Tales of a Mortician – appreciate life differently to most: Shannon Raymond LifestyleRelationshipsContent Marketing Death is inevitable and this is one fact we should deal with in life. The loss of a loved one is a difficult process to go through and we have come across various such encounters in our lives. But to someone who deals with death almost every day, this could be quite a different challenge. The life of an embalmer is one such critical role which involves much courage, concentration and responsibility. In an interview with Life Online, Shannon Raymond, qualified as one of the youngest embalmers in South East Asia spoke about his career, while recalling several unforgettable incidents and the challenges he faces. ...
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Whole Body Vibration – how does it benefit you? By Dr Harold Gunatillake There are whole body vibrators (WBV), foot and other area vibrators in the super-markets and sports shops. The foot vibrator is touted for better circulation of the feet and legs, especially for those who suffer from peripheral swelling (oedema) from poor circulation. Could such rigorous vibrations from a foot machine improve and fast move one’s circulation of the lower extremities? Push and force of the blood circulation in the lower extremities should originate more centrally (Visa tergo effect) and the heart (left ventricle) is most efficient in performing that pumping function. Okay, let’s take for granted that the peripheral arteries are narrowed as in atherosclerosis or thickening of blood vessels with plaque blockage in the vessels. Will vibration of the foot and lower limbs improve the circulation in such a situation- obviously the answer is no. ...
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Getting Hands-on With Your Food Instinctively, everyone on earth starts their solid-food journey, fingers first. Utensils are introduced along the way, and in time, children are trained to master the art of elegantly poking, slicing, gathering, balancing and shoveling food into their mouths with them. In some cultures, however, such as our own, the use of one’s fingers in the process for eating remains primary, while the use of utensils takes second place. What Makes The Experience Of Eating With One’s Fingers Unique? Ask yourself this question as you work through your rice and curry lunch today. Would we be correct in assessing that there is something decidedly sensuous about being in direct contact with your food? If you use your fingers to eat, you would literally get a feel for the textures of what you are about to consume. You would be able to tell what is going to ...
Read More →Physiological constipation Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake – Health writer Moments of irregular constipation causing blockage are common among healthy people at one time or another and is not considered serious. When constipation becomes regular, more persistent and progressive, then one has to take serious note of and get investigated. Endoscopy and barium studies including blood tests are done preliminarily to find out whether some pathological event is happening within the gut. Sometimes, you may visit the toilet and have a very hard motion like little hard balls and needs to strain a lot to evacuate. This situation by definition is also considered as constipation, requiring attention. ...
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The Story Behind Ceylon’s Arrack The etymology of the word ‘arrack’ has always left room for some doubt ? partly because it has been around for a very long time. What’s more, the word is also used in different parts of South and Southeast Asia, to describe local beverages made from the fermented sap from various sources ? fruit, sugarcane, grain etc. ? depending on the country in question. In Sri Lanka, ‘arrack’ is the much-loved local drink, distilled from the sap of the coconut flower. Diverse Origins The Toddy Tappers of Sri Lanka – believed by some to be the inventors of Ceylon arrack, Sri Lanka’s much-loved local beverage. Indian philologers believed the name derived from the areca nut, a palm seed originating from India that was used in the production of multiple varieties of arrack. The Arabs, too, meanwhile, claim credit for the invention of arrack, stating that the ...
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Archana Seliyan – Pageant Queen Creates Awareness for Domestic Violence on International woman’s Day Archana Seliyan, National Finalist of the Mrs. Galaxy Australia Pageants utilise her platform creating awareness to her friends and family & her community about Domestic Violence. As a Proud National Finalist of The Galaxy Australia pageants representing Sydney Olympic Park, my ultimate goal is to utilise this platform to reassure and empower women by letting them identify their passion and reignite their souls and bring them back to life. Being in a verbally or physical abusive marriage can drain a woman’s confidence and eventually lose their self-worth & ultimately their unique identity. Women all around the world may be career oriented or a house wife but everyone needs to understand that they are human beings and they should be respected and supported for their passion and it takes a real man to understand this and not ...
Read More →Archana Seliyan – Pageant Queen Donates Clothing for the Homeless and Encourages Others to Follow Pageant Queen Archana Seliyan, National Finalist of the Mrs. Galaxy Australia Pageants utilise her platform to encourage everyone to donate clothing or just donate whatever possible to make a difference. She is a firm believer that a good deed can be magnified and eventually build a community with positive vibes. As a Proud National Finalist of The Galaxy Australia pageants representing Sydney Olympic Park, I would like to donate whatever I can to make someone happy. Each time I donate I picture of someone being surprised and really happy and that just makes me want to do more and actively engage with my community. I would love to take this opportunity to thank Dilkie Perera and Gisma Muon who are my sponsors for giving me all the support and guiding me through my journey in ...
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Archana Seliyan – “One single Flip Can Change Perspective, Empower & Make Someone Gain Confidence in a Gist” Before (Lost 17KG –Was 65KG) Weight: 48KG Size: 6 Fat Percentage: 29.3 Present (Gained 7KG) Weight: 55.3KG Size: 8 Fat percentage: 20.4 As a National Finalist of the Australia Galaxy Pageants I take great pride to state that ethnicity, height, weight, skin colour does not stop anyone from taking part. The Australian Galaxy Pageants is like no other and celebrates the inner-soul in every women and invites every woman. Unfortunately I did not have an opportunity to take part in a prestigious pageant like the Australia Galaxy Pageants due to height restrictions in my home country when pageantry always ignited my soul. Yes, I have gained one size up but that does not stop me feeling comfortable in my own skin. I just want every woman to embrace themselves and feel comfortable ...
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Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Chicken in Wine Ingredients 2 Pieces Chicken `Maryland’ 4-5 Cherry Tomatoes Cooking Oil 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves 1 Leek 1 Tblsp Mustard (Prepared) 1 Tblsp Oyster Sauce 4-5 Red Chillies Salt to taste 1 Tblsp `Wasabi’ 1 Bottle White Wine Preparation Lightly wash the chicken and arrange in a fairly large pan (A wok is fine). Cut the Cherry Tomatoes in halves; shred the Curry leaves off their stems; slice the Leek into small pieces; cut the Red Chillies lengthwise and then into halves.Pour the entire bottle of White Wine over to cover all these ingredients. Cook over low heat. When the Chicken is cooked, remove from heat and leave aside, continuing to cook the Wine and other ingredients. When this mixture has simmered to around quarter of the original mixture, remove the Tomatoes, Curry Leaves, Leek, and Chillies with some liquid and ...
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Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Cheese Asparagus Ingredients 8 Spears Asparagus Butter for frying 8 Slices Cheese Pepper & Salt to taste 8 Slices Prosciutto Method Wash the Asparagus well in fresh water. Break each spear where it snaps. Warm enough Butter to lightly fry the Asparagus and season with Pepper and Salt. When fried, remove and put aside. Wrap each spear with a slice of Prosciutto and cheese, or after laying the Asparagus spears already wrapped, cover with the Cheese slices. Cover and put into a micro wave oven for one minute on high. Enjoy. ...
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