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What Color Can Do for YOU!

Essentially, Colors are visible wavelengths of certain light energy. The human eye contains photoreceptors in the retina, called cones, which translate this energy into the colors you see everyday. The retina contains three kinds of cones: one for blue, one for green, and one for red. Any other color is perceived by combining these three main colors.

Your visual perception of the world is achieved through texture, color, and size. Whether you realize it or not the colors around you affect your emotions and wellbeing. For example, walking into a room decorated in shades of blue gives you a peaceful at-rest feeling and can lower blood pressure, improve sleep and reduce pain perception. In contrast, a room decorated in reds tends to have the opposite effect and can cause raised blood pressure and feelings of stress as it triggers the release of adrenaline.

The correct use of colors can bring in the right atmosphere and even attitude to your life and work.

You can choose to put colors on or around yourself to help you 'feel' a certain way.

RED makes us feel more energetic, outgoing and ready to move forward. It tends to attract attention. Action, strength, passion, drama, ferocity are feelings synonymous with this color. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Raises blood temperature and stimulates circulation. Used to treat anemia, inertia, tiredness, paralysis, depletion and exhaustion.

ORANGE is stimulating. It encourages enthusiasm and zeal. Individuals who wear this color like to smile and to make others smile. It also encourages conversation and a sense of humor. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Gives vitality to the body, assists assimilatory, distributor and circulatory processes of the body. Aids digestion & stimulates metabolic rate and is associated with the kidneys.

YELLOW encourages open-mindedness and attention to detail. This is a color often worn by intellectuals, the studious and those who like to be in positions of authority and control. It tends to generate optimistic qualities in those who wear it. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Aids digestion & elimination process of liver & intestines. Works well as a purifier and can help relieve rheumatism & arthritis & helps to stimulate lymph glands.

GREEN generates an atmosphere that is calm, soothing and balanced. Harmony and equilibrium are qualities of this color. Wearing this color reflects conventionality, security and an appreciation of nature. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Especially good for heart, blood and associated problems. Influences basic human cell structure and muscle & tissue building. Used against colds and headaches.

TURQUOISE encourages clarity in thoughts, feelings, and communication. People who are drawn to wear this color have a refreshing and approachable personality. Youthfulness and sparkle resonate with this colors' special energy. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Used in cases of Inflammatory conditions, burns, bruises & swelling etc. Used to treat eczema, psoriasis, rashes and sores. Aids against tension, stress & acts on the immune system.

BLUE is a non threatening color and promotes values like loyalty and honesty. Those who wear this color reflect a wish for peace and quiet, and tranquility. Blue promotes trust and is a good color to wear if this is the quality you wish to inspire in your interactions. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Used in cases of Inflammatory conditions, burns, bruises & swelling etc. Used to treat eczema, psoriasis, rashes and sores. Aids against tension, stress & acts on the immune system.

PURPLE generates feelings of self-respect, dignity and self-worth. It is a royal color and is associated with the monarch, extravagance and wealth. People who choose to wear this color or to put it in their environments are drawn to its creative and spiritual qualities. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE— Used for lungs & kidney problems, acts as a purifier & is associated with eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Generally good for head congestion, sinuses & helps calm the nervous system.
MAGENTA (PINK) is the color of compassion. It generates feelings of softness, gentleness, kindness, affection and love. Taking responsibility for your life and manifesting your dreams resonate with this color's energy. PHYSICAL INFLUENCE—Connected with the head, skull, brain and the nervous system. Linked with heart, blood and breathing. Raises energy on a spiritual level.

stellaRlifestyles believes that by bringing color into a room (i.e. artwork or murals) individuals are provided with creative options to aesthetically enhance their own surroundings. This noted change of attitude via color is known as Color Therapy. Color Therapy is a holistic and non-invasive therapy that involves use of colors for treating various physical ailments and emotional disturbances. Color Therapy uses a set of principles to create harmonious color and color combinations for healing.

In summary, Color Therapy can have a tremendous effect on a persons thought, attitude and even health. Correct usage of colors can bring tranquility or liveliness to your everyday life.

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