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Ayurveda NewsF O R T H E D O C T O R S O F T O M O R R O W Vol. 8 • Oct–Dec 2012 Q4

Inside 2 Editorial

3 CampusBuzz

4 HerbalInfoline

5 ProductInfoline

8 PGETInfoline11 Ayruwhiz-2

12 CareerGuide

16 QuizWinners’List

17 TheEliteClubs

17 Toppers’Talk

18 Crossword

19 LaughtertheBestMedicine

A P u b l i c a t i o n o f T h e H i m a l a y a D r u g C o m p a n y

The latest export statistics of Ayush (Ayurveda, Unani,

Siddha, and Homeopathy) and other herbal products

have revealed that India stands as the second leading

exporter in the world, accounting for R 1318.69 crore

between 2010 and 2011.

India is second only to China in the world, in the

export of Ayush and herbals. As per the latest

statistics available from Pharmexcil, China is the

leading country in the world as regards the export

of Ayush and other herbal products ($1329.72

million) followed by India ($790.56 million) for the

year 2010. In India, of the total R 14,000 crore

pharmaceutical exports, Ayush and other herbal

products approximately contribute to R 1400 crore. In

the coming days, India can outshine China (by 2020)

in this field, if it achieves an export growth rate of 20% every year.

The herbal exports have seen a considerable increase of R 36.76 crore, that is, from R 570.76 crore (between 2009 and 2010) to R 602.57 crore (between 2010 and 2011). The major herbal exports of India include psyllium seeds as well as senna leaves and pads, among various other herbal products. Psyllium husk also contributes to a major chunk of herbal exports that accounts to R 425.05 crore.

The top countries to which India exports Ayush and other herbal products include Russia (leading the list), USA, UAE, Nepal, Ukraine, Japan, Philippines, and Kenya.

Source: Chronicle Pharmabiz. Oct. 2012.

andmore!

India,theSecondLargestExporterofAyushandHerbals

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PhilipeHaydonChief Executive Officer The Himalaya Drug Company

Dear students,

The use of herbs for maintaining good health is perhaps as old as human beings themselves. According to World Health Organization (WHO), herbs are easily accessible and culturally appropriate source of primary healthcare for more than 80% of the population in Asian countries. The global demand of medicinal plants has been increasing at a rate of 7% to 10 % annually.

India has one of the world’s richest medicinal plants heritage not only in terms of the number of unique species available, but also in terms of remarkable depth of traditional knowledge about these plant species. Over 4500 ecosystem-specific species of plants are being used for human and veterinary healthcare throughout the sub continent. Together with richness of natural sources in medicinal wealth, cultivation of herbs has also considerably increased over the past few years. Today, India stands as the second leading exporter of herbal products globally, clearly depicting the country’s capabilities of fulfilling most of the world’s requirement of medicinal herbs and commendable growth potential of ayurvedic medicines.

As it is rightly said, “Everything in life goes a full circle,” the world is indeed coming back to the healing power of nature. In the years to come, doctors and experts in the field of herbal medicine are going to be sought after internationally.

Good luck to each of you on your journey of healing through nature.

Facts & Figures

infoline • Vol. 8 • Q4 • Oct–Dec 2012

NutritionFacts• More than one-third (36%) of Indian women have a body mass index (BMI) below 18.5, indicating

a high prevalence of nutritional deficiency.

• Among women who are thin, 44% are moderately or severely thin.

• The prevalence of undernutrition is nearly 2 times higher among women with no education than among those with 12 or more years of education.

• More than 50% of women in urban areas are anemic. Almost one-third of them have moderate-to-severe anemia, with a higher prevalence observed among pregnant women.

• Only about one-half of the households in India use cooking salt that is adequately iodized.

• More than two-thirds of households in urban India use adequately iodized cooking salt compared with just 41% in rural areas.

Source: NFHS-3, India, 2005–2006.

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Blood Donation Camp in Pune The Himalaya Drug Company (HDC) recently organized a blood donation camp in Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra on the occasion of the 22nd foundation day of Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Mahavidyalaya.

The program organized on August 16, 2012 was inaugurated by Dr Mrs Katkar, in-charge, Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Hospital. The event was organized as a part of Independence Day celebration. The response was overwhelming with more than 50 members volunteering for blood donation. A small session on the purpose of blood donation was held with the third year students, which motivated them to donate blood. According to Dr Katkar, this was the first blood donation program conducted in their hospital.

Competition on Technical Presentation Skills Held in Pune The Himalaya Drug Company (HDC) arranged an intercollegiate Technical Presentation Skills competition for undergraduate students at Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune on August 28, 2012. All 7 ayurvedic colleges in Pune participated in the activity. Dr Mihir Hajarnawis, Vice Principal of the college welcomed the gathering.

Small sessions on technical skills were presented by Dr Vishnu and Dr Srikanth, who were also the judges of the event. Dr Ashutosh Sharma from Dr D. Y. Patil Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dr Pooja Raj from Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved, and Dr Archana Munot from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, respectively.

HDC plans to conduct similar contests for postgraduate students across our country. Such contests will go a long way in honing the presentation skills of the

students, which is vital for globalizing Ayurveda in current times.

