Everything You Need To Know About Color Light Therapy

When you visit Perspire Sauna Studio you are greeted by awarm infrared sauna and a colored light in the cabin. Now, this colored lightisn’t just some vibe-y mood lighting; these medical-grade lights can helprestore balance to your physiology through exposure to the skin and your eyes,leading to a plethora of benefits.

We intentionally added Color Light Therapy to our saunacabins so you could experience a variety of mind, body and soul benefits.

In a previous post, we broke down the benefits of[full-spectrum infrared saunas link]. Now combine those benefits with colorlight therapy and you have a dreamy 40 minute, benefits-packed experience withus!

WHAT IS COLOR LIGHT THERAPY?

Color Light Therapy or Chromotherapy a method of treatmentthat uses the visible spectrum (colors) of electromagnetic light to treatdiseases. It is a centuries-old concept used successfully over the years totreat various diseases and ailments.

HISTORY OF COLOR LIGHT THERAPY

Color Light Therapy’s history is rooted as far back as theMayan culture.

In India, Ayurveda, an ancient form of medicine practicedfor thousands of years, is based on the idea that every individual containsfive elements of the universe that are present in specific proportions uniqueto each individual. Ayurveda works with the energies inherent in the colors ofthe spectrum to restore this balance.

In China, traditional Chinese medicine incorporates color tobe associated with each organ and elemental system. This healing method looksat the idea that every individual is balance.

HOW IS COLOR LIGHT THERAPY USED TODAY?

Currently, the therapeutic applications of light and colorare being researched in major hospitals and research centers worldwide. Resultsindicate that full-spectrum, ultraviolet, colored, and laser light can havetherapeutic value for a range of conditions from chronic pain and depression toimmune disorders.

Kanye West, inspired by artist James Turrell, is usingcolored light in his Sunday Service performances for therapeutic reasons. “Theypull you into a Zen space, and to reprogram…to be calmer, in the moment to bemore stable,” explains West in his latest interview with David Letterman.

BENEFITS OF COLOR LIGHT THERAPY

The research thus far has revealed light therapy can be usedto reduce swelling, relieve pain, decrease inflammation, decrease recovery timefrom injuries and operations.

It helps with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) byresetting the internal biological clock (circadian rhythms), helpingindividuals sleep better and regulate their mood.

It promotes anti-aging by energizing the skin cells,stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, giving skin back itsyouthful look.

It can be a natural boost of energy, improving mental andphysical performance.

RED — THE GREAT ENERGIZER

·      The color red works wonders in the body toincrease energy levels

·      Loosens, releases constrictions and is excellentfor areas that have become stiffened

·      Activates metabolism

·      Promotes cellular growth, stimulating thecirculatory system and liver

·      Causes hemoglobin to multiply, thus increasingenergy raising body temperature conditions as it stimulates sensory nerves suchas hearing, taste, and smell

·      Excellent for anemia or blood-related conditions

·      Ideal for colds and other sluggish or dormantconditions like pneumonia, arthritis, and anemia

ORANGE — THE WISDOM RAY

·      Free your mind & spark joy

·      Known to be a warm, cheerful, &non-constricting color

·      Because orange is a blend of red & yellow itcombines physical energy with mental wisdom

·      Causes a transformation between lower physicalreaction & higher mental response

·      An emotional stimulant

·      Removes inhibitions

·      Aids in repairing inflammation of the kidneys,gallstones, & sinus

·      Helps menstrual cramps

·      Great for epileptics

YELLOW — THE SKIN REJUVENATOR

·      Awaken mental inspiration

·      Provides clarity of thought, increasedawareness, & stimulates interest & curiosity

·      Connects us to our mental self & is relatedto our ability to understand

·      Helps repair scarred tissue & eczema

·      Excellent color for nervous system ornerve-related ailments due to an alkalizing effect that strengthens nerves

·      Aids in conditions related to the stomach,liver, & intestines including constipation, gas, liver troubles, &diabetes

GREEN — THE UNIVERSAL HEALER

·      Benefits most any condition in need of healing

·      Relaxes muscles, nerves, & thoughts

·      Provides feelings of peace & harmony

·      Great for conditions of the heart, loweringblood pressure, ulcers, cancer, headaches, nervous disorders, & influenza

·      Renewing, moderating, & soothing

BLUE — THE COOL SOOTHER

·      Mentally relaxing, calming color

·      Pacifying effect on the nervous system

·      Encourages great lotus

·      Soothing rays provide peace to a mind that isworried, excited, or in a constant nervous state

·      Can be used for any ailment associated withspeech, communication, or the throat

PURPLE — THE MIND EASER

·      Purple is the last color we can see before lightpasses on to ultraviolet (UV)

·      Excellent for neurosis, diseases of the scalp,sciatica, tumors, rheumatism, central-spinal meningitis, concussion, cramps,& epilepsy

·      Violet animates & cleans the venous blood

·      Some experts believe it can provide nourishmentto the cells in the upper brain

No matter what color you choose during your 40 minuteinfrared sauna session with us, you can be confident you will leave feelingbetter than when you arrived. Can’t wait to see you in!

SOURCES

·      https://infraredsauna.com/benefits-clearlight-infrared-sauna-led-color-light-therapy/

·      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1297510/

·      https://perspiresaunastudio.com/how-it-works/#chromotherapy

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