At medical school we were taught with the mindset that the doctor is a kind of "all-powerful": he orders the treatment, and the patient follows blindly, in a way "endures" it, does not ask, does not think – simply executes what is told to them.
However, as a junior doctor I quickly faced reality. Despite drug treatments, the condition of most patients improved only marginally... in fact, their complaints gradually worsened over time. Medication doses had to be increased, more and more preparations were needed, side effects accumulated – without meaningful improvement.
Through conversations with patients it became increasingly clear that the onset, persistence and worsening of diseases are strongly influenced by factors over which neither the doctor nor the drugs have any effect.
Lack of exercise, faulty nutrition, excessive physical and emotional strain, chronic stress, lack of sleep, poor social and financial situation.
If these do not change, the effect of therapies will be minimal – or will be completely absent. And the doctor has no influence on how the patient lives their life.
"If you do not change your life, nothing can help you."
This is what Hippocrates said more than two thousand years ago! Today it is also scientifically proven that lifestyle plays a huge role in the development and persistence of most modern diseases. From this it follows directly: treatment must rely largely on lifestyle. A chronic condition cannot be cured in a hospital. You cannot fix with one or two short clinic visits per week something that you influence every single day of the year – whether consciously or not.
New direction: involving the patient in everyday therapy
My attention has turned to tools and methods that make effective home treatment of chronic conditions possible. These solutions offer a completely new option for doctors and therapists in treating long-standing complaints.
They place treatment on an entirely new footing: the doctor's coordinating role remains — he determines what needs to be done — but the treatment is carried out by the patient themselves, in the comfort of their own home, safely, with regular medical supervision.
This approach is more effective and yields better results than what traditional options could ever have provided.
Today this movement even has a name: lifestyle medicine
Why do I write and make videos?
I am convinced that with my writings and films I can help far more people than I could ever have helped as a hospital physician.
My writings combine the knowledge of two distinct professions: I am a medical doctor, but I also understand modern medical technology. I know diseases and treatment possibilities, and at the same time I am up to date with the latest home medical technology solutions.
The knowledge I share is mostly not available from domestic doctors. Simply because they think within the drug–surgery paradigm, and their knowledge about home technologies is far from current.
How can I help you?
Primarily by helping you understand that in the treatment of your chronic diseases you have a crucial role, and that how you live your life matters enormously. I show which tools and methods allow you to take your health into your own hands – safely, effectively, at home.
Of course this does not mean that doctors are no longer needed! But their role changes!
If a complaint appears, your first step should of course be to consult a doctor. Ask for an examination and a diagnosis. If your complaints are caused by a chronic disease, do not expect miracles from medications! You can do a great deal for your own benefit. Take part in your own recovery.
Medical and technological background
I graduated in 1991 from the Faculty of General Medicine at the University of Pécs. I began my career in the cardiology–internal medicine department of a small-town hospital, where the vast majority of illnesses were chronic conditions.
Later I worked as a medical consultant at one of the world's largest medical technology companies, and then for ten years I was managing director of the Hungarian subsidiary of a German international company.
After that I worked as an instructor and consultant around the world: in England, Germany, Spain, Poland, Malaysia and many other countries.
Since 2012 I have been following my own path: I share the knowledge I accumulated during my career. Today I no longer see patients, do not perform examinations, and do not prescribe medications. My main activity is public education — so that you too are able to act for your health.
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Legal disclaimer
The writings, pictures, illustrations and videos found on www.elethosszig.hu, as well as the related comments, are not medical advice.
Although Dr. Zsolt Zátrok has medical qualifications and practical experience, he is not your treating physician!
Dr. Zátrok does not have remote diagnostic or telemedicine capabilities over the internet.
The statements made on the blog reflect Dr. Zátrok's personal convictions but do not replace medical examination and diagnosis! Treatments applied arbitrarily without a diagnosis may worsen your condition!
Dr. Zátrok is not responsible for the consequences of self-diagnosis or self-treatment based on the information presented!
This blog is prepared and expanded by Dr. Zsolt Zátrok to help familiarize readers with medical technology devices, to teach the proper intended use of the devices and the correct execution of treatments by providing general information.
To determine whether a particular method or technique is appropriate for your case, consult your treating physician or physiotherapist!
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