| Food, Energy, Color & Life
The colors of foods not only identify their nutrients, they also identify their natural
healing powers. It is said that energy imbalances within our bodies can be corrected by
choosing foods that contain certain color frequencies. Each color frequency affects us
differently both physically and mentally, thus there are profound healing qualities
available simply by choosing foods that are associated with our internal organs.
Our internal organs vibrate at rates corresponding to the vibratory
rate of various colors; the heart is linked to the color green, while the liver is linked
to yellow.(1) The color of the food generally determines which organ or body system is
being fed and nourished. This interaction also affects our mental and emotional state our
health. Food is energy, energy is color, color is life!
Red foods stimulate, strengthen and increase our
body temperature, circulation, and release of adrenaline, increasing our energy.
Physically, red foods are related to our muscular system. They affect our adrenal glands,
organs, bladder, lower limbs, our spine and reproductive centre, making them ideal in
combating fatigue, fever, colds, flu's, etc. Psychologically, red foods alleviate
depression, promoting a positive attitude.
Orange foods promote physical energy, as well
as, mental stimulation, as they are directly related to our circulatory and lymphatic
systems. They compliment the treatment of disorders and infections in our spleen, the
treatment of kidney diseases and gall stones, and chest related aliments such as
bronchitis. They affect our sex organs, legs and stomach. Psychologically, they have a
positive effect on our emotions and should be eaten when feeling overwhelmed or anxiety.
Yellow foods stimulate our nervous and
digestive systems. They are directly related to our pancreas, liver, gall bladder and
stomach. They cleanse our liver and intestines making them ideal in helping skin troubles,
indigestion, constipation, liver troubles and diabetes. Yellow foods are also know as
'foods for the mind'. They have a profound positive effect on focus and concentration.
Green foods cleanse, purify, balance and stimulate
our digestive system. They are directly affect to our thymus glands, heart, lower lungs,
ears, arms and breasts. They strongly influence our heart, lower our blood pressure and
soothes our nerves. Physically, green foods play a powerful role in neutralizing
disharmony where there are malignant cells, cysts, tumors and cancers. Psychologically,
green foods are a great remedy for headaches, stress, tension and emotional problems.
Blue foods, such as prunes. plums,
blueberries and sea vegetables, are directly opposite the energizing red foods, and have a
cool, sedative effect. They are very powerful in helping aliments and diseases that
increase our temperature such as inflammations, PMS, sunburn, measles, mumps, etc. Blue
foods also have antiseptic, antifungal and bactericidal qualities. They are associated
with our thyroid gland, throat, mouth, upper arms and upper lungs. They affect our
respiratory system. Psychologically, blue foods are calming. They also aid speech and
self-expression.
Indigo foods, such as blackberries, black
olives, raisins and currants, have a direct association with our brow area on our
foreheads and our pineal gland. They are directly associated to our lower brain, left eye
and nose. They assist in the treatment of aliments relating to our eyes, ears and nose
including our lungs. Psychologically, they purify and stabilize fears, repression and
inhibitions.
Violet/Purple foods, such as eggplant, plums and
purple cabbage, have intuitive and spiritual qualities. They stimulate our pituitary
gland, upper brain, scalp and hair. Violet/Purple foods can purify the blood and have been
used in studies relating to stopping the growth in tumors. They aid in the treatment of
rheumatism, concussions, epilepsy, and kidney and bladder disorders. Violet/
Purple foods have profound healing effects on nervous/mental disorders and
have tranquilizing, sedative qualities.
References: 1. pg.85 The Complete Book of Color, S. Chiazzari,
Element Books Ltd. '89. - American Holistic Medical Association. American Aromatherapy
Association. |
