In this article I'll briefly define what headache is, and then move on to describe how a modern version of acupuncture - an acupressure mat - can provide effective headache treatment.

Let's first define a headache!

Headache is, simply speaking, a pain in your head, which can be caused by a variety of factors. Among these are problems with the circulation, tense muscles, different kinds of trauma and infections, even some drugs prescribed by your doctor!

One common way to define headaches is to split it into three groups : tension headaches, migraines and cervicogenic.

The most common type of headache is the "tension type" headache. The pain is usually mild to moderate on both sides of the head. The pain is commonly described as having a "band" around head which is being inexorably tightened.

Just about everyone will have headaches of this kind occasionally, and some have it more often.

Migraine is a lot more painful but luckily not as common as the tension-type one.

They are more common among women and are usually one-sided . In severe cases migraines can force the sufferer to stay in bed for days.

The last type of headache to be separately described is the "cervicogenic" type. Pain that originates from muscles in your neck or from your spine can be felt in your head.

Who suffers from headaches?

A majority of people will have headache now and then. There are studies that suggest as many as 50 million Americans may be suffering from more or less chronic headaches.

The question then is how acupuncture can be a headache cure?

As a headache cure acupuncture has been used since ancient times in China.

All different kinds of headache are relieved effectively by acupuncture. One big plus with acupuncture is that there are no side effects.

Conventional medicine does not know how acupuncture works, but there have been lots of studies that show it is effective.

The "Hedgehog Mat" uses the same basic treatment principle as acupuncture, but instead of needles it uses acupressure points.

Simply relax on the mat, and the numerous acupressure points (more than 6000), will trigger your immune system.

You have the mat with you in your home, so you can use at any time - no need to phone up for an appointment.

This amazing and powerful headache cure has been developed in Sweden, based on research done in Russia and the US.