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DOCTOR’S CORNER
ORANGE. Citrus, other fruits and
vegetables, as well as fun, good health,
adventures and high spirits are all
associations for orange. There is no word
in the English language that rhymes with
orange and this is the only color named after
a fruit.
PURPLE. A color with rich dark hues
and a symbol of luxury and nobility. Hues
of purple are associated with futurism,
spirituality, and psychic energy. Purple stands for magic, mystery,
creativity and emotional balance. Purple is suggested for meditation,
deep sleep, and calming. The Royals in England embrace purple as the
royal color.
WHAT DOES YOUR FAVORITE PINK. The favorite of little girls who, as the tale is told, in the stone
ages had the job of picking fruits with a reddish tones and therefore
COLOR MEAN TO YOU? became sensitive to pink. Nurturing, tenderness, generous, pure,
inspiring and giving affection are all associated with pink. Pink has
RED. This is everyone’s second favorite color. Red is intense, healing properties for those going through emotional trauma.
attention grabbing—think of the girl with the red dress on, and the WHITE.
color of love, passion, seduction, and desire. Red also defines power, A neutral color noted for soothing. White portrays
heat, anger, violence, and aggression. Red stimulates appetite, raises a sense of being complete since it is a combination of all colors. It
blood pressure, and generally makes people react faster. Brides wear represents openness, truth, kindness, healing, and positivity. White
rooms project a feeling of simplicity and pureness. The universal
red in India, China, and Nepal, where it is believed to bring good
luck. symbol for peace is a white dove.
BLUE. The most calming color as it stands for tranquility and BLACK. The most beloved color by the fashion industry. Any
allegedly stimulates the calming chemicals in the body. Both sexes new fashion color trend is typically labeled the “new black.” It defines
like blue, and it is the most favorite color in the world. Blue creates mystery, seduction, high status (think black credit cards), authority,
a feeling of trust and loyalty and is used in logos across the world and competence (black belt). But a black cat crossing your path is bad
including Mayo Clinic and NCH. Blue is the best color to wear for luck, and black is also the color of mourning.
an interview. Blue can also be associated with depression, as in “feeling BROWN.
blue.” Blue in ancient Egypt and Greece today is thought to ward off It creates a warm atmosphere which is why it is used
evil. with earth colors for health care. Being in sync with the environment
and nature gives a sense of security, neatness, and order. This color also
GREEN. Green defines nature and is associated with freshness, stimulates appetite and gives reassurance.
fertility and growth. Green is a healing color and with other “natural” GRAY.
colors, such as brown and tan, is used extensively in healthcare So many “shades of gray” is the expression used to denote
environments. It is the color of healthy relationships and creates ambiguity. This color is neither black nor white and is associated with
harmony in the body and soul. Green decreases fatigue, depression, modesty, intelligence, dignity, class, elegance and compromise. Gray
and anxiety. “Green with envy,” captures the greed, jealousy and helps other colors bask in its limelight. Dark gray can be depressing
revenge aspect of this color. Green is the national color of Ireland. while light gray makes you feel lighter.
YELLOW. This is the happiest color and symbolizes optimism, Again, this is by no means pure science, but it is fun to pick out our
mental clarity, cheerfulness, and energy. It is an appetite stimulant and own palette.
good for restaurants. Vincent van Gogh’s favorite color was yellow. We are surrounded by a rainbow of colors throughout our lives, and
Yellow also means caution and cowardice. we do respond to our environment and so we might as well enjoy the
fun and speculation about what each hue means.
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ORANGE. Citrus, other fruits and
vegetables, as well as fun, good health,
adventures and high spirits are all
associations for orange. There is no word
in the English language that rhymes with
orange and this is the only color named after
a fruit.
PURPLE. A color with rich dark hues
and a symbol of luxury and nobility. Hues
of purple are associated with futurism,
spirituality, and psychic energy. Purple stands for magic, mystery,
creativity and emotional balance. Purple is suggested for meditation,
deep sleep, and calming. The Royals in England embrace purple as the
royal color.
WHAT DOES YOUR FAVORITE PINK. The favorite of little girls who, as the tale is told, in the stone
ages had the job of picking fruits with a reddish tones and therefore
COLOR MEAN TO YOU? became sensitive to pink. Nurturing, tenderness, generous, pure,
inspiring and giving affection are all associated with pink. Pink has
RED. This is everyone’s second favorite color. Red is intense, healing properties for those going through emotional trauma.
attention grabbing—think of the girl with the red dress on, and the WHITE.
color of love, passion, seduction, and desire. Red also defines power, A neutral color noted for soothing. White portrays
heat, anger, violence, and aggression. Red stimulates appetite, raises a sense of being complete since it is a combination of all colors. It
blood pressure, and generally makes people react faster. Brides wear represents openness, truth, kindness, healing, and positivity. White
rooms project a feeling of simplicity and pureness. The universal
red in India, China, and Nepal, where it is believed to bring good
luck. symbol for peace is a white dove.
BLUE. The most calming color as it stands for tranquility and BLACK. The most beloved color by the fashion industry. Any
allegedly stimulates the calming chemicals in the body. Both sexes new fashion color trend is typically labeled the “new black.” It defines
like blue, and it is the most favorite color in the world. Blue creates mystery, seduction, high status (think black credit cards), authority,
a feeling of trust and loyalty and is used in logos across the world and competence (black belt). But a black cat crossing your path is bad
including Mayo Clinic and NCH. Blue is the best color to wear for luck, and black is also the color of mourning.
an interview. Blue can also be associated with depression, as in “feeling BROWN.
blue.” Blue in ancient Egypt and Greece today is thought to ward off It creates a warm atmosphere which is why it is used
evil. with earth colors for health care. Being in sync with the environment
and nature gives a sense of security, neatness, and order. This color also
GREEN. Green defines nature and is associated with freshness, stimulates appetite and gives reassurance.
fertility and growth. Green is a healing color and with other “natural” GRAY.
colors, such as brown and tan, is used extensively in healthcare So many “shades of gray” is the expression used to denote
environments. It is the color of healthy relationships and creates ambiguity. This color is neither black nor white and is associated with
harmony in the body and soul. Green decreases fatigue, depression, modesty, intelligence, dignity, class, elegance and compromise. Gray
and anxiety. “Green with envy,” captures the greed, jealousy and helps other colors bask in its limelight. Dark gray can be depressing
revenge aspect of this color. Green is the national color of Ireland. while light gray makes you feel lighter.
YELLOW. This is the happiest color and symbolizes optimism, Again, this is by no means pure science, but it is fun to pick out our
mental clarity, cheerfulness, and energy. It is an appetite stimulant and own palette.
good for restaurants. Vincent van Gogh’s favorite color was yellow. We are surrounded by a rainbow of colors throughout our lives, and
Yellow also means caution and cowardice. we do respond to our environment and so we might as well enjoy the
fun and speculation about what each hue means.
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