Despite its name, the "Dead Sea is far from dead! In fact, the whole area is full of life and activity due, in large part, to the effectiveness of the mineral rich water and mud in the treatment of psoriasis, rheumatism and eczema. The healing powers of the water and the mud in this, the lowest spot on the face of the earth, have been renowned for thousands of years and are mentioned in writings dating back to the time of the ancient Egyptians and the Roman Empire.

In those far gone days, no explanation was available for the healing effect on psoriasis, rheumatism and eczema that sufferers exhibited after visiting the Dead Sea. Today, however, science provides us with an explanation for the benefits experienced by over 95% of the visitors to this magical area.

The therapeutic benefits on the skin of sufferers from psoriasis and eczema and upon the aching joints of those with rheumatism are a combination factors:

• A concentration of minerals and salts both in the water and the mud. These minerals and salts are extremely beneficial to psoriasis sufferers as they remove the top layer of damaged skin and draw out the dirt and other poisons that contaminate the skin. At the same time, they inject into the fresh skin much needed nutrients that feed and replenish and help your skin return to its former healthy state. These minerals and mud packs also have a very soothing effect on the aches caused by rheumatism.

• Dry desert air that aids the skins recovery from psoriasis and eczema.

• A clean atmosphere free from allergens and pollutants that encourage the body to restore itself.

• Sunlight is known to have a very beneficial effect on psoriasis, rheumatism and eczema. However, because of the depth of the area and a thick ozone layer, the harmful UV radiation is filtered out, making sunbathing a risk free process that contributes greatly to your skin’s recovery.

All totally natural, no chemicals, hormones or steroids – a 100% natural treatment for psoriasis, rheumatism and eczema that can achieve remission periods of up to nine months!

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