colors. White is able to give strength and energy, even out mood, harmonize all human organs. A bioptron lamp is used for this. However, a large number of it is not recommended, because it can cause a feeling of fear. That is why medical staff are encouraged to use clothes of other colors, such as green.
Remember that in any treatment you need to comply with the measure. And even if a chromotherapy specialist advised you to surround yourself with objects of a certain color, this does not mean that you need to completely change the wardrobe or make repairs in the apartment. Excessive exposure can only do harm.