Health & Views February 2nd issue 2022 – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website ...
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Dr Harold Gunatillake OAM felicity and recognition by the Sutherland-shire Council – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: How and why, we settled down in Sutherland shire. A Journey through time It was accidental. I had the opportunity to meet Keith Bates mayor of the Sutherland shire in Singapore in the early seventies, working as a surgeon in Singapore General Hospital. They say unexpected friendship are the best ones. Whilst enjoying a glass of beer at one of the 5-star hotels, on that Sunday morning, I told Keith we have been passed to come to Australia and hope to settle down in Sydney. He obliged to host us until we settled in. Likewise, when we arrived at the Sydney Airport, Keith was waiting for us in his limousine at the exit. We were settled in, in one of his apartments in Bates Arcade, in Jannali a small suburb in Sutherland shire. ...
Feb 22, 2022
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Your best friends are within you-by Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: The human gut microbiota is now recognized as an important partner of the host, as it is believed to affect not only the functions of the intestine, but also those of all other organs, including the brain. Gut microbiome research shows that the bacteria inside you may influence your weight, health, energy levels, immune system, regulate blood sugar, improve nutrient absorption, manufacture of vitamins, protecting your large gut against inflammation, chronic diseases including cancer, and communicates with your brain through a long nerve called the vagus nerve and boost mood and brain health. This connection is referred to as the brain gut axis. This relationship makes us believe that your gut is your 2nd brain. A troubled intestine sends signals to the brain, just as the brain, can send signals to the gut. Therefore, a person’s stomach or intestinal distress ...
Feb 21, 2022
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Bowel disorders that you should know-by Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: We all, now and then get stomach or gut disorders probably eating the wrong food, or stale food kept in your fridge over more than three days. Such disorders appear as colic, gurgling sounds, nausea, vomiting and including loose motions. Such conditions are minor annoyances. With symptomatic treatment or no treatment, you feel better in a day or two. Todays, discussion is your getting such disturbances more often, interferes with your daily work, loses concentration, gets depressed, when you need to see your doctor for further investigations to clinch a diagnosis for treatment. What are these disabling disorders that cause illnesses that makes you ill. That is what we are going to discuss today. Let us first talk about gluten intolerance. Most foods we eat such as bread, breakfast oats, pastas, crackers, seasonings and spice mixes, malt vinegar, some salad ...
Feb 16, 2022
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Keeping your Kidneys Healthy – by Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: Your kidneys get rid of waste in your body and help you hold on to the right amount of fluid. They also send out hormones that keep your blood pressure steady, and they play a role in making red blood cells. They even make a form of vitamin D that’s good for your bones. Just the way you check your blood cholesterol to keep the ticker working, you need to think of doing the right thing for your kidneys to keep them healthy. They are silent organs, makes no fuss, but you need to think of keeping them healthy with the right lifestyles and nutrition. You need to be aware that certain drugs, continuous usage harms your kidneys. Common examples are ibuprofen and naproxen taken for arthritic pains. They do damage your kidneys if taken too many times a day. ...
Feb 15, 2022
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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appeals to expats to send money-by Dr Harold Gunatillake An interview on SBS Melbourne, Australia, by Amita Arudpragasam details the disastrous current economic situation in Sri Lanka. The President of Sri Lanka Mr Gotabhaya at the recent Sri Lankan Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, appealed to the country’s expatriates to send money home as the country is struggling with the worst economic crisis in decades mainly due to depleted foreign reserves. Sri Lankans are facing shortages of milk powder, cooking gas, kerosene, and other essentials. Cash shortages have hindered imports of raw materials for manufacturing and worsened inflation, which surged to 12.1% in December. The pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to an economy that depends heavily on tourism and trade, with the government estimating a loss of $14 billion over the last two years. The economy is estimated to have contracted by 1.5% in July-September 2021, ...
Feb 13, 2022
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Biriyani rice is quite suitable for Diabetics-by Dr harold Gunatillake Any variety of white processed boiled rice when consumed gets digested and absorbed fast into the body. You tend to get hungry sooner than you expect. Unprocessed brown, red or wild rice when digested will be absorbed slower, most suitable for those having diabetes. Eating white boiled rice may cause sugar spikes in your blood, and may cause more insulin resistance among diabetes. Long grain white rice (basmati), having a lower glycaemic index (GI) of 59, having higher quantities of maltose would be more suitable, whilst round rice being higher in GI of 80 would be less suitable for diabetics. Maltose or malt sugar is a disaccharide formed from two units of glucose when amylase breaks down starch. ...
Feb 10, 2022
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Vitamin B12- what does it do for you?-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: “Meat supplies a variety of nutrients – among them iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12 – that are not readily found in plants. We can survive without it; millions of vegetarians choose to do so, and billions of others have that choice imposed upon them by poverty”. – Author: Michael Specter Sri Lankans are by and large meat-eaters a part of the staple diet, and the incidence of vitamin B12 deficiency is very low, other than among the vegetarians. Furthermore, your body can store vitamin B12 for years, which is an advantage. Vegans and vegetarians should add some processed grains like fortified breads, and cereals. How can one tell or suspect that you lack vitamin B12? You may develop pins and needle sensations in your hands, and lower extremities, unsteady walking disability. Shortage of B12 can damage the protective ...
Feb 8, 2022
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How much water should you drink per day?-by Dr Harold Gunatillake “Thirst is an evolutionarily conserved mechanism to make sure that we drink an adequate amount of fluids but not too much” First, let us discuss why you need to drink water a fair quantity daily. Water’s role as a solvent helps cells transport and use substances like oxygen and nutrients. It is an essential constituent within the living cells because it is directly involved in many biological reactions like photosynthesis and respiration. Without water each cell could not move waste and biproducts, take nutrients, perform intracellular transportation, functioning and signaling. Water makes 60-75% of human body weight. A loss of 4% water leads to dehydration, and a loss of 15% can be fatal. One could survive for weeks without food but without water one couldn’t survive for more than 3 days. Hydration is not fully understood by many. It ...
Health & Views February 1st issue-2022– By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. Also ...
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