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Udaipur has an urban populace of 608,426 residents. The people of Udaipur appear from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Hindus (72%) form a mass of the population, followed by Muslims (15%), Jains (10%), Sikhs (0.8%), Christians (0.63%), Buddhists (0.04%) and others. They live collectively in peace and harmony and have a very pleasant & peaceful attitude towards immigrants and tourist. They work in various industry like tourism, agriculture, retail, and mineral industries. Although western attire is gaining attention, most of the locals tend to prefer traditional dresses. Men wear ‘angarakha’ and ‘dhoti’ or ‘pyjama’ while the women wear ‘choli’ and ‘ghagra’. Hindi and Mewari are the foremost languages spoken in Udaipur. Marwari, Wagdi, Urdu, and Gujarati are some others which are in use in the city.
Udaipur has established a rich cultural heritage from the long-gone ages. The lakes, temples, huge fort and palaces boast about the rich inheritance of this city. The city has kept stability between preserving the rituals and customs of the past while keeping up with the modern advancement and changes in way of life.

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Health & Fashion

Be Prepared to beat the Monsoon Blues

Can’t wait to have a plate of garma-garam pakodas and hot tea sip by the stalls? But stop, make sure that what you are eating is healthy or not.

Monsoon in my own definition is after scorching hot summer, the rainy showers, which are super relieving for us, and are a hello to joy and pleasure. Though monsoon lessens our sweat, but it also brings many problems with it due to sudden fluctuations in temperature and moisture.

 

So here, UdaipurBlog brings to you some do’s and don’ts, health and fashion tips so that you can gear up for these rains.

  • Prepare your rain wears, raincoats, caps, umbrellas, waterproof shoes and plastic sheets. Keep plastic bags in your handbags also to prevent your belongings from getting wet in water.
  • Go for a walk daily in the morning. The fresh monsoon air will refresh you and open your skin pores for happy skin and happy you.
  • Don’t do heavy exercise. Instead go for yoga or simple aerobics.
  • Always take a shower when you are rain soaked. Never wear wet clothes without washing and ironing, otherwise they may cause itching.
  • Our skin becomes more prone to infections these days. So, do take care of your body hygiene. Add dettol or neem leaves to your bucket while taking bath.
  • Apply anti-fungal talcum powder to the areas which are more prone to infections like armpits, etc.
  •  The moisture and temperature during rains are the favorable conditions for microbial growth. These also results in poor digestion.
    • Therefore, while cooking, firstly wash all vegetables and fruits well, especially the leafy green as they may have hidden worms.
    • Add light grilled and tandoori foods cooked in less oil and less salt, loads of seasonal fruits, cereals and vegetables to your meals instead of heavy oily foods.
    • In breakfast we may add poha, sandwiches, egg, and cornflakes and avoid stuffed parathas.
    • Load up your kitchen and dining tables with Vitamin-C. It is a good antioxidant which helps in viral cold.
    • Add ginger to your servings. (Tea and dals).
    • Avoid packed juices and junk food, of which most of us are used to.
    • Drink boiled and purified water, homemade juices and soups only.
  • Prepare your wardrobe to drive everyone crazy with your looks.
    • Style yourself up with floral prints, pastel shades, sea blue, flora green. They all give you charming fresh look in the monsoons.
    • Go for cotton fabrics, loose fitting pants or shorts. These are comfortable and casual and also do not cause any kind of skin allergies.
    • Avoid high heels and slippery foot wears. Instead try wooden sole.
  • Exclusively for girls:
    • For glowing skin and healthy hair, apply 1 cup curd plus 1tsp of lime juice to skin and hair and wash off after 15 minutes under rain shower.
    • If you are suffering from crack heel problems, then soak your feet in warm water with a pinch of salt for 20 minutes, then wash with cold water and dry with towel.
    • A light body massage with mustard or olive oil is the need of season.

So take care of all the above, to stay healthy and charming and enjoy every treat of this awesome season outside.

Wish you all a very HAPPY and HEALTHY MONSOON.

