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Sri Lanka’s revival – By Dr harold Gunatillake I have just come to visit and live in Sri Lanka, as it is still one of the best countries to live in. There are no petrol queues, and the roads are chock a block with vehicles, drivers creeping through any space on the road without vehicular collisions. In the face of the economic crisis in a country with high inflation, life goes well in the cities, with the usual hustle and buzz. We spent one evening and a night at the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo. I sat in the lobby and watched the number of guests entering and strolling around, some chatting in groups, others walking with families, enjoying a relaxed ambience. From the attires of the men and women, I got the impression they were visitors to the country, come for a holiday. There were many locals, too. It ...

Feb 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s revival

Valentine’s Day celebrations in Kandy – By Dr harold Gunatillake Web : doctorharold.com Gifts of flowers or a single red rose are sent with romantic messages to loved ones, and couples spend particular time together. Many couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner, a picnic or a special home-cooked meal. Tourists and locals expressed their love for their partners by celebrating in restaurants and hotels in Kandy. My wife and I thought that the best site and the best-friendly restaurant to celebrate valentine’s Day in Kandy would be Senani by Oak Ray restaurant in Kandy, overlooking a beautiful panorama of the lake and the city centre. Senani Restaurant is a rooftop dining area that offers a bird’s eye view of the charming city of Kandy alongside delicious culinary options. We were ecstatic and thrilled that the restaurant was packed with tourists and local couples and just managed to creep into a table. ...

Feb 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged flowers, gifts, rose, Senani Restaurant, Valentine's day

Who gets stomach cancer? – By Dr harold Gunatillake A rise in the incidence of Gastric Cancer was noted in Sri Lanka during 2001-2012, predominately observed in females. An increase in incidence and improved reporting may have contributed to this increase. Future studies analysing tumour characteristics and mortality would enable a better understanding of the burden of GC and potential underlying reasons. This is in accordance with a research paper by Umesh Jayarajah, Ashan Fernando, Dharmabandhu N. Samarasekera, Sanjeewa Seneviratne This is a dreaded disease, and one should be aware of and avoid the factors that cause it. It’s when healthy cells in the inner lining of your stomach change and start to grow out of control. It tends to get worse slowly over many years. It can start in any part of your stomach and spread to other areas, including your liver, lungs, and bones. Adenocarcinoma is the most ...

Feb 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Gastric Cancer, risk of stomach cance, stomach, stomach cancer

Why do doctors do Liver Function Tests?- By Dr harold Gunatillake Liver function tests are blood tests used to help diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage. The tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood produced in your liver. Most diseases start due to damaged livers, and one could assess the damage through liver enzyme studies. The four warning signs of a damaged liver are: yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), swelling in the legs, ankles and feet caused by a build-up of fluid (oedema) swelling in your abdomen caused by a build-up of fluid known as ascites. A high temperature and shivering attacks. So, your doctor will request a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver. These tests include prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, albumin, bilirubin, and others, to assess the functions of ...

Feb 8, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged damaged livers, Liver, liver disease, Liver function tests . blood

Health & Views February 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 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 / article. ...

Feb 7, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Health & Views February 1st issue

What is the significance of eGFR? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: It stands for-Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Kidneys are vital for your body. Well-functioning kidneys remove waste and excess fluids from your blood, keep essential minerals in balance, help regulate blood pressure, and produce red blood cells and vitamin D. In other words, your kidneys make sure your body stays healthy and balanced. Now let’s talk about what a glomerulus is. The kidney’s filtering unit’s glomerulus is a specialised bundle of capillaries uniquely situated between two resistance vessels. These capillaries are each contained within the Bowman’s capsule, and they are the only capillary beds in the body that are not surrounded by interstitial tissue. Your kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and extra water to make urine. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) shows how well the kidneys filter. An estimated 37 million adults in the ...

Feb 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged blood, Chronic Kidney Disease, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, kidneys

What does Calcium do in the body? – By Harold Gunatillake Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work. Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. These four tiny glands are situated near the thyroid gland in the neck. You probably don’t know that excessive calcium intake may cause heart problems. Here’s how that might happen: Some excess calcium from supplements could make its way into fatty plaques in your arteries. These plaques narrow arteries, reducing the blood supply to the heart muscle. A long-term calcium deficiency can lead to dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle. This is a topic you should be aware of. Its metabolism and conditions that can lead to excess and deficiency are discussed. Also, knowing its place in controlling ...

Jan 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables, milk, RAAS, Yoghurt

Health & Views January 3rd 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 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 / article. ...

Jan 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Health & Views, Sri Lankan Independence Day, Yoga to induce sleep

Do you know what Acrylamide is?-Good advice – by Dr.Harold Gunatillake This is a chemical found in starches when they are over cooked at high temperatures like 248 F or 120deg.C. You need to be careful adding potatoes to meat curry and others and boiling for hours in a cooker, can brown the starch in potatoes to produce a cancer producing chemical called Acrylamide. Be aware, when you eat toast, French fries, you are taking some dose of this chemical into your body. It is a white, odourless, crystal compound, and is used to make plastics and treat waste water, among other things. Studies have shown that in animals acrylamide can damage DNA and cause cancer. Among humans there is no proof so far that this chemical can cause cancer. For some types of cancer in humans, including kidney, endometriosis and ovarian cancer the results of these studies are mixed, ...

Jan 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Health & Views January 2nd 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 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 / ...

Jan 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged helth & view