The vast sand desert of Jordan is one of several places where you can immerse from top to toe in warm beneficial sand baths. It’s said that the minerals of the sand penetrate the body via osmosis to improve symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis, speed up healing of fractures and sprains, and relieve inflammation. Sand therapists say that sand baths are recommended for all except small children and pregnant women or for people suffering from kidney disease, diabetes or any heart-related disease.