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What would be the best diet plan for Sri Lankans having diabetes?-by DR Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Yes, let us discuss the topic, and let me explain the myths, and what the best dietary module acceptable, if you have diabetes type 2. The staple diet of a Sri Lankan is rice and curry and not curry and rice. Rice is an important part of a diet for many people around the world. This means eating a plateful of cooked white rice with a few curries to accompany, and that would be the regular diet of a Sri Lankan. One cup of long white grain cooked rice weighs 158 g has 242 kilo calories. Has 4.43 g of protein, 0.39 g of fat, 53.2 g of carbs, 0.56 g of fiber. It is known that white rice consumption is linked to a higher risk of diabetes among Asian people.Eating brown rice could ...

Jul 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged best diet plan for Sri Lankans having diabetes, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Health & Views July 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 / ...

Jul 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Let us talk about Herd Immunity and its challenges for COVID-19-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript; Herd immunity is defined as the resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population that is based on pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals from previous infection or vaccination. “The level of vaccination needed to achieve herd immunity varies by disease.” The chances are that herd immunity is far fledged when the adapted immune response lasts only for a few months, as in the case of Covid-19. ...

Jul 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

‘lambda’ coronavirus variant -classified as variant of interest-by Dr Harold Gunatillake May be harder to control with the present vaccines. “We’re going to see variants come up constantly. It’s not surprising and we’ll probably run out of letters of the Greek alphabet.” The best way to tackle the variants is to focus on getting more people vaccinated not just in one country but globally. AstraZenica or Pfizer- which one is preferred? Transcript: Whilst Delta plus variant started in India is spreading worldwide, a new strain labelled ‘lambda’ was first detected in Peru in August 2020 is a new variant of concern. This variant, also known as C.37, and WHO has labelled as a “variant of interest”. There are now 11 official SARS-CoV-2 variants listed by the WHO. All SARS-CoV-2 variants are distinguished from one another by mutations in their spike proteins — the components of the virus that allow it ...

Jul 11, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Zain Chagla, University of New South Wales

Health & Views July 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 ...

Jul 8, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake

A third booster jab of the COVID vaccine is predicted-by Dr Harold Gunatillake A vaccine booster program is being explored in the UK. “It’s quite likely that, like the flu, we might be getting a different vaccine next year.” “Vaccines protect you and those around you from Covid-19 and make you less likely to pass it on to others. The latest research shows that Covid-19 vaccines are helping us beat covid. They reduce hospitalizations and deaths from Covid-19 and help stop people passing on the virus. Over time, and as the vaccine programme extends, they will help us get back to normal”. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam (‘JVT’) Deputy Chief Medical Officer-UK UK has been fast on vaccinating the people. The national effort to immunize the population has been a success and now considering a third booster jab. Nearly 85 per cent of UK residents over the age of 18 have ...

Jul 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged COVID-19 vaccine, The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunization

Pfizer and AstraZeneca are winners of vaccines, But Pfizer vaccine offers longer-term protection-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Both prevent hospitalization of cases who contract the Delta variant, being vaccinated with either vaccine- prior. Total number of COVID-19 cases passes 181 million and more than 3.9 million deaths. Covid-19 has now been reported on every continent. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Currently, there are 127 candidate vaccines. Today, there are 37 candidate vaccines in stage 3 clinical trials. So far, 19 vaccines have been authorized across several countries. Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca are winners when there are so many other candidate vaccines? There is more evidence that Pfizer vaccine offers longer-term protection. Currently, the thought in Australia is that people under the age of 60 should preferentially get Pfizer, In the UK people under the age of 40 are advised to get Pfizer. Atagi comprises independent infectious ...

Jul 6, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged COVID-19 cases

Chronic Inflammation Causes-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Atherosclerosis is caused by “Chronic Inflammation”, not cholesterol, and driven by an innate immune response. How does inflammation linked with heart disease and stroke? (New Concept) How does inflammation linked with heart disease and stroke? (New Concept) Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake, FRCS ,FIACS,FICS,AM(Sing) MB,BS (Cey)-Health writer “Inflammation” is the process by which the body responds to any form of injury or infection, and its manifestations are redness (opening up minute blood vessels to bring in cellular and hormonal material for healing), swelling (increase body fluids to stack healing material), among other biochemical changes. It can happen anywhere- on the skin, within the body, and even inside arteries. In fact the scientists are learning to understand that inflammation may play the initial part in all diseases, including atherosclerosis (hardening) of arteries with plaque formation. ...

Jul 4, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Chronic Inflammation, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Jul 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Covid 19, Harold Gunatillake

Health & Views June 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 / ...

Jun 28, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake