Health & Views – November 2019 – 2nd issue By Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . ...
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What does the Pancreas do for you? by Dr. Harold Gunatillake Pancreas is an organ which supports your digestive and endocrine systems. It manufactures enzymes that helps digestion of the major nutrients, includes Carbs, Fats, and Proteins. It makes insulin and glucagon which ensures the right amount of blood glucose Pancreas is elongated tapered organ the shape of a banana, located at the back of the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. On the right side is the head and the first part of the small gut the duodenum extending from the stomach, encircles the head of the pancreas. The pancreas in addition to its head has a body and tail segments. The bile duct which conveys bile for digestion of dietetic fat including cholesterol, runs through the head of the pancreas to open into the second part of the duodenum.The main pancreatic duct also joins the common ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Dish hopper night – Video by Dr. Harold Gunatillake Hoppers attract Sri Lankans’ globally. It was a staple food originated in Kerala called “appam”. The main ingredients in the batter are coconut milk, rice flour, yeast, water and sugar. It is kept overnight to ferment and the batter would be ready. This Hopper Nite was organised by Manjula, the owner of “Dish” restaurant in Glebe, Sydney. Filmed by Dr. Harold Gunatillake. HOPPER NITE Organised by Manjula, owner of “Dish” Restaurant In Glebe, Sydney. Held at Don Moore Community Centre on The 8th. November 2019 Well attended event Please share the video Dr. Harold Gunatillake Website: www.doctorharold.com ...
Nov 9, 2019
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Conventional Alternative Medicine-By Harold Gunatillake In the nineteen thirties, the time I was born, there were no antibiotics. The only drugs that were available for severe bacterial infections were Sulphadiazine and Sulphadimidine for gastric upsets, respectively. For minor symptomatic ailments dispensed mixtures prepared by the pharmacist on doctor’s prescriptions were given to patients, then. Patent medicine was unheard of. A few mixtures to name are Mist cough linctus, Mist Cough expectorant, Carminative mixture, and so. Penicillin was accidently discovered by Alexander Flemings, in 1928, a year before I was born, but was not marketed till the second world war (1939- 1945). The only serious noncommunicable disease, as far as I remember was double pneumonia, and you succumb to the condition, never came home from hospital, considered such a serious killing disease, then. Heart disease was unheard of. We had no street foods, street restaurant like today serving high ...
Nov 9, 2019
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http://doctorharold.com/ Why Should You eat more unprocessed whole Foods? Script: Let’s first talk about the difference between processed and whole foods. Processed foods are altered from natural state, while whole foods are close to natural state. Processed foods can be categorised as less processed and highly processed food. These are foods where chemicals are added. They are loaded with sugar or its twin- high fructose corn syrup. Less processed foods maintain some of the original properties. All veggies are natural and unprocessed while any food in cans for instance beetroot is processed. The canned products have added sugar and preservative ingredients. Stick to natural products and avoid canned product purchases from your supermarket. Why? I will explain as we go on. Processed foods are not just microwave meals, other ready meals, white rice and white bread. 90% of the foods you buy from your supermarket is processed, and that’s ...
Nov 9, 2019
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Health & Views – November 2019 – 1st issue By Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . ...
Nov 1, 2019
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Health & Views – October 2019 – 3rd issue 0 By Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . ...
Oct 29, 2019
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Dietary Fibre – By Harold Gunatillake Let’s talk about dietary fibre, today. Did you know that plants are held erect from its fibre content? So, all dietary fibre seems to come from plants and pulses, nuts, seeds and fruits of such plants. Same plant fibre is used for coarse textiles, and the cotton shirts you wear. Dietary fibre or roughage is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.The carbs you eat containing starch and polysaccharides from plants and roots, in simple and complex forms, is your main source of energy. These carbs are digested through pancreatic enzyme called amylase and absorbed through your gut for energy as glucose and fructose. Although it’s best to get fibre from food sources, fibre supplements can also help you get the daily fibre you need. Examples include psyllium and methylcellulose. Increase your fibre intake ...
Oct 29, 2019
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Folates that fight Cancer – by Harold Gunatillake Folate is an important B vitamin for metabolic, genetic,nervous system functions, also has immense potential to prevent cancer. It is naturally present in most vegetables,fruits, abundant in breakfast cereals and whole wheat bread, among others. Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, collards and other greens are rich in folate. Vegetarians will not lack folate vitamin. Folate is an important factor in several metabolic processes, without which may not occur without folate vitamin. You need about 400 micrograms of folic acid or folate in your diet to prevent any deficiency. Your body proteins are built from dietary amino acids. Folate is required for the conversion of amino acid homocysteine to methionine. Folate deficiency will lead to a build-up of homocysteine in your blood. Elevated homocysteine levels in your blood leads to the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Folic acid is ...
Oct 27, 2019
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Health & Views – October 2019 2nd issue – By Harold Gunatillake Health & Views October 2019 2nd issue Health & Views: Health Newsletter for the Sri Lankans & others , globally October 2019 2nd issue Why So Many Bacteria Live on the Surface of Your Eye By Tony St. Leger, University of Pittsburgh You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes — fungi, bacteria and viruses — that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes also host a unique menagerie of microbes? Together, they’re called the eye microbiome. When these microbes are out of balance — too many or too few of certain types — eye diseases may emerge. With a recent study showing bacteria live on the surface of the eye and stimulate protective immunity, ...
Oct 18, 2019
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