DEAD SEA

DEAD SEA

DEAD SEA we heard this name that it is a sea studied in our childhood days. This is located in between the Africa and gulf of Persia. Scientists are still puzzled over the geological factor that created the remarkable body of water known as the sea, which lies further beneath sea level than any other spot on earth.

This extremely dense and saline sea, which has a far greater concentration of minerals than any of the oceans, and is unable to support any life form, is the source of life giving properties to all who choose to bathe in it.

Floating on the sea is not just fun, it relaxes the body and does the skin and the joints a world of god. Everybody can float in its water as its saline water has a high density that keeps bathers buoyant [ie; able to float].

Although called the Dead Sea, this sea and the whole region on its shore is very much alining. The Dead Sea lies 417 m [1373 feet] below sea level at the lowest point on the earth’s surface. It is a part of the Syrian –east Africa Rift valley, flanked by the Judean Mountains to the west and the Moab mountains to the east.

The Dead Sea is one of the most saline lakes in the world. It is fed mainly by river Jordan in the north and by perennial springs and streams from the east and west. Having no outlet, the dead sea is a “terminal lake” which loses huge amount of water by evaporation into the hot air[dry]. This result in the high concentration of salts and minerals in a unique composition that is particularly rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, bromine and various others. The Dead Sea brine’s chemical composition reflects erosion, as well as the recycling of older deposits.

Leaching of minerals from the geological strata also contributes to the dead sea brine and to a number of thermo-mineral springs along its shores.in addition, alluvial deposits from the much –valued dead sea minerals mud also known as dead sea therapeutic black mud.

The uniqueness of Dead Sea has been known for centuries. This is the only place in the world with this particular combination of exclusive spa benefits: peculiar sun radiation and climatic conditions, enriched oxygen atmosphere minerals-rich salts sea, thermo minerals springs, and minerals – rich mud.

In olden days the roman noble imported Dead Sea water and salt to Italy. Judean asphalt, the bituminous substance rising to the surface of lakes, was used for many industrial and medicinal purposes. Plants growing in lakeside oases, especially the balsam tree produced valuable and highly sought-after cosmetics, perfumes and medicinal substances. Their value was of such great economic importance that wars were fought for their possession, as when mark Anthon conquered the Dead Sea area for Cleopatra.

Today the Dead Sea works is a major industrial complex, which for many decades has extracted potash, bromine and other chemical foe worldwide exports.

Natural sites include the caves and eases of Ein Gedi; the canyons of the Judean mountains range made of pure salt; and the spectacular Flour cave, so called due to its powder – like interior. For the adventurous there is rappelling, rock climbing, and rental of all-terrain vehicles for exploring otherwise inaccessible desert areas.

In recent years, the Dead Sea area has become a health, rehabilitation, recreation and beauty spa. The combination of the year round favorable climate, the thriving health and beauty centers, and the unique natural and historical tourist attractions attract both vacationers and health –curve visitors from around the world. Modern facilities and health line the shore.

As a health spa, the Dead Sea offers patients and opportunity to treat varies ailments while enjoying the feeling of well-being that is an important part of the treatment. Many visitors return year after year for long relief.

THERAPIES POPULAR AT DEAD SEA

Climatotherapy

Treatment which exploits local climate features such as temperature, humidity, sunshine, barometric pressure and special atmospheric constituents.

Heliotherapy

Treatment that exploits the biological effects of the sun’s radiation [distinct from photo therapy which is an overall term for the treatment by light rays from any source, natural or artificial].

Thalassotherapy

Treatment that exploits bathing in Dead Sea water.

Balneotherapy

Treatment that exploits black minerals mud of the Dead Sea.