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The Importance of Color in our Life different diseases or illnesses and it is also used very effectively in many
ways to help release tension and stress. Color has been used in healing
An Education in Aromatherapy By Judith A. Habert from ancient times, as far back as Atlantis. Some healers have their
By Carol Heath clients visualize the color while others have their clients wear the color, or
eat the color food; some use a combination. Because every color has its
own vibration, only a trained color therapist should attempt to use color
Consider this if you will; God made man - and the world was black and for healing purposes. The next time you visit someone in the hospital,
white. Then he made woman, and painted her with color. notice what color the halls and rooms are painted: Those colors were
For most of us the first conscious decision we make every day is what selected for their healing qualities both mentally and physically.
to wear. What dress, pants, blouse, shirt, even underwear will adorn our Another place color is used effectively is restaurants. Fast food places
svelte torsos. Please don’t tell me you have nothing but white cotton usually have red in there somewhere. Why? They want you to hurry up
undies in that drawer. If that is the case, then you need to read this entire and eat and get out so the next victims can come in and eat. However,
article. your favorite, somewhat expensive, restaurant is most likely painted
If you look at a rain drop you most with shades of green and maroon.
likely would say it is colorless, you Green to make you feel
would be wrong. If you held up harmonious and good about
that tiny little rain drop you would spending those extra few dollars.
see a spectrum of colors glistening Maroon, a mixture of red and blue,
through. Everything, whether you because the blue wants you to re-
can see it or not has color - and lax and communicate and the red is
aren’t you glad it does. Think of how excited about the fact that you are
dull life would be without color, in this restaurant and not at the
unless of course you are talking greasy spoon down the block.
about an old movie or photograph. There is a whole science about
Most of us don’t realize how color color; big and small companies
affects our everyday lives, which actually hire consultants to see
leads me back to choosing our what colors they should paint the
wardrobe for the day. For the sake walls to ensure the most productive
of time and space please let’s agree environment possible. Notice cars
you’ve already done all the stuff you are mainly 3 colors, white, black
are supposed to do and it is time to and red. These are the colors that
get dressed. You’re rushed because appeal to most car buyers. White,
you pushed the snooze button too the absence of color, represents
many times. Your husband can’t find purity and gives us permission to
his socks even though they are right buy that expensive car. Black, the
there in the same drawer where they combination of all color, is
always are. The kids wanted pan- protective and gives the illusion of
cakes for breakfast. You grab the first thing your hand lands on, put it on, strength.* And then there’s red, let’s go fast and get there because you
do the hair and make-up and you’re out the door. I can tell you are think- have no time to waste.
ing, ‘so why is this different than any other day’? It probably isn’t, but after So, I’ll close with just a few hints. If you have a meeting with the boss or
you read this article I hope you will reconsider what you grab tomorrow. a job interview – wear blue. If you go on that first date and you really like San Diego
Every color has a corresponding affect on our mood and how we react. this guy – wear something red, not necessarily a whole dress, but Woman
For instance, blue is a cool color, it has soothing qualities, it represents something. If you want to impress your friends – wear green. And finally,
communication and helps bleeding. Red makes you feel strong, sexy, if you feel you need a little protection – wear black. Hey, at least you’ll
alive, and can help heal cancer. Yellow is bright and makes you alert, look thinner. 25
clears your head and helps treat dermatitis. *There are 2 schools of thought about black and white being colors or
You may have noticed I also put a healing effect that colors have on the combinations of color. I used the more common explanation.
body in the previous paragraph. Color is used in various forms to heal

Holland America

San Diego Woman Magazine received a special invitation to spend a day touring and enjoying the
ms Westerdam, which was going to be in port in San Diego this past October. We were treated to a
tour of the ship, a fabulous lunch and a chance to sit in on the new setting for TV show America’s Test
Kitchen. Best of all we were informed that Holland America would now be sailing out of San Diego to
the Mexican Riviera.

Holland America Line is strengthening its presence in Mexico for the 2016-17 season by increasing the
number of departures and returning a larger Vista-class ship to the region. From October 2016 through
February 2017, the 1,916-guest ms Westerdam will sail a series of 13 seven-day cruises roundtrip from
San Diego, California, including two special holiday departures in December

“We’re looking forward to the 2016-17 Mexico cruise season, and with increased sailings and a larger
ship we’ll have the opportunity to show more of our guests what makes Mexico such a vibrant
destination,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “Mexico has it all, and with
convenient roundtrip San Diego cruises, we know that these itineraries are going to attract a lot of
cruisers looking for a unique warm-weather vacation.”

At San Diego Woman, we too are looking forward to this wonderful new way to vacation. With no hassle
at all you can drive down to the pier, park your car and set sail for a week of beautiful weather and s
pecial memories. If you love cruising, or if you never have and have always wanted to give it a try, check
out the Westerdam, for a vacation you will never forget