Can herbal remedies lift the mood of the nation?

Research has shown that nearly 70% of UK adults experience low mood and anxiety, which means 35 million people are in this constantly unhappy state or “slump”. “Slump” is a term coined by psychologists to describe a mood state that is not as serious as clinical depression, but enough to affect people’s daily lives.

Low mood can manifest itself in many ways; from sleepless nights to irritability and general anxiety. Psychologists believe with the increased economic uncertainty and this year’s poor summer “Slumps” are on the increase and they could have a devastating affect on the nation’s health and wellbeing.

Psychologist Donna Dawson, says: “We all get into a ‘slump’ at times, whether it’s due to the weather or just waking up in a bad mood, some people are more prone to “Slumps” than others leaving them in an ongoing state of discontentment. We will probably take our bad mood out on our family and friends because we know that we can. A ‘slump’ can then put a strain on our relationships, as our low mood affects everyone around us. However, a ‘slump’ does not have to wreak such emotional havoc - by recognising that we are sliding into one, and by taking early control, we can minimise its effects on ourselves and others.”

Karma the first licensed herbal medicine available for the treatment of low mood and anxiety - based on traditional use only - could be the solution to this state between depression and contentment.

It can be difficult deciding how to treat low mood; with conflicting news on existing mainstream treatments and a high number of unregulated alternative remedies on the market. Karma is regulated and registered by the MHRA as a traditional herbal medicine; it meets a standard of safety, quality and information, giving people an additional choice to existing treatments and to try alongside other coping strategies such as regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Karma contains 425mg of extract (as dry extracts) from St John’s Wort aerial parts (Hypericum perforatum L.) and costs £14.99 for 30 tablets, or £24.99 for 60 tablets. Always read the label.

Karma is available from Boots stores nationwide, for more information go to karmamood.co.uk.