| | Living in an age of alternative therapies, holistic remedies and a newer, more enlightened view of nutrition, we seek to heal ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We strive to keep our bodies and psyches in balance. Color can be a powerful provider of guidance and insight that helps us achieve that balance. The health-giving properties of color, in food as well as the environment, have long been acknowledged. Colored lighting, color therapy and color in health-care settings are all critical areas for exploration and enlightenment. Whether proven by science or inspired by spiritual quest, encouraged by the power of suggestion or the result of deeply imbedded memories, there is no question that color's effects are imprinted indelibly within the human psyche and spirit. Are there specific colors that are recommended for particular health problems? Certain colors have been used traditionally, both in color therapy as well as in the immediate environment, to alleviate certain conditions. They are: | Condition | Color Cure |  | | Anxiety | Golden or mellow yellow induces a feeling of optimism, enlightenment | | | Claustrophobia | Paint the ceiling sky blue | | | Creative "block" | Purple will boost your creativity | | | Depression | Vibrant colors lift the spirits | | | Depth perception | Yellow lenses in eyeglasses or goggles | | | Difficulty focusing | Dark blue encourages meditative thinking | | | Insomnia | Light, mid-blue and blue-green induce
serenity | | | Irritability | Nature's greens are great equalizers and harmonizers. Take a walk in the woods or go to a park. Experience the great outdoors. | | | Jet lag | Blue and green lenses worn before and
during flight | | | Lackluster love life | Red, hot pink and orange rev up the adrenaline
lethargy or fatigue | | | Over-stressed | Blues, blue-greens and greens relax and calm nerves |
Portions reproduced from "THE COLOR ANSWER BOOK" with the permission of Leatrice Eiseman. |