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tulasiLatinname: Ocimum sanctum

Englishname: Holy basil

Ocimum sanctum, widely found in India, is an erect, much-branched, softly pubescent aromatic sub-shrub with purple or crimson flowers. In traditional systems of medicine, it is used as an expectorant, antipyretic, anthelmintic, and stomachic agent.

Several studies have shown that O sanctum is also effective in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders such as bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cold, and cough. Results of an experimental study suggested that the ethanolic extract of O sanctum leaves modulates immunity.1 Another study conducted to evaluate the efficacy of O sanctum oil in respiratory tract infections showed a significant decrease in the bacterial load and also indicated that dietary supplementation of O sanctum oil may protect against bacterial colonization of lungs.2

O sanctum is also known to possess antifungal, antiaflatoxigenic, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, anxiolytic, hypotensive, anticoagulant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antistress properties.

References1) Mondal S, et al. J

Ethnopharmacol. 2011;136(3):452–456.

2) Saini A, et al. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2009;42(2):107–113.

hadjodLatinname: Cissus quadrangularis

Englishname: Veldt grape/Devil’s backbone

Cissus quadrangularis is a common perennial climbing herb with small greenish-white flowers, lobed/cordate leaves, and dark purple-to-black colored fleshy berries. In traditional systems of medicine, C quadrangularis has been reported to possess bone-fracture healing, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antihemorrhoidal, and analgesic properties.

Recently, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of ethanolic extract of C quadrangularis (CQ-E) on the proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization of human osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells. These cells were cultured in a conditioned medium; one culture served as a control, while cells in another culture were incubated with CQ-E. Cell viability was assessed through lactate dehydrogenase assay which showed that control cells and CQ-E-treated cells did not differ significantly; thus, indicating that CQ-E is nontoxic to osteoblastic cells. These cells, when subjected to staining, revealed an increase in matrix mineralization.1 Another study reported that CQ-E may regulate osteoblastic activity of cells by enhancing the alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralization process.2

References1) Muthusami S, et al. J Cell Biochem.

2011;112:1035–1045.2) Parisuthiman D, et al. In Vitro Cell Dev

Biol Anim. 2009;45(3–4):194–200.


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eHiOwna®

Nutrition & good health... Naturally!

IntroductionHiOwna, a multi-ingredient nutritional health drink supplement, is designed to provide overall nutritional benefits to adults and elderly. HiOwna comprises of pea protein, soy protein isolate, skimmed milk powder and is fortified with well-known herbs, vitamins and minerals that provide nourishment and promote general health and well-being. HiOwna is a health supplement and must be taken along with regular daily diet.

CompositionEach25gofHiOwna(vanillaflavor)contains:Pdrs. Sarkara (Saccharum officinarum) ........................................ 0.50 g

Kshira .........................................................................................5.825 g

Kalaya (Pisum sativum) ........................................................... 1.90 g

Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera) .............................................. 0.83 g

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) ...............................................0.375 g

Maricha (Piper nigrum) .........................................................0.045 g

Each25gofHiOwna(chocolateflavor)contains:Pdrs.Sarkara (Saccharum officinarum) ......................................10.70 g

Kshira .......................................................................................... 4.55 g

Kalaya (Pisum sativum) ........................................................... 2.00 g

Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera) ............................................. 0.83 g

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) ...............................................0.375 g

Maricha (Piper nigrum) .........................................................0.045 g

Otheringredients:VitaminsandMinerals

Vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, and B-complex

vitamins [B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin),

niacinamide (B3), pantothenic acid (B5),

B6 (pyridoxine), biotin (B7 or H), and folic

acid (B9), and B12 (cobalamin)].

Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, iron,

magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, and molybdenum. Base q.s.†

†Maltodextrin, isolated soy protein, cocoa powder,# and nature-identical flavoring substance.

#Present only in HiOwna chocolate variant.

IndicationsAs a daily nutritional health drink supplement in adults and elderly, and also in:

• Postoperative convalescence

• Prolonged illness

• Occupational stress

• Age-related stress

• Stress-related anxiety

Dosage4 heaped tablespoons (approximately 25 g) twice daily.

ServinginstructionsAdvise to: Add 4 heaped tablespoons (approx. 25 g) of HiOwna to a cup of lukewarm/cold milk or water, stir briskly until mixed well, and add sugar to taste, if required.


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Mentat® (syrup, tablet, Ds syrup [sugar-free])

Channelizes mental energy

IntroductionMentat is a phytopharmaceutical formulation recommended for enhancing neurological functions in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders, and also to improve memory and cognitive functions.

Mentat channelizes mental energy, improves short- and long-term memory, and improves learning ability. Mentat offers cognition- and memory-enhancing effects, and increases attention span. Mentat exerts anxiolytic and antidepressant actions. Mentat helps control neuronal hyperexcitation in anxiety and stress-related disorders, and in mental fatigue. Due to its anticholinesterase, dopaminergic, neuroprotective, adaptogenic, and antioxidant actions, Mentat is useful as an adjuvant in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and post-stroke aphasia.

