Dead Sea’s Healing Properties

The Dead Sea has been an attraction for healing and wellness for thousands of years. It has been rumored that Cleopatra even knew or might have visited the waters of the Dead Sea. The unique mineral composition of the water, mud, and atmospheric pressure have been shown to improve inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, acne, and arthritis. The Dead Sea is 1,000 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth, and it has almost nine times the salt content of the ocean. The high levels of salinity and the concentration of minerals that keep fish and other aquatic species from growing in the Dead Sea is the reason its named as so.

While it may be one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, it's also one of the most nutrient-dense. Thanks to the unique climatic conditions that formed this rare inland sea, it contains a high-concentration of minerals, such as magnesium, bromide, calcium and potassium. Many of the minerals in this aquatic anomaly cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Skin conditions such as psoriasis and acne are noticeably improved after a good soak. Soaking in the Dead Sea for an hour a day has been said to improve skin ailments up to 88 percent. The magnesium found here is believed to improve circulation and skin hydration while reducing inflammation.

Not only does the water help cure the body, the mineral rich mud has healing properties as well. Those suffering from arthritis and joint pain find relief in the Dead Sea’s mud. Not only does the greater buoyancy of the water and the warmer climate soothe aching limbs, but the sea's minerals & mud stimulate greater circulation, which sends nutrients directly to the affected area, removing stiffness, and promoting joint repair on genes. People with certain heart conditions can find reprieve here as well. The area of Jordan that surrounds the Dead Sea is a low-elevation and high-oxygen location, which means that people with certain heart conditions can reap the rewards from this extremely hospitable environment. Visiting between April and October, due to the heat, vapors from the minerals rise, which causes your body to relax allowing for ease in breathing and digestion. The mineral rich water also helps to pull toxins from the body.

Here is a list of some of the minerals found in the dead sea and their benefits:

Boron: Heals skin conditions and helps maintain hormone levels.

Bromide: Bromide calms and relaxes the central nervous system due to its calming, relaxing and sedative attributes.

Calcium: Apart from strengthening bones and teeth, calcium in the Dead Sea also helps regulate the regeneration and rejuvenation of skin cells, ensuring that you have healthy and younger-looking skin.

Iodine: Fulfills iodine deficiency which, in turn, helps cure acne and reduce hair loss. Moreover, it also helps regulate thyroid ailments and fastens metabolism rate.

Magnesium: It helps with improving blood circulation, soothes sore muscles and muscle ache and relieves headaches. Furthermore, it helps heals wounds quickly and soothes allergic skin reactions

Manganese: It not only helps maintain and rejuvenate the health of your skin but also accelerates the process of skin repair after oxidation and radiation.

Phosphorus: Vital to the regeneration of skin cells and efficient metabolism, and also required to strengthen the self-repair ability of the body post-radiation and oxidation.

Potassium: Apart from maintaining a healthy pH balance of the skin, it facilitates water retention and efficient nourishment of the cell, ensuring that your skin does not feel dry.

Sodium: Sodium is an effective detoxifier that helps clean all the toxins from your body. Additionally, it also helps relieve muscle stiffness and cramps.

Strontium: The presence of this mineral in the right balance helps prevent itching and irritation of the skin and also helps avoid skin infections.

Sulfur: Similar to sodium, it is an effective detoxifier in addition to facilitating efficient manufacturing of collagen that rids your skin of scars formed due to acne. Moreover, it also helps prevent digestive disorders, fights dandruff, and relieves eczema and psoriasis.

Zinc: It heals acne, scars by speeding the creation of elastin and collagen in the skin. Also, due to its antioxidant properties, it helps prevent the creation of free radicals in the body on exposure to the sun

During our trip across Jordan, you will have many opportunities to buy Dead Sea products, as well as have a dip yourself.