Active Air therapie + colour therapy
The role of colours
For centuries colours have been used in medicine. Current knowledge about the
effects of colours on the body and the psyche, for the most part can be traced back to
the discoveries of Isaac Newton and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Newton
recognised that each colour of the spectrum had a particular vibration quality
(wavelength) and that colour is first visible by virtue of the fact that molecular
structures of a body let certain wavelengths to pass through and reflect others on the
other hand. Only the reflected parts are perceived as colours. In contrast, Goethe
concerned himself primarily with the order and the laws of harmony of colours and saw
them from the perspective of the entirety, i.e. that all colour tones are composed of
mixtures of the primary colours, blue, red and yellow.
We can thank the anatomist,
Prof. Becher from Heidelberg for further basic knowledge about the effects of colours
on people. In the 1950s, he worked on experiments concerning the link between the
vegetative nervous system (ANS - the autonomic nervous system) and the
perception of the eye. He discovered "multi-polar cells" in the retina of the eye, the
outposts of the interbrain which are responsible for the effects of colour on the brain.
As the psyche, the endocrine system (hormonal system) and the vegetative nervous
system bear an immediate relationship to one another, it must be understood that the
varied frequencies of colour waves on the eye, the skin and on the psyche have an
effect which reaches the organs.
The link between light and colour
Light is a form of electromagnetic vibration. Colours are components of white light and
distinguish themselves in their respective vibration frequency. An effect on the body is
explained by the variable vibration quality of the colours. Different ranges of frequency
with their partial frequencies have specific effects on vital functions.
Colours and their effect
The classification of colours is mainly done in accordance with the arrangement of
Goethe’s colour wheel in pure colours and blends of colours. The three primary
colours, red blue and yellow together with the three blends of colours produce in first
order a star or a circle, on the right half of which the warm colours and on the left half
of which the cold colours are to be found. Colours have the most diverse effects on
people and many of them have become generally known in the meantime.
Blue is deemed to be a cold colour, is relaxing and restful. It works on the glandular
and hormonal systems and controls heated processes against; ulcerations and pains.
The blood supply is regulated by blue, and haemherroids, warts, specific heart
ailments and sleeplessness. Using the glandular and hormonal system it has an effect
on the testicles and ovaries, impotence and frigidity. Blue is also the colour of the
menopause. It regulates muscles, ligaments and tissue. Blue brings calm, silence and
restraint.
Yellow
has links to the lymphatic area, the intellect and the left side of the brain. It is
important for the immune system, strengthens nervous and , glandular systems,
stimulates the liver and the digestive system. It has an exhilarating effect, promotes
comprehension and an eagerness to learn and is therefore particularly good for
children. Unhappy people are often positively affected by yellow rays.
Red is linked to specific degenerative processes and stasis. It has the greatest
penetration ability of all colours. It is the colour of life and the sun. Physically, the
heart, lungs and muscles are allocated to it. Red stands for strong feelings like love,
anger, joy and rage, stirs up the blood and is thus used for blood circulation disorders.
Red agitates us, makes us talkative and cheerful, fast and eager. It is therapeutically
effective therefore, for children who are slow and dull in their learning. Physically, ed
has a good influence on clean wounds and inflammations, skin diseases, chronic
coughs, asthma and laryngeal diseases, anaemia and weeping eczemas.
Green (a blend of yellow and blue) represents balance, contentment and peace.
Green is restful and relaxing, frees tissue of toxins and promotes excretion. It is
indicated for tumours, ulcers, cysts, diabetes, eye complaints, bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, whooping cough and arthritis.
Orange
(a blend of red and yellow) is the colour of joviality and cheerfulness. It has
an effect on vascular calcification, anaemia, and cardiac insufficiency, stimulates the
appetite, has a favourable influence on discontent, pessimism, melancholy and (in
conjunction with variable blue rays) fear. Orange increases ambition, brings affection
and has a cheering effect on. Those who don’t enjoy work. It should give strength and
joy to people in their work.
Violet
(a blend of red and blue of) is the colour of the spirit and of inspiration. It has a
strong effect on the subconscious, inspires insight and perception and strengthens
any effect of meditation. Organically, violet is connected to the spleen and the lymph
system.