CompositionEach5mlofMentatsyrupandeach5mlofMentatDSsyrup(sugar-free)contains: Syrup DSsyrupExts. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)...........................................144 mg 288 mgMandukaparni (Centella asiatica) ............................... 70 mg 140 mgAshvagandha (Withania somnifera) .......................... 52 mg 104 mgVishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides) ........................ 52 mg 104 mgJatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) ......................... 52 mg 104 mgTagara (Valeriana wallichii) ........................................... 50 mg 100 mgVidanga (Embelia ribes) .................................................. 50 mg 100 mgVatada (Prunus amygdalus) .......................................... 50 mg 100 mgVacha (Acorus calamus).................................................. 42 mg 84 mgHaritaki (Terminalia chebula) ....................................... 36 mg 72 mgAmalaki (Emblica officinalis) ......................................... 36 mg 72 mgGuduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) .................................... 36 mg 72 mgJyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) ........................... 32 mg 64 mgShyonaka (Oroxylum indicum)..................................... 32 mg 64 mgKapikachchu (Mucuna pruriens) ................................ 1.8 mg 3.6 mgEla (Elettaria cardamomum) ........................................ 1.8 mg 3.6 mgArjuna (Terminalia arjuna) ........................................... 1.8 mg 3.6 mgShatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare) .......................... 1.8 mg 3.6 mgVidari (Ipomoea digitata) .............................................. 1.8 mg 3.6 mgSalabmisri (Orchis mascula)......................................... 1.8 mg -Musali (Curculigo orchioides) ...................................... - 3.6 mgSunthi (Zingiber officinale) ........................................... 1.4 mg 2.8 mgVibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)..................................... 1.4 mg 2.8 mgJatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) .................................. 1.4 mg 2.8 mgLavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) ..................................1 mg 2 mg

EachMentattabletcontains:Exts.

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri).................................................................................... 136 mg

Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) .........................................................................70 mg

Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) ....................................................................52 mg

Vishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides) ..................................................................52 mg

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) ...................................................................52 mg

Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) .....................................................................................50 mg

Vidanga (Embelia ribes) ............................................................................................50 mg

Vatada (Prunus amygdalus) ....................................................................................50 mg

Vacha (Acorus calamus)............................................................................................42 mg

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) .................................................................................36 mg

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) ...................................................................................36 mg

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) ..............................................................................36 mg

Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) .....................................................................32 mg

Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum)...............................................................................32 mg

Pdrs.

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri).......................................................................................80 mg

Kapikachchu (Mucuna pruriens) ...........................................................................18 mg

Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) ...................................................................................18 mg

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) ......................................................................................18 mg

Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare) .....................................................................18 mg

Vidari (Ipomoea digitata) .........................................................................................18 mg

Salabmisri (Orchis mascula)....................................................................................18 mg

Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) ......................................................................................14 mg

Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)................................................................................14 mg

Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) .............................................................................14 mg

Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) .........................................................................10 mg

Mukta pishti ................................................................................................................... 3 mg

Indications• Memory and learning disorders:

– Attention fluctuations

– Concentration impairment

– Language and learning disability• Behavioral disorders:

– Hyperkinetic states

– Asocial behavior

– Aggressive behavior

– Temper tantrums

– Enuresis

– Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety and stress-related anxiety disorders


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• Mental fatigue

• Senile dementia

• As an adjuvant in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

• Supportive therapy in mild to moderate mental retardation

• As an adjuvant in epilepsy and post-stroke aphasia

DosageChildren

Syrup: 1 teaspoonful twice daily.

Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily.

DSsyrup(sugar-free): ½ teaspoon twice daily.

Adults

Tablet: 2 tablets twice daily.

DSsyrup(sugar-free): 1 teaspoonful twice daily.

Dosage may be modulated in severe and chronic conditions.

Hairzone® (solution)

Prevents hair fall, promotes hair growth

IntroductionHairzone, a phytopharmaceutical topical preparation, is recommended to treat hair loss. Hairzone reduces hair fall, improves hair growth, and enhances the tensile strength of hair. Hairzone helps enhance the hair follicular density and hair follicle count. Hairzone provides relief from symptoms of itching, dryness, and dandruff.

CompositionEachmlofHairzonesolutioncontains:Exts.

Palasha (Butea monosperma)................................................................................2.5 mg

Palashabheda (Butea parviflora) ..........................................................................2.5 mg

Indications• Hair loss of varied etiology:

– Telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss in the resting phase of hair growth cycle)

– Anagen effluvium (hair loss on scalp in the growth phase of hair growth cycle)

– Alopecia areata

– Drug-induced alopecia including chemotherapy and radiotherapy

– Diffuse hair loss

• Hair fall due to dry scalp and itchy scalp

DirectionsforuseAdequate quantity of Hairzone solution to be sprayed over affected areas, followed by a gentle massage for 5–10 minutes. Best if left overnight, may be rinsed next morning. In severe cases, to be applied twice daily.


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ePGET Infoline comprises objective type multiple-choice questions and answers* to help you in the preparation of postgraduate entrance examinations. In this issue, we feature questions from Shalakya Tantra.

