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Working a colorful cure

Developed in Germany 30 years ago and based on acupuncture, colorpuncture is fast becoming the alternative medicine of choice in Taiwan.

By Gavin Phipps  /  STAFF REPORTER

In the three decades in which colorpuncture has been employed as an alternative form of therapy it has been found to be a safe and effective form of treatment. Individual reactions to light on the body are different, however, and overexposure to bright full-spectrum light can -- if not employed under the supervision of a qualified colorpuncturist -- ?have some adverse side affects. These can include eye irritation, headaches and even insomnia.

"It might appear harmless, but you do have to be careful," said Kalama. "You can't simply go out and purchase the equipment and begin pointing light at people willy-nilly. That could be quite dangerous."

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