Today many people criticize these ancient techniques and dismiss them because they have nothing to do with what we know today as “medicine.” For instance: How do you explain to a doctor of internal medicine that instead of treating an organ directly, you are trying to treat an energy channel that supposedly corresponds to the body part in question?

But curiously, in such developed countries like Norway and Switzerland even social security covers this type of treatment, and doctors often refer their patients to these alternatives without leaving today’s medicine behind. Perhaps the best medicine is one that combines all the options available following the needs of the patient.

According to some, Acupuncture is just fashion, and people do it because it sounds cool to say “I’m treating myself with acupuncture,” but for most it is a complement to conventional treatments, or they turn to these ancient technique in desperation after many unnecessary treatments conventional techniques which haven’t helped solve their problems with.

The truth is that it is in full swing and we all know someone who is or has been treated with “the technique of the needle” with varying results. It’s important to keep in mind, that just as there are good and bad doctors, there are good and bad acupuncturists.

Generally, acupuncture has no side effects and does not cause allergies as there is no need to ingest chemical drugs.

After all, if it’s been around for ages and people still use it, there must be a reason….

Strictly speaking, traditional medicine can not be ignored, and it’s quite clear that acupuncture can not reposition a broken bone or fill your cavities. However, it is a suitable treatment to restore both physical and mental balance. Therefore, if you come to the Costa del Sol, enjoy a relaxing holiday, rent apartments in Malaga and go to one of the many acupuncture centres in the area to feel the best you possibly can.

His magnificent new plan opens with an installation by famous video art pioneer Bill Viola, born in 1951 in New York. His work is characterized by plasma screens, electronic music and sound environments. The connection between Viola’s work and Picasso rests in their human qualities, both internal and external. Both artists reflect emotions such as loneliness, anxieties about life and death and curiously investigate dualities. In particular there is a connection to Picasso’s Blue Period, when his close friend Carles Casagemas died.

The exhibition is entitled “Figurative Works” and consists of three installations taken from his “Transfiguration” series, fruit of the death of his mother and the birth of his son. The three elected assemblies are “The arrangement” (2007), “Incarnation” (2008) and finally “Three Women” (2008).

They depict a number of people who constantly come from the darkness and pass through a curtain of water before returning to the darkness. Apart from some brief instructions to the actors, Bill Viola let each act as they felt to get different reactions from them. You can also enjoy a 13 minute audiovisual presentation which explains some common features between the two artists. The exhibit also features a movie called “The Eye of the Heart” directed by Mark Kidel every Tuesday at 12 pm about so-called “Encounters” which talks about the connection between these two great masters . Rent apartments in Malaga and don’t miss this unforgettable exhibit, which will run until September 12th this year.

But if you swing by on a Friday from nine until midnight, you will see how the space morphs into the Toulouse Sushing Club, where Benjamin de la Mata brings his talent as a sushi chef to prepare Japanese dinners for clients with prior reservations. Occasionally these sushi dinners are served on human “plates”: this type of dinner is called nyotaimori or “body sushi” like the demonstration we referred to in the first part of the article in Vialia. But it is important to note that these events are purely aesthetic and gastronomic, not bachelor parties or free-for-alls. It is essential to respect the models and it is strictly prohibited to touch them inappropriately, whether they are male or female… The “plates” that houses the sushi are both female and male, and Benjamin de la Mata himself often points out that women having dinner tend to be more uninhibited than the men.

There are not many places in Spain where you can enjoy nyotaimori (body sushi) with prepared by good cooks, but there are a few: Scorpion’s Nest in Barcelona, Toulouse Sushing Club in Malaga and little else. So if you are visiting Andalusia and want to enjoy a different Japanese dinner, with sushi served on an attractive, almost naked human while a live DJ set enlivens your evening, you know: Rent apartments in Malaga and reserve your place in the Toulouse Sushing Club!

