EFFECT OF COLORS ON HUMAN BODY

EFFECT OF COLORS ON HUMAN BODY

Sun light contains the spectrum of all colors like -violet, Indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.Every color is connected to our different parts of our body and it affects us differently physically, mentally & emotionally. To know that how much each color has effect on us, we use different color on different part of our body so that they increase our efficiency & energy that we require.When we wake up in the morning & do not have much energy to do our work. Then we go out for a walk, this gives us the exposure of sun to regain the energy of light to get ready for our daily work. This is where we see the power of colors that helpus in regaining our lost energy through seven colors of the sun light.

COLORS IN ASTROLOGY & VASTUAs colors have great impact on our human body. So as per your horoscope Astrologers advise that which color is to be used during your particular (Dasha-Mahadasha) time period to get the best benefit of your planets.In the same way the Vastu Consultant advise the colors to be used in the interiors of your home as per the directions of the house & the lucky colors of the individuals residing in the house in relationwith the rooms they residing.COLOR THERAPYSimilarly, color therapy plays an important role incuring the different diseases. If we have any problem on any particular part of our body, we also give the rays of that particular color in order to heal that part of our body. But before taking the rays of that light we must know that for how muchtime and how much quantity do we require the rays of that particular color. For this we must consult a Color Therapist. In the same way, if we use a particular color in a particular room, the light it reflects, effects on our body. This is we callVastu Color Therapy.The chart shows the effect of different colors on different parts of our body, which should be applied as per given timings on particular part of our body.TIMINGSRED: 5-10 minutes. Never more than 10 minutes.ORANGE: 5-15 minutes, with 15 minutes used only for sinus problems.YELLOW: 15 minutes. As a nerve tonic 15 minutes is ideal.GREEN: 10-25 minutes. This is the only colour that can be applied at such length.BLUE: 5-15 minutes. Never over-expose around the head region.INDIGO: 10 minutes. For eye therapy usually 1-5 minutes is sufficient.VIOLET: 5-25 minutes. The only occasion for a 25-minute application of violet would be in treating sciatica, exposing only the back or sides of the body.PRECAUTIONS:We must take few precautions while applying these color rays on a particular part of body.

Colors must be applied only to a specific area. It should not be generalized. This is very important.Green, yellow and blue may be general. Red is never to be applied to the head region. In the same way if we do not consult a Vastu Consultantfor designing of your home interiors, it may lead to many health problems & you may not know the reasons.Effect of colors can be seen on our moods, way of thinking and health. Scientists have done lot of research in this regard. It is observed that at timesyou like wearing bright colors, but at others you want to wear dull ones. All this is related to the effect that colors leave on a human being.Colors we see are visible light energy of a certain wave lengths. The photo receptors in the retina, known as cones, translate this energy into colors.Retina of an eye contains, three kinds of cones viz. one for green, one for blue, and one for red. Bycombining these colors we perceive other colors. This energy of colors when it enters our body, it stimulates our glands, like pituitary and pineal glands. In turn, this affects the production of some other hormones which affects much physiological process. So this makes it clear whycolors affect our moods, behavior, thoughts etc.Some Russian scientists, in 1942, showed that how a red light stimulates the sympathetic nervous system while white and blue light stimulated the parasympatheticnervous system. Research, all over the world has shown that manydiseases have been cured by using different colors. It was observed that when patients suffering from diseases like smallpox and measles felt relief when they were kept in a room with red windows.Similarly depressions and pains were found responding well to the therapy using flashing lights and colored lights. Scientists believe that brain responds differently in the use of different types of colors. Therefore, lots of practioners all over the world are using variety of color related techniques for therapeutic purposes. So color therapy is a well-accepted technique, in complementary medicine, all over the world.COLOR TIPS*Any color that is applied to a specific area must be localized.*Green, yellow and blue can be used generally.*Red is never to be applied to the head region.Our body absorbs color energy through the vibration color gives off.

All organs, body systems, and functions are connected to main energy centers.Through color we receive all the energies we needto maintain a healthy body, mind, and soul.When something goes wrong, or is out of balance,we can strengthen our energy centers through the conscious use of color.Healing by means of color and light was the first type of therapy used by man.Through sun's rays man kept himself warm & colors of the flora fed him and accounted for his mood.Light consists of the seven color energies: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Each color is connected to various areas of our body and will affect us differently emotionally, physically, and mentally.THE COLORS AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF NATURECOLOR AND ELEMENTSColor play a vital role in our life., but we rarely think about it. As we all know that sun is the chief source of colors. It contains the spectrum of all colors like - violet, Indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. It has such a subtle effect on our lives that we rarely give it a second thought. Colorcomes from daylight which contains all eight colors of the spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green,turquoise, blue, violet and magenta. It is also a form of radiation.The five elements of nature as you all know are- Air, Fire, Earth, Water and Space. They are responsible for bringing all types of positive and negative energies. They generate these energies. These five elements are the powers or the essenceof describing all material things in this world. These elements are also associated with , as told earlier, with- colors, directions ,different seasons and different body organs. For example -the element ,viz-Air- is blue,It denotes north direction, autumn andeffects lungs and the gall bladder .Water- is light blue and shades of green and white. It denotes the winter,the west and the liver.Fire -is associated with red color ,summer season, the south and the heart.Earth- which is at the center, stands for all shadesof yellow, oranges or brown, mid-autumn etc. and the liver.Space-has no shape, it is colorless and occupies north-east direction. It effects mind and cells.We have observed that a rainbow sighted in the east direction indicates fine weather, while if it is to the west it means rain will come. Similarly a red sky in the morning will foretell an afternoon shower, while a red sky at night will mean a clear sky. A halo around the moon indicates wind. So we see that the colors effect ,not only our homes,but whole universe is governed by these elements of nature.