Photograph By: Prasun Bannerjee

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Lifestyle More People

A Walkthrough in the Life of Doctors

A person wearing an angelic white coat, stethoscope around his neck, listening to the pain and sufferings of the people. Isn’t that the image of you get in your mind when you think of a doctor? And when you are in utter pain, you do find a Doctor equivalent to God. A Doctor is the noblest profession of serving the entire society.

The Doctors’ day is celebrated every year on 1st July in commemoration of the birth anniversary of eminent physician and freedom fighter, Dr. B.C. Roy, and holds a special significance to the medical practitioners in India. So on this occasion, we tried to find out what some of the renowned doctors from our own udaipur wish to say about their life and profession. This article is dedicated to all the Doctors, and the would be Doctors.

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Dr. N.C. Sharma, the present CEO of Geetanjali Medical College, is a very vibrant and dynamic personality. Brought up in Jaipur, he did his MBBS from SMS Medical College (Jaipur) in the year 1972 and MD (Radio diagnosis) in 1976. He manages his clinical practice with administrative affairs very efficiently.

dr. N.c. sharma
Dr. N.C. Sharma

Through his belief in discipline and team work, he was able to save the lives of four patients who went under anaphylactic shock when CT Scan procedure was done on them. Therefore, he asks the aspiring doctors to work hard in their studies so that they can give their best to their patients. He wants them to work as a team in a disciplined manner and be courteous and honest to the mankind.

When asked about the hardships he faces during his day to day clinical practice, he says that a doctor has long working hours with absolutely no time for leisure & comfort during workdays. He is answerable to patients, their relatives and the society as a whole. Despite all this he has to keep himself calm and should not lose his patience and temper.

He finds Udaipur growing very fast and very well in terms of medical facilities with two medical colleges and many hospitals in the city. But he wants that the people must respect doctors and the paramedical staff and maintain their trust in them.

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Dr. Kamla Kanwrani, aged 62 years, has created a benchmark in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She completed her MBBS and MD from RNT Medical College (Udaipur) in 1972 & 76 respectively. She got her FICOG degree in 1987. British government awarded her with MCH (UK) Certificate in 1992 and she even worked as IMA President for two years. She retired from RNT Medical College in 2009 as the Prof.  & HOD of Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is presently giving her services in Geetanajli Medical College & Hospital as Prof. and H.O.D.

dr. kamla kanwrani
Dr. Kamla Kanwrani

She has handled many critical cases very efficiently which many senior doctors have refused to treat or operate uponincluding a major surgery for removal of a uterine tumor approximately 10 kg in weight. She feels the need of introduction of Laparoscopy technique in Udaipur for the rapid diagnosis.

Cherishing her UG college life, she says to the aspiring doctors that it’s the most beautiful phase of life and they must enjoy it to their fullest. But at the same she reminds them to work hard. They must realize the dignity of this profession and should not lose their values and ethics for the sake of earning money.

She enjoys her work and gets an inner satisfaction by relieving the pain and sufferings of her patients especially of poor and needy women. Her only message to the people of Udaipur is that they must never compromise with the health of females in their families.

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When the patients enter the Medicine OPD of Geetanjali Hospital, they find a doctor who is ready to help them in any possible way. He is soft spoken and easily wins the confidence of his patients. He is the Prof. and HOD of Department of Medicine, Dr. B.S. Bomb.

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Dr. B.S. Bomb

Motivated by his parents and religious guru to choose this profession, he did his MBBS and MD (Medicine) from RNT Medical College in 1968 and 1973. He was the former HOD of the Medicine Department in RNT Medical College & M.B. Hospital.

He takes his every case and every patient as a challenge to him. He finds that practicing in a country like India with limited resources is a major difficulty. A doctor has to keep in mind the pocket of the patient while deciding his investigatory procedure and the treatment. He also feels the need of an effective emergency treatment and critical care in Udaipur

He believes that knowledge of your field along with god’s grace and support from family is the backbone of a doctor’s success. He also feels that patient’s blessing gives much more happiness than money. He is indebted to people of Udaipur who have blessed him with their love, affection and trust.