ShalakyaTantra

1) SavranaShukla,avranaShukla,and pakatyayaare

a. Shuklagata rogasb. Vartmagata rogasc. Sarvagata rogasd. Krsnagata rogas

2) Gandupada,sarpaphanamukhi,and sarpunkhamukhiarethetypesof

a. Tala yantrab. Esanic. Nadi yantrad. Salaka yantra

3) Allaresandhigatarogasexcepta. Puyalasab. Pothakic. Parvanikad. Alaji

4) Raktajanyanetrarogasarea. Elevenb. Thirteenc. Twenty-fived. Sixteen

5) Navana,avapida,dhmapana,dhuma, andpratimarsaaretypesof

a. Anjanab. Nasya karmac. Siro-vastid. None of these

6) Pratisaraniyaksharaisusedinthe followingdiseasesofmouth,except

a. Rohinib. Upajihvac. Adhijihvad. Talupaka

7) Kshara-karmaiscontraindicatedineye exceptin

a. Sandhigata rogab. Drishtigata rogac. Sarvagata rogad. Vartma roga

8) Chinabandhaisappliedona. Limbsb. Tips of the fingerc. Nose and lipsd. Eyes

9) Anantavataisa. Vataja siro rogab. Pittaja siro rogac. Kaphaja siro rogad. Tridosajanya siro rogas

10)Vartmaarbudaisa. Sannipataja but curableb. Sannipataja but incurablec. Vata-pittaja but incurabled. None of these

11)Shonitarsaisatypeofallrogas,excepta. Arsa rogab. Netra rogac. Nasa roga

12)Thesymptomsoftrachomaresembles:a. Vartma-sarkarab. Pakshma-kopac. Pothakid. Abhisyanda

13)Adhimanthaisa. Drishtigata rogab. Sarvagata rogac. Sandhigata rogad. Vartmagata roga

14)Budbudaisthesynonymofa. Netrab. Pakshmac. Drishtid. Patala

15)Allvatajanyanetrarogasare incurableexcept

a. Hatadhimanthab. Nimishac. Adhimanthad. Vatahata vartma


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16)Inkaphajanetrarogas,allarecurableexcepta. Abhisyandab. Adhimanthac. Pothakid. Kaphaja srava

17)Arjunaisa. Vatajanya rogab. Pittajanya rogac. Kaphajanya rogad. Raktajanya roga

18)Sanimittaandanimittaaretypesofa. Sarvajanya netra roga b. Bahyaja netra rogac. Kaphajanya netra rogad. Raktajanya netra roga

19)Puyalasa,alaji,andupanahaaretypesofa. Vartmagata rogab. Sandhigata rogac. Suklagata rogad. None of these

20)Armarogatakesplaceina. Prathama patalab. Dvitiya patalac. Tritiya patalad. All of the these

21)Anyatovataisa. Disease of the eyeb. Disease of the headc. Disease of the nosed. Disease of the ear

22)Nilikaandkachaaresynonymsofa. Drishtib. Linganasac. Adhimantha

d. Arma

23)Alldiseasescanbetreatedbysiramokshana, except

a. Anyato vatab. Pothakic. Sirotpatad. Siraharsha

24)Chedana(excision)isindicatedina. All types of armab. Abhisyandac. Anjananamikad. Suskaksipaka

25)Dipikatailaisindicatedina. Karnasulab. Sirahsulac. Netra rogad. All of these

26)Thetreatmentofkarnapakaresemblesa. Vataja visarpab. Pittaja visarpac. Kaphaja visarpad. Sannipataja visarpa

27)Bilvatailaisindicatedina. Netra rogab. Mukha rogac. Karna rogad. Kantha roga

28)Fornasasosa,____isindicated.a. Ksara tailab. Bakuci tailac. Bilva tailad. Anu taila

29)Gutika,rasakriya,andcurnaaretypesofa. Anjanab. Tarpanac. Putapakad. Nasya

30)InAnantavata,forsuppressionofvata_____is indicated.

a. Siravedhanab. Vamana c. Nasya

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Hello Friends!“A clash of intellects is a treat for minds

that are hungry for knowledge.”

The combat zone is ready! The Himalaya Drug Company is back with its war-of-wits. Yes, it’s time again for

whetting your brains and fighting it out at Ayurwhiz - 2, the second edition of our National Level Quiz Contest,

for ayurvedic students.

Ayurwhiz - 2 is exclusively designed for 3rd year Professional BAMS students (juniors and

seniors) and Interns (Interns completing internship after March 31, 2013). The quiz is primarily focused on prescribed

BAMS syllabus, general knowledge, current affairs, and sports.

PreliminaryRoundIn this round each contestant will

be given a written questionnaire with 50 MCQs. Time limit to answer these

questions is 45 min. One mark shall be awarded for each correct answer. Top 10 contestants would be selected from each college and grouped into 5 teams of 2

contestants each. Following this, a live quiz contest will be organized and the winning team will be selected for the next round

to represent their college. All the 10 college finalists will receive a

participant certificate and a memento.