We need to be more observant and careful while choosing the colors.Different directions are associated with different planets & have different colors as per Astrology, they are given below:-DIRECTION - PLANETS - COLORSEAST - SUN - WHITEWEST - SATURN - BLUENORTH - MERCURY - GREENSOUTH - MARS - CORAL RED/PINKNORTH-EAST - JUPITER - YELLOW/ CREAMNORTH-WEST - MOON - WHITESOUTH-EAST - VENUS - SILVER/ WHITESOUTH-WEST - RAHU - SHADES OF GREENINTERIOR COLOR SCHEME FOR HOMEThis is a general idea of colours that are given here in order to help in enhancing the atmosphereof specific room's and making it useful in our daily life for bringing prosperity.PRAYER ROOMIf there is a prayer or meditation room in your house it should be in north-east direction and an sober setting is best: solid, calm, subdued colors, with no patterns. Subtle and deep shades of blue, green, yellow, or red will help in encouraging deep concentration and thoughts.BEDROOMThe best-suited color is pink for the master bedroom being an auspicious color. The secondary colors can be light green and light blue, being color of hope and cultivation can also be used in bedrooms.Plain white sheets or white sheets with flowers or colourful designs are fine. Pink or red sheets and blankets are used by those who want to get married as well as by newlyweds desirous of ensuring marital bliss. Yellow is fine for the elderly. But dark blue should be avoided as it brings gloominess.Young children who are students and concentration is important for them therefore, green color should be used. Black is fine for furniture to encourage deep thoughts.LIVING ROOMIn the living room bright colors, shades, and patterns should be used as it is the place to entertain guests so it should be full of pleasant visual, which help to keep the atmosphere and conversations lively and diverse. The best colors are yellow, beige or tan, or green or blue.DINING ROOMThe dining room, where the family eats together and entertains, should be appetizingly colorful. Pinks, greens, and blues are best. We should avoid black or white or a mixture of black and white as these colors are less conducive to enjoying eating.KITCHENFor the kitchen, white is the best color, it show off the colors of food, as if it were a blank canvas upon which the cook creates a meal of red tomatoes, green peppers, yellow squash. Besides it is also the color of purity and cleanliness.LIBRARYThe best color, however, depends on the type of books that the residents like to read. If they prefer serious books, brown is an appropriate shade. For less serious readers, pale blue, light green or pink are good.BATH ROOMThe best suitable color is white or a mixture of black & white or gray. Pink and other pastel colors are also good.NATURE OF COLORS IN LIFEEvery color has its own nature. These can be employed in all areas of our lives - the colors of homes, offices, industries, shops, food, clothes, even our cars as well as many other things which influence our personalities and vitality.The role of colors is both good and bad & determines in improving the luck of a site and residence in which we live. Following colors are, therefore, proposed for improving 'Vastu' of a building:-Purple - Purple, deep red, or plum is an equally Auspicious color. It is said to inspire respect.Yellow-Yellow or gold stands for Power.

Yellow gives a sense of tolerance, patience, and wisdom gained from past experience.Green- Green represents Tranquility, Hope, and Freshness. In plants and vegetation, green indicates good and healthy earth energies.Blue- Blue or indigo symbolizes Spring, New Growth, and Hope. However, blue is also a cold, secondary and mourning color.Blue - Green- Blue - green mint, or aqua are more Auspicious than indigo as they are more closely aligned with the colors of nature and spring. In general, vitality represents verdant youth.Black- On the positive side, black - or any dark color - gives a feeling of depth, both in mood and perspective. Yet black indicates a Lack of Hope, and it may make us feel "Dark" low and Depressed.Gray - Gray is an ambiguous - or gray area. To some, gray, like a dismal cloudy day, keynotes Frustration and Hopelessness .To other, it is positive and signifies Balance and the Resolution.Brown- Brown gives us a heavy feeling, the color can be used to create a stable, established impression and a sense of the passage of time. It symbolizes the Depth and Elegance..........Tan- Tan or café color represents a new, successful beginning. Out of seeming Hopelessness, a new possibility arises.Orange- Orange color is a mixture of red and yellow. Yellow, is Auspicious and is imbued with the characteristicsof Happiness and Power.Pink- Pink color represents Love and Pure Feelings, Joy, Happiness, and Romance.Peach-The peach color represents Attraction and Love.Beside this there are many other things that have to be taken in to consideration while doing the Vastu of a house or commercial place.