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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Ayurveda follows a holistic approach, treating the root cause of diseases through natural remedies, herbal medicines, and lifestyle modifications.
It emphasizes balancing the body's doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and promotes preventive care. In contrast, modern medicine (Allopathy) focuses on symptom management, using synthetic drugs and surgeries for quick relief. Ayurveda is slow-acting but long-lasting, while modern medicine provides faster results but may have side effects.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
The following is the list of courses related to homeopathy, Ayurveda, and physiotherapy:
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery): Focused on Ayurvedic healthcare.
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery): For homeopathic practices.
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy): Specializing in rehabilitation and therapy.
There may be other courses also relating to these fields, but these are the most popular ones. Many top reputed institutes offer this course, and generally, the eligibility requirement to take admission for these courses into those colleges is qualifying NEET.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Qualifying the AIAPGET exam allows you to seek admission to MD Ayurveda programs yet it does not secure direct entry through the management quota at any college as institutions verify their applicants against different eligibility standards and might enforce separate cut-off values between merit seats and management seats.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 9
The 5.5-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) curriculum at the National College of Ayurveda and Hospital in Hisar, Haryana, includes a one-year internship. On top of the 2,40,000 annual tuition, there are other expenses like library, sports, and medical which add up to almost 3,00,000 annually. The entire cost, including housing and meals, is about 15.50 lakh for students from Haryana and about 17 lakh for those from other states. Please be aware that these numbers could change.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, Acupuncture is not a part of Ayurveda. Acupuncture is primarily rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focusing on stimulating specific points in the body to promote healing and balance the body's energy, known as "Qi" (Chi).
On the other hand, Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that emphasizes balancing the body's doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) through herbs, diet, and lifestyle changes. Although both systems promote natural healing and holistic wellness, they are distinct practices with different origins and philosophies.
However, some Ayurvedic practitioners may incorporate acupuncture techniques as p
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates seeking admission to the MD Ayurveda course offered at NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) must have completed the eligibility criteria, which consists of a recognised degree in BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with a minimum qualifying percentage.
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