A study involving a European occupational
therapist suffering from psoriasis who had obtained compensation
from her health insurance in order to undergo therapy at the Dead
Sea has lead to great interest in health funds in Denmark, Germany
and other European Countries. This has resulted in their subsidizing
treatment from the Dead Sea for people suffering from both Psoriasis
and other skin conditions. If Health Insurance companies can be
considering coverage of treatment at the Dead Sea for relief and
treatment of skin disorders, then it seems reasonable to advocate
usage of products manufactured from the Mud and minerals of the
Dead Sea.
Healthy skin and
Assisting to replace or remove electrolytes enables the body to
maintain a good fluid balance thereby improving a feeling of relaxation,
health and well being. Below is a list of the therapeutic physical
and mental well being is dependent on the correct sodium and potassium
or fluid balance in the body. This is regulated by the Adrenal
gland, which in turn affect healthy function of the kidneys. The
kidneys are responsible for controlling 28 chemicals in the body.
An imbalance of these chemicals or electrolytes can result in
certain skin or other symptoms and over an extended period of
time results in various illnesses. benefits of the Dead Sea products
together with the conditions or symptoms they alleviate.
The Dead Sea Salts differ from regular sea salt in 2 important
ways.
1) They contain 10 times more minerals than sea salt.
2) The Dead
Sea salts absorb essential oils with ease, which enables them
to be released into the bath water as they dissolve.
This is beneficial for those wishing to benefit
from the Dead Sea in the privacy of their own home. Some of the
minerals found in the Dead Sea are listed below together with
their functions or benefits to health. This provides some insight
as to why these minerals assist in cleansing, de-toxing and restoring
a healthy status quo of the body, especially the skin and muscles.
Minerals and Chemicals found in the Dead Sea
Sulfur-is found in the amino acids cysteine, and methionine; as
well as in cells, hemoglobin (of the blood), collagen (of the
muscles), keratin (required for skin), insulin, heparin, biotin,
co-enzyme A, (required for healthy hair, skin, nails, among many
other biological structures). Sulfur is necessary for synthesizing
collagen. It is required for the adequate digestion and absorption
of carbohydrates and a number of vitamins e.g. thiamin, biotin
and pantothenic acid; It is also essential to enable cells to
breathe Sulfur is necessary for the secretion of bile from the
liver and for converting toxins into non-toxins.
Chlorine is necessary to maintain the correct balance of alkaline
and acid in the body, together with being vital for cell metabolism
Iodine is necessary for the production of the hormone thyroxin,
and is also vital for both energy and cell metabolism is necessary
to maintain the water balance in order for cell metabolism to
take place, assisting the cells to absorb nourishment and expel
waste products. An imbalance in potassium often leads to water
retention.
Potassium also plays a vital role in regulating muscle contractions
and the nervous system.
Sodium like potassium plays s a vital role in assisting the cells
to absorb nourishment and expel waste.
Calcium is necessary in strengthening cell membranes and cleansing
the pores. In addition it is vital for production and maintenance
of healthy teeth and bones, together with regulating the heart
muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is necessary in assisting the body to utilize other
essential nutiens and in cell metabolism.
Bromine helps with the natural repair of the body together with
cell metabolism and can be sued as a natural antibiotic. Saunas
often use Dead Sea salts to evaporate the bromides thus creating
and environment similar to the Dead Sea. Having a hot bath with
Dead Sea salts and allowing the steam to collect in the bathroom
will have a similar effect. Other than the benefits listed below
for bath salts, steaming and using these salts in the bath can
be beneficial for respiratory conditions e.g. asthma.
PELOTHERAPY The main healing property of mud is humic acid, which
comes from concentration of organic matter. After the Ice Age
the earth experienced a compression of plant and animal life resulting
in transformation of various rocks and hence, muds. The parts
of the earth, which suffered the most erosion, have higher deposits
of humic acid. One of these areas is the Dead Sea, which has the
largest concentration of humic acid, chloride salts of magnesium,
sodium, potassium, calcium, bromine and various other minerals.
Since the Dead Sea Mud (also known as Pelloid) has a high concentration
of minerals together with an ability to hold heat, the mud can
be used for certain healing benefits. Smearing the Pelloid onto
the body in a process known as Pelotherapy provides cleansing
and detoxing of the skin which has proved beneficial for skin,
muscle pain and arthritic or rheumatic conditions.
BALNEOTHERAPY
Is an ancient healing form using water, usually with added salts,
thereby distinguishing it from hydrotherapy, to condition, relax
and revitalize the skin, body and muscles. Its benefits are seen
in improving circulation, strengthening the immune system, reducing
pain, stress and insomnia.
About the author:
Yoav Cohen is an author for AHAVA
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