Colour Therapy , Feeling blue? Wear orange!

[icymist]

Ever wondered why the ancient Egyptians were so intent on covering their marvellous tombs and temples with colours of every hue?

Seems they did not just want their buildings to look pretty. Historians have discovered that the Egyptians used colour as a healing tool. The ancient healers used coloured minerals, crystals, ointment, plasters and dye along with their lotions, potions, charms and spells to treat those sick in mind or body.

Modern day alternative practitioners are once again touting the fact that colour is intrinsic to healing and restoring balance. As a result one can now obtain an array of colour therapy equipment, ranging from pen-light torches with interchangeable gel coloured lenses to the most popular tool — colour therapy eyewear (colour-tinted glasses).

Is this just another way to prise money from a gullible public, or does colour therapy really work?

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[Dervill Crow]

1. Well, that explains the orange bag that I was compelled to buy

when my daughter hosted a Hollywood Trends purse party at my house. It's definitely sexier than the Trader Joe's canvas bag that I had been using to lug things to the office.

[Sanity Claws]

2. I think it works to an extent

No food is going to cure an ailment and no color is going to cure the blues. But surrounding yourself with the right food and right colors will help.

[marions ghost]

3. I don't know

if color really works in healing but it's a fascinating subject. Color definitely affects us, just how much we don't know.

This website has some fun facts about color effects. If you want more info you have to buy the book.

http://www.colormatters.com/brain.html