By: Your JNH Lifestylist

Like the range of colors in a rainbow, chromotherapy comes with many benefits. The following offers a brief overview of these advantages and why it could be a good idea to give chromotherapy a try:

Edwin Babbitt was the first person to identify the differences across different colors and healing. In fact, he’s considered the pioneer of chromotherapy. He recognized what each color was most capable of; for example, blue and violet have anti-inflammatory properties [4]. In particular, blue light can help with inflammatory conditions, such as sciatica and meningitis.

Babbitt also identified red light as a stimulant that increased blood flow. With increased blood flow, the body can carry nutrients, cells and oxygen to an injured area, aiding in the recovery and healing process. Research has also found that blue light can help with wound healing, with one study stating that post-operative wounds had significantly decreased in size after only seven days of chromotherapy treatment [5].

Since chromotherapy decreases inflammation, increases blood flow and improves healing, it can help alleviate pain associated with some conditions. For instance, if inflammation is pressing on a nerve creating neural pain, this may be relieved through various chromotherapy sessions.

Warm colors may increase tension and arousal levels of an individual. However, cool colors have the opposite effect, and they may increase relaxation and reduce muscular tension [6]. Consequently, this can also help relieve pain and improve function, such as the ability of a person to move without pain or limitations.

Color therapy impacts the neurohormonal pathways in the human body. More specifically, it can play a role in serotonin and melatonin activation, which play vital roles in the sleep-wake cycle and your mood [7]. As such, many researchers and scientists have cited chromotherapy as a viable treatment option for many psychiatric disorders, but any person can also receive these mood-boosting benefits.

Color therapy has various advantages. Whether you have experienced an injury or you are looking for a mood lift, chromotherapy might be just what you need. The color spectrum can inevitably impact your health and wellness in many ways, but imagine combining that in all the immense benefits infrared therapy offers too. Every JNH Lifestyles infrared sauna is outfitted with a socket to accept our top-of-line Chromotherapy bulb (sold separately), which offers 6 different colors with various color-changing modes. Combine both today and experience the JNH lifestyle!