Importance of knowing the causes of leg swelling-By Dr Harold Gunatillake This is a common condition that is most prevalent in your 60s and over. If you observe the condition you may need to see your health provider for investigation and treatment. Swelling can occur in one leg and foot, or both. If one limb is involved the cause is local in the leg itself, such as lymphatic gland blockage near the groin, blood vessel blockage due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), skin infections, cellulitis and so on. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition that occurs when blood clots form in the calf and thigh veins. Early detection and treatment are required before a clot moves from the leg into the lung referred to as pulmonary embolism. The commonest cause is when you sit frequently without much leg movements as travelling on a plane, the venous blood flow ...
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Depriving your heart muscles with Calcium can lower your blood pressure.-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: The drugs used are called Calcium channel blockers Let us talk about them. During contraction of the heart muscles to pump blood to the periphery and simultaneously receiving the venous blood, calcium particles in the blood seems to enter the heart muscle cells with each contraction, and also the calcium contribute to the electrical signaling that coordinates the heart function, by slowing down the electrical impulses initiated by the sinoatrial node (SA-node), which gives you a lower pulse rate. It is also important to have the right concentration of potassium in the blood for the calcium to act. If there is high potassium concentration in your blood that can cause cardiac arrest because the calcium found within heart muscle cells seem to be pumped out. So, it is important to check your blood potassium level ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Deepawali 2020 Celebrated in Colombo – by Dr. Harold Gunatillake Deepavali (Diwali) 2020 Celebrated in Sri Lanka, mainly by the Hindu Tamil community and is the most significant Hindu holiday. It is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of good forces over evil ones when Lord Rama defeated Demon King Ravana according to the mythical story. This day coincided with the birthday of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa. ...
Nov 19, 2020
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What are Angiotensin inhibitors and Angiotensin 11 receptor Blockers?-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: When you are over 60, high blood pressure also called Essential hypertension is most likely to occur in men and women equally. There is no identifiable cause, but is thought to be linked to genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise obesity and stress factors. It is a silent killer, unless BP is checked regularly and treated with antihypertensive medication if the readings are above the normal range and lifestyle changes. Other inevitable causes are insulin resistance, high alcohol intake, high salt intake, aging, low potassium, and calcium intake ...
Nov 18, 2020
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Health & Views November 2nd issue 2020 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake If you would like an eBook created similar to the above, then please contact eLanka – info@eLanka.com.au ...
Nov 15, 2020
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Are you constipated?-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Approximately 100 million people in the United States suffer from constipation and that these people spend $700 million yearly on constipation-relief products. What a shame when constipation is easily avoided through healthy diet and cleansing. Eating fruits Fruits are expensive and most people in Sri Lanka unfortunately cannot afford to eat daily. They contain high fibre, forms bulk in your gut and makes your smooth muscles activated and with water helps stools the right consistency to pass easily. Dried fruits are loaded with fibre and is one of the foods that help relieve constipation. Bananas, figs, prunes, apples, mangoes. Mangoes are seasonal, and available in Sri Lanka during certain months of the year. They are low-calorie and high in fibre and is a great source of vitamin A and C, contains calcium, zinc, and vitamin E. There is a remarkably high fibre mango ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Farewell Mr Nimal Bandara – Dr. Harold Gunatillake Farewell Mr Nimal Bandara H.E. Nimal Bandara, Consul General of the socialist republic of Sri Lanka is leaving us after working in his duties just for over a year. He assumed duties at the Consulate General’s Office in Sydney on 16 October 2019. He was successfully being established in Sydney within that short period, coming to know the Sri Lankan community, attending many of the functions organised by the various groups and associations. Before the assumption of duties, the Consul General and staff observed the religious observances conducted by Ven. Katugastota Soma Thero and Ven. Polgahawela Anandamaithri of Catai Temple in Sydney. That signifies the mind and the credibility of the person with a religious background getting the blessings of the Triple Gem before commencing work in his official duties. He was a friendly, amiable, and approachable person, ever willing ...
Nov 9, 2020
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What happens to dietary fats in the body?-Dr Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: That is our talk, today. Dietary fats are triglycerides Triglycerides are composed of fatty acids Each molecule of triglyceride contains three fatty acids joined to an alcohol glycerol Triglycerides are the main stores of body fat. They are stored in adipose cells, widely distributed over the body—mainly under the skin, around deep blood vessels, and in the abdominal cavity and to a lesser degree in association with muscles. There are three kinds of macronutrients in the diet- we eat, Carbs, Fats and Proteins. Today, our discussion is on fats and what happens to them in our body. Most of the dietary fats we eat are natural oils- both polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and animal fats are all packaged as triglycerides in the foods. So, when we eat dietary fat, we are really eating triglycerides. ...
Nov 8, 2020
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Health & Views – November 1st issue 2020 – 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 ...
Nov 5, 2020
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Another Coconut Bashing-By Dr Harold Gunatillake Dreams come true on a sandy beach in Sri Lanka, under the shade of coconut trees and coconuts Transcript: The present onslaught on coconut oil comes from research studies from the tropical island of Sri Lanka, where coconut palm trees are seen swaying gracefully along the coastline in the white sandy beaches, the locals and the tourists seen sipping that fruity nutrient water out of coconut to chill there way on a hot sunny day, and the local’s staple food being rice and curry, consuming at least using a coconut per family per day. Each coconut is scraped, squeezed by adding warm water to turn into milk- and used for thickening and flavoring of curries. Besides, the coconut oil -extract of the dried coconut kernel called copra being used for frying and temporizing curries. A delicious appetizing spicy coconut mixture with chili powder, ...
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