 

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Have you ever seen a very senior doctor singing a romantic song in front of his UG students? May be no one will believe this. But this can be true when that doctor is Dr. S.K. Luhadia, Prof. and HOD of T.B. & Chest Department of Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital. His patients have faith in him and respect him very much. For his students, he is the best teacher.

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Dr. S.K. Luhadia

With a noble cause to serve the humanity, he did his MBBS and MD from SMS Medical College (Jaipur). He has been serving in Udaipur from past 30 years. He is also a retired Prof. and HOD of RNT Medical College.

Though unscheduled patients create lots of troubles in his day to day clinical practice, still he never loses his temper on patients. He always tries to assure & reconcile the patients who are in a state of mental turmoil. He remembers a case where a young boy swallowed a pen cap. He was suffering for 10 years, not getting any effective treatment. But Dr. S.K. Luhadia relieved him from his sufferings and pain. He feels the need of introduction of Allergy Tests in Udaipur.

Cherishing his college days, he misses the singing programmes where he used to perform. He feels sad that now-a-days meritorious students do not opt for this challenging profession which ultimately leads to distorting values and ethics in this medical profession. He asks the medical students to have patience as it takes a very long time to establish in this field as compared to others.

 

Team UdaipurBlog salutes all the Doctors all throughout the nation on this occasion

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-By Palak Jain

Edited by Prasun Bannerjee

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Food

Rejuvenate Summertime with fruits like Grapes, Watermelon and Litchi

Watermelon

Sit on your lounge chair in your balcony , chatting with your friends online. Life has become more simple and easy. Everything we need is just a phone call away. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy. We need proper nutrition and a fit and body. After all health is wealth. Ice cream, Pastries , Snacks and other fast food items may be tempting, ever thought how sick they make you feel ??

Step away from the fattening food this summer and switch to organic, its low in fat and high in vitamins. Fresh fruits are full of nutrients which your body needs for proper functioning. Encourage people around you to include more fruit in their diet.

Lets take a look at the goodness of Watermelon, Litchi and Grapes

Watermelon

Thirst quenching, Sweet and Juicy Watermelon:

Watermelon is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature and is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene. Vitamin C and beta-carotene are very good at getting rid of harmful molecules. High intakes of vitamin C and beta-carotene have been shown in a number of scientific studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce the airway spasm that occurs inasthma, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A cup of watermelon provides 24.3% of the daily value for vitamin C. For a great summer thirst-quencher, blend chunks of watermelon with a few ice cubes and a splash of lime juice. Serve with a fresh mint leaf.

Litchi

Delicious Litchi:

Litchi has many health benefits as it is abundant in nutrients like iron, Zinc, copper, selenium where as Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium is a mineral essential triad for the formation of boneand framework of a fit body. It is required by children who are in a period of growth and also by adults to prevent osteoporosis. Fat content in the fruit is very low, so very good to be consumed by all age groups . It really helps prevent dehydration and keeps the body cool. Consume litchi every day to refine the skin and enrich the blood to improve physical strength.

Grapes

Colored, Fragrant, Plump Grapes :

Grapes are a healthy component of a person’s diet and have an abundance of nutritional benefits.Grapes are low in fat and free of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol, and are a good source of Vitamins. To enjoy Juicy , yummy grapes just refrigerate and enjoy them while watching your favorite daily soaps 😉 Its an amazing fruit with great taste and is powerfully delicious… Stick to a bunch of grapes daily and make your summers full of juices !!! Anything worth doing requires effort. What better gift can you give your family than the gift of good health?

So take up the challenge and ensure that your family gets their daily dose of these yummy fruits!!! Be a role model and set an example. Happy Eating !!!

— A Post By Chani Soni —

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World Thalassemia Day: You can be the Reason to Smile in these children’s Pains

The “WORLD THALASSEMIA DAY” falls on 8th of May all over.

