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Is chronic inflammation the cause of coronary heart disease?-by Dr harold Gunatillake “Globally, 9 million people die each year, from ischemic heart disease, making it by far the world’s biggest killer. Despite falling rates of heart disease, tackling it is still a stubborn challenge. -Benjamin Plackett” “Research is revealing what causes the heart to malfunction – and how to stop that from happening”. The incidence of many heart conditions in wealthy countries is declining. In the United Kingdom, for example, the rates of ischemic heart disease (IHD), myocardial infarction and heart failure have decreased since 2005. The incidence of atrial fibrillation has increased, probably because of an ageing population. Death rates for coronary heart disease (CHD) in the UK have halved since 1980, but CHD is still the commonest cause of death. The decrease since 1980 maybe because fewer people now get CHD in the first place, or because more ...

Mar 24, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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Kashyapa’s days in Sigiriya-by Dr harold Gunatillake Video produced by me 20 years ago, with Arun Dias Bandaranaike as narrator and scriptwriter. Most enjoyable trip. I hired a helicopter from the Airforce for the US $ 310.00 for 15 minutes flying over the Sigirya Rock. The pilot said that he is not allowed to fly over the rock, so I had to capture video shots flying at a distance from the rock. To hire the helicopter, we drove all the way to Hingurakgoda, the three of us-Arun, Irangani and myself. We were given a three-seater helicopter, Arun was sitting in front with the pilot well enclosed and comfortable, while I sat at the back seat open on both sides. ...

Mar 24, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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Dilemma of Cholesterol-by Dr harold Gunatillake Is cholesterol a risk factor for heart disease? Transcript: Doctor, I have a disease. What is that disease? Too much cholesterol in my blood. This you hear from many people in Sri Lanka when you visit the country on a holiday and stay with friends. A beneficial important steroid that is found in every cell life in the body required for body functions and wellbeing, formed in your liver, brain tissue, bloodstream and nerve tissue has been demonized over the ages. Cholesterol is indeed manufactured in your body mainly in your liver serves beneficial events such as making hormones and vitamin D and supporting digestion, but it is possible that the large amounts of dietary saturated fats stored in the adipose cells as triglycerides, and excess dietary carbs converted to sugar being stored in the same adipose tissues as triglycerides through insulin intervention, maybe ...

Mar 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged
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Wellbeing to prevent heart disease – by Dr harold Gunatillake Our mothers cooked their leafy veggies, root veggies like potatoes, meat, and fish in boiling water first, and then tempered in a bit of oil other ingredients, such as chili, onion, and curry leaves separately and added to the cooked dish at the end to bring that extra flavor. This was time consuming, though a very healthy way of eating your food. Heart disease and most other chronic disease like diabetes were less prevalent. Today, the way of cooking has changed to faster methods by deep frying in oil, sauteing, or stir frying for better taste and flavor, as done in street foods, restaurant, and fastfood chains as a quick and inexpensive way to prepare foods quite unhealthy, but Sri Lankans have got the taste of it and home cooking is fast disappearing. Such foods may increase your risk of ...

Mar 15, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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The Song that hits the world to preserve our Earth against the detrimental effects of climate change. Sung by the Pop king of Asia- by Dr harold Gunatillake Alston Koch, Our Ambassador for Tourism in Sri Lanka, elected as the Sri Lankan of the year a few years ago, performed his debut of the climate change song, which he wrote, drives a powerful call to action regarding the ecosystem management and environmental governance, is showcased by explaining how sustainable use of land and natural resources, as well as the planned urbanization and sanitation, and their importance to the preservation of our Earth. The lyrics call on every individual to step up and do their part, in whatever way that they can to protect the planet. Instead of single one-off actions, the song calls on people, to make protecting the planet an ongoing commitment that is part and parcel of their ...

Mar 11, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Dubai World Expo- Rhythm, Music, Dances, of Sri Lanka- by Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: Our legendary Sri Lankan musician, the Tourist ambassador for Sri Lanka, sang the song ‘Make a Change’ at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre at World Expo on March 5th 2022 to promote tourism in Sri Lanka. It was sung for the first time launched on World Tourism Day sponsored by the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines, the song calls for people across the world to protect the planet. The song is endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, UNWTO), the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Tourism and Christian Religious Affairs and is supported by the World Travel and Tourism Council) WTTC) Enjoy that song again sung by Alston. Multi-instrumentalist Yohani a sensation budding artist from Sri Lanka, became an internal sensation in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and UAE, ...

Mar 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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How does Zinc help your body?-by Dr harold Gunatillake Transcript: Oysters first appeared on our planet 200 million years ago. People have been gathering them since prehistoric times and fossil traces prove that mankind has used them as a source of food since as far back as the Neolithic Age. Oysters have by far the most zinc of any other food, with 74.1 milligrams in a 3-ounce serving of oysters that are cooked, breaded, and fried. That’s 673% of an average daily value. Another shellfish packed with zinc is crab. Most of us do take supplements daily and the common ones are Magnesium, Vitamin B12 and vitamin D, including fish oil capsules. When should you take zinc and what are the symptoms of zinc deficiency? That is what we are going to discuss today. ...

Mar 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged
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Health & Views February 3rd issue 2022 – 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 / ...

Mar 4, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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