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Health & Views October 3rd 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 / ...

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What is the significance of doing a fasting blood sugar level when you are a diabetic?-Dr Harold Gunatillake Do peruse my website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Normally in a non-diabetic the fasting blood sugar level reading in the morning after an overnight fast is 99 mg/dL or lower is normal. Or 3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L 100 to 125 mg/dL or 5.5 mmol/L to 7 mmols/L indicates you have prediabetes and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. Most people having diabetes complain that even with strict control with diet and medication, the morning fasting level seems to be high and worried about the readings. Fasting blood sugar is more diagnostic to check whether you have excess blood sugar. That would be the routine test your doctor will request on your annual blood check, sometimes with the HbA1C test. ...

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Disruptive outbreaks expected after the borders are open.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake   A third booster could be Novavax in Australia. Do not wait for your so-called favorite vaccine, as unvaccinated people are far more likely to die of COVID-19 It seems that highly transmissible Covid-19 variants – copies of Delta, are circulating in many overseas countries, and the fears that, when Australian borders are open soon, an influx of people returning or visiting Australia may result in an unexpected outbreak, is a possibility. Complacence after 80% of people over 16 years fully vaccinated is questionable as incidence of breakthrough outbreaks are on the rise in other countries. We are fortunate in Australia that the breakthrough COVID-19 infections have been slightly more than five hundred. It has been observed that the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine has the same rate of effectiveness in keeping people alive and out of hospital as much ...

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Know your Extracellular fluid and its importance-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: The regulation of body fluids balance is the key to good health and wellbeing. The body is composed of a skeletal framework, muscles, organs all composed of cells with metabolic activities in them for healthy living. There is also a component referred to as the extracellular fluid that fills in the spaces in between the cellular component. In short this is the body fluid that is outside the cells. It is in your blood, in lymph, in body cavities lined with an inner lining such as the ventricles in brain, spinal cord and this fluid referred to as the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps protect the brain and spinal cord by acting like cushion against sudden impact or injury and removes waste products from the brain and helps your central nervous system work properly. ...

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New Findings for Alzheimer’s are Identified-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Lead study author Dr John Mamo, Ph.D.- research work at Curtin University, Perth, Australia Alzheimer’s disease is a type of Dementia and is a progressive neurological disorder that causes to shrink the brain with age and gradual death of brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits which form like plaques around these brain cells. The other protein is called tau, deposits of which form tangles within the brain cells. Age is the biggest risk factor, and today people live longer and the risk of getting Alzheimer’s is much higher It mainly affects people over 65, and every five years the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease doubles. One in six people over 80 gets dementia- many of them have Alzheimer’s disease. As brain cells become affected, there is a decrease in chemical messengers called neurotransmitters involved in sending ...

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Health & Views October 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 / ...

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Just one Drink a Day- new Proposal-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: A panel that advises the federal government on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are released every five years by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, recently released a new recommendation that men consume no more than one alcoholic drink per day. Previous guidelines had set two as the limit. The recommendation for women—one drink per day—remains the same. Alcohol, is a necessary item or poison for humans all over the world. It is mandatory to enjoy a drink at the end of the day to wind down, or at gatherings to relax and enjoy the company, at functions, weddings, celebrations, and so on. Just imagine what a party would be without alcohol. It would be like a pub with Throughout the 10,000 or so years humans have been drinking their own fermented brews. ...

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A New Antiviral pill against COVID-19-by Dr Harold Gunatillake reduces the risk of hospitalization and death Transcript: We are all waiting for this miracle pill of a US. drug maker from Merck, that is supposed to reduce the chances of hospitalization, having worst effects, and dying from COVID-19 by half. The FDA has still to authorize it for people to use, but this drug would be the first pill shown to treat coronavirus and a global effort to control the pandemic. So far, all authorized therapies are in IV or injection form. This is a very convenient pill that could be taken when a patient turns positive on PCR testing. This pill is going to help people to keep out of hospital, and the burden of overcrowding will be solved in the very near future, and hospitals can go back to their routine procedures. This pill is not a cure, ...

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New miracle drug for COVID With compliments of Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com A new Antiviral pill against Covid-19 reduces the risk of hospitalization and death Transcript: We are all waiting for this miracle pill of a US. drug maker from Merck, that is supposed to reduce the chances of hospitalization, having worst effects, and dying from COVID-19 by half. The FDA has still to authorize it for people to use, but this drug would be the first pill shown to treat coronavirus and a global effort to control the pandemic. So far, all authorized therapies are in IV or injection form. This is a very convenient pill that could be taken when a patient turns positive on PCR testing. This pill is going to help people to keep out of hospital, and the burden of overcrowding will be solved in the very near future, and hospitals can go back to ...

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