PHOTO-CHROMOTHERAPY

CHROMO-THERAPY - THE HISTORY OF COLOR HEALING

Color healing is a practice almost as old as man himself. The priests on ancient Egypt, Babylonia and China employed color in their healing practices. The Zuni Indians of New Mexico used a colored shell in healing ceremonies long before the white man came to North America. The Shell was held between the sun and ailing person so that the ray of the sun would shine through the delicate colors of the shell and fall upon the patient.

In the Middle Ages the great cathedrals of Europe had stained glass windows which were used in healing. When the ill were placed in the light from the windows many miraculous cures were recorded. The priests of course credited the Saints portrayed in the glass and not the colored light reaching the patients.

Color healing was a popular and lucrative practice in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Many practitioners made fortunes with their color machines. Houses were built with a solarium where colored glass panels could be changed to receive the full benefit of the sun's rays at different times of day.

Schools were founded which offered doctor's degrees in color healing and practitioners of the art were in abundance. The claims of these men were fantastic, for they believed color to be a cure-all for the ills of the world. The establishment of the American Medical Association and the Federal Drug Administration soon put a stop to the use of color as a method of healing. All claims were repudiated entirely by the A.M.A. The fact that some cures had been effected was discounted completely and the practice of using color to cure illness was declared illegal. Most medical doctors today do not recognize chromotherapy as a valid treatment for any sickness of the physical body. No consideration was given to the spiritual aspects of color.

Through the intervening years, certain irrefutable facts have emerged. Visible light and color does have an effect on living organisms. In Japan, scientific experiments proved that young guinea pigs subjected to red light grew more rapidly than those subjected to blue light. Mammary glands exposed to red light secreted more milk than those exposed to blue. Plants placed in a red or an orange light grew taller and flowers had more fragrance than those exposed to blue light. In factories, an appreciable drop in the accident rate has been noted. Human beings, when exposed to a red light display a definite rise in blood pressure with a lowering rate when exposed to a blue light. Hospitals, schools and even jails are being decorated in colors appropriate to their needs and functions.

Psychologists have now accepted the fact that color has a definite effect on man's personality, and his reaction to it is an indication of his character traits. Doctors in Europe use the Luscher color test as an indication of stress factors in their patient. These tendencies show up before the physical symptoms appear and in many cases serious illness can be prevented.

Dr. P. D. McClure, chief blood specialist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, is using a blue light on babies born with bilirubin in their blood. The blue light disintegrates this substance, which, if not treated, will be fatal to the baby, or cause brain damage and cerebral palsy. The only treatment prior to this discovery has been a major surgical procedure to give the infant a complete change of blood.

The most perfect source of light for healing is natural sunlight, which contains a balance of all the colors of the spectrum. Primitive man believed the sun was the center of his world, and he depended upon it for heat and light. The first gods were sun gods, powerful deities who controlled man's destiny. Primitive man lived outdoors most of his lifetime and received the full benefit of the sun's healing rays. There was little sickness or disease until civilization brought mankind closer together.

In our harried and busy way of life today few people can enjoy the benefits of natural sunrays. Often the cities where people must live receive little sunshine. It has been proven that in slum areas where there is little or no sunlight, disease is 30% more prevalent.

Some individuals are allergic to the sun's rays, and others are easily burned by them. If we were in perfect harmony within our physical, mental and spiritual bodies there would be no need for chromotherapy, but unfortunately, few of us are. Our mental and emotional outlook becomes clouded and distorted at times, and physical ills appear. We do not take proper care of our bodies in matters of rest, exercise, and diet, and so suffer the consequences. This is why we need the recuperative effects of color. The imbalance in our systems may be corrected by the application of the needed color. This applies not only to our spiritual ills, but possibly our mental, emotional, and physical as well.

Elizabeth and W. J. Finch Photo-Chromotherapy

A RAINBOW OF COLOR

RED

The Coccygeal or Sacral chakra is located at the base of the spine, and controls the reproductive organs. Red is the color that activates this center. It is the basis of all life - the will to live and reproduce. It is action and excitement, and the courage to overcome and solve problems in spite of temporary defeat. Red is the color which dissolves fear, worry and depression. It has warmth and vitality, and is a stimulant and an energizer. Red speeds heart action, raises blood pressure and stimulates the kidneys and adrenal glands. Blood deficiencies and anemia are treated with red. Asthmatic and sinus conditions are relieved by this color, and it controls the reproductive organs, it is a sexual stimulant and will help to overcome impotency, frigidity and loss of desire. Red promotes growth in young animals and plants as well as humans. Perhaps the most beneficial use of red is in relieving pain, for in cases of constant pain, such as arthritis, bursitis and rheumatism, it has been very effective.

ORANGE

The Splenic chakra controls the spleen and lungs. The color is orange. This is the color of energy, joy, and love of companionship. Orange will overcome depression and nervousness and add courage and hope. It will restore loss of appetite and give new vitality. Orange is used for all lung conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and for wet coughs due to congestion and phlegm. Orange helps to relieve gas, convulsions, spastic colon, and intestinal problems. It activates the kidneys, spleen and glands. One of the most effective treatments has been the use of an orange light to relieve severe menstrual cramps. Rickets, soft bones and teeth have been helped by orange, and it is used to stop hiccups. Cases of epilepsy respond to orange treatments, as do gall stones and stomach cramps.

