Healing With Colour & Light
The Wellness Revolution acknowledges two primary pathways to healing with light and colour. The first involves direct techniques, where light is deliberately directed into specific areas such as the eyes, hands, feet, or the entire body using various light and coloured devices. The second pathway, indirect techniques, harnesses the power of the mind and spirit to facilitate healing without physical light exposure. These approaches offer diverse avenues for exploring the potential benefits of light and colour in promoting well-being and healing.
Sunlight Therapy
Sunlight therapy was a common medical practice in historic Greece, Chinese and Roman times to relieve skin disorders such as psoriasis. The Wellness Revolution recommends a daily ritual of devoting at least 20 minutes of basking in direct sunlight; for those who wear glasses or contact lenses, taking a brief 5 to 10-minute break without them every few hours is advised, allowing the body to absorb the nourishing benefits of natural light. The Wellness Revolution advocates a daily "Sun Bath," encouraging people to spend quality time outdoors in the gentle embrace of sunlight, always mindful of avoiding overexposure to prevent sunburn.
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Sunbathing: Spending time outdoors in direct sunlight, preferably during the morning hours when the sun is less intense, can help the body naturally produce vitamin D and improve mood.
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Sun Gazing: A practice of gazing at the sun during sunrise or sunset, believed by some to have various health benefits. It is essential to follow safe guidelines to avoid damaging your eyes.
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Heliotherapy: Sun therapy involves exposure to sunlight for specific medical purposes, such as treating skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema.
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Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku): Although not directly sunlight therapy, this practice involves spending time in nature, often under the canopy of trees, and can complement sunlight therapy by reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
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Light therapy lamps that mimic natural sunlight to alleviate the symptoms of SAD during the darker months.
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Sunlight Meditation: Practicing meditation outdoors in natural sunlight can enhance mindfulness and relaxation, combining the benefits of meditation with the positive effects of sunlight.
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Sunlight Yoga: Doing yoga exercises outdoors in the sun can enhance flexibility, improve mood, and deepen the mind-body connection.
Sunlight Therapies
The Wellness Revolution promotes regular monitoring of your vitamin D levels as an integral part of a routine blood test conducted by your Wellbeing Practitioner. If deemed necessary, you may be advised to take vitamin D supplements to attain the appropriate levels, often requiring an initial higher dosage to replenish deficiencies. Following this, you should reevaluate your vitamin D levels after a month in consultation with your Wellness Practitioner, making any necessary adjustments to maintain optimal levels. Subsequently, around the three-month mark, it is advisable to undergo another assessment to ensure your vitamin D levels have returned to the ideal recommended range.
Vitamin D Supplements
Light Therapy
Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a form of treatment that involves exposure to specific wavelengths of light to address various health issues and improve wellbeing. It utilizes different colours and intensities of light to stimulate specific biological processes in the body. Light therapy can be administered using various devices, including light therapy lamps, light boxes, and lasers. It involves exposure to light, typically in controlled settings, to influence physiological processes. Light therapy is often used for conditions like seasonal affective disorder (SAD), skin conditions, and sleep disorders.
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Light Boxes: Light boxes are typically used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and other mood disorders. They emit a bright, white light that mimics natural sunlight and can be used for exposure therapy.
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Dawn Simulators: These devices are designed to increase light intensity, simulating a natural sunrise gradually. They are used to help regulate sleep patterns and reduce symptoms of SAD.
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Light Visors and Glasses: These portable devices allow individuals to receive light therapy during their daily activities. They are worn like glasses or visors, providing flexibility in treatment.
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Light Panels: Light panels are larger than light boxes and provide a broader light field. They can be used for treating multiple individuals simultaneously in clinical settings.
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Infrared Lamps: Infrared lamps emit heat and are used for conditions like pain management and skin disorders. They penetrate deeper into tissues and can have therapeutic effects on muscles and joints.
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Blue Light Therapy Devices: Blue light therapy devices emit a specific wavelength of blue light, primarily used for treating acne and skin conditions.
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Red Light Therapy Devices: Red light therapy devices emit red or near-infrared light and are used for skin rejuvenation, pain relief, and wound healing.
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Dental Curing Lights: Dentists use dental curing lights to cure dental materials like fillings and sealants. These lights emit blue or violet light to activate dental resins.
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Ultraviolet (UV) Lamps: UV lamps are used for skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo. Controlled exposure to UV light can have therapeutic effects.
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Laser Caps and Helmets: Laser caps and helmets are used for treating hair loss by stimulating hair follicles with low-level laser therapy.
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Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) Devices: tPBM devices deliver light to the brain and are being studied for their potential in treating neurological conditions.
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LED Facials and Masks: These cosmetic devices use LED lights of different wavelengths to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and promote skin health.
Light Therapy
Colorpuncture is a healing approach developed by German naturopathic physician Dr. Peter Mandel. It involves the stimulation of acupuncture points and meridians using coloured light. In Colorpuncture, a specialized pen-size illuminator with various colour lenses is used to focus single wavelengths of coloured light onto specific acupuncture points on the body. Different colours are believed to have varying effects on these acupuncture points.
Colorpuncture
Light-activated medicines (photodynamic therapy PDT) represent a fascinating frontier in medical treatment. They harness the power of light, often in the form of laser beams, to trigger specific chemical reactions within the body. These reactions can have therapeutic effects, such as targeting and destroying cancer cells, and they offer promising possibilities for various medical applications, including dermatology, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, neurology, dentistry, cardiovascular health, pain management and wound healing. Light-activated agents, for example, can kill pathogens like bacteria and viruses, and light-sensitive compounds can target specific brain tissues or cells.
Photosensitisers
Levulan Kerastick (Aminolevulinic Acid)
Metvix (Methyl aminolevulinate)
Hexvix (Hexaminolevulinate)
Foscan (Temoporfin)
Radachlorin (Chlorin e6)
5-ALA (5-Aminolevulinic Acid)
Phenothiazine derivatives
Rose Bengal
Benzoporphyrin derivatives
Methylene Blue
Chlorin e4
Indocyanine Green (ICG)
Purpurin 18
Light Activated Medicines
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Laser acupuncture devices, such as laser acupuncture pens, gloves, pads, wands, and meridian mapping tools, have found their place in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture practices. They employ low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser therapy to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians. By offering a less invasive and often more comfortable alternative to traditional acupuncture needle insertion, these devices have become a valuable addition to acupuncture practices.
Laser Acupuncture
The Wellness Revolution explores a range of options that light and colour can be used to treat a range of health and well-being conditions. Exploring these options is beneficial on so many levels. Try some of these methodologies in your daily life to see real benefits in your daily life.
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