The article explores a 'Real Sunlight' clinic in London that provides artificial sunshine to alleviate symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which affects around 2 million people in the UK, especially women. The clinic emulates tropical environments, allowing visitors to experience warmth and light without travel. SAD symptoms include depression and low energy, particularly in winter months. With NHS resources highlighting artificial sunlight as a treatment option, this clinic caters to those unable to afford vacations, offering a convenient, affordable way to improve well-being during the darker months.
At the flick of a switch, you can flit between Mauritius, Miami and Bali - or, at least, their sunshine equivalents.
It's estimated that 2 million Britons suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), caused by a lack of sunlight, with up to three times more women than men affected.
Symptoms include low-level depression, lack of energy and a loss of enthusiasm for life.
The NHS has set up a web page giving advice on how to tackle it - which includes artificial sun.
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