At the web page of Unanderra Community Centre all readers can find issues of Centre's Newsletter.

This is my article which was published in the May issue 2012 (11th page):

Prepared by Anastasiya Grogan

Magic of Colours               

An assumption that different colours have different affects on our physical and emotional condition is as old as the

pyramids.
    In ancient Egypt, the patients were placed in a temple in special rooms that were painted in different vivid colours. In India, doctors wrapped patients in coloured pieces of material. Greek doctors prescribed bath painted in a particular tone of water. In China doctors used for the healing a coloured glass.
   Such therapy has been very popular. It is surprising that thousands of years ago, doctors in many countries with the same diagnosis for patients prescribed the same palette. Meanwhile, modern scientists, using the latest achievements of science are trying to figure out why, and most importantly, how colour therapy is actually helpful.

Magic of colours

Why do colours have on us such a magical effect? Each of them has its own "frequency". After passing through the

visual analyser, the colour frequency waves affect certain organs, which can catch them, and glands, which control

hormones. Some colours evoke bad memories and cause negative emotions, and other colours shades, by contrast,

elevate mood and improve health.
    Use the power of colours at home or work and surround yourself with a variety of plants. Flowers will inspire you in secret, filled with cheerfulness and serenity.
    Absorb the energy of colour. Cut squares of thick paper cards and paint them in different colours. From time to time look at them and choose the one that you will enjoy the most. It is the energy of the colour you are lacking in order to be in harmony with the world and feel good about yourself.
    Play with colours. Take paint or markers of many different colours and a sheet of paper. Unleash your imagination. Put a riot of colours on paper. With the image released if your concrete or abstract - it does not matter. It is the process of self-expression.
    Go for a walks to the bush. Green has beneficial effects on vision and the nervous system. So spend more time

outdoors, especially if your eyes need a rest or you are experiencing stress.
    Update your wardrobe. Choose the clothes of different colours and shades. Now you know that the bright clothing can be a good remedy for many ailments, such as the blues.
Your life will be colourful, you also get rid of many ailments, gain better health without the help of doctors and

medicine, colour therapy if you learn the basics and learn how to use the power of colour will be your  advantage.                                                    

Rainbow prescription

Purple   The symbol of leadership.
Health. Combining red and blue, and promotes union of body and spirit. Sighted and feelings, but suppresses the

appetite, and normalizes the heartbeat. However, its excess can cause depression.
Psychology. Useful for fatigue, calms over-emotional people.
Council. To brighten up the loneliness, it is easier to be apart from the one you love, surround yourself with flowers and trinkets of purple. Suffering from insomnia? Hang in your bedroom wall lights, carpet or painting in pale violet colour spectrum  and you will be dreaming in no time.

Red   The symbol of energy and vitality.
Health.  Helps with colds. However, it may raise blood pressure; cause an outbreak of anger and irritation.
Psychology. It improves your mood, pushes you to the accomplishment of great things.
Council. If you wrap a sore throat a red scarf, it will heal faster.

Orange   The symbol of action, enthusiasm and freedom.
Health. Stimulates appetite, maintains hormonal balance, improves mood.
Psychology. Helps to build a new life, when everything seems shattered: you are going through a

divorce or bereavement. In orange-coloured clothing it is easier to overcome shyness.

Yellow   The symbol of style and sophistication.
Health. Yellow - the wonderful "nurse." It cleanses the body of toxins, controls weight.
Psychology. Gives a lively mind, facilitates rapid assimilation of information, stimulates joy and happiness. To be sure of the success of the brainstorming session, please make the environment more than the usual yellow tones.

This colour attracts new ideas.

Green   Symbol of harmony and stability.

Health. Lowers blood pressure, relieves headaches caused by strong emotions.
Psychology. It soothes and helps to relieve stress.
Green - the colour of the decision-making. If you feel hesitant, walk through the woods, wear jewellery with green stone, take a bath with pine extract.

Light Blue   The symbol of truth, peace and satisfaction.

Health. Helps with stress, anxiety, relieves inflammation and stops bleeding.
Psychology. Places to thinking, promotes rest and relaxation.

Blue   The symbol of justice.
Health. The strongest painkiller of the colour spectrum. In colour its therapy used for bronchitis, asthma, lumbago,

migraine, eczema and bruises.
Psychology. Healing of painful memories helps to cope with emotional turmoil and promotes inspiration

Blue - the colour of desire. Remember this when you want to succeed.