YELLOW

The Solar Plexus chakra controls the adrenal and the pancreas. Yellow is the color for this chakra. Science has discovered that portion a of the same material found in the brain lies in the solar plexus area. Yellow is the color of mind - the intellect and intelligence of man. Often we feel emotional reaction in the pit of our stomach, and perhaps this is the explanation. Yellow is the color for study and learning. It is brightness, newness, and open-mindedness. This color inspires creativity and new thought. Yellow stimulates the heart, liver and gall bladder and is used for stomach disorders. This is the color most effective in cases of constipation and intestinal disorders. It stimulates the circulatory system. Yellow and the area it controls almost overlap the areas of orange, so these colors are generally interchangeable in the region. In cases of arthritis and neuritis, yellow assists in loosening calcium deposits. This is also the color to use for diabetes.

GREEN

The Cardiac chakra is located in the chest area and controls the heart and thymus. The color is green, and this is the balance between the Body (Red), the Mind (Yellow), and the Spirit (Blue). Green is the color of sympathy, of understanding, of nature, youth, and rejuvenation. It is also the color of abundance and wealth. Green is a beneficial color regardless of condition, for it balances the system and produces the calmness and tranquillity of nature. It builds new muscle and tissue as well as new life and hope. Green is used for heart condition, tumors and cancers, neuralgia, headaches, influenza, head colds, boils, ulcers and hay fever. This color helps to dissolve blood clots and is used for varicose veins. Whooping cough, cholera, croup and syphilis respond to green, as do typhoid fever and malaria. Green lowers blood pressure and reduces muscular and nervous tension. In cases of insomnia where depression is a factor, green is more effective than blue. It is a color to use for overall physical and mental balance.

BLUE

The thyroid chakra is located in the throat area, and the color is blue. This is the religious inspiration we need to lift ourselves above the physical and mental plane. Blue is a color of truth and loyalty, devotion and inspiration. It is an aid to meditation and introspection. It has a cooling and soothing effect and is used to control fever, bleeding, and in all types of healing. It has proven very effective in speeding the recovery time after surgical operations. Blue is relaxing and induces sleep. All diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat respond to blue. It is good for hoarseness, laryngitis, sore throat, goiter, diphtheria, toothache and teething pains. Cuts, bruises, burns, and wounds of all types are aided by blue. Use it for hemorrhage, vomiting, apoplexy, shock, dropsy, duodenal ulcers and ptomaine poisoning. It will help to combat germs and infections and calm nervous irritation. Caution must be used when depression or melancholia is present, for blue can increase these feelings if used for a prolonged time. In such cases, green is usually a good substitute.

INDIGO

The Pineal chakra is located in the center of the head and controls the pineal and thalamus glands. This is often referred to as our "Third Eye", for it is the seat of intuition, the extra sensory powers such as clairvoyance, telepathy and healing. It is here that creativity truly begins and man becomes aware of the tremendous sources of knowledge and energy available to him. Indigo has much the same qualities as blue, but seem especially effective in eye, ear and nose ailments, including loss of proper function of these organs. It is used to help control bleeding, and in cases of infectious lung conditions such as pneumonia. Violent mental disturbances are calmed by indigo and it is used in cases of spirit possession where exorcism is indicated.

VIOLET

The crown chakra, at the top of the head, controls the pituitary gland, and is the region of pure spirituality. Its color is violet. When the crown chakra is fully activated, man will have reached the state of perfect awareness and his abilities will be unlimited. Violet is the inspiration for the creation of great art, music, and philosophy. Wagner used this color extensively in his surroundings when composing his great music. Violet is the favorite color of many artists and creative geniuses. This is the color that controls mental disease. It relieves over-stimulated nerves and reduces excitement and irritation. It is antiseptic in action and is used in diarrhea, kidney and bladder trouble. Violet is used for cerebrospinal meningitis and epilepsy when there is acute mental disturbance. In cases of psychosomatic illnesses, violet is recommended, as it aids in clearing the mental disorders which causes the problems. This color is helpful in scalp conditions and baldness. Violet works on the nervous system and should be used with care. It can also cause feelings of depression and melancholia, therefore short periods of treatment are suggested.

LEMON

This lighter shade of yellow is suggested as a general tonic. It loosens may elements and helps to activate the glands. Lemon will stimulate the brain for clarity of thought and help to eliminate doubt and confusion in the mind of the patient. It is used to stimulate the learning ability of mentally retarded children, and classrooms for these children are being decorated in pale yellow. Short treatments of lemon should be beneficial for all chronic illnesses.

TURQUOISE

Turquoise, which combines the healing power of green and blue, is very effective in cases of burns, sunburn, fever, infection, skin irritations and swelling. It relieves itching and reduces muscular and nervous tension, fatigue and insomnia.

PINK

Pink is the color of love, affection and willingness to serve others. It is used for emotional illnesses and maladjustments. This color will ease the mental and emotional problems which the subject has been unable to resolve. It is also a wonderful tonic for everyone, and need not be used for physical ills alone. Pink promotes health, vitality, youthfulness and general well being. It will give new life and vigor to all, contributing happiness and understanding. If two people are having emotional difficulties, or are unable to get along together, place both of their photographs under a pink light, and often the problems will be resolved.

SILVER

In 1992 with the activation of the 11:11, the vibratory color silver came down onto this planet for the every first time. This is called illumination, although some people have been able to access it in the past it had not clearly entered the third dimension. If you can visualize snowflakes falling, you can visualize illumination which if what the color silver represents. It is one of the most peaceful energies on this planet and can be accessed by anyone who is ready for the perfection of Divine Timing. There is no reason for discord in your life if you are accessing the energy put forth by this color.

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