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a picture showing the 2010 Thalassemia day Celebration

Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.

The Raven Charitable Trust is a foundation which is working with Thalassemic babies past 2 years. This year too, the foundation will be celebrating it with the kids suffering from this dreadful disese. These kids cannot survive if they are not transfused with blood every 20-25 days and because of so much transfusion their kidneys, liver and heart get affected and they ultimately die by the age of 13-14 years unless they are properly taken care of.

On this day the foundation is conducting a blood donation camp at Lake city hospital, Fatehpura, Udaipur from 9 AM to 1 PM with the help of Saral Blood bank and then is organizing a picnic for these small children by the Courtesy of Lal Bagh, Sardarpura from 2-6 PM where we would try to make the kids forget their pain and just enjoy.

a picture showing the 2010 Thalassemia day
a picture showing the 2010 Thalassemia day Celebration

This is a humble request to all of you to join this event and help these kids by donating blood for these kids and may be giving them small gifts which they will remember for ever.

For more details about the event you can contact Mr. Deepak Babel on +91-9828142100 or Mr Hetal Amin on  +91-9829042999

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This Holi, Take Care!

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Perhaps the strongest association of the word “Holi” is with colours. In this festival of colors, we do not wish to miss the fun and at the same time not compromise with our skin/hair. It is an irony that we make so much effort all the year around to keep our skin and hair look healthy and beautiful and on Holi, for momentary fun, we abuse our skin so liberally and allow people to rub anything on it.

Due to chemicals and dyes used in these colours and gulaal, skin disorders like dryness, discoloration, abrasion, irritation, itching and contract dermatitis are common post-Holi.  Colours, in dry or liquid state, can cause a condition called ‘acute irritant contact dermatitis’ i.e. rashes and redness, with intense burning and itching in the exposed areas. They can also flare up existing allergies. Dandruff and acne can worsen, and chronic itching for days afterwards can thicken and darken the skin, a condition called ‘lichenification’.  Dry skin layer allows colours to penetrate easily and Eczema is one of the most common problems that I’ve encountered in patients after Holi. So to avoid any such problems and to have a happy and safe Holi, here are some tips that can help:

Getting ready:

  • Wear clothes covering whole body leaving the minimum parts exposed.
  • Apply thick layer of oil or creams containing petroleum jelly or Dimethicon.
  • Ear plugs for those who have ear problems or play it too vigorously.
  • Colours and sunlight combined may cause a phototoxic reaction, so sunscreens of SPF 30+to SPF 50+ are a must. Water resistant sunscreens are even better choice.
  • Apply additional Vaseline under and around your nails, feet, elbows and behind your ears, by the side the nose.
  • Use a lip balm to protect your lips from getting stained.
  • Trim your nail properly. Use a thick coat of nail paint on the nails and put Vaseline under the nail edges.

For Hair:

  • Try to protect it with a cap/hat or use a scarf or bandana.
  • Oil them one hour prior.
  • You can use serums also to protect it from damage.
  • Tie your hair into a bun or a ponytail to avoid excess damage.

Choice of colors:

  • Use natural, skin-friendly and herbal colours or the ones made by reputed companies using natural products.
  • Use more of red/pink colors – easy to take off.
  • Gaudy purple, yellow, green, orange have more harmful chemicals in them and should be avoided.
  • Strictly avoid silver/golden tubes, greases and other stuff as they are highly toxic.
  • Most dry colours are safe, but avoid glittery ones. They contain silica particles that can abrade
  • Feel the texture of the colour before buying it. It should feel powdery, like talc and not grainy or gritty.

After playing Holi:

  • Wash the colors as early as possible.
  • Do not rub skin vigorously to lighten the colour, rub lemon wedges and then apply wheat flour and oil mixture.
  • Opt for soft medicated cleansers instead of soap as they further dry the skin.
  • Apply moisturizers generously after cleansing.
  • Use plenty of conditioner after shampooing hair.
  • Hair can turn brittle and extremely dry if the Holi colours remain unwashed for long and it begins to break even if the damage is superficial and not to scalp. Put hair serum after the bath to lock the cuticles.
  • A skin rejuvenating oil massage will make your skin softer and cleaner.

