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 will form part of the programme.

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 encourages members to "talk their walk" and try a variety of healing strategies.

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 effects in the case of injury and illness.

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, support and co-ordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities.

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 locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you.

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 favourites. It is offered at many of the beauty and spa areas of luxury, four and five star hotels all along the cosmopolitan and much visited south coast.

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 necessary for good health.

If conventional piercing - ears, that is - is what you are after, then visit your local Chemist for reliable and hygienic treatment. If the chemist nearest you doesn't perform this operation, he or she will be able to direct you to one specialising in this service.

Swimming pools are a standard feature of life in southern Spain. It’s easier to find an apartment complex with a pool than without one. Most villas have their own pools and, in addition to pools, water features are common in both public and private gardens. And then there is the luxury of a jacuzzi, enjoyed by many homeowners.

Believe it or not there are tanning shops in Spain. The general idea here however, is to buy a 'bono', which allows you to pre-pay for a certain number of sessions as opposed to paying for a single session each time you go. As in most sun bed centres, these are all hygiene conscious and seem very clean.

The National Institute of Social Security or branded as 'Seguredad Social' (used known to everyone as the INSS) is the state body that administers Social Security Health Care and state retirement and disability Pensions. They have a network of offices throughout Spain.

Every year in Spain around 8,000 people see their lives improved thanks to a very efficient and effective organ donor programme. There is a national organ transplant coordination centre, but alot of work is required at the regional level too – and this is handled through the Andalucian regional health service.

Andalucia has one of the highest levels of organ donor participation in Spain and possibly Europe. This is measured by the percentage of the population that agrees to donate organs and tissues of recently passed loved ones.

An optician is a professional who works with a prescription provided by an optometrist or an ophthamologist (who is a medical doctor) in order to provide you with the perfect glasses or contact lenses for your look and your lifestyle.

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 a result actively try to minimise their waste and also water and energy consumption.

In Andalucia the acronym SAS is more likely to conjure up images of healthcare than air travel. It stands for Servicio Andaluz de Salud, or Andalucian Health Service and is run by the regional government.

It is true that babies are born every day, around the world. It is not true, however, that they are born in the same way or under the same conditions. In fact, both material standards of living and cultural factors affect even the medical procedures involved in birthing.

If your idea of the perfect beach is quiet and undiscovered, then why not choose a hotel on the less-known Costa Tropical? Stretching along the coast of Granada province, backed by the Alpujarra mountains, it offers a mild climate with spectacular scenery, secluded coves and charming accommodation.

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 professionals.