Chromotherapy

/ˌkroʊmoʊˈθɛrəpi/ noun

Definition

A form of therapy or treatment that uses specific colors and colored light, based on the idea that colors affect physical and emotional well-being.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) and 'therapeia' (healing). The term describes therapeutic practices centered on color and light, gaining popularity in holistic medicine.

Kelly Says

While chromotherapy isn't proven by mainstream science, it's fascinating that hospitals do use blue light to treat newborn jaundice and light therapy lamps are scientifically shown to help seasonal depression—proof that color and light genuinely affect our bodies!

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