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The climatic
therapy is considered physiotherapy totally free of side-effects
available in traditional therapy methods. |
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The consequent
tests show that the therapy results continued for longer periods
longer than other methods. |
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The another
advantage for this therapy is that it can be applied with
children, and when applied for more than one time the results
appear immediately and the symptoms disappear for longer
periods. |
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The Dead Sea is
the only place on earth where you can sunbathe for extended
periods with little or no sunburn because harmful ultraviolet
rays are filtered through three natural layers: an extra
atmospheric layer, an evaporation layer that exists above the
Dead Sea, and a rather thick ozone layer. It is recommended,
however, that guests to the Dead Sea maintain careful and
progressive exposure to the sun. |
Dead Sea
Temperatures
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Humidity |
Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
April |
May
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June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Annual Average |
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Relative
%Humidity |
50.1 |
44.2 |
39.9 |
42.7 |
35.1 |
29.8 |
30.7 |
33.3 |
34.1 |
37.1 |
37.9 |
52.7 |
39.0 |
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Air
Celsius |
16.5 |
20.9 |
23.8 |
24.5 |
26.8 |
33.5 |
35.9 |
34.1 |
32.7 |
29.2 |
24.8 |
19.6 |
26.9 |
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Water
Celsius |
19.1 |
20.1 |
21.6 |
22.3 |
24.8 |
31.3 |
32.7 |
32.6 |
31.2 |
28.2 |
23.7 |
20.5 |
25.7 |
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The Dead Sea is
known for its unique climatic conditions. Firstly the area has
330 sunny days a year. There is less than 50mm annual rainfall.
Low humidity with dry air and constantly high temperatures are
known to soothe the symptoms of asthma, cystic fibrosis and
certain lung diseases. Sunlight at the Dead Sea is high in
therapeutic UVA rays and low in burning UVB, so extended
exposure is safe and low-risk. The filtering effect comes from a
thick atmosphere: the Dead Sea is about 1,200 feet below sea
level and the ozone layer above it is minimally depleted. |
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Definition: |
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The therapeutic
utilization of climatic factors available in the Dead Sea area
in addition to bathing in the Dead Sea Water ( Thalasso-therapy )
is called climatic therapy. It is proved being a natural and safe
therapy
with high percentage of clearing almost without side effects.
Climatic therapy is aimed to solve the physical, practical
and psychological aspects of being a skin sufferer. It provides
an opportunity to helps patients to achieve a quality of life
despite the handicap of skin suffering., because skin diseases
like psoriasis effect every aspect of life. In their social life
they are often hindered to
participate in sports or group activities or holidays. It causes
emotional problems often resulting in divorce or relationship
difficulties. |
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Methodology: |
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* General and
dermatological check up
* Steroids are stopped 4 weeks prior therapy
* Depending on skin type and skin sensitivity gradually
increasing exposure to UV – rays ( measurement of erythema and
melanin index )
* Depending on skin disorder and skin condition gradually
increasing bathing times
* Patients with infectious diseases or allergic to sunlight are
excluded
* Daily follow up – data registered
* Lubricants and oils, keratolytic ointments are used topically,
oil bath and coal tar applied if needed. |
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Period of
Treatment: |
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Average 3 weeks |
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Psyche and
skin : |
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Many
Dermatologists believe that stress and psychological distress
can make skin diseases – psoriasis and eczema for example –
worse.
Anti-stress therapy, group therapy, individual psychological
consulting is part of our program. |
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