DESTINATION JORDAN
tHe DeaD Sea: nature’S Healing power T
he popularity of the spa vacation has increased worldwide as many people are adopting healthier lifestyles. For this reason,
Jordan has complimented its natural therapeutic sites with first class resorts offering a diverse range of amenities. The goal is to provide its visitors with a unique and relaxing experience catering to all of their health, fitness and beauty needs. At 410m below sea level, the Dead Sea
is the lowest place on earth. Jordan’s Dead Sea coast is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the world, and it remains as enticing to international visitors today as it was to kings, emperors, traders, and prophets in antiquity. The main attraction of the Dead Sea
is of course the soothing, abnormally salty water itself. The salt content of the water is 31.5% making the water so buoyant that it is impossible for the visitor to sink. The water also contains 21 minerals including high levels of magnesium, sodium, potassium, and bromine. 12 of these minerals are found in no other body of water in the world. The Dead Sea is 80km (50 miles) long,
and approximately 14km (9 miles) wide. The northern, and larger part, is very deep, reaching a depth of 430m (1320 feet). The southern bay is, on the contrary, very shallow, averaging a depth of 4m (13 feet). Dead Sea mud, or pelloid, is mineral-rich
alluvial sediment, saturated with sulphide components. It holds heat well and can be smeared on the body to cleanse the skin, as well as relieve arthritic and rheumatic pain. The warm, low altitude, high oxygen atmosphere of the Dead Sea area has been shown to help heart surgery patients. Patients who have spent up to three weeks at a Dead Sea resort prior to bypass surgery are shown to have less post-surgery complications, such as diastolic stiffness and dysfunction. A trip to the Dead Sea would not be complete without a visit to one of the first class health spa facilities of the luxury hotels. Here the visitor can enjoy a
year-round massage, Dead Sea mud baths, use of excellent fitness facilities or just spend the day relaxing on their beautiful private beaches.
DeaD Sea treatmentS Studies have shown the combination of the Dead Sea water and the rich black mud found along the shoreline to have significant health benefits including increasing circulation, easing discomfort from arthritis, healing allergies, and revitalizing skin. The therapeutic benefits of the Dead
Sea have been known to man for at least 2,000 years. A unique combination of climatic conditions and elements - sun, water, mud and air have been proven to offer excellent natural treatments for a range of chronic ailments including
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Calcium clarifies the skin surface and relieves pain Bromine is a muscle relaxant, well known for its calming effect. It is found in the air around the Dead Sea in concentrations 20 times greater than anywhere else in the world. Due to the high barometric pressure,
the air around the Dead Sea is around 8% richer in oxygen than at sea level. This dry, rich, allergen-free air makes the area a haven for people with respiratory problems. Today, thousands of people from all
over the world come to the Dead Sea to rejuvenate, recover, relax and enjoy its natural benefits. A chain of world-class luxury hotel and spa resorts line the coast. These provide superlative accommodation and a range of treatments in their spas. The
the therapeutic benefits of the Dead Sea have been known to man for at least 2,000 years
dermatological problems such as Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo and Psoriatic Arthritis, as well as for respiratory conditions such as Asthma, and for many other ailments including Arthritis, circulatory problems, hypertension, Parkinson’s Disease and some eye problems. The constantly evaporating waters of the Dead Sea leave behind a unique combination of chloride salts, sulphur, sodium, potassium, iodine, magnesium, calcium and bromine: Chlorine is a natural antiseptic that boosts the skin’s protective layer and reduces swelling Sulphur detoxifies and stimulates the metabolism Sodium balances the skin’s pH levels; Potassium regulates the body’s water balance Iodine improves thyroid health and cell metabolism Magnesium enhances the function of skin metabolism, facilitates breathing and protects against allergies
Dead Sea’s clinics specialize in the treatment of skin, joint and eye diseases, as well as respiratory and hypertension problems. Each clinic has a team of senior physicians and experts, and a fully trained nursing staff.
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Hammamat ma’in / ma’in Hot SpringS Visitors to the Dead Sea should also take advantage of another nearby wonder, Hammamat Ma’in (Ma’in Hot Springs). Popular with both locals and tourists alike, the springs are located 264m below sea level in one of the most breathtaking desert oases in the world. Thousands of visiting bathers come each year to enjoy the mineral-rich waters of these hyper-thermal waterfalls. These falls originate from winter rainfalls in the highland plains of Jordan and eventually feed the 109 hot and cold springs in the valley. This water is heated to temperatures of up to 63° Celsius by underground lava fissures as it makes its way through the valley before emptying into the Zarqa River. ■
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