We are becoming increasingly aware of the harm we can do by using artificial skincare products that contain potentially harmful chemicals, hormones and other additives. It is, therefore, interesting to note that the healing powers of the Dead Sea minerals, well known for many years, especially by sufferers from psoriasis, has received scientific approval following a 12 month research project held to assess the effects of the minerals and mud.
The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea lies at a depth of 400 meters below sea level and apart from its distinction of being the lowest spot on earth, is also the saltiest body of water on earth with salinity levels of 32% as opposed to normal sea water with salinity levels of 3%. This exceptional high concentration of salts is due to the fact that the Dead Sea has no outlet point – water flowing into it is trapped and, because of the intense heat, rapidly evaporates leaving behind huge concentrations of minerals. The name itself derives from the fact that no living organisms can live in the briny waters.
You might be surprised to learn that adding a little salt from the Dead Sea to your bath water can actually help improve your circulation. Sea salt from Sea Salt Healing reduces tenderness throughout the body. Sea Salt as a bath product is also recommended for people with back pain, arthritis, muscle tension or spasms, and minor work and sports injuries. Bath salt from Sea Salt Healing is a great remedy for easing stiff, sore, muscles and aching feet and legs.
Bath salts open up the pores to purify the skin, cleansing away dirt, sweat, and toxins. They aid in the healing of dry skin, making skin softer and suppler. Salts can help improve common irritations such as insect bites, minor rashes, and calluses on feet, as well as more serious skin conditions like athlete’s foot, eczema, and psoriasis. Sea Salt Healing offers quality bath salts that may also help improve the appearance of scars.
Sea Salt Healing bath salts are made with essential oils that offer the added benefit of aromatherapy. Pleasant, soothing scents have been shown to induce calmness and promote relaxation. Scented Bath Salts combine these attributes with other healing properties. The ability to relax and unwind at the end of the day is also the best way to insure sound, restful sleep at night, and Dead Sea bath salts can help.
In my last article, I told you about how I had suffered from psoriasisfor many years and how my husband persuaded me to take a long overdue vacation at the Dead Sea that has, so I had been told, amazing healing effects on the ravages of psoriasis.
When we first arrived at our hotel, I was amazed by how luxurious it was and how good the rooms where. The kids went straight to the pool, Dave, my husband, starting flicking though TV channels and I went to the clinic to find out about the treatment.
Basically, psoriasistreatment at the Dead Sea is based on 100% natural treatments taking a few hours a day and spread over two weeks to a month. According to all the research I had read, the dry skin associated with psoriasis begins to disappear within four to five days and by the end of a course of treatment, skin should be clean and clear of psoriasis and stay that way for up to nine months.
If you suffer from psoriasis, then you are no stranger to the endless round of lotions and creams you use to try and alleviate the effects of psoriasis. If, like me, you feel that none of them really seem to work, it may well be many years since you last had a really good vacation where you felt free enough and confident enough to wear a swim suit for fear of the looks and unkind comments you might get because of the psoriasis.
Well, a friend of mine told me about an article about the Dead Sea and the great effect it has on psoriasis. She was so enthusiastic that I looked into it and soon found loads of info in the library, at my doctors and on the net about psoriasis and how a couple of weeks at the Dead Sea can make years ofpsoriasissigns disappear and stay away for many, many months.
I must admit, that I was doubtful that anything could make a big a difference to my psoriasis as everything I read and heard about the Dead Sea indicated. I had almost decided to carry on with the creams and other “cures” when my husband had a great idea – lets go on vacation to the Dead Sea, I’ll have a course of treatments for psoriasis in a five star hotel and we’d spend the rest of the time exploring and relaxing with the children.
