Treating Psoriasis

For some time there has been a known link between sea salt and treatment for psoriasis. If you have been suffering from a seemingly intractible case of psoriasis you might consider a trip to a spa located on the banks of the Dead Sea in Isreal. Don’t laugh. There are many people who reach the point with this distressing disease who will go to any lengths to find relief. (Continued below…)

The Dead Sea is the lowest spot on earth, approximately 1,300 feet (400m) below sea level. The area is characterized by peculiar sun radiation and climatic conditions, enriched oxygen atmosphere, mineral-rich salt sea, thermomineral springs, and mineral-rich mud – all considered excellent healing elements for those suffering from psoriasis.

Why is the Dead Sea an Effective Therapy?

Mainly, sea salt helps alleviate the itching and clear up the scales that are symptomatic of psoriaisis. Those who can take advantage of the healing benefits of sea salts for their psoriasis problemss at the Dead Sea for up to four weeks can see significant improvement in their condition. In fact, it has been reported that as many as 80-90% of the people who travel to Israel for this period of time will see an improvement or even a total clearing of their symptoms.

Not only is the higher level of oxygen unique to this location a benefit, the salt level in the sea is up to ten times greater than that of of the oceans. Additional elements means maximum benefits to those afflicted with this annoying and uncomfortable disease.

Other Options in Using Sea Salt to Treat Psoriasis

Not everyone with psoriasis, obviously, will have the means and time to spend four weeks at a Dead Sea spa. The good news is that the healing benefits of the Dead Sea have actually been bottled and shipped around the world, so that everyone with access to a mall or the Internet can also indulge in the healing qualities that this geographical location brings. You can buy many spa products that use the water from the Dead Sea as a primary ingredient. For many, simply bathing a few times a week in a tub dressed with the sea salts would give their psoriasis symptoms significant relief. One study that was done in Germany showed the best benefits were received by taking three to four baths a week for up to four weeks.

A search of internet websites will uncover a number of retailers who sell products incorporating sea salts for psoriasis. Here is a natural psoriasis treatment that is as simple as taking a bath!