For more information, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

or call us on our toll-free number 1800-425-1930

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Sl. No.Program

Conducted onCollege Name Final Contestant 1 Final Contestant 2

1 22-Sep-12 S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka Basavraj CH Rajeshwari PM

2 24-Sep-12 Hingulambika Ayurvedic Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka Diksha Rai Heena Rafiq Shaikh

3 26-Sep-12 T.M.A.E. Society’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospet, Karnataka Hemlal Sharma Preeti

4 28-Sep-12 Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka Shreedevi Soumya Madhavan KV

5 3-Oct-12 T.A.M.E. Society’s Ayurved College, Bhadrawathi, Karnataka Jaya Gupta Arun Kumar Yadav

6 4-Oct-12 Sindagi Shantaveereshwar Ayurvedic Medical College, Haveri, Karnataka Manoj Kumar Joshi Kamalesh Kumar Choudhary

7 16-Oct-12 J.S.S. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka Akhila S Vidyashree M

8 16-Oct-12 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka Praveen Kumar B Rajani

9 17-Oct-12 Shri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Karnataka Satyasmita Jena Archana V Kopparad

10 18-Oct-12 B.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka Amit Kumar Krupa M Kapuriya

11 19-Oct-12Shri J.G. Co-op. Hospital Society’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karnataka

Nanda B Prabhunatti Pavan Kumar UB

12 20-Oct-12 Shri B.M.K. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, Karnataka Supreet Kadli Naveen Shirasangi B

13 30-Oct-12 Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Gayathri Anupama

14 31-Oct-12 Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka Aiswarya IV Shefali Gupta

15 2-Nov-12 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka Ahinsa Jain Nischay Bidada

16 3-Nov-12 Alva’s College of Medical Sciences, Moodbidri, Karnataka Vinitha A Parvathi S

17 5-Nov-12 Atreya Ayurveda Medical College, Dodaballapur, Karnataka Sreejesh Noor Fathima

18 5-Nov-12 Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Mayookha Madhusudhan Sai Trilochan Pappu

19 6-Nov-12 Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Athira N Arya Pillai

20 7-Nov-12 Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Gangubai Naresh

21 7-Nov-12Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Sathya Jothi G Sharadha A

22 16-Nov-12 R.V.S. Ayurveda College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Aparna U Aiswarya R

23 22-Nov-12 Yashvant Ayurved College, Kodoli, Maharashtra Tushar Kamble Shruti Kadam

24 28-Nov-12 Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka Shambhavi Prateek

25 30-Nov-12 Manjara Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Latur, Maharashtra Rahika Pathak Anuja Valsange

26 8-Dec-12 Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka Veena K Suvarna

27 11-Dec-12 Dhanvanthari Ayurveda College & Hospital, Siddapur, Karnataka Swathi KS Dimple Kumari

28 12-Dec-12Aroor Laxmi Narayana Rao Memorial Ayurvedic College, Koppa, Karnataka

Joshna John Sreelekshmi A

29 12-Dec-12Seth Chandanmal Mutha Aryangla Vaidyak Mahavidyalaya, Satara, Maharashtra

Deepika Jadhav Reshma Jadhav

30 13-Dec-12 K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka Avinash LP Rashmi KR

31 14-Dec-12Sri Kalabyraveswara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

Akhil MU Sandeep

WinnersofPreliminaryRound

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GuidelinesforScientificWritingPurposeThe purpose of writing a paper is to communicate with the intended audience. For a research paper to be clear and communicable, a writer should be aware of the proper format and guidelines to be followed. It is also important that the writer understands the aim and appropriateness of the research before starting the writing process.

Following are some general guidelines for developing a good research paper.

• Create an outline of the paper

• Define new terms, concepts, symbols, or infrequently used terms in the first occurrence

• Use simple examples to clarify abstract definitions or complex methodology

• Keep sentences as short and simple as possible and appropriate for subject matter

• Use past tense to report results of the paper and present tense to discuss them

• Use active voice rather than passive voice

• Spell out abbreviations at their first mention in text; some very common abbreviations need not be expanded

• Use affirmative instead of negative constructions in the statements

• Provide citation for all the references used in the paper

• Spell-check and proofread the paper carefully before submission

• Avoid redundancy and in-depth explanation of familiar techniques and terminologies

• Avoid using strange, outlandish, or barbarous language

DraftingtheOutlineFirst, develop an outline of the paper, which involves dividing the entire developing phase into small tasks keeping in mind the journal requirements. The basic outline of a research paper is as follows:

• Title

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Materials and Methods

• Results/Observations

• Discussion

• Conclusion

• Acknowledgments

• References/Bibliography

• Appendix

TitleTitle should be short, simple, appropriate, and informative.

AbstractA well-prepared abstract gives a concise summary of the whole paper. It should state the purpose of the study and the techniques used, report the results obtained and the conclusions derived.

The abstract must be as specified by the journal, structured or unstructured; presented in past (perfect) tense and passive voice; should not have citations for references, tables and figures, and any undefined abbreviations.

IntroductionThis section should begin by introducing the reader to the pertinent literature. It should provide the reader with information necessary to understand the scientific basis of the study and the techniques used. The introduction should include background of the subject, state of the present knowledge, gaps in the existing knowledge, and the reason for the


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current investigation. Use present tense for referring established knowledge and past tense for literature review.

Information related to this section can be gathered from sources such as the World Wide Web, scientific textbooks, newspaper articles, articles on science subjects in popular journals (eg, New Scientist [http://www.newscientist.com/]), review articles in scientific journals (http://www.trends.com/), grey literature (eg, conference proceedings, research reports, annual reports, and abstracting journals), bulletin (http://www.cabi.org/), databases containing annotated bibliographies (eg, CABI database), science citation index, and higher degree theses.

Introduction need not be too elaborate.

MaterialsandMethodsThe main purpose of the materials and methods section is to provide adequate information for a competent researcher to repeat the study and reproduce the results obtained. It should provide information on equipment and materials used for clinical or experimental study, study design with inclusion and exclusion criteria, criteria used for the assessment of results, and statistical methods used to evaluate the observations.