Things to remember:

  • These colours make your skin dry, so drink as much water as possible.
  • Use cold water to remove the colors, hot water makes the color fast and it is difficult to get rid of them. Also it can increase the irritant potential of the colors.
  • Avoid using kerosene, petrol and spirits to remove stains, as they will further dry the skin and may irritate also.
  • Do not wash your face again and again. This will make your face dry.Apply moisturizer
  • Avoid sunlight in case the skin is seriously affected, as it will increase the irritation
  • Avoid bleaching, waxing or facial for a week after Holi (even before Holi)

Please do not play Holi if you are:

  • allergic to dust, smoke and dirt
  • already suffering from skin allergies like Contact dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis etc. or any skin infection
  • already taking treatment of skin related diseases and taking medicines like Retinoids that increase your sensitivity
  • If due to some reason, your doctor has advised you not to play Holi

If you continue to have problems:

  • If your skin feels irritated and is itching or burning, wash it properly again.
  • For irritated skin or minor rashes, apply a mixture of calamine lotion. Apply an ice pack on the irritated skin.
  • For a more severe reaction with eruptions, its better to see a Dermatologist immediately.

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A Post By : Dr. Prashant Agrawal

Consultant, Dermatology and Cosmetology

GBH American Hospital

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Chain Reaction: Cycling towards a Healthier Life

chain reactionPaddling down along the roadways of beautiful Fateh Sagar Lake on a sunny morning was surely supposed to be a lot of fun. Enjoying the morning raga amidst the beautiful natural landscapes of Aravalli hills and the lakeview was a thing which couldn’t go unnoticed with young Turks all set on their firefox bikes cycling down from Fateh Sagar Lake to the uphills of Badi Lake, just for the joy of cycling and enjoying the nature at its best.

A group of young enthusiasts in the leadership of Mr. Nitin Hiran the owner of firefox bike station in the City went on for fun and adventures ride on their Firefox bikes. The journey stated at Madhuban where all the members gathered and cycled across the Fateh Sagar lake and the fun and adventurous trip ended at the uphills of green Badi Lake.

The initiative is aimed to encourage cycling among the citizens and motivate people towards adventurous sports and a healthier- happier life. The fun ride also brings along with it joy of enjoying the nature and greenery around and know other vibrant & enthusiastic group members across different age groups creating a good platform for like minded people.
These types of activities might be new to Udaipur City but they have been happening around in metro’s such as Delhi , Mumbai and Bangalore to encourage people towards a healthier and happier life. With oil prices and pollution levels rising up this is a good step towards a different and changed world. There are different groups and people who come forward and take part in such activities.

These groups also have different active online communities such as :

1. www.mumbaicyclist.blogspot.com

2. www.crcc.net

3. www.delhibycycle.com

4. www.cyclingfederationofindia.org .

This group Chain Reaction has been doing similar activities in the past and will continue doing such adventurous and fun activities in and around Udaipur discovering new trails and pathways just for the joy of cycling and spirit of adventure.

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Nitin Hiran
Nitin Hiran

Besides being an entrepreneur Mr. Hiran is also a Nature lover, photographer and an outgoing adventurous personality.

Do get in contact with Mr. Hiran and join his league “Chain Reaction” for the upcoming fun and adventure.

Contact Mr. Hiran : nitinhiran@gmail.com ;  nitinhiran@yahoo.com

You can also call him up for more details : +91-9530080180

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Winter Can be Hard on the Body

Chilling cold

Winter Can be Hard on the Body

Winter is a season when a few people fall sick, catch flu, cold or cough and hence it is important for them to take care of their health. Sudden climatic changes and prevalence of lower temperatures cause infections develop faster.  This year winter forUdaipurcame with drastic changes in the environmental scenario , it’s just the beginning   of  Winter season and we can feel a much higher as well as unexpected rainy season  . We can term this season as BAd WINTERS . Though this season seems much more appealing for tourists 🙂 . Some are liking this season and for some it is proving tremendously bad Health and Fitness can make all that difference in one’s life. Nutrients are necessary for the proper functioning of mental, physical, metabolic, chemical and hormonal activities. The body is like a machine that will repair and rebuild itself if proper nutrition is provided by way of food.

