Living in a rainbow (Colour therapy)

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Product:	Colour therapy
Date:	19/03/02 (705 review reads)
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Advantages: health, wellbeing, relaxation

Disadvantages: colors must also appeal to the person

Color(colour) therapy has been used for years in public buildings. In New York City tests have been done in schools to curb disruptive behavior.Half the school interior was painted in theraputic colors(pinks,blues,greens) and the students in this part of the building had greater attention spans,were more cooperative and got better grades.

These theraputic colors are also being used in prisons in the USA. with good results.

Leading hotels are using rich bright colors to aid relaxation and give a feeling of comfort. Green and blues for relaxation and deep reds, peach and yellows are welcoming colors.

Doctors waiting rooms and hospitals are now changing from the stark white color of the past. Blues and greens are used here also along with peach and sunny yellows. It reduces stress and even lowers blood pressure in some cases.

Autistic children have been found to respond well to bright orange and yellow as well as those suffering from depression.

People suffering insomnia find relief in a light green room with touches of pink. And those with anxieties or fears do well in a lavender room.

Mentally stimulating colors in the workplace improve productivity and enhance the workers health. Dull browns,beige or cold grey and white are harsh, depressing colors to work around.

Babies rooms are best painted in pastels as bright bold colors can over stimulate making the baby restless and disturbing sleep patterns. Even choose bedclothes without bold loud colors and patterns for the baby's physical and psychological well being.

As the child ages brighter and more stimulating colors can be used. But it is best to keep the walls a soft peach or cream and use brighter accessories.

For the elderly peach,apricot,warm tans,terra cotta,and pink stimulate circulation and maintain stamina. Soft blues,lavender and violet connect to the spiritual side providing comfort and safety.

Rooms of the house
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bedrooms-pinks,cream,blue,green
kitchen-yellow,orange,red,salmon
study-violet,blue,touquoise,cream,lavender
dining room-yellow,green,purple,orange
livingroom-yellow,green,purple,orange

color in clothing-
orange-the color of joy,helps depression
yellow-good communication,good to wear to interviews
red-avoid it if you have high blood pressure,wear to feel sensuous and if you need quick energy
green-promotes optimism,health and happiness
blue-promotes quiet and relaxation,avoid it if you are depressed
purple-wear for authority,makes you aware
lavender-promotes calm and sensitivity
pink-will get you more support from others
white-to be openminded,receptive to new ideas
black-if you are self-sufficiant and in authority and in control of yourself. Also highlight it with a bright color.Black rejects help from others. Don't wear if depressed.

There are many more ways colors are used but this gives you a general idea of how they can effect our lives and be used in a beneficial way.

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