Chromotherapy - what is it? Non-contact method of treatment with light and color
Very often people give certain things a certain meaning, for example, almost everyone has a certain clothing that is considered happy, allows the day to pass successfully or improve the condition. However, this effect on the human body is not associated with the form of clothing or figurines, but with the color in which this or that object is painted. Different shades can relieve stress, treat certain diseases, cleanse blood, improve the skin and even lose weight. This direction of therapy has received its name - chromotherapy. What this is, will be described in this article.
Historical Background of
For the first time such a color effect on the human body was noticed even in Ancient Egypt. Then there were special temples that were built according to certain principles, under which the sunlight after falling into the interior of the room was divided into 7 primary colors of the spectrum. Anyone who wanted to be healed got up on that line of the rainbow, which 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 conducted in ancient China. Feng Shui says that color can affect the general state of a person because harmony of the mental and physical bodies is achieved.
Principle of operation of
There is an opinion in modern science that this is not unusual, and this effect is associated with the fact that each color has a certain wavelength that carries energy. It is energy and affects the human body. For the first time scientifically proved it Isaac Newton, who conducted experiments with a prism. He also proved that sunlight consists of seven colors.
Now there is evidence that appeared as a result of numerous experiments, in particular, it was possible to establish that a certain light wave affects the body in a certain way, for example, blue rays can save from headaches, red color affects the work of cardiovascularsystems, green and yellow are in harmony with the digestive system. White light, which can be obtained at home if a bioptron lamp is used, acts directly on the structure of the cells.
That's why, surrounding yourself 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 shades or surround yourself with objects in a particular color scheme. There are more complicated methods, for example, massage with oils of a certain color or wearing glasses with color glasses.
But it's worth remembering that chromotherapy( what it is, you can learn from the article) can only slightly improve your state of health. Therefore, it is best to conduct sessions in conjunction with traditional methods of treatment. With gastritis, you must follow the diet and other prescriptions of the doctor and at the same time surround yourself with green objects. But the recovery will come only in the event that there is a correct sequence of treatment: first a traditional procedure, chromotherapy - then. Well, or in conjunction with the appointment of a doctor.
Spectrum has a psychological effect on a person that will help solve many emotional problems.
Methods of using color at home
There are three main methods of using color to treat an organism:
- The first is associated with seeing a certain color. To do this, you need to take a sheet of paper of a square shape with a side of 40 centimeters, painted in the color that you need. The shade 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 stimuli. This time is enough for the visual receptors to fix the shade and transmit the signal to the brain, which, in turn, gives orders to the central nervous system to regulate the functioning of the diseased organ.
- This method is simpler, but it is suitable only for creative people with a well-developed imagination. To do this, it is necessary 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 corresponds to your sick body. You can use other visual images, for example, imagine yourself near the blue sea, looking at the sky or just seeing yourself with 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 status, you need to periodically twist the light source you need, while other sources should be turned off. The procedure in this case should last about two to three hours. The advantage is that you can deal with any case.
What can not be done
Many chromotherapy specialists do not recommend self-medication even with the use of color. This is due to the fact that even a contactless method of treatment has both a positive and negative impact on the body. For example, red color favorably affects the work of the heart, but at the same time it can raise blood pressure, so hypertensive people are highly discouraged from surrounding 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 violent people should abandon it.
Do not forget about this rule: the healing color is your favorite color. Unloved green can be vital, and your favorite blue or black can adversely affect your well-being. That's the kind she is - chromotherapy. What it is? Treatment with color! And it has its own rules and principles.
Using 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, hair is directly related to the health of nerve cells. It should be remembered that treatment with light is only an auxiliary method, and not the main one, therefore, for completeness of therapeutic influence, chromotherapy should be used together with massage, mechanical or chemical cleansing of the face, various SPA procedures.
Features of the procedure
The cosmetologist should choose a color for the patient who is able to eliminate this or that appearance problem. For example, red copes well with improving blood circulation, resulting in an increase in muscle tone and skin tone, so this is a great way to rejuvenate. Yellow fights well with the manifestations of cellulite, and green calms the inflamed skin, blue has the same effect, which is recommended for treating acne and vascular network on the skin. After the necessary shade is selected, special bulbs are included, which the patient looks at during the basic cosmetology procedure.
Especially popular are the whirlpool baths with colored water.
Chromotherapy( what it is, you already know) helps to achieve faster results with other cosmetic procedures, and does not completely replace them.
What physiological effect is provided by each of the colors of
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 in diseases that arise as a result of general physical exhaustion, weakness. Has an effect on the heart and blood vessels, liver, kidneys and rectum. Stimulates the circulation of organs, increases the hemoglobin content, which means it can be used as a preventative against anemia, increases immunity, cope with stagnant phenomena, regulates liver activity, helps with problems of the menstrual cycle. It is not recommended to perform color therapy with red color if the body temperature is increased or inflammatory processes develop. Excessive exposure to red can lead to nervous overexertion and fatigue.
Orange - associated with the sun, affects the spleen and pancreas, small intestine, respiratory system and vessels. It is able to exert a strengthening effect, which improves digestion, blood circulation, increases appetite, rejuvenates the body. Deals with depression. Promotes the purification of blood vessels.
Yellow is a color of good mood and joy, so it can relieve a feeling of fatigue and drowsiness. Affects the nervous system, brain and gallbladder, stomach and duodenum. Used to stimulate intellectual abilities, to purify the digestive organs, skin, restore liver function. But it can cause a strong excitement and increase the production of bile.
Unique green
Green color is in harmony with the spiritual energy of a person, affects the nerves, bronchi, muscles, bones, tendons and hormonal system. It has a unique ability to refresh and simultaneously soothe the body, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps to strengthen the muscles and tissues of organs, it has a beneficial effect on the eyes, it can relieve spasms of the bronchi, therefore it is recommended to use it for chronic respiratory diseases.
Cold colors
Purple , or indigo color, has a toning effect on the brain and eyes. Its main feature is the ability to produce endorphins. Affects the nerves, the glands, in particular, the work of the pituitary gland and the lymphatic system as a whole. Used to reduce body temperature, has analgesic ability, so it is recommended to use it for migraines, depression, insomnia.
Blue - in harmony with the emotional sphere of a person, affects the nerves, the appendages area, eyes, ears, nose. It is able to calm pain, has vasoconstrictive action, fights inflammatory processes, can reduce temperature and blood pressure. But with its excess, a feeling of fear may appear.
Blue color allows a person to navigate in time. Influences the organs of the respiratory and nervous system, the glands, in particular, the thyroid and almond-shaped ones. Used for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, inflammatory processes in the caecum, for example, with appendicitis( but can not completely cure), helps stop bleeding and faster wound healing, affects the human immunity.
Effect of white
Special attention is paid to white light, which consists of all the above colors. White is able to give strength and energy, to straighten the mood, to harmonize all the human organs. Used for this lamp bioptron. However, a large number of it is not recommended, because it can cause a feeling of fear. That's why medical staff are recommended to use clothes of other colors, for example green.
Remember that in any treatment you need to observe the measure. And even if the 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 hurt.