You might not be able to spend your valuable time on complicated medications and diet controls, but, you can find articles to help you have a better living in winter using simple and easy tips.

Exercising

Exercises invigorates the body and develops the immunity system and resistance power of the body to fight with the flu, cold and cough and other illnesses that frequent during the winter. A workout at a gym or any physical activity like walking, jogging, running, cycling performed for about 15-20 minutes provides immense warm to the body as a lot of heat is generated as the calories burn. Yoga so called as art of living really works beneficially in fighting with Cold and laziness.

Winter Garments

People should always wear protective garments like sweaters and jackets to shield themselves from the cold winds and falling temperatures. Most of your body heat is lost through your head so wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.

Drink

Our bodies generate a lot of energy as a protection against the cold weather and chilly nights. Hence one of the most important winter health tips is to stay hydrated. Drink at least 2 liter of water daily.

Food Items

We should include such items in our diet which contains fat or sweet, salty, citrus, nutritious and which provide strength to the body.

Wheat, millet, maize, gram, Kidney bean moong, moth, black gram, Lentil, etc. are especially beneficial. Besides, milk, clarified butter, Mawa, rabri, kheer, cream, sweets, etc., is foods that provide energy.

Other food items like groundnuts, dates, papaya, banana, apple and cheeku are also beneficial. It is good to eat dates boiled in milk two hours after the evening meals. The use of garlic is also beneficial. It is not necessary to take costly nutritious food items in winter. You should also take carrots, radish, tomatoes and cucumber in the form of salad. The juice of amla, carrots and tomatoes is also highly beneficial. Therefore, you can get good nutrition at a low cost.

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Following food habits recommend for good health :

  • Eating nuts and dry fruits (in limited quantities )like Almonds, Cashews, Pistachio, Walnut, Hazel nuts, Dates, Apricots  will provide necessary vitamins, natural oils and provide required nutrients to keep the body warm.
  • Use spices like Black pepper, Garlic, Onion, Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Mustard seeds to help in the digestion and elimination of abdominal gases.
  • Vegetables like drum sticks, spinach, green banana, fenugreek leaves (Methi), Mint leaves provides the necessary fiber and nutrition and at the same time are easily digestible.
  • A glass of fresh warm milk with a pinch of turmeric and black pepper will boost the immunity.
  • Freshly prepared warm food will enhance circulation and increase enzyme activity.
  • Fruits rich in Vitamin C like Gooseberry (Amla), Orange, Lemon help flush out the toxins from the body.
  • Fasting once a week at regular intervals is recommended to detoxify the body.
  • Beauty sleep!

Money can’t buy the benefits of a good nights’ rest. Your oxygen levels will drop if you don’t get enough sleep, meaning that your cells will not be renewed as quickly. This is when degenerative skin aging sets in. Try to get seven, if not eight hours of rest a night to achieve absolutely gorgeous benefits!

COMMON COLD (SARDI) what is it?

Sardi or Common cold is an infectious disease of the upper respiratory system (nose and throat). Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, nasal congestion; scratchy, sore, or phlegm throat; coughing; headache; and tiredness.

Home Remedy for Common Cold :

  • Prepare nose drops – Take 1/4 liter of water and boil it. Add salt and ginger to it. Using a cloth, apply it to the nostrils as required
  • Mix onion juice and garlic juice and have it once a day. Onion provides a lot of heat which helps in reducing irritation in nose.
  • Take one glass of warm water and pour some limejuice and a tsp of honey in it and consume it once or twice on a daily basis.
  • Take a tbsp of carom seeds (ajwain), crush and tie them properly in a muslin cloth. Inhale in case of nose blockage. A similar small bundle placed near the pillow of sleeping children relieves congestion.

