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Chromatherapy

What Are the Benefits of Chromatherapy?

Chromatherapy is used to rebalance and harmonize the energy flow within the body. Treatments are not just to treat illnesses that have already developed, but to also clear emotional blockages before they result in physical conditions within the body.

Chromatherapy can be used on children, adults, pets, and plants for any problem of a physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual nature, as well as to simply promote relaxation. It can be used safely and effectively as a standalone therapy, or to compliment other healing practices or traditional medicine.

Although Chromatherapy can be used to treat a variety of physical and emotional issues, one of the areas that it has gained the most acceptance is for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD is a condition experienced by some people during the winter time when light levels are low. Sunlight produces hormones and neurotransmitters that affect our mood and well being. SerotoninA hormone in the brain considered essential in the regulation of sleep and appetite, and in the reduction of anxiety and depression is one of these hormones, which, at low levels, is thought to be a major factor in depression (a key indicator for medical doctors in prescribing antidepressants).

Studies have shown that bright light significantly increases serotonin levels, while dark or cloudy days caused serotonin to fall. Doctors recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of sunlight exposure each day. Light boxes are used to apply full spectrum light and have proven to be very effective in SAD and depression therapy (published in the well respected British medical journal "The Lancet," October, 1998).  Individuals often respond to light therapy much quicker than to medication.  In a review of SAD therapy, the Archives of General Psychiatry in October, 1998 reported that “light therapy is easy to administer in outpatient settings, lacks major side effects, and, importantly, is cost-effective.”

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