The Healing Journal

Balancing AIAPGET preparation with your BAMS internship at MUHS requires a well-structured schedule. Here’s a detailed study plan: --- 📌 Phase 1: Strong Foundation (First 3 Months) Objective: Conceptual clarity & first revision of all subjects Study Time: 3-4 Hours Daily (Internship Adjusted) Weekly Target: Cover 1-2 subjects completely with MCQs Resources: Main Texts: Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya (Essentials + MCQs) MCQ Books: Arihant, Parikh, AIAPGET Previous Papers Notes & Handwritten Summaries from UG Rapid Revision Notes & Mnemonics for Samhitas, Dravyaguna, Rasashastra, Agada, etc. Clinical Exposure Utilization: Relate Internship Cases to AIAPGET Concepts --- 📆 Weekly Plan: 🟢 Monday to Friday : Morning (Before Internship): 1-hour Theory & Conceptual Study Internship Breaks: 30 min – Flashcards / Mnemonics / 20-30 MCQs Evening/Night: 2-3 hours – Subject-wise MCQs + Revision 🟡 Saturday : Subject-Wise Quick Revision (Summaries + MCQs) Self-...

Introduction Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rapidly progressive autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. It occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath (protective covering of nerves) or the nerve fibers, leading to weakness, paralysis, and sensory disturbances. This blog provides a step-by-step understanding of GBS, its clinical progression, and both modern (allopathic) and Ayurvedic treatment approaches. --- Step-by-Step Clinical Features & Progression of GBS Stage 1: Initial Symptoms (1-3 Days) Paresthesia (Tingling/Numbness) in the toes and fingertips Mild leg weakness, progressing upwards Muscle aches and fatigue, often mistaken for viral illness Stage 2: Progressive Weakness (4-14 Days ) Ascending Weakness: Starts in legs → moves to arms → reaches facial muscles Loss of Reflexes (Areflexia): Deep tendon reflexes (knee, ankle) disappear Facial Paralysis (in 50% cases): Drooping of face, difficulty in closing eyes Difficulty Swallowing (Bulba...

Understanding Groupism, Targeting, and Seeking Help Introduction Medical college is meant to be a place of learning, growth, and camaraderie. However, beneath the surface, there often exists an unseen world of politics, favoritism, groupism, and student targeting. This blog aims to shed light on these issues, share real experiences, and provide a helpline and resources for students facing such problems. --- 1. What is Groupism in Medical Colleges? Groupism often starts subtly—students forming close-knit circles based on regional backgrounds, languages, social status, or hostel groups. While friendships are natural, this often escalates into exclusion, bias, and even academic or clinical favoritism. 🚨 Signs of Groupism: ✔️ Certain students always getting clinical cases or practical exposure. ✔️ Some students being sidelined from study groups or events. ✔️ Biased behavior from seniors or faculty members. --- 2. Targeting of Students – The Dark Side When groupism intensifies, it leads to...

Introduction As the seasons change, so does our body’s internal balance. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes Rutucharya —seasonal routines to maintain health and prevent diseases. Vasant Ritu (Spring) is a time when Kapha dosha (the water and earth element) starts melting due to the warmth of the sun, leading to issues like allergies, lethargy, cough, and digestive imbalances. To stay healthy in Vasant Ritu , Ayurveda suggests dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, Panchakarma detox, and Ayurvedic remedies . Let’s explore what to eat, what to avoid, Panchakarma therapies, and Ayurvedic medicines for a balanced and energetic spring season . Diet in Vasant Ritu (Spring) What to Eat? Light and Dry Foods to Balance Kapha Grains: Barley (Yava), Wheat (Godhuma), Old Rice (Purana Shali) Legumes: Moong dal, Masoor dal Vegetables: Bitter gourd, Fenugreek, Spinach, Neem leaves Fruits: Pomegranate, Amla, Apple Spices to Boost Digestion Ginger, B...