Home Remedy for Cough :

  • Regular gargling with warm salt water or warm decoction of Triphala with salt will prevent throat infections.
  • Take three black peppers and add a pinch of black cumin seeds and salt to it before consuming. On a hot pan, burn a clove by stirring, add pinch of salt for taste. Keep it in your mouth and suck it.
  • Grapes help a great deal in treating cold in a few days. Consume 1 cup grapes juice and also add 1-teaspoon honey to it.
  • Almonds are excellent for dry coughs. Soak about five almonds in water and keep them overnight. Next morning peel off the brown skin. Now grind them to form a powder and add twenty grams each of butter and sugar and form a paste. Consume it twice a day, once in the morning and the second time in the evening.
  • Take 8-10 Basil (Tulsi) leaves and wash well. To 1 cup of water, add these tulsi leaves, 1-2 cloves of garlic (lahsun), ½” piece ginger, crushed and 4-5 black peppers (saboot kali mirch). Boil the water and keep simmering on fire till the quantity is reduced to ¼ cup. Cool. Strain. Add 1 teaspoon honey. Drink this every morning.

  • Increase intakes of liquid in form of soup. Tomato soup, Mushroom soup, Spinach (palak) Soup, Corn soup and vegetable soups are healthy options during winter.
  • Drink herbal tea in winter as the nutrient. Herbal tea cures us from headache, stomachache and immunity problems.

So Keep yourself Healthy and Enjoy this Winter !!!!!!!!!!

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A Sneak Peak into Udaipur’s Diwali Celebration

Happy Diwali

Diwali or Deepawali is a festival of lights symbolising the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. The word ‘Deepawali’ literally means rows of diyas (clay lamps). This is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the Amavasya,15th day of Kartika (October/November). This festival commemorates Lord Rama’s return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.

There might be many more definitions on the internet but here is something which relates to our very own Udaipur.

Every year the municipality takes good care of peoples’ interests, and organises the Dusshera-Deepawali fair at Town Hall for All Udaipur Citizens, The Municipality also calls out the Film and Music stars for a special performance event each night during Fair, Alongwith space for local performers too.

The main streets such as Bapu Bazar, Ashwini Bazar, Bhattiyani Choraha,etc are lit up well, and the entire view seems magical. The Udaipurites are day by day going crazy about shopping and with the entry of various showroom brands as well as shopping malls in Udaipur, the trade increases tremendously in these days,

The Auspicious Day for Shopping is Dhanteras which comes two days before diwali, This time it marked a Shopping of Worth 100Crores in Our Udaipur City.

Moreover, there is a complete arrangement for Lighting in the City, as well as fireworks at the Town Hall on Diwali Day, makes the unlightened sky without moon shine just like the daylight gleam. Every evening becomes special here; this is the charm of the Diwali celebration in Udaipur.

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Our UdaipurBlog Team and Family Wishes you all Readers a Very Happy Diwali. May you have Wonderful Year Ahead.  🙂

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5 Best things to Buy this Diwali

Hey guys, Festival season has started and so the craze for festival shopping is on with it all are busy buying stuff for them and their dear ones. Here are some suggestions for u all, about the things that you can shop in this festival season.

Let’s start with SWEETS :

Sweets Mithai

Every festival brings happiness with it and. We all need something sweet to express our happiness. So this Diwali let us make all our near and dear ones happy by adding a li’l more sweetness of sweets and chocolates in our lives. There is a huge variety of sweets and chocolates all around the market. Sweets mainly like: gulab jamun, kaju katli , rasgullas , peda and many more.

And now let’s talk about the favorite of all The Chocolates. There are huge varieties, flavor, and quality of chocolates available in the market. Nowadays even people can have sugar free chocolates available and if you are in a mood to gift something chocolates and dry fruits can be a better option than sweets.