The chef , busy preparing the rolls of maki sushi and distributing them on the models, is called Benjamin de la Mata, and his talents as a sushi chef have earned him a deserved gastronomic reputation all over Spain. Not just a good cook, Benjamin is also a skilled communicator: he frequently does interviews for radio and television and prepares demonstrations of Japanese cooking techniques … He has over a decade of experience in Japanese cuisine, and specializes in sushi, sashimi, carpaccio and tartar.

Japanese cuisine is noted not only for its attention to detail, the taste of the food and quality ingredients but also for its incredible attention to presentation, everything from the table to lamps and dishes. We doubt that you can find a more beautiful plate than the human body. So now you know: just rent apartments in Malaga and make reservations for your place in Toulouse Sushing Club for a sensual and delicious meal!

Two of the most important paintings from the series “Capitulares” and “With the precious blood of our wounds.” Both were painted using oil and enamel on canvas.

“Chapter Members” is a series of pictures purporting to showcase traditional elements of picture books. This presents the first letter of one of the chapters of various books as a decorative element. This painting marks the beginning of a series of narrative paintings.

“With the precious blood of your wounds” shows open graves with bones tha reflect the painter´s thoughts on various topics. Here, Gallardo is trying to overcome self-imposed speech limitations in an unbiased way.

María José Gallardo was born in Badajoz and graduated in fine arts with a major in printmaking and exhibition design. She has toured several museums and galleries in different cities such as Madrid, Extremadura and Seville. If you want to attend this exhibit, which runs through Aug. 7 rent apartments in Malaga and enjoy a new artist who is giving people a whole lot to talk about.

Don’t wag your heads in shock when I say that sex is doesn’t always have to fill the same “man-on-top” hetero-normative mold-the missionary position is anything but erotic. Back in its day, the Kama sutra reinvented sex but it seems that many still don’t have a clue about the new-fangled positions: ladies and gentlemen, inform yourselves to reach sensual bliss and enjoy sex on the edge.

Start simply by inverting the roles- “The woman on top?” Yes, the woman on top. While not the most creative approach, believe me when I say that it is quite satisfying. Why? Because in this position, both members of the couple work rhythmically to achieve orgasm. Also, if there are problems with premature ejaculation in men, this position helps to slow down the pacing, so the man will suffer less in this regard. With the missionary position, she may be making a mental laundry list and thinking of a million stories while the man focuses only on going at his preferred rhythm…

Many positions typically favor men, a clear case are many rear-entry postures, especially doggy-style. This position normally associated with those who want to exercise power over the person they are penetrating. However, by knocking the position down and taking a stance which permits rear entry while both partners are lying down, it allows for a very intimate connection worth the subtly complicated acrobatics needed to arrange it.

If you begin to practice the thousand and one postures new postures, be sure to nourish yourselves; you may end up using up a lot of energy during your quest. Why not consider studying abroad with some tapas and beers in southern Spain. Rent apartments in Malaga and enjoy 24 hours of food, sex, sun and sand … there is nothing more “typically Spanish”.

Male hair removal has grown in popularity with the rise of metrosexuality. But make no mistake; this is not a strange phenomenon. People have been shaving their bodiesfor ages, for myriad causes: to participate in sports such as cycling and bodybuilding, to please their partners, comfort or for religious reasons. What happens, of course, is that male hair removal is not always as easy as the female varietal, as some men are very hairy.

Both male and female hair removal can be a surprisingly labour-intensive ritual which causes pain and costs money. Some advice: never reuse a razor blade if you’re prone to suffering ingrown hairs. If you have long hair, consider cutting it instead of removing it completely. Whether you shave or wax, try applying aloe vera directly from the plant, shea butter or sesame oil with a few drops of lavender to treat irritated skin, never products that contain mineral oil or harsh perfumes. Especially if you’re waxing, exfoliation is your friend, take it from a girl. Our war on hair has been going on forever!

