The Wonders of the Dead Sea

Tourists from around the globe come to Jordans unique Dead Sea.


But most tourists dont come here to just laze in the sun or swim in its salty waters. What they are after is its thick black mud.


This mud comes from the Dead Seas floor and is laden with Magnesium and 35 other rich minerals such as Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium.


When applied onto the skin, it becomes a natural lotion that helps cure skin ailments such as eczema and other illness such as rheumatism.


[Zuheir Bisharat, Dermatologist]:
"All minerals in the Dead Sea, which make up 29 percent of the water, as well as other substances can be found in the mud. The mud has excellent therapeutic effect on joints. Its second benefit is cosmetics as it softens the skin and pulls it."


But according to Mr. Bisharat, patients with respiratory problems can also benefit greatly from breathing by the Dead Sea.


[Zuheir Bisharat, Dermatologist]:
"The air from the Dead Sea is different from any other air. Do you know why? Because its rich in oxygen, its richer than any other place in the world. The higher you go up a mountain, the less the oxygen you get. We are at 415 meters below Sea Level, therefore this air is healthy and beneficial to patients with Respiratory problems."


For this retired German patient, the mud therapy has had some good effect.


[Beata, Dead Sea Clinic Patient]:
" I come here every year to treat my chronic eczema and the pain in my joints. The results are excellent, so I spend here each year from three weeks to one month. When Im here I dont have to use medication that gives side effects."


Local businesses are also cashing in on the Dead Sea mud. Over thirty companies produce and export Dead Sea products to the international market.

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[chickenflu4]

they are fooled! it's BP oil sludge!!

[larpsim]

I bet you they can run faster and jump higher when they are all covered with that black mud. I think one guy has even decided to run for president now.

[hoochu864]

This helped me on my proj at school! Thx

[0rond]

what about israel? israel is cheaper and part of the dead sea belongs to her!

[mongolkid69]

@LALOMAN18

Vishnu?

[thoostorm4]

@wolfcrapshit nobody gives a flying rats ass

[LALOMAN18]

Aww the Dead Sea, nothing can live in it, full of salt and toxins to sea creatures but full of powerful minerals for humans! Amazing what God has created for us to appraise him and enjoy earth wonders!

[louis56100]

Did he say retard german patient? 

[Zainkhokhar1]

nice excuse to touch a girl ;p

[aljaradat]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[masterbenjamin]

Man, the KKK now have a potent way to infiltrate the blacks SHT SON!