Clothes and Apparels :

salwar kameez Clothes

Apparels: Diwali is the harbinger of joy and merry making and you know what, the best part of all the occasions are the traditional and stylish apparels, like

For women :

1) Ethnic stole: It is an elegant alternative for apparels and accessories which are      embellished with traditional designs.

2)   Traditional Sarees : An important part of the Hindu festivals is to dress according to the various traditions. The festivities during Diwali are marked by vibrant colors, as well as the themes of light and illumination, so wear clothes that reflect the joy and excitement of this 5-day celebration. Kurti’s are really in. For a smart indo western look you can combine an ethnic looking kurti with a flowy salwaar or slacks or a pair of trousers. To add a pinch of style you may get a Ghaghara or a sharara stitched with the kurti.

For Men :

Men can go with best clothes like kurta pajamas, shervani’s, suits etc..

Gadgets :

samsung pixon

As the festival of lights knocks in , make it special by buying it  for u or for gifting your dear ones a useful, trendy  gadget let this auspicious occasion be a reason to shower them the latest technological advancements. Let this auspicious occasion be a reason to shower your love and affection on the dear ones.

*Samsung Pixon 12: It is an ideal gift for those in search of high end phone alongside a streak of photography. It stands apart from the clan of high end camera phones

*Apple I-pod Shuffle: Get into festival rhythm buy buying Apple’s miniscule music player, available in many vibrant colors.

*LG Infinia  47lx9500: The LG infinia 47lx9500 has fully array LED backlight along with local dimming which is really cool.

*Sony Ericsson A8i: Sony Ericsson A8i is a Bar phone weighing 136g. Dimensions : 117MM x  59MM x 14MM; Talk-time :  Up to 5 hours (2G), Up to 7.3 hours (3G); GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / TD-SCDMA Mhz; Display : 3.5 inches, TFT touchscreen, 256K colors.

* 5 Mega Pixel Camera(s) with Auto focus and LED flash with , 4x Digital Zoom available in low budget.

And many more..

Vehicles :


As the festival fever gripped, auto majors are rolling out new models and upgraded models. Some of these are

Four Wheeler’s :

* Hyundai Getz prime diesel

* New Honda city

* Skoda Superb

* Ford Fiesta Fida edition

* Tata safari Dicor

* Chevrolet Beat and cruze etc..

Two Wheeler’s:

* Bajaj XCD

* TVS 7 proposed launches are the models from two wheeler majors.

* New Karizma Zmr

* Bajaj Pulsar 220 etc..

This is not the only way to entertain customers, there are some more cash discounts, free insurance for limited periods, accessories, discounting on car loans and cash for old cars. So let’s enjoy the offers.

Jewellery :

indian jewellery

Adorn yourself with fabulous jewels this Diwali, with Diwali just around the corner, the shopping lists are all set. And, if jewellery is on your list here are few tips on what’s hot this season. Many stores are offering best designs and discounts for Diwali. Be it professionals, entrepreneurs or home makers – there’s one to suit every individual’s personality and taste. Diamond, Gold and silver are the most precious metals in the world and they are wearer friendly also. It can be crafted into various sizes, shapes and designs depending on each ones personal taste and comfort. You can have it in your collection for ages to come without really worrying about the quality.

Signature collections such as Nakshatra, Legacy, Tanishq, Harmony, and Asmi have created a steady following among expats especially jewellery lovers from the Sub-Continent due to their originality and exquisite details. They offer a wide range of jewels to meet diverse tastes and budgets – from modern lightweight pieces ideal for daily wear to ornate traditional adornments for weddings and festivals.

Lastly my advice is if you are on a budget spree and not able to spend lavishly on clothes, use junk or costume jewellery to your rescue. You can make an outfit look graceful and elegant with just a few pieces of classy jewellery. The key is to make use of them, in the most innovative ways to enhance your look.

Advance Happy Diwali Everyone !!

Go shopping !!! 😉

A Post Contributed By Anukriti 🙂