Get some colour into your life. Yes do it!! Colour really does have a bigger effect on most of us than we realise. There are many companies toting their colour therapy healing powers, but quite simply all we need to do is to recognise the effect of colour in our lives to male all of the changes we need.

A prison governor noticed distinct behaviour differences in prisoners from different wings.In the end, he realised it was down to the colour.There was much more violence in the green and yellow wings.The blue and green wings were definitely calmer. The calming influence was seen in prisoners who were transferred. This observation has been supported by research.

Viewing red light has been found to increase the observer’s strength by 13.5%. Red is often used to help athletes like sprinters and pole vaulters who need quick bursts of energy. Those participating in long distance evnts are exposed to blue light. Just as red makes more violence,pink can be calming,even within one minute! It’s something that is used by the prison service.Holding cells for the most violent and aggressive prisoners are painted pink.Tests have shown that muscle strength is reduced within two seconds of seeing the colour!!

One of the most alarming headlines I noticed recently was that studies have proved that junk food is addictive. Foods high in saturated fats actually give the brain a high that is similar to the high experienced with drugs or alcohol. That would explain the current obesity crisis. The addict is constantly needing more and more of the food, whatever it may be, to achieve the same high. Junk foods which are high in saturated fats and sugar are the main problem, but even the more healthy oils such as coconut oil should also be scrutinised.

Bring on the colour and ditch the junk food and you’ll be on the road to a longer and healthier life.