The Value of Red and Blue

This page contains excerpts from our general color therapy section. We added this information here to give you a greater understanding and appreciation for the colors of blue and red, their general effect on you and their various healing and theraputic uses.

Blue is the purest, coolest and deepest color of the spectrum and stands for rest, relaxation, sleep, regeneration and communication. Blue decreases blood pressure and heart rate, dissolves nervousness and stress and has a very calming effect on the entire organism. It is very effective in the treatment of headaches and sleep disorders. Blue is also a highly effective color for meditation, communication, spiritual growth and high mental qualities. Blue will help bring about the expression of one's creative power while bringing the individual to a state of peace and holistic balance.

Chakra: Visshudha
Location: Throat
Endocrine Association: Thyroid, Parathyroid
Thyroid gland produces hormones that stimulate body heat production, bone growth, and metabolism.
Parathyroid gland secretes a hormone that maintains the calcium level in the blood.

Some conditions treated with the color Blue:

• Acne
• Colic
• Insomnia
• Jaundice
• Anxiety & Panic
• many more.....

red and the human being

Red is used in Color Therapy when life forces need to be stimulated or renewed. Red is a strong physical stimulant that will help restore vitality, courage and self-confidence. Red activates blood circulation and the sympathetic nervous system. It helps with problems of the sensory nerves - hearing, taste, smell, vision and touch. Red stimulates the metabolism and purification.

Chakra - Muladhara (root/support)
Location - Base of spine. (to feet)

Endocrine Association: Testicles, Ovaries
Secrete hormones that influence male and female characteristics.

Some conditions treated with/ Red light:

• PMS, menstrual and menopausal difficulties
• To speed healing of skin and soft tissue after injury, surgery, etc.
• Acne in conjunction with Blue (red light is not recommended for kids - they heal fast enough on their own without introducing the stimulating effects of red.)
• Diabetic and other Neuropathy
• Fatigue
• more...