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The Cleopatra & The Dead Sea story
Thousands of years before modern science proved the beneficial aspects of the Dead Sea waters, the city of Jericho was established nearby, and numerous inhabitants made their living from producing and selling Dead Sea Mud - including highly sought-after perfumes and beauty treatments. King David as well as King Solomon built bathing palaces on the shores of the Dead Sea , and when the Queen of Sheba visited the area sometime around 1000 BCE, King Solomon presented her with a coveted gift of Dead Sea Mud.
" Dead Sea products were deemed so valuable that numerous wars were fought for possession of the region. Queen Cleopatra, reputedly the most beautiful woman in the world in her day, was an ardent user of Dead Sea beauty formulations. Upon her request, Mark Antony conquered the entire area surrounding the Dead Sea for her. The last battle between the Romans and the people of Israel took place just off the western side of the Dead Sea , on Masada . Following the Roman conquest, historian Josephus Flavius noted that Roman travellers took back home as much Dead Sea Mud as they could.
The Dead Sea health and cosmetics industry went into decline shortly after Roman rule, and did not make a comeback until the 20th century. In 1959, dermatologists from Jerusalem 's Hadassah Hospital set up a pilot project to test the effects of Dead Sea water & mud on patients suffering form arthritis and psoriasis, with great success. Within decades, hotels, resorts, and spas began sprouting up throughout the area; many still stand today, along with new additions. The area also has numerous dermatology clinics, including the International Psoriasis Treatment Centre." Source Jerusalem Post Publish date 30/01/04
Geography
The Dead Sea is a saline lake. It is located 400 meters under the sea level and is the deepest point on the surface of the earth. Various types of rocks characterize the area of the Dead Sea such as: rocks of the pre - Cambrian Period (mainly granite, volcanic rocks and acidic silicates), and in the southern area of the Dead Sea - rocks from the Paleozoic and Mesozoic periods. The varied rock types indicate the uniqueness and richness of the mineral composition of the water of the Dead Sea .
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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 led 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 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 affects 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 systems and over an extended period of time results in various illnesses.
