An Introduction to Color Light Therapy
The color Light treatment is built on the notion of restoring balance through applying colors to the body. Its roots go to as early as Mayan culture.
It is believed that in India, Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that has been used throughout the ages has its roots in the belief that each person is made up of five elements from the universe, which are present in a specific ratio unique to each person, including their constitution and personality. If these elements are imbalanced, Ayurveda works with the energy inherent in the colors and spectrum of light to bring them back into equilibrium.
In the ancient Egypt the practice of healing through color was developed by the Hermetic tradition. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used colored stones, minerals, crystals, salves and dyes for remedies. They also painted sanctuaries for treatment in diverse shades of hue.
In China the traditional Chinese medicine uses colors that are associated to each organ and system. This method of healing focuses on the concept that each individual is a balanced person. Color wheel first created in the name of Sir Isaac Newton. He divided white light into red, orange yellow green, cyan and blue. He then combined the two sides of the spectrum to reveal the natural color progression.
Light Therapy has been regarded throughout time as a powerful therapy for healing. Nowadays, therapeutic applications using light or color is being researched in major research and hospitals across the globe. Research suggests that full-spectrum ultraviolet as well as colored laser light may have therapeutic benefits for a variety of ailments that range from depression and chronic pain to immune-related diseases.
Wellness Benefits
The use of light therapy has been described as an integral an integral part of a healthy lifestyle to reduce swelling temporarily and pain, reduce inflammation, speed up wound healing and dramatically slow the recovery process after surgical or medical procedures. Patients have experienced an increase in mobility, reduced muscles spasm and tension and increased circulation.
Revitalizing lighting therapy using LED is a great option to treat temporary pain like back and joint discomfort, torn or sore muscles, sprains and arthritis, post-surgical scars wounds, burns and many more. Utilizing infrared technology the use of light therapy (phototherapy) is among the most efficient and non-invasive methods to enhance general wellness.
Light therapy can also be employed to help relieve symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD can affect people when absence of sunlight leads to seasonal depression. Phototherapy aids in the treatment of SAD through resetting your internal clock (Circadian rhythms) which helps people rest better and manage their mood. Many companies, including GE and Philips have come up with phototherapeutic products that help improve and manage mood.
Cosmetic Benefits
The use of light therapy is also a popular treatment for preventing aging. Many have experienced an immediate reduction to the appearance wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet. age spots.
The treatment of light therapy is effective in improving your appearance on the neck, face and chest area by decreasing the signs of aging such as wrinkles, and age spots. In combination with infrared therapy LED phototherapy it is the ideal method to revive the skin.
Healing with Color
Color is light divided into various wavelengths that vibrate at various speeds and different frequency. Things with the ability to ABSORB all wavelengths but DO not reflect are white in the natural world. The objects that reflect all wavelengths and reflect are white in nature. Between white and black is COLOR. Colors are the energy wavelengths that to us appear as colors due to the ability and capacity of the object’s ability to absorb or reflect energy.
Red Light
In the beginning of 1990, RLT was used by researchers to assist in growing seeds in outer space. Scientists discovered that the bright light of the red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) contributed to the growth and photosynthesis of plant cells.
This red light investigated for its potential use in the field of medicine, specifically to see whether RLT could boost the energy level of human cells. The researchers believed that RLT could prove to be a successful treatment for muscles atrophy and slow wound healing as well as bone loss issues that are caused due to weightlessness in space travel.
You might have heard of Red light Therapy (RLT) under various names, including:
- photobiomodulation (PBM)
- Low-level treatment with light (LLLT)
- Soft laser therapy
- Cold laser therapy
- biostimulation
- Photonic stimulation
- Low-power Laser Therapy (LPLT)
Red is known as “The The Great Healer”. It is by far the most well-known therapy using light. To help you fall asleep you can use the red light. The colour signals that it’s night and can trigger the body to release melatonin.
The red light can also enhance your exercise. A few mins of exposure infrared and red light before exercising can increase the strength of your muscles and reduced soreness. Certain wavelengths of infrared and red light ranging from 660 to 905 nanometers-reach the skeletal muscle tissue, stimulating mitochondria to create more ATP which is a chemical which cells utilize to energy source.
Green Light
The universal color of green is color for healing. In the beginning, it was it was a color that symbolized love. Green is the middle of the spectrum of colors. Therefore it possesses physical as well as spirituality, both with equal balance and an equal harmony.
