Secrets of healthy sleep. Tips and tricks

Chromotherapy has a long history. Ancient Indian beliefs practiced chromotherapy in Ayurvedic medicine, where colors were believed to correspond to body parts, emotions, and spiritual aspects of life. They believed that each of the chakras, areas of energy in the body, was associated with a color.

The ancient Egyptians used chromotherapy by bending sunlight through specially designed lenses. They built tanning salons where they practiced chromotherapy.

Chromotherapy as we know it was developed in the late 1600s when scientist Sir Isaac Newton proved that light is a mixture of colors from the full spectrum of colors we can see.

Modern color therapy began when Dr. Edwin D. Babbitt wrote his Principles of Light and Color. In this publication, he described how color therapy could be used to treat a variety of ailments, including sleep problems.

The 1940s were a time of experimentation with color therapy. During this time, Russian scientist S. V. Krakow experimented with chromotherapy and determined that dividing the light spectrum into wavelengths had an effect on the nervous system. For example, he found that red light increased blood pressure and affected the adrenal glands. It has been discovered that white light and blue light are relaxing. This groundbreaking information is still used by color therapy practitioners today.

How does color therapy work? Color is part of what light is made of, and light has many different energy waves. When light hits the retina of the eye, it hits the photoreceptor cells in the eye. The photoreceptors convert the light into electrical impulses that signal the brain to release hormones. By controlling the release of hormones, chromotherapy can be used to treat insomnia and other sleep-related problems.

At a time when alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular, chromotherapy is actively used by the medical community to treat disorders such as depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Some types of color therapy should only be practiced by trained professionals. However, there are color therapy techniques that can be safely practiced at home.

To try chromotherapy yourself, follow these tips. Choose shades to wear based on the recommended o Color. When eating, choose foods of a certain color. Take the time to visualize the recommended color.

Be aware of the following potential problems:

Never replace traditional care with chromotherapy for severe insomnia.

Epileptics should avoid looking directly at flashing lights of any kind.

When using colored lights, do not look directly at the light. Get colored light therapy indirectly by looking at an object illuminated by the colored light.

If you are taking prescription medications, check the label for the side effect of photosensitivity. Exposure to bright light can cause problems.

Chapter 3: Зр Physical activity

Exercise during the day is an important factor in how well you sleep at night. If you are physically active during the day, your body will be able to relax and fall asleep more easily. Exercise helps your body cope with daily stress and anxiety. It affects the chemicals in your brain, and how much you exercise is directly related to your physical and emotional health. Regular exercise will help you fall asleep and stay asleep because your sleep cycles become more consistent and the transition between them becomes smoother. Try to incorporate exercise into your life every day to avoid insomnia.