Effect of Color on Health
We are aware of the beneficial role of light in our lives. Light is the source of energy for all living beings. Colors are different wavelengths of light. According to ancient Egyptian, Indian and Chinese medicines, the organs of our body are affected by specific colors. The ancient medicine texts have used color therapy or chromotherapy in treating various diseases.
Color and human character
We prefer certain colors, while we dislike some other hues. According to color therapists, our specific likes and dislikes would help to define our physical and psychological character. Often our reactions towards a particular color might be linked to certain positive or negative experiences in our lives. Your aversion towards red for instance may be due to a bloodshed, which you saw. A particular physical disorder could also be determined by your aversion to a particular color.
Properties of Color
The visible light spectrum comprises of seven colors – violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Violet has the shortest wavelength and colors close to the violet band are known as cool colors. Red has the largest wavelength in the visible light spectrum and is the hottest color.
Violet
Violet affects the brain and pineal gland. The calming effect of this cool color can help in curing stress, depression and sleeping problems.
Indigo
Indigo is linked to our eyes. It has a sedative affect on our lives. This color helps to rest our minds. The negative affect of this color makes as depressive, intolerant, fearful and lonely.
Blue
Blue is related to the respiratory system, upper digestive system and the thyroid gland. This is a color of speech and communication.
Green
This is related to the heart and the breast. Negative affect of this color may be linked to heart ailments, breast cancer, allergies and problems of the immune system.
Yellow
Yellow is linked to the liver, stomach, spleen, small intestine and endocrine gland. It helps indigestion and detoxication.
Orange
Lower abdomen, large bowel, uterus, ovaries, testes and prostate are influenced by orange.
Red
Red is related to the pelvic region and legs. The major organs influenced by this color are the kidneys and bladder.