With regard to the metrosexual, I think it should be noted that many “metrosexuals” pluck and trim, but you’re not a metrosexual just because you shave … For example, I have friends who are cyclists. They are not the typical Lance Armstrong clones, rather, punks who drink cheap beer and are not overly intimate with soap. But do not let appearances deceive, they regularly travel long distances via bike, so sometimes they shave their legs. It feels cooler. Try it when you rent apartments in Malaga, and enjoy the breezes on the nudist beaches with your new “manscape.”

- Don’t stare. Really, it can be tricky to get used to being on a nude beach, or in a naturist camp-ground or resort, but if you are only here to get your thrills, download porn instead.

- Always, always, ask for permission before you take photos of anyone. This really should apply to all holiday snaps, but especially if your subject is topless.

- It’s not ok to hit on naked strangers just because they’re naked. Naturism is just that, naturism. It’s not a sexual fetish, or an invitation for sex, it’s simply because some people like living their life without their clothes on. Many naturists are families and couples, so forget the stereotypes about swingers parties.

- Unless you know the kids you are playing with, don’t play with them. Sorry, I know that most of you are NOT pedophiles, but with this one it’s better to be safe than sorry. Too many grey areas, you know what I mean?

- Carry a towel. When you’re at a naturist retreat or camping ground, all communal areas will be sat on by a lot of different people. Naturists are realists, and no-one wants to sit where your bare behind was five minutes ago. A towel is mandatory to sit on.

- Erections are not ok, no matter whether you are nude or clothed. End of story. Think about math.

- Try to look people in the eye, rather than letting your eyes drift. It’s natural to be curious, but keep the glances discreet.

- Pack extra sunscreen. This one is not really a point of etiquette, but after renting apartments in Malaga to use as a good base for visiting some of Spain´s most exquisite nude beaches, we can guarantee you will need it!

Her work touches on photography, collage, sculpture, installations, though she is first and foremost a painter. Her works began to be recognized during the eighties. Building on the recognition of her work she moved to New York with her husband John Uslé, also an artist, with whom she frequently collaborates.

Her works stand out and reflect variety of viewpoints on the feminine experience: a nostalgic image of woman, the woman as erotic, brave, challenging, tough, and sensitive. A curious thing is that after her pregnancy she begins to use the circle shape in almost all her works, representing the circle of motherhood, the origin and point of care. In many of her works she incorporates various materials such as cotton, silk, buckles, dresses, velvet, plaster, etc …

The exhibition in Malaga is called “Tying the Sky”, and features a collection of 47 paintings realized over the course of the past 10 years, including some new works done especially for this event. As with much of her work the exhibition aims to examine the role of women in society. You can admire such wonderful works as “Mother North” (2009), Cataplaf (2006), and “Anda y pasa” (2006), “Paseando del centro” (2005), “Saliendo del paisaje” (2000). Her work will be on display until August 29 this year. Rent apartments in Malaga, explore this great city and enjoy this excellent exhibition

Malaga, famous for having one of the best climates in Europe, has a variety of beaches where you can sunbathe, swim, sleep, chat or read, as naked as an angel. Here we report on some of the best nude beaches out there.

Only ten minutes from downtown Malaga, you will find the Guadalmar beach, the only officially naturist beach in the city, where you can enjoy a family atmosphere and an extensive sandy area. Come to relax in the afternoon, and enjoy an exquisite dinner in town in the evening.

If you want to spend time in an even more natural environment, check out the hidden jewel in Nerja, which is called the Cala del Pino. This unspoilt beach is between cliffs and the water is mythically clean. There is also Playa de Almayate, a semi-urban beach in Torre del Mar, Velez-Malaga. Here, nudity is normal, and you’ll find a mix of people.

On the coast you will find many more. There are naturist beaches like Costa Natura en Estepona, Benalmadena, Cabo Pino in Marbella, , and plenty more. Blue flags abound! It is worth exploring a bit to find your own personal paradise. To relax this vacation, rent apartments in Malaga, take off your shoes (and everything else) and enjoy the beautiful nudist beaches of the Costa del Sol.