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Vacation! One of my favorite things! I’m pretty sure that most of you, if not all of you, love vacation too! Yet, every one has different ideas of what they like vacation to be. • Some people like to go away to a place with a cold climate and a lot of snow. They like to ski, snowboard, and relax in a cabin sitting by the fireplace. • Others prefer going to a place with a warm climate where they can just lazy around, sit outdoors, swim, and bask in the sun.
Personally, I like the warm climate much more.
One such place that I’ve been to and is a vacation spot for people all around the world is the Dead Sea.
Although we know that there’s a history behind the Dead Sea, that is not what makes it such a hot vacation spot. What draws people from all over are, the benefits the Dead Sea has to offer.
Today I’m going to share with you a couple of these benefits.

The Dead Sea is often referred to as the Living Dead Sea. (The Living Dead Sea you might ask?) Isn’t that an oxymoron?
It’s called the Living Dead Sea due to the ways it can treat and sometimes even cure certain diseases.
It can definitely help improve the quality of ones life. Around the world many health spas have benefits relating to climate, water, and air.
The Dead Sea is the only place that combines them all. The air, water, and temperature of the Dead Sea causes it to have a very therapeutic effect on its visitors.

Firstly, the region has an enriched oxygen atmosphere.
It has the highest barometric pressure on earth which attributes to its • allergen-free • unpolluted, • and dry air.
All these factors are beneficial to people suffering from respiratory diseases. These type of patients include those that who have • asthma • cystic fibrosis • and heart disease.
The air provides a simple way of improving some of these patient’s symptoms without the use of artificial equipment.

Secondly, bathing in the water of the Dead Sea has proven to be very favorable for • those undergoing orthopedic rehabilitation, • and for people with rheumatic diseases like arthritis.
Being that the Dead Sea has ten times the amount of salt than any other sea, the water is extremely dense allowing anyone to easily float.
These salts that the body absorbs helps to • stimulate the blood circulation • and improve the muscle joints of such patients.
In addition to this, the salts and minerals that are found in the water help to heal certain skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema.

Thirdly, in the waters of the Dead Sea there are 21 minerals and natural ingredients, twelve of which are found in no other sea or ocean.
These minerals are • pure • natural • and non chemical.
These minerals are important for • combating stress • calming the nervous system • and easing muscle stiffness. • They also energize the body and strengthen your bones.
Now isn’t that what we need vacation for? ( In addition, due to the regions low altitude, and the enhanced layer of the ozone, there are many filters that soften the radiation intensity and reduce the risk of sunburns.) Furthermore, most people vacationing at the Dead sea take advantage of the famous mud baths that are given at the spas located there.
The black mud that’s found at the Dead Sea is filled with healthy minerals which have a nourishing effect on the skin. It • Cleans and softens the skin, giving it a vibrant and radiant glow! • The black mud has the power to rejuvenate ones skin and make it wrinkle free.

Thanks to its unique natural elements, the Dead Sea is unlike any other place in the world.
People from all different societies and countries make frequent “health pilgrimages” to this region. It is often heard that people make yearly visits upon the recommendation of their doctors.
What’s so unique about this sort of “prescription” is that unlike most medications, there are no side affects to a vacation at the Dead Sea! and there are many ways that you will benefit from being there.

After hearing all these wonderful benefits one can get from the Dead Sea, it is no wonder that it became such a huge vacation spot!
And so the next time you find yourself down by Dead Sea don’t feel so guilty that you’re just lazing around. After all, you’re taking good care of your health and well being! And the best part about it all is that it takes no effort. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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