The Dead Sea is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, situated 400 meters below sea level, with a depth of over 300 meters. When you enter its waters, it feels like immersing yourself in oil rather than the sea due to an unprecedented concentration of salt and minerals. Floating is nearly impossible; you can only stand or sit in the water. The crucial point is to avoid water contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth, which can cause discomfort. Freshwater showers are conveniently available on the shore near the exit from the sea. The therapeutic effect of the Dead Sea water is unparalleled!!!
So what’s special about this dead water?
The Dead Sea, and consequently the mud extracted from it, significantly differs in salt composition from other seas and oceans on the planet.
The water of the Dead Sea contains approximately 50 billion tons of 21 types of natural minerals, all essential for human life. The concentration is remarkably high, ranging from 280 to 420 grams of salt per liter of water. Twelve of these minerals are not found in any other water bodies worldwide. Some contribute to relaxation, skin rejuvenation, circulatory system activation, relief of rheumatic conditions, and metabolic disorders. The surrounding diverse rock formations also influence the water’s composition.
What diseases are treated at the Dead Sea?
Neurotic disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, vegetative-vascular dystonia, hypertension, and hypotension benefit from the ion-rich, pure air of the Dead Sea region and the high atmospheric pressure, which filters harmful ultraviolet rays. The sun on the Dead Sea coast is beneficial, not harmful, especially crucial for residents of northern countries. It is impossible to get sunburned on the Dead Sea coast; the tan is even, and the sun does not damage the skin.
One of the significant advantages of Dead Sea treatment is the therapeutic mud. The fine-dispersed therapeutic mud of the Dead Sea helps with various musculoskeletal disorders, including arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, polyarthritis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, bursitis, tendinitis, ankylosing spondylitis, post-traumatic consequences, and more. Warm mud applications on painful areas, combined with therapeutic massage, yield excellent results.
Sulfide muds are considered medicinal due to their pronounced bactericidal and antioxidant properties. They have a completely safe mineral composition and do not contain heavy metals.
The range of applications for mineral mud is very wide, including rubs, applications, compresses, masks, wraps, and baths.
Dead Sea mud should be applied to the body, with men avoiding the heart area. After application, the mud acts as a sponge, absorbing all impurities and toxins from the upper layer of the skin, smoothing wrinkles, and improving the skin’s condition.
Warm mud should be applied to the body for approximately 20-25 minutes, followed by rinsing with a large amount of warm water. It is not recommended to use Dead Sea mud on open wounds. Avoid contact with eyes! Mud procedures should be performed in warm environments, in a calm atmosphere.
Mud baths are recommended for chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory organs, digestive tract, nervous system, and female reproductive system.
After the procedure, it is not recommended to wash with soap or other agents. Rest is essential after mud procedures, and you can go outside at least one to two hours later. You may not feel it, but the body undergoes a certain load during the procedure.
The Dead Sea also successfully treats dermatological diseases: vitiligo, psoriasis, dermatitis, including atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, acne, eczema, scleroderma, seborrhea, lichen planus, and others.
Treating respiratory diseases at the Dead Sea does not even require special medical equipment – the therapeutic air, sea water, sun, and inhalations help deal with asthma, cystic fibrosis, mucoviscidosis, and more.
However, treatment is contraindicated in cases of tuberculosis, acute inflammations, exacerbations of chronic diseases, blood diseases, and varicose veins. Before deciding to travel for treatment at the Dead Sea, consult with doctors in your place of residence or contact the spa doctors or clinics at the Dead Sea for advice.
How to get to this amazing place? Let’s explore the options for traveling for treatment at the Dead Sea.
Currently, you can get round-trip plane tickets from Moscow to Israel for approximately 70,000 rubles. This is the price for a direct flight without layovers. With layovers, the price is roughly half as much. The destination airport is Ben Gurion Airport. Ben Gurion is the center of the country, and the drive to hotels at the Dead Sea takes about 1.5 – 2 hours by car, covering approximately 90 km. It’s advisable to pre-book a comfortable car to avoid catching a taxi at the airport, and not every taxi driver may agree to go that far.
When discussing recreation and treatment at the Dead Sea, it’s essential to understand that all hotels are like a small oasis in the desert on the coast—with greenery, shops, cafes, and restaurants. Beyond the hotels are the desert cliffs: sand and stones.
Prices on the Dead Sea coast vary widely: from inexpensive hotels to luxurious ones, ranging from 4,500 to 70,000 rubles per night. The price is given for a room for two adults in January 2024. However, if the hotel itself doesn’t offer therapeutic procedures, they can be undergone at the Dead Sea Polyclinic, where a special minibus from each hotel provides transportation.
The air and water temperature at the Dead Sea throughout the year is approximately as follows:
January: Day 18.7, Night 13.7, Sea Water 21.4; February: Day 20.0, Night 14.8, Sea Water 21.1; March: Day 22.7, Night 16.7, Sea Water 21.3; April: Day 26.3, Night 19.5, Sea Water 22.8; May: Day 30.1, Night 24.0, Sea Water 25.9; June: Day 32.6, Night 26.8, Sea Water 28.5; July: Day 34.5, Night 28.8, Sea Water 31.0; August: Day 34.7, Night 29.3, Sea Water 31.0; September: Day 33.0, Night 28.2, Sea Water 30.5; October: Day 29.5, Night 24.8, Sea Water 27.9; November: Day 25.2, Night 20.1, Sea Water 24.9; December: Day 20.9, Night 16.1, Sea Water 23.8.
As you can see, everyone can choose a comfortable time for treatment.
Of course, there are many places in the world with a warm climate, sea, and mud, but the Dead Sea is unique and internationally recognized for its uniqueness.
If you can’t visit this unique place yourself, we recommend purchasing Dead Sea therapeutic mud in your country. You can find it in specialized stores or online. The mud for sale is called Dead Sea clay. To perform the procedure, heat the mud to a temperature of 40-42 degrees. Immerse the sealed package in water at 60–70 °C and let it sit for 15–20 minutes.
Then take it out of the water, thoroughly knead the mud right in the package, and use a regular liquid thermometer to measure the mud’s temperature. Then you can apply it.
We recommend buying all Dead Sea cosmetics and mud only from reputable Israeli manufacturers and brands. Wishing you robust health!
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