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chromotherapy
[krō′məther′əpē] a system of treating disease with colored lights chosen from specific regions of the spectrum. Colour Therapy (1) Any form of sensory ‘therapy’ in which a patient is exposed to specific colours in the environment, in clothing, or lighting; the efficacy of colour therapy is uncertain; it is integral to ayurvedic medicine, but is peripheral to mainstream medicine (2) Any pseudotherapy in which a patient is exposed to coloured light, environment, clothing, or food, as a vehicle for treating organic—i.e., ‘real’ disease chromotherapy [kro″mo-ther´ah-pe] the use of light of specific colors to treat health problems.
chromotherapy (krōˈ·m n in Ayurveda and other systems, the use of colors to promote harmony and healing based on the belief that certain colors are infused with healing energies (e.g., red is energizing; blue is calming). Also called color therapy. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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