Results/ObservationsThe results section should present the study findings supported by illustrations (figures, tables) carrying appropriate data.

DiscussionandConclusionBegin this section with a detailed discussion of the study and the results obtained. Be sure to address the objectives of the study in this section; throw light on the practical implications of the findings and the need for further research. End the discussion with a short summary or conclusion regarding the significance of the study.

AcknowledgmentsIn this section, acknowledge any people/institute who/that helped in the successful completion of the study.

References/BibliographyReference is a source of information to which a reader is referred. All references to the literature should be cited in the text, tables, or figures.

The most common reference formatting styles are Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), and Council of Science Editors (CSE). Formatting varies among academic fields, so be sure to check with the reviewer before submitting the paper. Most of the references contain the following information:

• Name(s) of author(s)• Title of the paper/chapter if citing a book• Name of the journal/or book• Name of the editor(s) when a book is cited• Volume number in journal reference/volume and

edition in case of book reference• Page numbers (first and last pages of the work cited)• Year of publication

Bibliography (also known as works cited page) is an alphabetical listing of the source materials used to write a research paper. Although the format of the bibliography may vary based on the style guide, most of these usually contain the following information:

• Names of the author(s)• Title of the work• Name of the publisher• Date of publication

AppendixAppendix is the supplementary material usually attached at the end of a paper. It is optional, and contains additional information that is nonessential to the understanding of the paper. This can include raw data, maps (especially, foldout type), photographs, explanation of formulas, and specialized computer programs for a particular procedure.

Source: Pathway to Success. 2010.


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Global Ayurveda

Journal InfolineThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicinePeriodicity: Monthly

Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., New Rochelle, NY, USA

SubscriptionRates(2013):Individual subscription – Print-and-online-USA: $413.00; print-and-online-outside-USA: $448.00; online: $249.00Institutional subscription – Print-and-online-USA: $1147.00; print-and-online-outside-USA: $1388.00; online: $1053.00; print-only-USA: $995.00; print-only-outside-USA: $1184.00The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy is a premier peer-reviewed journal of scientific work for healthcare professionals, practitioners, and scientists seeking to evaluate and integrate Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into mainstream practice. It delivers original research that directly impacts patient-care therapies, protocols, and strategies, ultimately improving the quality of healing. In addition, the journal covers research in botanical medicine, nutrition and dietary supplements, Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy. It is indexed in Medline, Embase/Excerpta Medica, Current Contents, Allied and Contemporary Medicine Database – AMED, CINAHL, and all key indexing services. Guidelines for preparing manuscripts are available at http://www.liebertpub.com/manuscript/journal-of-alternative-and-complementary-medicine-the/26/.

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Nutrition Status of Indian AdultsThe Indian economy has recently grown at historically unprecedented rates and is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Yet, per capita calorie intake is declining, as is the intake of many other nutrients; indeed fats are the only major nutrient group whose per capita consumption is unambiguously increasing. Though there is no precise link between income and calorie consumption or number of calories consumed and nutritional status, the improvement in “nutrition quotient” of Indian population is very slow relative to what is expected considering India’s international exposure and recent high rates of economic growth.

Undernutrition levels in India remain higher than for most countries of sub-Saharan Africa, even though these countries have grown much more slowly. Indian adults (like Indian children) are identified to be among some of the highest levels of undernutrition-affected individuals in the world, with 36% to 40% of adult women having low BMI. A related concern is that anthropometric indicators of nutrition in India, for both adults and children, are among the worst in the world. Changing food habits and multiple nutrient deficiencies are found to be 2 of the major factors affecting the nutritional status of Indian adults.

ChangesinFoodHabitsThe last few decades have seen important changes in food habits in India. Some of these changes have nutritional consequences about which people are not fully informed. For example, there is a sharp decline in the consumption of “coarse cereals.” While “coarse cereals” are generally considered quite healthy and nutritious by nutritionists, they may or may not be perceived as such by the consumers. Also, the nutritional value, or lack of it, of “junk foods” (rapidly gaining popularity in both urban and rural India) is not always adequately understood. These could have an adverse impact on food intake and nutritional status.

MultipleDeficienciesSubclinical micronutrient deficiencies have received special attention in the recent past. While economic research on nutrition issues in India has tended to focus mainly on calorie intake, nutritionists have been

deeply concerned for a long time about a range of nutritional deficiencies, including those of essential minerals and vitamins, animal protein, and fats. For instance, members of most of the Indian families are likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, the deficiencies are large, in relation to current recommendations by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It has been noted that in the age group of 4 to 6 years, the ratio of average intake to “recommended daily allowance” is only 16% for vitamin A, 35% for iron, and 45% for calcium. While there is some debate as to how these deficiencies are best addressed and lively controversies about the merits of various forms of “micronutrient supplementation,” what is clear is that large sections of the Indian population have diets that are missing much of what is required. Micronutrient deficiencies are highly significant in terms of public health and also indicators of the socioeconomic status. They have a large contribution to chronic diseases, which are the major causes of morbidity and mortality.

Overcoming these massive deficiencies would require a substantial shift toward more diversified diets that fulfill the recommended daily intake of nutrients and in turn steer good health. Mass undernourishment in India could be eliminated through major improvements in quantity, quality, and diversity of food intake.

