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| Herbal Medi Care Mood Aid |
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Review
Summary |
Even as the days grow longer, the dark days of winter are still ahead, and for many people this means a time of sadness, fatigue, irritability, and anxiety. During these months we’re all more sedentary, housebound, and deprived of the healing power of sunlight and fresh air. There are many ways of coping with seasonal depression, including exercise, hobbies, and spending quality time with friends and family. Often these just aren’t enough to stave off the winter blues (or just the winter blahs!) and we need a little more help to feel like our positive, proactive selves again. Herbal supplements can be very beneficial in this capacity. Here we will be looking into the herbal dietary supplement Mood Aid from Herbal Medi Care, a bottle of which contains 60 vegetarian capsules. There are other products with the exact same name on the market.
This “mild” remedy is advertised as, “works with the body in a gentle holistic approach…without the deadening of emotions, “as the retailer’s website explains. This product may address some of the “underlying causes” of depression, and facilitate a calm and healthy emotionally balanced state. But what’s in Mood Aid, exactly? We will take a closer look below.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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Herbal Medi Care Mood Aid is made of a proprietary formula which we know to include: St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, Skullcap, Valerian, Gotu Kola, Black Cohosh, Motherwort, and Chamomile.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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St Johns Wort may inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidize (MAO), just as prescription drugs do, but it dose it more slowly and mildly. It also helps modulate and balance the brain chemicals serotonin and nor epinephrine, much the same way as medication dose, except once again in a much milder manner. It may also increase endorphin levels.
Skullcap may have some effect on the nervous system; it is recommended in alternative medicine as an anti-inflammatory, and a sedative among its other uses. Some claim it can be used to treat hysteria and epilepsy. It has long been used by Native Americans to produce hallucinations. It can induce labor. An overdose can cause giddiness, stupor, confusion, and twitching for some.
Black cohosh has a history of use for rheumatism (arthritis and muscle pain), but has been used more recently to treat hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause. Black cohosh can cause headaches and stomach discomfort. It has also been recently linked to a case of autoimmune hepatitus.
It has recently been suggested that Ginkgo Biloba may some day be used in a treatment plan for Alzheimer’s disease. Memory enhancement and improving circulation are its two best known possible properties. Side effects are said to include gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, and restlessness for some.
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| Diet Lifestyle |
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The consumer who has done thorough research, who is familiar with and confident in all of the disclosed ingredients, who isn’t already taking a prescription medication for depression (such as an MAOI), is not pregnant or lactating, and is not an HIV/AIDS patient, is perhaps a suitable candidate for Mood Aid, based on the description alone.
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| Positives |
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• Suitable for vegetarians
• 60 days money back guarantee
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| Negatives |
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• Not suitable for women who are pregnant/lactating
• Not suitable for people taking prescription anti-depressants
• Does not contain Natural Lithium
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| Final Thoughts |
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Mood Aid appears to contain many herbs often associated with ameliorating depressive states and producing a calming effect on the mind and body. Its long list of ingredients each has its side effects and contraindications, and the consumer is advised to read the label closely and do all necessary research.
Supplements for aiding mood disorders are increasingly popular, especially those which contain the mineral form of lithium, Lithium Orotate, which may be beneficial for unstable moods, sleep disorders, and weepiness. Seek those manufactures which confidently offer free samples for evaluation.
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