Dead Sea,Natural Health,Beauty |
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The Dead Sea area has
become a
major center for health
research and treatment for
several reasons. The mineral
content of the water, the very
low content of pollens and
other allergens in the
atmosphere, the reduced
ultraviolet component of solar
radiation, and the higher
atmospheric pressure at this
great depth each have specific
health effects. For example,
persons suffering reduced
respiratory function from
diseases such as cystic
fibrosis seem to benefit from
the increased atmospheric
pressure.[14]
Sufferers of the skin disorder
psoriasis also benefit from
the ability to sunbathe for
long periods in the area due
to its position below sea
level and subsequent result
that many of the sun's harmful
UV rays are reduced.[15]
Thus, the region's climate and
low elevation have made it a
popular center for several
types of therapies:
- Climatotherapy:
Treatment which exploits local
climatic features such as
temperature, humidity,
sunshine, barometric pressure
and special atmospheric
constituents
- Heliotherapy:
Treatment that exploits the
biological effects of the
sun's radiation
- Thalassotherapy:
Treatment that exploits
bathing in Dead Sea
water
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