Source: Deaton A, Drèze J. Economic and Political Weekly. 2009;44(7):42–65.


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Winners of Infoline Quiz*Hearty Congratulations !

*Vol.7 • Jul-Sep 2011 • Q3

Winners who have not received their prizes may inform us at: [email protected]

SI. No. College Name and Address Winners

1 Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Arshiya Begum C, Gottipamula Srikanth, Ayesha Siddika MD, Yamini Sowbhagya V, Karunakar Rao A

2 Dr. N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Harika B, Shanmukha Prasanna T, Nandan P, Alekya B, Hemadurga Bhavani K

3 A.L. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh Shiva Raj P

4 Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam Zothankhuma, Shantanu Deb, Azad Hussain, Gulam Nabi Azad, Biki Siddika

5 Govt. A.S.K. Ayurvedic Medical College, Begusarai, Bihar Gagendra Gautam, Akhilesh Prasad Singh

6 Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Chandigarh Satvinder Saini, Munish Prabhakar, Sadhana Sharma, Minakshi Thakur, Shivika Sawhney

7 Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shiroda, Goa Saeesha V Naik, Sayali Dilip Kasar, Sadaf Umer Lanjekar, Siddhanand S Kulkarni, Laxman R Prabhu

8 Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Zala Suriya B, Mahera M Saiyed, Ankita B Viroja, Namrata V Sharma, Rajput Akash Rameshbhai

9 G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, Anand, Gujarat Heman K Kubavat, Prashant B Rana, Bijal J Patel, Chandak Pooja, Bharatbhai, Dhara B Patel

10 Govt. Ayurvedic College, Baroda, Gujarat Rathod Twinkal K, Saiyed Rudifa M, Rachani Shital J, Desai Hiral Bipinbhai, Talsaniya Ashish J

11 Sheth J.P. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Bhavnagar, Gujarat Pamnani Nikita S, Lukhi Janki M, Binal J Rupapara, Rajesh B Dodia, Agariya Hasanali I

12 Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jamnagar, Gujarat Gami Sanjay B, Fichadiya Gautam J, Patel Dipika Sumanbhai, Shaista I Memon, Joshi Sigma R

13 I.P.G.T. & R. in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat Savitha D Bhatt, Bhadarva Abdeli S, Jignesh Rajani, Sheetal Kumar, Solank, Manisha B Walunja

14 Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurved College, Jamnagar, Gujarat Lalit K Patel, Khyati A Parmar, Parmar Abhilasha R, Nishant Shukla, Valvi Krutika V

15 Govt. Ayurved College, Junagadh, Gujarat Vani Punjabhai Bhadarka, Ninama Komal Virjibhai

16 Shri B.H. Ayurved College, Lodra, Gujarat Jigna B Kular, Jaydip P Bambhariyas

17 J.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat Mehta Nidhi Y, Vd. Kishor G Satani, Socha Geeta A, Prajapati Asmita H, Patel Rahul Jasvantlal

18 Shri O.H. Nazar Ayurved College, Surat, Gujarat Vora Ravina D, Desai Khushbu V, Jigna D Chaudhary, Mahesh D Vaghela, Dharmesh P Vadher

19 C.D.L. College of Ayurveda, Jagadhri, Haryana Sandeep, Sachin Kumar, Amrita, Kalpana Sharma, Timsi Goyal

20 Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kurukshetra, Haryana Mansi, Kunwar Singh, Amit Chauhan, Yougesh Kapoor

21 Gaur Brahman Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana Jyoti Gaur, Mamta, Anjali Sehrawat, Ritu Kumari, Urmila

22 Shri Baba Mast Nath Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana Deepika Mohan, Praveen Kumar, Robin, Rashmi Hooda, Pooja Phougat

23 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College, Paprola, Himachal Pradesh Pallavi Sharma

24 Jammu Institute of Ayurved & Research, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Rohit Sharma, Harkirat Kaur

25 Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Vijay M, Shobha DS, Vijayalakshmi KM, Mahesh Kumar Gujar

26 S.K.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Jha Pinky Awadhkishor, Asha VN, Jha Shilpa Awadhkishor, Thejaswini R

27 Shri B.M. Kankanwadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, Karnataka Arun M Havinal, Pushkar M Ketkar, Sangeeta Kanna, Shilpa H, Soumya Koujalagi

28 Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Ambika Kyadappa, Deepashri T, Susmitha B, Vaishali, Suresh Y

29 A.V.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bijapur, Karnataka Gangashree A Patil, Maitradevi YN, Manjula MN, Nagamani Mundal, Rajashree HB

30 Dr. B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic College, Bijapur, Karnataka Aisha A Ganjihal, Pooja Sharma, Shilpa Dhayagonde, Ram Arun Mule, Wasim Mujawar

31 Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka Karuna N, Lingaraju T, Dinesh R, Sudipt Sahu

32 D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka Basappa F Kengonda

33 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka Snehali G Gaonkar

34 T.M.A.E. Society’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospet, Karnataka Beenesh Kumari, Rajita VN, Dasi Surya Rekha, Himaja G

35 Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka Kavyashree C, Sudha S Maranabosari, Shraddha S Rajanal

36 A.L.N. Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Karnataka Laxmikant LK, Krishna Kishore Kumar, Sijo Kuriakose, Salekha, Shameema ME

