COLOUR VIBRATIONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21467, 15 April 1933, Page 6 (Supplement)

COLOUR VIBRATIONS

EFFECT ON THB SYSTEM AN ENLIQHTENED VIEWPOINT? BT H. , ARHAifi BXOXH-iag Most people realise and appreciate tho value of colour and its Importance in every aspect of human existence and wellbeing. We all know tho " tonic " effect that clothes have on women, and to a certain extent upon men, according to their various reactions. Most of us are familiar with the fact that if a woinan is not feeling at her best through some slight indisposition or headache, she feels definitely braced up by donning some pretty or smart frock, particularly if it be of a colour to which she is partie. That effect might be said to bo visual, and in consequence psychological from that particular aspect. There is, however, another aspect which is equally fundamental, and in moro enlightened years to come will be more widely recognised pathologically . as necessary in the treatment of certain diseases, based on the vibration theory. Our bodies are made up of, and to, certain vibrations of light and colour as is true also of all forms of plant life. Ked—the Vital Colour The most vital colour to human and animal existence is red. That is why tho blood is red, and without it wo could not exist, for the powerful, high frequency rays of the sun would constitute such a shock to tho system generally that we could not exist. Red, as a colour of the spectrum, has slow vibrations. For that reason it acts as a filter and keeps out the high fre- ' queney rays, thereby removing (the shock properties. As an illustration of my point, if I were to throw a bullet into a person's lap it would do little harm, but if I fire it from a gun or revolver the ■ chances aro that it would prove fatal. So it is with the rays of light. The more delicate and mora readily injured the organ, tho deeper the red of the organ. Though, one might naturally regard most superstition as belonging to the ragged banners of the dark ages of medieval ignorance, yet superstitions frequently have much more than a mere element of truth, sometimes the origin forgotten with the pasRage of time, possibly only imperfectly "understood, and it might be interesting to refer to the use of red flannel in the past. In the late last century what old woman did not delight in a red flannel petticoat? It was the talisit were, to ward off rheumatics, and was a very desirable garment to don with the first chill of winter. And there is little doubt that it did its tvork as well as producing warmth by means of its colour. The next colour, spectroscopicallv to red, is orange, then yellow, green, blue and at the other end violet. Most organs are sheathed or embedded in yellow fat for protection purpose, which ranges from orange -to yellow according t'Q its individual' requirement. Nature's variable- adjustment against too much sunlight, of course, is by means'of what is familiarly known as sunburn, or a deepening of the pig- I mentation of the skin, so that when one J becomes sunburnt owing to exposure to the direct or indirect high -frequency rays of the sun it is as an extra protection against shock. For instance, the liver, lungs and kidneys are of a deeper red than most other organs, because they would be easily upset by the action of those rays. Stimulation and Soothing / To continue with colour, it will bo • found that orange is essentially a stimulant 'and slightly increases "the pulse rate, but has no effect on tho blood pressure, promotes a sense of wellbeing and cheerfulness./'lt must not, however, be used too long, or it will produce over-stimulation, and fatigue will result. Psychologically also tho emotions aj/e stimulated by/that colour. Yellow is our next colour and is a mental stimulant. Its primary effect is to produce cheerfulness. It is said to have a beneficial effect upon tubercular cases, as tl.iis colour is found to counteract the vibrational rato of the disease, but unfortunately short doses aro useless. 'Lhe beneficial effects of iodine being painted over an affected part might be attributed to its colour effect rather than, being that of a counter irritant, or effect of the drug due to absorption. Green primarily affects tho nervous System owing to its properties of recharging, by tho colour rays, the minute batteries of which ultimately the nervous system consists. It is very also, and that is why people suffering from nervous disorders are ordered to tho green fields of the Country rather than tho blue of the fceasido. It lowers blood pressure, which is probably due to its effect upon the ■ Sympathetic system. Though there is no reaction from fere en on tho nervous system, owing sometimes to the excessive lowering of the heart's action, it undoubtedly produces ill effects upon tho heart if .Used indiscriminately. Blue and Violet Next wo come to bluo which is a Cold colour. It causes contractions of the arteries and so raises blood pressure. It appears to act specifically on the blood, and has a tonic effect. Some of its other effects aro tho tendency to lessen suppuration, acting : as an antiseptic. It has a beneficial ■ effect on rheumatism (the effect of red on rheumatism being on account of its warmth.). It should bo used with care when blood pressure is high. Too muoh exposure to blue will produce fatigue : and depression. Lastly wo como to violet, tho fastest rav in tho colour ( scale. /Violet acts specifically on tho heart, lungs and blood vessels. It increases the resisting power of tho tis- ' sues to disease, particularly against phthisis.. It combmes the stimulating effect of red a\ ith the tonic of blue, but should be used sparingly, It belongs to the higher mental and spiritual levels, and ,5s useful in banishing depression if not used for too long a period. It will bo seen lpy tho foregoing the effect of our favourito colours on the human system; even if you may be - teolour-Llind, tho effect on your physical , and nervous system will be" the same as ■ . with the normal person. I I have treated more or less of the physical effect rather than tho psychological, so that whatever coloured dress you may favour you will have some idea of the actual effect it is having on your system, and will find these suggestions useful as well as fascinating.