Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Parrish Medical Center - (Page 11)

BY SAM MITTELSTEADT W hich color springs to mind when you see the word clean How about clean? cold? Or spicy spicy? For me, those words connote the pristine white of bleached linens and towels, the gloomy gray of cloud-packed skies and snowslushed streets, and the ﬁery orange-reds of chili peppers and threads of saffron. Chances are, your choices weren’t too different. We’re conditioned to associate particular colors with concepts and moods. Blue, for example, is often linked to nature, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Blue tells us the sky is clear, it’s not going to snow or rain. We can go outside and enjoy the outdoors.” As a result, Eiseman says, most people ﬁnd sky blues to be tranquil and relaxing. The Pantone Color Institute researches how color inﬂuences thought, emotions and physical reactions, then shares that information with clients in industries such as design, advertising, ﬁlm and education. “Most people don’t pay enough attention to how colors make them feel,” says Eiseman, who tracks color trends on her websites, colorexpert.com and eisemancolorblog. com. Once you’re aware of how color affects your mood and behavior, use that knowledge strategically in every part of your life—from the color of your walls and clothes to the plates you use—to help enhance your mental or physical health. There’s truly a whole spectrum to consider. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2011 11 http://www.colorexpert.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Parrish
Contents
Tasty Tips
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Don't Be a Drowsy Driver
The Art of Nursing
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
A Healthy Tune
Stay in Circulation
'X' Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
What's New?
A Walking, Talking Fitness Billboard
Community Health
Special Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Parrish Medical Center