37 S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppal, Karnataka Shamala S Ladwa, Poornima K Ladwa, Shweta P Dollin

38 Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka Ashwini U, Shridevi TN, Navin Nagendra Dhole, Madhu Nayak R, Mahaboob Ali HB

39 K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka Archana Hegde, Bhargavi HL

40 SDM Trust’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Terdal, Karnataka Jay P Solanki, Milind Chatrabhuji


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*The cash award for Jivaka is R 10,000/- and for Ayurvisharada is R 7500/-

The Elite Clubs

Toppers’ Talk

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Jivaka*

Ayurvisharada*

DrDarshanaDekaGovt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam

DrSunilKumarGovt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurved College, Bhagalpur, Bihar

DrRavindraKumarSahDayanand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Siwan, Bihar

DrNidhiSharmaA & U Tibbia College, Delhi

DrGoswamiAnjanaAmrutbharthiGovt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

DrPaneliyaAnkitkumarManasukhbhJ.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat

DrSoniyaSharmaM.S.M. Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana

DrKunjBihariShri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic Degree College, Rohtak, Haryana

DrNehaGuptaB.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka

DrSoumyaRajanRamakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

DrRajalakshmiRavindranSri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka

DrVishvanathTaranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka

DrArchanaShuklaDr B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka

DrAshwiniKSAyurvedic Medical College & P.G. Center, Davangere, Karnataka

DrAdarshJangateShri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka

DrHimangshuBaruahGovt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam

DrTanujaKumariGovt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurved College, Bhagalpur, Bihar

DrAnupamaSinghDayanand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Siwan, Bihar

DrMonikaRaniA & U Tibbia College, Delhi

DrPadharBharatkumarChhaganbhaiGovt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

DrHasanAmishaNazaraliJ.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat

DrShwetaRathiM.S.M. Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana

DrShwetaSinglaShri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic Degree College, Rohtak, Haryana

DrVijayashriGHugarB.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka

DrLakshmiMohanBhagatRamakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

DrAryaERSri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka

DrSupreetaLaxmanshetyDTaranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka

DrPallaviPatilDr B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka

DrPayalSharmaAyurvedic Medical College & P.G. Center, Davangere, Karnataka

DrTarannumMTharthariShri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka

Jivaka Award is quite encouraging. I thank The Himalaya Drug Company for recognizing meritorious students.

Thanks once again.

DrBhavyaJivaka Award Winner, 2009 Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

I would like to thank The Himalaya Drug Company for honoring me with Ayurvisharada Award. Wishing the company the very best in all future endeavors.

DrDurgaCharanSamalAyurvisharada Award Winner, 2009 Mayurbhanj Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Baripada, Orissa


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Editor in chief: Philipe Haydon Managing Editor: Dr Jayashree B Keshav • Editorial Team: Shruthi VB, Janaki R Guttal, Shruthi VK, Laxmi R, Sushma M • Layout Artists: Dayananda Rao S, Santosh G

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Congenital: Friendly

D&C: Where Washington is

Diarrhea: Journal of daily events

Dilate: To live long

Enema: Not a friend

Fester: Quicker

Fibula: A small lie

Grippe: Suitcase

Impotent: Distinguished, well known

Intense pain: Torture in a teepee

Labor pain: Got hurt at work

Medical staff: Doctor’s cane

Morbid: Higher offer

Nitrate: Cheaper than day rate

Node: Was aware of

Outpatient: Person who had fainted

Pelvis: Cousin of Elvis

Post operative: Letter carrier

Protein: Favoring young people

Rectum: It almost killed him

Recovery room: Place to do upholstery

Rheumatic: Amorous

Scar: Rolled tobacco leaf

Secretion: Hiding anything

Seizure: Roman emperor

Serology: Study of knighthood

Tablet: Small table

Terminal illness: Sickness at airport

Tibia: Country in North Africa

Tumor: An extra pair

Urine: Opposite of you’re out

Varicose: Located nearby

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A man walked into a therapist’s office looking very depressed and said, “Doctor, you have got to help me, I cannot go on like this.”

“What is the problem?” the doctor inquired.

“Well, I am 35 years old and I still have no luck with the ladies. No matter how hard I try, I just seem to scare them away,” replied the man.

The doctor replied, “My friend, this is not a serious problem. You just need to work on your self-esteem. Each morning, run to the bathroom mirror and tell yourself that you are a good, fun-loving, and attractive person. But say it with real conviction. Within a week you will have women buzzing all around you.”

The man left the office quite content and excited. Three weeks later he returned with the same downtrodden expression on his face.

“Did my advice not work?” asked the doctor.

“It did work,” said the man, “for the past several weeks I enjoyed some of the best moments of my life with the most fabulous looking women.”

“So, what is your problem?” asked the doctor.

“I do not have a problem,” the man replied, “my wife does.”

• • •FunnyMedicalTerminologies

Artery: Study of paintings

Bacteria: Back door of cafeteria

Barium: What doctors do when treatment fails

Bowel: Letters like A.E.I.O.U

Caesarean section: District in Rome

Cat scan: Searching for kitty

Cauterize: Made eye contact with her

Colic: Sheep dog

Coma: A punctuation mark


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