The Dead Sea is very much alive



Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

by Katerine Lev
http://dead-sea-health.org

I know it's called the . That's because the water is so salty that nothing can live in it. Also, because of the arid conditions, the high salt content and other geographical features, the area around the But in fact, the is very much alive, with thousand of sufferers from psoriasis, eczema and rheumatism who come to this "dead" area to gain a new lease of life and relief from the pain and suffering associated with these incurable afflictions.

A few facts

The is the lowest spot on the earth's surface, and though not the saltiest body of water on the globe it is the most well known because of the amazing therapeutic effects on the symptoms of psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism and other skin and joint/muscle aliments.

For centuries, the therapeutic effects of the water, the mineral rich mud, the unique sunshine and the dryness of the air have been known to bring long lasting relief for suffers of a range of skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema as well as joint and muscle diseases including rheumatism and arthritis.

Psoriasis, eczema and rheumatism - medical research

Recent medical research has proven scientifically that what was known for years is in fact true and that a regime of treatments at the brings amazingly fast results that last for many months. Patients who for years had suffered the dry, red itchy skin associated with psoriasis, report that after only a few days of treatment, their skin shows remarkable signs of recovery, that after a couple of weeks their skin "glowed" and showed almost no signs of the years of dryness and irritation. More importantly, follow-up research carried out shows that for up to 9 months following a course of treatments, over 90% of patients report no relapse or return of dry, scaly skin!

No other course of treatment can show such amazing results in such a short time and that last for so long.

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Very interesting. Thanks for a unique piece, enjoyed reading this one. Marijo
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