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How does salt affect your health? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake www.Doctorharold.com As much as 85 percent of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy, rather than being added during cooking or eating. Table salt, sodium chloride (NaCl), is a naturally occurring mineral essential for animal life. Salt is one of the most widely used and oldest forms of food seasoning. Saltiness is one of the five basic human tastes in addition to sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami (a savory, meaty taste, such as that of cooked mushrooms, cheese, or soy sauce). It is estimated that we need about 500 mg or 6 grams. of sodium daily for vital functions. But did yo know that, on ..average, working-age adults in England consume 8.4g a day – that’s 40 percent above the national guideline? In Sri Lanka, the National Population Salt Consumption the survey estimated the salt ...

Jul 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Heart disease, high blood pressure, Kidney disease, Kidney stones, salt, Stroke

Health & Views – July 1st Issue – 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 other words, 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 ...

Jul 20, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views - July 1st Issue

Mitochondrial diseases – By Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Mitochondria-an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner part being folded inwards to form layers (cristae). First, before we discuss mitochondrial dysfunctions or diseases, we need to understand what mitochondria are. It is a structure found in the cytoplasm of every cell in your body, covered by two thin membranes, the inner one corrugated, that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. It is an energy powerhouse. The word cytoplasm refers to the fluid that surrounds the cell nucleus. The chemical energy produced by these organelles is stored within the cells in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate or ATP. When your mitochondria function properly, storing energy in ATP, and using that energy to perform your daily ...

Jul 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake, fatty liver, heart, kidneys, Mitochondria, Mitochondrial diseases

Resort on the white sandy beaches of Wadduwe, Sri Lanka. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com ...

Jul 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged beaches of Wadduwe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, sandy beaches, Sri Lanka

Medications that lower blood sugar in Diabetes type 2 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com “Insulin is not a cure for Diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life.” – Lee Haney. The blood sugar level when checked up randomly in a normal person is less than 140 mg/dL or 7.8 mmol/L. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours of having your meal, means you have diabetes. A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. Regardless of when you last ate, a level of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L ) or higher suggests diabetes, especially if ...

Jul 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged A fasting blood sugar level, Blood Sugar, diabetes, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Insulin, lower blood sugar, The blood sugar level

Live in Concert in Kandy Chandraleka, Rookantha and Raini 1st June 2023 Oakray Regency Hotel Kandy. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com I had the opportunity of attending this concert and it was an amazing experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The energy of the crowd and the music was simply electrifying. The bands played their famous hits, and the crowd sang along to every song. The sound quality was top-notch, and the stage setup was also incredible. This concert gave me the thought once again to ask myself, ‘Where are the starving people? According to the World Food Programme, 6.3 million people, or over 30 percent of Sri Lanka’s population, are “food insecure” and require humanitarian assistance. Of these, around 5.3 million people are either reducing meals or skipping meals, and at least 65,600 people are severely food insecure. That was the situation as reported ...

Jul 5, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged chandraleka perera, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Raini Charuka, Regency Hotel Kandy, Rookantha gunatilake

Can you turn around diabetes? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Just walking daily for one to two hours intermittently and having strict dietary discipline is the secret to reversing diabetes type 2. Diabetes is a dreaded disease that kills millions of people, mainly due to not following the right lifestyle changesb and taking regular medication. It is a disease that can be controlled by you and reversed with persistent hard work. Prediabetes is much easier to reverse than full-blown diabetes where the insulin secreted by the pancreas is more resistant and needs to be converted to sensitive insulin. Just walking daily for one to two hours intermittently and having strict dietary discipline is the secret to reversing diabetes type 2. How many people have diabetes? 37.3 million people, or 11.3% of the U.S. population, have diabetes. An estimated 28.7 million people – or 28.5% of the population – ...

Jul 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged blood, cancers, diabetes, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Glucose

Knowing about Glaucoma – By Harold Gunatillake Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to blindness due to increased pressure within the eye. There are two major types of glaucoma: open-angle and angle-closure Your eyeball is connected to the brain by a thick nerve cord called the optic nerve. The optic nerve transmits electrical impulses from your eyes to your brain. Your brain processes this sensory information so that you can see. The nerve is connected to the underside of your brain and conducts visual information to the brain. In glaucoma, this optic nerve can get damaged due to fluid building up in the front of the eye which increases the pressure inside the eye and may lead to blindness unless controlled with eye drops. This condition must be detected early and treated early to prevent blindness. So viewers, get your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist early in life, ...

Jun 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged blindness, Glaucoma, lens, ophthalmologist, pressure within the eye

Health & Views June 3rd issue 2023 – 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 other words, 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 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Best Diets For Diabetes, Blood Sugar, Depression, diabetes, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Health & Views - JUNE, Low Vitamin B12

Mechanism of blood pressure control in your body and how drugs called ACE inhibitors are used to counteract high blood pressure. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS Your body has a system to keep your blood vessels narrowed, increase salt retention and water, i.e., tissue perfusion balance, and maintain blood pressure in emergencies such as traumatic bleeding and other times. For instance, if you lose blood from trauma, this mechanism starts working straight away in your body. This is the inbuilt mechanism to survive through the ReninAngiotensin-Aldosterone System or RAAS. The renin-angiotensin system, or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, and systemic vascular resistance. It is natural for blood pressure to rise with age due to the overreaction of the RAAS system and the natural process of thickening, hardening, and narrowing the lumen of the arteries. This ...

Jun 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged body, Harold Gunatillake