Why the Dead Sea minerals are good for health?
The Dead Sea is located on the Israel-Jordan border in the Jordan Rift Valley. Since ancient times, it has been considered a health destination. Every year, people travel to its shore to ease ailments such as arthritis, psoriasis, and many heart conditions. A family trip to Israel may turn out to be a rejuvenating vacation for you if you visit the Dead Sea.
The Dead Sea is considered to be the saltiest sea in the world. It’s also one of the most nutrient-dense seas. It contains eight times more minerals in it than most seas – a high concentration of minerals such as calcium, potassium, bromide, and magnesium. Most of the Dead Sea minerals found are not available anywhere else in the world. The success behind its healing properties lies in the unique atmosphere of the area.
Today, scientific research also proves that the Dead Sea can treat several common illnesses. The unique quality of air is found to be extremely effective. Researchers have found that psoriasis patients who bathed in the Dead Sea for about an hour showed 88 percent improvement. It is useful on several allergies as well.
The Dead Sea helps relieves arthritis too. It is caused by the release of hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins. These are present in a lot of tissues and body fluids that induce inflammation and cause pain. The warmth and buoyancy of the sea reduce the release of prostaglandins in the body. The sea’s minerals also stimulate the circulation of blood in the body, which removes stiffness and helps turn on joint repair genes.
The Dead Sea water can benefit heart patients as well. Research showed that the Dead Sea’s low altitude and high oxygen atmosphere helped heart patients just by spending time in the region.
The reason behind its high oxygen atmosphere is the lack of vegetation and development in the area. As a result, there are fewer pollutants and allergens in the air.
In recent times, the area has developed quite a lot. There are many resorts and spa facilities that offer mud baths, massages, facials, and other detoxifying health treatments. These luxurious treatments are enough for any visitor to feel like royalty. Many resorts in the area offer private beaches – comfortable enough for you to relax while soaking in the Dead Seawater.
While you can explore the Dead Sea and its facilities on your own, but the best way to get the most out of it is by hiring an Israel tour guide.
It became fashionable to bottle the nutrients from the Dead Sea and shipped them all over the world. While this may work its magic to some, the only real way to fully benefit from the Dead Sea is to visit it.
Israel Unlimited offers you and your family several luxury tours – private tours, helicopter tours, jet tours, and a lot more.
We also offer a specialized Dead Sea private tour to benefit from the sea fully and enjoy its healing magic. This tour consists of relaxing spa packages, among many other benefits to ensure you have an unforgettable experience!
If you’re looking to receive a cultural experience of a lifetime, you can stay in a Bedouin tent in the Dead Sea Region. Here, you’ll experience a luxurious experience and a feast of traditional Israelian food such as kebabs, salads, vegetable and rice dishes, and the homemade pita bread. You can have your bonfire after the meal and enjoy the night dancing under the starry night!