The green light of the sun can decrease persistent painfulness (caused by migraines or fibromyalgia such as) by as much as 60 percent in research published that appeared in Pain as well as animal studies that have proven that the positive effects can last as long as nine days. Looking at the green light appears to trigger an increase in body’s production of the enkephalins, pain-killing opioids like chemicals. Also, it decreases inflammation which is a factor in the treatment of many chronic pain disorders.
More research is required before doctors are able to make suggestions on the best way and often to utilize green light for treating migraines and other types of pain. As well, you should consult a doctor before attempting treatment at-home. However, studies suggest that exposure to a couple of hours each night, either by using the green light bulb inside the form of a lamp or wearing glasses with tinted filters for your eyes can reduce migraines, as well as other kinds of chronic pain.
Aids in treating and preventing hyperpigmentation by preventing the production of melanin, which hinders its movement to the surface. It can help break down melanin clusters which are already present on the skin.
Yellow Light
Yellow can awaken the mind and arouses a higher level of consciousness. Therefore, it’s a great color for those suffering from neurological or nerve-related conditions that affect your solar plexus. It has a remarkably stimulating impact on the mind. Yellow is a great remedy for ailments of liver, stomach as well as the intestines. It helps to open pores on the skin by healing damaged tissue. These rays produce an alkalizing impact that helps strengthen the nerves. Inspiring, awakening and greatly stimulating the mind, encouraging self-control. Common ailments treated with yellow include constipation, liver issues, gas and diabetes, eczema and even nervous exhaustion. It helps to improve clear thinking, boosting awareness, generating interest and stimulating curiosity, the energy of yellow is linked to the capacity to see or comprehend.
The yellow is employed to treat redness, flushing irritation, redness and Rosacea. It can also help minimize the appearance of tiny blood vessels in the face and nose.
Blue Light
Blue light therapy technology is a different option for treating acne. Studies have proven that in-office as well as at-home systems yield positive results.
Blue light therapy is effective in helping reduce the severity of this common skin problem which affects the 50 millions of Americans and 94% of females.
Cyan Light
It’s an easy acne treatment that helps limit the production of oil on the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It also helps in the synthesis of collagen and protein.
Orange Light
Orange can have a calming effect on the mind, which relieves the repression. Because orange is a combination of yellow and red, it blends physical energy with the mind’s wisdom, leading to an alteration between the lower physical reactions and a greater mental reaction. This is why it is known as “The Wisdom Ray.” Orange is warm, cheery and not constricting.
With the help of orange, we are in a position to heal our physique (red) and simultaneously inducing within our minds (yellow) more knowledge. Orange aids in the integration of new concepts. Orange is the most effective emotional stimulant that helps get rid of inhibitions, paving the way to an independent and socially responsible lifestyle. Bring joy to your working day and boost your appetite for living. Orange is a great aid in healing inflammation from the gallstones of your kidneys epilepsy, menstrual cramps wet cough, and other sinus problems.
Purple Light
Violet, the final color that we see before light is converted to ultra-violet. Violet cleanses our thoughts and feelings, bringing us inspiration for all endeavors. Violet energy binds us with our spiritual self, bringing wisdom, guidance and inner strength. It increases creativity and artistic talent. Leonardo da Vinci proclaimed that you can boost the power of meditation by ten times the amount beneath the gentle light of Violet that are found in the church windows.
Light therapy utilizes colors for their supposed wellness capabilities to treat physical and emotional issues. It is founded upon the assumption that different colors cause various responses within individuals. For instance, certain colors are thought to be stimulating, while others could be relaxing. Therapy with colors has been proposed for many purposes and is based either on tradition or based on research-based theories. Talk to a healthcare professional prior to making use of any form of color therapy.
Infrared Light
Infrared light penetrates into the layers beneath the skin in a distance of 2-7 centimeters. It therefore reaches muscles as well as nerves and bones. Numerous studies have proven that the frequency of infrared light that has wavelengths ranging from 700 to 1,000 nanometers is most effective in treating inflammation.
The application of electricity to heal purposes first began around 2750 BC when people were using electric eels for giving electric shocks. Magnetism and electric energy were employed for a few patients, but with little results. In 1975, however the Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) was created to combat chronic pain. It was only recently that infrared therapy was invented to enhance wound healing, decrease arthritis-related pain enhance endorphin levels and to activate neuromodulators.
Infrared therapy technology lets individuals to benefit from the benefits of sun without exposure to harmful UV radiation. Infrared therapy is efficient and safe, with no negative unwanted side effects. In fact, infrared therapy is safe and can be used in neonatal intensive treatment.
Infrared light is absorbed the photoreceptors within cells. After it is taken in, the light triggers a sequence of metabolic processes, which trigger numerous natural processes within the body at a cellular level.
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