The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-02-01 / 2. szám
the latest in balneological equipment and instrumentation. its staff of specialists have been carefully screened and selected by the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy and work in close collaboration with the Balneological Research Center located at 25-29 Frankel Leo Road in Budapest. TREATMENT METHODOLOGY According to Dr. Leslie Bodo, who heads up the thermal medical facility of and the staff of specialists at the Thermal Hotel-Margaret Island and who recently visited the United States to present a series of lectures under the auspices of Mrs. Margaret Erdei of Travel Guide in Clark, New Jersey, treatments begin with an evaluation of the patient’s previous medical record. “We then conduct a thorough examination of the patient,” he said, “and, after diagnosis, we prescribe a specific course of treatment, which normally is in combination with sitz baths, massages, warm showers, carbon gas showers, mud baths, pine baths, weighted baths, or low-and-high frequency electric treatments. To augment the therapeutic effect of our kind of treatment, we also utilize gymnastic exercises when considered necessary.” Dr. Bodo also emphasized that his staff is thoroughly trained and experienced in the application of hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in such cases as rheumatic diseases, arthritis, spondylosis, spondyarthritic ankylosis, spinal disc conditions, muscle diseases, peridentinitis, circulatory ailments, bone diseases, gout, chronic inflammations, respiratory diseases, nervous disorders, obesity, and geriatric regeneration. “A unique aspect of our system of treatment,” Dr. Bodo said, “is that our patients are not confined to hospitalization during their stay with us. They actually live like guests in our spa-hotel and, after the completion of each day’s prescribed treatment, they are free to go sightseeing, shopping, dining, to attend the theater, and much more. In Budapest, the ‘Paris of the East’, there is a lot to see and a lot to do.” AMERICANS ARE WELCOMED Those, who have never traveled to countries within the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence, are understandably under the impression that it would be dangerous for an American to visit any of them. While this may be true in some cases, it is not true in the case of Hungary. Hungary, the most advanced and liberalized among the satellite nations of East Central Europe, enjoys a special relationship with the American government. Granted “most favored nation” status some years ago by our Congress, Hungary welcomes American visitors. There is no harassment of surveillance, just as longas the visitor respects and does not violate the laws of the land. But evidence proving that the visitor need not have any fear of going to Hungary for a “health holiday” lies in the fact that thousands of people from the United King-Dr. Leslie Bodo heads up the staff of hydrotherapists át the Thermal Hotel-Margaret Island in Budapest, Hungary. He is also the house physician for the Budapest Hilton. dom, France, Spain, Germany, and other, countries around the world do visit the country and enjoy such a carefree vacation that many of them return time and time again. During the summer vacation season, for example, Lake Balaton is jam-packed with so many Britishers that it is almost impossible to book a room. So, there is no reason why any responsible American should be fearful of going to Hungary — especially Senior Citizens. who do receive special treatment. A LOW-COST “HEALTH HOLIDAY” The most amazing thing about going to Hungary for hydrotherapy treatment is the low-cost. Particularly, in view of the fact that the price includes complete spa therapy, final examination, ECG, assembly of individual and diet plan, and much more. For a two-week stay at the Thermal Hotel-Margaret Island, for example, the rates per person in a double room run from $629.00 (off-season) to $717.00 (peak season), including three solid meals a day. For an additional week’s stay, which is highly recommended by the medical staff, the cost is only $277.50 per person (off-season) or $343.00 (peak season). The all-inclusive costs quoted above do not include round-trip, air transportation, of course, which, based on Apex fares, are $524.00 per person from September 1 to May 30 and $657.00 from June 1 to August 31 (peak season). Fares are subject to change, of course. February 1984 Page 9
