Health and views April 1st issue 2017 issue – Health Education for Sri Lankans & others by Dr Harold Gunatillake ...
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Spontaneous Spinning (Vertigo) for no cause By Dr Harold Gunatillake –Health writer FRCS, FICS,FIACS,MBBS, AM(Sing) Have you ever experienced spinning things round you when you got up one morning? You are not the only one, there are thousands and thousands of peoplemen and women have had such experiences, as they grow over the 60th year. It is most panicky as you are not aware of what’s happening, because you have has had no such episode before- you would say, “I am healthy-why did it happen to me?” The ‘tsunami’ doesn’t last very long; you hold the closest pole or lean against the wall the episode subsides. You think of sudden high blood pressure when you don’t have it normally, or you think of a brain tumour. ...
Read More →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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Mar 29, 2017
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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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Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita by Health article written by Dr Harold Gunatillake In this preparation- biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here chicken curry is layered with the rice and baked, then served with a fresh cucumber raita. Source: Cook Smart for a Healthy Heart, Reader’s Digest Canada ...
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Mar 23, 2017
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Health and views March 3rd issue 2017 issue – Health Education for Sri Lankans & others ...
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Mar 22, 2017
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Include Mushrooms in your daily meals By Dr Harold Gunatillake-Health writer Chinese and Japanese eat lots of varieties of Mushroom. Some Sri Lankans in Sri Lanka believe they are poisonous. You still could buy the button variety grown locally in the super-markets and other market places. They need to be thoroughly washed before use, as the market ones look dirty. Mushrooms grow from the soil and further reason to clean them before cooking. They require careful cleaning to remove dirt, mould and bacteria from their outer surface. Light scrubbing, and minimal amount of rinsing is all that is required. Rinsing can be done after major chopping or slicing to expose more surface area for cleaning. It is a good idea to pat to rinse cut or wrap mushrooms with a paper towel. You must take care not to smash them in the process of cleaning. ...
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Mar 21, 2017
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Look after your kidneys By Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM (Sing), MB BS – Health writer The two kidneys you have are so valuable for your health and survival. You tend to think of safeguarding your heart by reducing the risk factors that can give you heart disease, such as control of cholesterol numbers in your blood among other precautions. Do you ever think of the risk factors that harm your kidneys? ...
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Mar 20, 2017
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Health & Views – 2nd Issue March 2017 by Dr Harold Gunatillake ...
Read More →Foods that you like to reduce blood cholesterol By Dr harold Gunatillake –Health writer Low fat and low sugar diets are recommended to keep your blood cholesterol number within the normal range. But there are yummy delicious foods you can incorporate into your everyday meals to bring down your cholesterol numbers. Dark chocolates contain flavonoids, antioxidants that help to lower your bad cholesterol. It is dark unsweetened chocolate please, not the milky ones with yummy taste. You could also enjoy an unsweetened cocoa beverage using the powder. ...
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