Can Color Therapy Really Save your Life?

Blitz that headache, melt the stress and cure that insomnia faster. Read on to find out what colours can improve your health and your mood.

Did you know that the healing properties of some colors can help an individual become more balanced on many different levels? Color therapy is becoming a popular alternative; found in spas, alternative health centers, and used as a holistic approach to health and wellness. So why not add little changes into your daily routine and see if you feel a difference after doing so?

Green is considered to be one of the most healing colors

So beat exhaustion with this color

HOW? It is said to have a positive effect on the immune system and also promotes harmony in the body. Consider painting a green wall in your room or try to eat more green vegetables.

Wearing Green: Because green is the color of trees and grass, it is a wonderful color choice when you want to feel more energetic and in-tune with nature. Green represents new growth so choose this color to wear whenever you are embarking on something new.

Blue hues create a place of calm and serenity

It’s time to throw on blue and De-stress

HOW? Blue colors induce a sense of calm into our systems and can also lower blood pressure. Shades of turquoise are also said to help maintain homeostasis balance in the body. Try changing the color on your computer desktop and backgrounds for better health.

Wearing Blue: Ocean colours of blue are especially calming. Who doesn’t own a pair of blue jeans? So slip on a pair and stay calm!

Orange urges you to get out into the world and be bold
So lift your mood and shake up those lethargic ways.

HOW? If you’re feeling low and you’re in need of a mood booster then orange is the colour to revive your energy levels. Try eating a Satsuma and wearing a burnt orange colour to stimulate the nerve endings.

Wearing Orange: This can be a very high energy colour and wearing orange is fun and can make you feel quite playful. The colour screams with sexual energy too and because of its highly-charged intensity some people can’t comfortably wear this colour.

Pink conveys compassion and an open heart.
Incorporate pink into your life to promote peace, rest and love.

HOW? If you find yourself struggling to get peaceful sleep, then try changing your bed sheets into pastel pink colours. Mild insomniacs should give this a try and improve their health and well-being.

Wearing pink: Most people associate pink with babies, little girls, and feminine energies. When people are wearing pink, they appear approachable and capable of loving others.

Red promotes power, confidence and boosts adrenaline.
Get rid of that headache, improve your circulation and boost that self esteem.

HOW? Colour therapy Research shows that the colour red can relieve pain. Try placing a cool red towel over your eyes when that headache kicks in. Add red accessories into your surroundings, in the form of cushions and candles.

Wearing Red: To boost your self esteem and mood, red could be the answer. However, be aware that wearing too much of this colour can make a person come off a little too intimidating to others.