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Alternative Health
A wide range of alternative health treatments are explained in this Alternative Health section on Andalucia.com. Many are available in Andalucia, Spain.
Ayurvedic Medicine is traditional Indian medicine that makes use of oils, herbs and other natural ingredients along with massage to promote health and healing As a holistic medical philosophy… More →
Aromatherapy massage is the use in massage of essential oils extracted from plants and flowers to promote emotional and physical wellbeing.
Aqua therapy is a form of aerobic exercise in water. It is often used for rehabilitation after a sports injury or when the body is weak after illness or surgery. Considered safer than many land… More →
Anti-Stress treatment can take many forms. Usually therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation will be included after an initial health check, including blood pressure reading, has been… More →
Anti-Nicotine treatment is a course made of various therapies to help reduce your reliance on smoking and to help detox the body form previous smoking habits.
Anti-cellulite massage is usually on offer from the small Spanish beauty salon to the most luxurious health clinics and 5 star hotel spa areas in and around major towns and cities of Andalucia. If… More →
Anti-Allergy Treatment varies in approach from clinic to clinic but often include Bioresonance Therapy and homeopathic cures. Treatment is a 2 to 7 week programme, involving medical observation… More →
Anti-Alcohol is likely to be a 3 to 4 week treatment which will begin with a study of your health history and will include blood pressure and organ function. Acupuncture and homeopathic remedies… More →
This alternative method generally focuses on four different types of "healing circles". The first encourages people to come forward and talk about the illness they are experiencing. The second… More →
Aloe vera, the plant, grows well in Andalucia and you will find it in many gardens and households. As in many other parts of the world, aloe vera is known in southern Spain for its curative… More →
The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance,… More →
Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba often referred to by his title "O Sensei" or "Great Teacher". On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint… More →
An Algae Body Pack is a warm therapeutic full body seaweed wrap with a relaxing and often pain relieving effect. The Algae Body Pack or seaweed wrap is a popular treatment and one of my personal… More →
Acupuncture is the Ancient Chinese practice of using fine needles on specific points of the body to clear blocked channels of energy. This eases many aches and pains and promotes the balance… More →
Although some hotels and resorts by their nature require many resources to operate, this selection of eco hotels means that these hotels acknowledge the strain they place on the environment and as… More →
Physiotherapy is the application of therapeutic massage and manipulation, which treats an array of musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions. Physiotherapists are fully trained and qualified… More →
Person-centred counselling is one of several types of humanistic psychology. It was pioneered by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, who rejected traditional psychoanalytical approaches, which… More →
Spain used to be a vegetarian's nightmare with all those hanging hams and meaty tapas. Vegetarians had no option but to constantly opt for ensaladilla Rusa (the Russan-Spanish potato salad usually… More →