Health

Colour your world

colours

Colours can energise you, making you move and think faster; they can also help you to feel more relaxed. Think about the colours that you wear and surround yourself with. Even a tiny change can make all the difference to your mood.

Red

Feeling tired? Wear red. Stimulating and strengthening, it is said to improve appetite and restore physical and mental vitality.

Orange

Creates a sense of warmth and comfort; boosts confidence.

Yellow

Wearing yellow will improve concentration, making you more focused. It is also an uplifting colour, helping to lighten mood.

Green

If you are unsettled, wear green. The colour of nature, it has soothing and healing qualities.

Blue

Nervous about making a speech? Wear blue. Calming blue encourages clear vision and rationality, which is why it has been traditionally used in art to represent peace and truth.

Purple

Long used in religious rituals because it is thought to enhance psychic abilities, including clairvoyance.

White

Creates a feeling of simplicity, light, and peace.

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