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==Health benefits== |
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Some [[dermatology|dermatologists]] claim that the Dead Sea products contain several beneficial minerals in heavier quantities than products obtained from most other locations. According to chief cosmetics director of Ahava, Dead Sea water contains 35 percent minerals per liter of water.<ref name="ABCNews" /> A 2007 study was published that tested the effectiveness of Dead Sea mouthwash and moisturizing cream on cancer patients who were experiencing [[dermatitis]] and [[mucositis]] while receiving a mixture of [[chemotherapy]] and [[radiotherapy]].<ref name="IMAJStudy">{{cite journal|last=Matceyevsky|first=D|coauthors=Diana Matceyevsky MD, Neora Yaal Hahoshen MD, Akiva Vexler MD PhD, Noam Asna MD, Avi Khafif MD, Rami Ben‑Yosef MD|title=Assessing the Effectiveness of Dead Sea Products as Prophylactic Agents for Acute Radiochemotherapy‑Induced Skin and Mucosal Toxicity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: A Phase 2 study|journal=[[Israel Medical Association Journal]]|year=2007|month=June|volume=Vol. 9|pages=439-442|url=http://www.ima.org.il/imaj/ar07jun-5.pdf|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> The study showed that the patients receiving the Dead Sea products saw an improvement in their condition, although further randomized studies were warranted.<ref name="IMAJStudy" / |
Some [[dermatology|dermatologists]] claim that the Dead Sea products contain several beneficial minerals in heavier quantities than products obtained from most other locations. According to chief cosmetics director of Ahava, Dead Sea water contains 35 percent minerals per liter of water.<ref name="ABCNews" /> A 2007 study was published that tested the effectiveness of Dead Sea mouthwash and moisturizing cream on cancer patients who were experiencing [[dermatitis]] and [[mucositis]] while receiving a mixture of [[chemotherapy]] and [[radiotherapy]].<ref name="IMAJStudy">{{cite journal|last=Matceyevsky|first=D|coauthors=Diana Matceyevsky MD, Neora Yaal Hahoshen MD, Akiva Vexler MD PhD, Noam Asna MD, Avi Khafif MD, Rami Ben‑Yosef MD|title=Assessing the Effectiveness of Dead Sea Products as Prophylactic Agents for Acute Radiochemotherapy‑Induced Skin and Mucosal Toxicity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: A Phase 2 study|journal=[[Israel Medical Association Journal]]|year=2007|month=June|volume=Vol. 9|pages=439-442|url=http://www.ima.org.il/imaj/ar07jun-5.pdf|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> The study showed that the patients receiving the Dead Sea products saw an improvement in their condition, although further randomized studies were warranted.<ref name="IMAJStudy" / |
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==Mud pack therapy== |
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Dead Sea mud pack therapy is believed to temporarily relieve pain in patients with [[osteoarthritis]] of the knees. According to researchers of the [[Ben Gurion University of the Negev]], treatment with mineral-rich mud compresses can be used to augment conventional medical therapy.<ref>[http://fohs.bgu.ac.il/homes/shlomi/articles/mud_kneeOA_JClinRHeum.pdf Therapy With Mud Compresses for Knee Osteoarthritis: Comparison of Natural Mud Preparations With Mineral-Depleted Mud]. Flusser, Daniel; Abu-Shakra, Mahmoud; Friger, Michael; Codish, Shlomi; Sukenik, Shaul. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. August 2002 - Volume 8 - Issue 4 - pp 197-203</ref> |
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==Criticism== |
==Criticism== |
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Revision as of 08:42, 23 December 2012
Dead Sea Products refers to cosmetic and health products based on components extracted or taken directly from the Dead Sea, such as Dead Sea salt or mud.[1]
History
Ziva Gilad, a spa technician, came up with the idea of marketing Dead Sea mud after watching women tourists scooping up the mud to take home.[2] In 1988, a single stand selling bottles of Ahava body scrub to tourists earned $1 million.[3]
Health benefits
Some dermatologists claim that the Dead Sea products contain several beneficial minerals in heavier quantities than products obtained from most other locations. According to chief cosmetics director of Ahava, Dead Sea water contains 35 percent minerals per liter of water.[1] A 2007 study was published that tested the effectiveness of Dead Sea mouthwash and moisturizing cream on cancer patients who were experiencing dermatitis and mucositis while receiving a mixture of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.[4] The study showed that the patients receiving the Dead Sea products saw an improvement in their condition, although further randomized studies were warranted.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Criticism
Claims of benefits
While some dermatologists claim that the minerals found in Dead Sea products can be helpful for ailments such as skin rashes,[1] others have expressed skepticism due to a lack of long term scientific research backing up the claims.[5]
Environmental damage
In July of 2011 a Dead Sea Protection and Rehabilitation bill was proposed that would regulate the industry Dead Sea Works, as well as a bill that would tax products produced from Dead Sea components.[6] The bill was supported by Gilad Erdan as well as by several members of the Knesset, but did not pass.[7] Environmentalists have stated that the vaporizing of the sea's water to produce commercial products as well as the water being piped to hotels have contributed to the lowering of the Dead Sea's water levels.[8]
Human rights concerns
Some consumers and human rights groups have endorsed boycotts of Dead Sea products and other materials made in or along the West Bank of the Dead Sea,[9] citing concerns such as potential violation of human rights in Israel or of certain companies being "economically linked to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories.”[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c "Beauty Secrets From the Dead Sea". ABC News. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ Ahava turns Dead Sea Mud into Money
- ^ Export Now: Five Keys to Entering New Markets, Frank Lavin, Peter Cohan
- ^ Matceyevsky, D (2007). "Assessing the Effectiveness of Dead Sea Products as Prophylactic Agents for Acute Radiochemotherapy‑Induced Skin and Mucosal Toxicity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: A Phase 2 study" (PDF). Israel Medical Association Journal. Vol. 9: 439–442. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ JOHANNES, LAURA. "Can Dead Sea Products Liven Up Your Skin?". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Bills seek to save Dead Sea". Globes. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Cabinet quashes plan to rehabilitate Dead Sea". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Dead Sea clings on for dear life". Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Arab Israelis Boycott West Bank Products". Shalom Life. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Spat over Israeli skin products". Independent Online (South Africa). Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "South African Pharmacy Faces Boycott over Dead Sea Products". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
