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If you've already read about the possibilities of home medical technology, you’ve probably wondered: if these devices can really be that useful, why haven't you heard about them? Why didn't your GP, rheumatologist, or physiotherapist recommend them?
That's a fair and important question. The answer is complex — and it's not about doctors being malicious or deliberately withholding information. The situation is much more complicated.
If you want a more detailed explanation of what these devices are actually for, read my comprehensive article What is home medical technology for?.
The lymphatic system is one of the key lines of defense for our health. As a practicing physician I have met patients every day who came worried about swollen lymph nodes, i.e., a palpable lymph node. This article discusses the enlargement of lymph nodes. The role of the lymphatic system in your body You have a few hundred lymph nodes whose primary task is to defend against pathogens. These pea- or bean-sized organs [...]
Staying healthy for life, preventing diseases. This is such an important goal that younger generations should take up as their banner — learning from their parents' mistakes. If you are Hungarian, you can expect to have at least one chronic disease by the age of 55–60. As a consequence, you will spend the last 20–30 years of your life struggling with illness and suffering from complaints. You will not enjoy your old age while ill. Disease will hinder you at work, leading to impoverishment, and because of your complaints you will rely on others' help. Sounds awful? It is! You should prevent all of this! Only you can act in your own interest.
Muscle stimulation is a modern method for treating muscles. Based on their use, two main forms are generally distinguished. Whole Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) devices actually apply the same type of impulses, but their modes of application and objectives differ significantly. Both forms are effective, but it is worth knowing their advantages and limitations.
Recently I came across this image on Facebook that well illustrates today's healthcare conditions, and even more so the mentality of a large portion of patients! This is not only true in our country but also in countries with developed healthcare systems. But what do I read from this single image? What could I pass on to you so you can learn from it?
What is grounding, or in Hungarian „földelés”? Grounding (or earthing) means making direct contact with the Earth, for example by standing barefoot on the ground or by using a product that is grounded. This connection allows your body to take on the Earth's natural electric charge, which supplies electrons to the body. Research suggests these electrons may reduce [...]
If you have ever experienced that lightning-like, agonizing pain in your face that strikes out of nowhere – triggered by eating, speaking, or even a light breeze – you know how helpless trigeminal neuralgia can make you feel. This condition is one of the most intense pain experiences a person can endure. The good news: softlaser therapy can provide an effective, drug-free means to ease your symptoms.
TENS is probably the best-known type of physiotherapy treatment. It's so common that in our country today many people (incorrectly) call any device that provides electrical treatment a TENS device. In fact, electrotherapy includes a range of treatments that can have stronger therapeutic effects than TENS. Examples include EMS (muscle stimulation) and MENS (microcurrent), among others. If you don't know what these strange acronyms mean, what the methods involve and what advantages they bring, read my article.
The strengthening of the back muscles may be necessary for many reasons. The primary goal is to increase spinal stability. Nowadays, due to sitting/standing work and lack of exercise, back pain is a common complaint. In this article you will find a generally applicable 3-month program that helps strengthen your back muscles without increasing pain, risking a herniated disc, or even needing surgery. In earlier articles (for example this one) I explained why this is effective, so here I will focus only on outlining the treatment steps.
Improving performance (biohacking) is every athlete's dream. Improving performance, for example preparing for long-distance running, cycling, triathlon, etc., requires a lot of training. Most amateur athletes have the least time for that. They prepare in their spare time alongside work, family, and studies. In this article I will introduce a method with which you can “hack” training efficiency, and even gain training time! This method has long been part of medical therapy. In the 1970s–80s athletes also picked it up, but the technical level of the time did not allow the creation of sufficiently precise devices, so the initial enthusiasm quickly faded. However, technology has advanced enormously over the past 5–6 decades and today devices are available that make it possible to “dust off” the subject. Get to know the muscle stimulator and its sports applications.
Respiratory allergy is the immune system's overreaction to allergenic substances that enter the airways. An allergen is a substance that provokes an excessive immune response in individuals prone to allergies.
