Long before science itself recognized the great influence of the ultraviolet and infrared rays on our bodies, and there were therapists who provided treatment to their patients through the colors.
Both in Egypt as in India and China since ancient times people knew about the healing properties of colors and applied in various ways. These cultures also used the colors in various fields of architecture, such as precincts of the temple of Heliopolis were designed so that the sun’s rays defragmented achieved in the seven colors of the spectrum, making it useful for healing.
In general, who applied this type of alternative therapy use multiple tools in combination, as are the rays of light, solarized water, food choices, taking into account the color, the clothing and the color in each room.
In fact, color is a sensation and everything is light, or radiant energy that makes a journey through space as electromagnetic waves that vary in size, frequency and intensity.
To be applied, the therapist has different optical devices that have special filters that allow you to use different wavelengths of each color, to address both aesthetic, energy deficiencies and stress problems.
Today, we get very good results in aesthetic medicine that applies this type of treatment for problems like the case of cellulite and acne, as the facts in the light treatments are much less painful obtained excellent results.
Right from the medical point of view, the colors more effective in the treatment of chronic diseases are red, blue and yellow.
The color red is a warm and decay is used when there is a hue as exciting and stimulating blood circulation. It is also beneficial when it is used to activate the digestive system and is very effective against depression, hypochondria, melancholia, neurasthenia and partial or total paralysis.
The yellow and orange are also colorful and vital, engaging, effective and are often used when there are problems with their liver, intestine, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic gout and rheumatism.
As for the color green is a shade analgesic that can be used to soothe all sorts of pain and neuralgia, treatment of hypertension and influenza.
The violet and blue have the same information because they are so reassuring tones can be used for weight loss and quitting smoking is also very effective also against anemia.
Purple acts primarily on the kidneys and lungs and indigo (a mix of blue and red) addresses respiratory problems. It is recommended in pneumonia, bronchitis and dry cough, asthma and chronic dyspepsia.
The intensity of the light source and color are two very important when the application of this therapy.
Today cromoterapia c is used as complementary medicine to treat spiritual problems, mental, emotional and physical, as the key point is to recover the balance. You can also complemented with acupuncture and aromatherapy.
The Cromoterapia is still a technique in the West are at an experimental stage, but through serious studies are being developed to obtain precise measurements of the colors all have therapeutic benefits to offer and get a better quality of life.

