An unmissable part of a trip to Israel, the Dead Sea is an unusual natural region in the country. Visited for over 2000 years, it is famous for its many surrounding geological and historic sites and also and above all for the many therapeutic virtues (psoriasis, eczema) attributed to its waters and its mud.
The lowest point on the globe
The Dead Sea is at the lowest point on earth at more than 400 metres below sea level. Along its banks one can visit the three times holy city of Jerusalem, the mount of Olives and the Judean Desert, where Jesus was tempted by the devil after 40 days of fasting and prayers.
The scenery is very impressive along these roads. Through the windows of the bus or car, one can admire a unique countryside alternating between hills, palm trees and camel trains led by Bedouins living in the area.
A site visited since ancient times
Every year the Dead Sea attracts thousands of tourists because it’s considered to be the world’s largest natural spa. These crowds aren’t new, they go right back to ancient times. Legend has it that Queen Cleopatra fell in love with the many virtues of the water and regularly came to bathe in it. Several prophets and kings also looked on it as one of their favourite relaxation places and with good reason too.
The Dead Sea waters have an impressive concentration of various minerals. According to different studies, they have sixteen time more potassium, thirty six times more calcium, thirty times more magnesium and three times more sodium than the Mediterranean. All of which give these waters curative properties for health problems linked to sight, joints, respiration and the skin.
Cure psoriasis with Dead Sea waters
Psoriasis is a disease with inflammation of the skin in the form of white flakes. It can affect several different places such as the elbows, the scalp, the base of the foot, the palms of the hands and the knees. In some cases it can be very painful and can cause social anxiety. It has many forms and treatment with creams doesn’t guarantee complete elimination of the plaques.
For those suffering from it, bathing in the Dead Sea waters is particularly beneficial. It can completely get rid of the plaques. The recommended treatment lasts two weeks with sun bathing, bathing in the waters and hot mud and also usually massages and aromatherapy. The treatment is available in Ein Gedi. Your own doctor’s opinion and medical surveillance are recommended for this natural therapy.
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