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Why Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant is a worry? by Dr Harold Gunatillake Becoming dominant COVID-19 variant worldwide Transcript: History The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. • Known as SARS-CoV-2, the virus has resulted in more than 265 million infection and more than 5.2 million deaths. • The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently monitoring five variants of concern: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron. The variant detected by scientists recently in Gauteng, South Africa, a new mutant of SARS- CoV-2, labelled Omicron B.1.1.529, is a concern, because of the unprecedented large number of mutations or copies of the variant genome, that is spreading faster than the previous variants and infecting humen cells. SARS is the term defined as severe acute respiratory syndrome or (SARS)-CoV-2. We must live with Covid and the Omicron scare, and why? This is supposed to be a cluster outbreak and a real resurgence ...

Dec 10, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Daniel Griffin, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Dr. Lessells, Dr. Richard Lessells, Omicron, Omicron (B.1.1.529), variant of concern

Health & Views December 1st issue 2021 – 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 / ...

Dec 6, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views December

Sri Lanka gates are open for tourists and other passengers By Dr Harold Gunatillake Travel Restrictions Inbound international passenger flights are operational with protocols, such as wearing facemasks. Sri Lanka authorities allow entry for foreigners, though officials may suspend entry for individuals with travel history in the past 14 days to locations with increased COVID-19 activity. People who can enter Sri Lanka must provide a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure and a completed health declaration form, regardless of vaccination status. Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from any on-arrival test or quarantine Sri Lanka the Resplendent Island, also known as the Pearl of the Travel Indian Ocean, or India’s tear drop, is open again to Tourists and expats living abroad. You only need to provide a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure from your home and a completed ...

Dec 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Indian Ocean, PCR test, Sri Lanka, Yala National Park

Why is Glycemic Index (GI) of Carbs so important for Diabetics? By Dr Harold Gunatillake “A healthy diet is important to prevent diabetes. There are no foods, herbs, drinks, or supplements that lower blood sugar. Only medication and exercise can. But there are foods that are low in Glycemic index, people with diabetes must eat”. Type 2 diabetes is a condition having excess sugar in your blood due to insufficient or lack of production of insulin by the pancreas gland situated behind your stomach in the abdomen. In some situations, may be resistant to the actions of insulin and may not be able to courier the blood sugar to storage sites. Early symptoms of too much sugar in your blood-we call hyperglycemia are increased thirst, frequent headaches tiredness, rapid heartbeat, vision problems, and a frequent need to pass urine. If you have these symptoms you need to check your fasting ...

Dec 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged diabetics, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, GI foods, Glycemic Index

Doctor, I am having chest pain, worried about it? By Dr Harold Gunatillake You are not the only one. Most of us, when we pass the 60th year, slightest chest pain become a worry and cause anxiety. Seven million people around the world die from heart attacks every year and is the world’s leading killer. This video presentation will unravel some of the issues of chest pain. You may experience some muscular pains and cramps after a few stretches in your gym work or physical exercises. That sort of pain will subside within days. What we are concerned is about recurrent chest pain arising due to conditions within the chest. Chest pain appears in many forms, and you should be able to describe it to your doctor to clinch a preliminary diagnosis It ranges from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes you feel it is crushing or burning. ...

Nov 28, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged chest pain, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, ECG, gym work, heart attacks, physical exercises, Xray

Breathlessness What is it?How and why do you get it By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Breathlessness- is a form of unpleasant breathing, rapid or difficult breathing. Normally in healthy condition you breath comfortably without your knowing at the rate of 14 breaths per minute at rest, to provide sufficient oxygen to breath in and to breath out the carbon dioxide produced in the body through metabolic process. Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Doctors use the term dyspnea for intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Breathlessness indicates that the body needs more oxygen and energy when exerting itself. Now, what are the causes that produce shortness of breath. Common causes include asthma, a chest infection like pneumonia, a weak heart, being overweight, smoking. It could be a panic attack. It could be something serious ...

Nov 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Antibiotics, Breathlessness, carbon dioxide, chest, CT scan, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Drug, inflammation, oxygen

Is Cholesterol a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?- By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: High blood cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people. More importantly, there is no significant link between the cholesterol you eat and your risk of heart disease. Same findings do not apply for foods high in saturated fat. Unsaturated fatty acids like Olive oil, peanut canola oils are the ‘goody oils’ while saturated fats like butter and coconut oil are considered bad for you because they generate high blood cholesterol that forms part of the coronary plaque. ...

Nov 20, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Balachandran, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, High blood cholesterol levels, Lathika Athauda, Rajitha Wickremasinghe

Health & Views November 2nd issue 2021 – 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 / ...

Nov 18, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Exercise Tips for Diabetes, Health & Views, Prediabetes Diet

What is Dietary fiber and why is it important? By Dr harold Gunatillake ‘Science- backed dietary fiber to help guide you through the complex world of nutrition’ Dietary fibers have raised much interest, as they exert beneficial effects on body weight, food intake, glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. Epidemiological studies show an association between a higher fiber intake and a reduced risk of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and colon cancer Our main dietary macronutrients are carbs, fats, and proteins. We get our fiber content only from carbs and not from fats or proteins. Do you know that meat has no fiber? It is the indigestible part of plant foods, such as fruits, veggies, seeds, and legumes that has no nutrients. They add bulk to our stools, promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the large gut and act as a sponge, absorbing fluid to soften ...

Nov 15, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged cholesterol, dietary fiber, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, fiber, healthy die, low-density lipoprotein, Weight management

What are Vasodilators and what are they used for? By Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: Vasodilatation is the basic principle involved in control of high blood pressure. Narrowing of your blood vessels is a normal phenomenon as we get older due to thickening of the vessel walls, narrowing the lumen, and to the action of angiotensin 11 derived from inactive angiotensin 1 due to catalyzing effect by angiotensin converting enzyme, and making the heart pump with more force for the distribution of oxygenated blood with micro-nutrients- resulting in high blood pressure. All antihypertensive medication aims at causing vasodilatation of blood vessels and slowing of the heart rate. Vaso refers relative to blood vessels and dilatation of such vessels is possible due to the smooth muscle content in the vessel wall. Widening of blood vessels do occur that aren’t due to underlying diseases. Examples include warm temperatures such as time spent ...

Nov 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged blood, Cinnamon, high blood, Onions, Pressure, tomatoes, Vasodilatation