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Why do doctors recommend taking magnesium daily? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Magnesium is important for many processes in the body. It is needed for muscles and nerves to work correctly, to keep blood sugar and blood pressure at the right level, and to make protein, bone, and DNA. Low magnesium levels over time can lead to low calcium and potassium levels. “Like all nutrients in the body, there is an ideal range, and too much magnesium can harm yourbbody. High magnesium levels can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, breathlessness, and even death. So, you must be careful and discuss with your doctor before badding more magnesium to your diet.” — Dr. Naomi Jean-Baptiste Magnesium appears to help manage blood sugar levels among people with diabetes. Also, those who tend to consume less magnesium typically have poorer blood sugar regulation and a higher risk of ...

Apr 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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Health Benefits of moderate coffee consumption – By Dr harold Gunatillake A large new study explores the mechanics behind the known relationship between coffee consumption and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study proposes that coffee anti-inflammatory properties may largely be the reason for its beneficial effect. Coffee appears to lower pro-inflammatory biomarkers while increasing anti-inflammatory ones—this information from Medical News Today. Drinking a warm cup of Joe as you awake is traditional among most people, and let’s discuss those hidden benefits that you may not have been aware of in this common man’s drink. Moderate coffee intake—about 2–5 cups a day—is linked to a lower likelihood of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver and endometrial cancers, Parkinson’s disease, and depression. Every day, about 90 per cent of Americans consume caffeine in some form. More than half of the adults in the country consume 300 milligrams a ...

Apr 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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A great food for people with diabetes ” Spinach ” – By Malsha – eLanka Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is popular all over the world for its nutritional benefits and versatility in cooking. Spinach is high in iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to any diet. Spinach can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in soups, stews, and pasta dishes, and used as a filling for savory pies and pastries. It can also be blended into smoothies and used in dips and spreads. Spinach is a good source of dietary fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion, as well as vitamin K, which is important for bone health. It is also low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a great choice for people who are watching their weight or trying to manage their blood sugar levels. Overall, spinach is a nutritious and delicious ...

Mar 2, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , ,
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How unhealthy are Processed Foods? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Processed foods are suggested to be a contributor to the obesity epidemic and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. An ultra-processed food with an unevenly high ratio of calories to nutrients may be considered unhealthy. For example, research supports an association between a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.Real food is as close to its natural state as possible. Real food contains antioxidants and nutrients that support heart health, including magnesium and healthy fats.Eating a diet rich in nutritious, unprocessed foods may also help reduce inflammation, which is considered one of the significant drivers of heart disease.Processed foods are more than just microwave meals and ready meals. Processed food is any food that has been altered in some way during preparation. Such as freezing, ...

Dec 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Eat pickled mangoes for your health. – Dr Harold Gunatillake “This mango tree in the picture is from Ranjani’s back garden. She complains of the attacks by the cockatoos. Friends have suggested protecting them with paper bags.” One solution is to pluck as many when unripe and make pickles healthier for people with diabetes than consuming ripe mangoes. Suggested pickling-recipe Check Daily News cookery book.-Page 222-index 896 Mango chutney Mangoes have sucrose, and people having diabetes should restrict eating ripe fruit. One-half cup of diced mango weighing about 3 ounces has roughly 12.3 grams of total carbohydrates, making up 98 per cent of a mango’s total calories. Sugar, a simple shortchain carbohydrate, accounts for more than 90 per cent of the total carb count, totalling 11.3 grams. Unripe mangoes have resistant carbs that will not get digested in your gut and absorbed, unlike sucrose and fructose (fruit sugar) in ripe ...

Sep 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Insulin Sensitivity, insulin resistance and insulin unresponsiveness – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com There are over 400 million Diabetics in the world. Two million diabetics in Sri Lanka Studies done by Sri Lanka diabetic association and Kins College London have found that 20% of Sri Lankans have abnormal blood sugar levels. Primary risk factor for diabetes………. If you have diabetes or want to know about diabetes, the two words- insulin sensitivity and resistance- must be well understood to understand and control diabetes. Insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity are two sides of the same coin. If you have insulin resistance, you have low insulin sensitivity. Conversely, if you are sensitive to insulin, you have low insulin resistance. While insulin resistance is harmful to your health, insulin sensitivity is beneficial in non-diabetics. Your insulin sensitivity determines the amount of insulin your body needs to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The more severe ...

May 31, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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CAN DIABETES BE REVERSED? By Dr. Sanjiva Wijesinha Source:Thomiana Newsletter For centuries, Diabetes was considered an incurable disease, the result of the affected person’s body not having enough of the vital hormone Insulin that is required to utilise the sugars and sugar-containing foods that we eat. Insulin is produced by an organ called the Pancreas – and when the pancreas for whatever reason stopped producing enough insulin, it was reasoned that the body could not process ingested food. Gradually the body started breaking down its own muscles to keep itself alive. Until Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best in 1921 discovered how to prepare insulin so that the drug could be injected into diabetic patients, the average life span of someone who developed Diabetes was only about four years. All that changed with the discovery of artificial insulin. This injected medication and the anti- diabetic tablets discovered subsequently can ...

Jan 27, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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If you have diabetes type 2, should know?- by Dr Harold Gunatillake   There is more than one way you could bring down blood sugar level to normal range (fasting 90-110 mg), if you have diabetes. Early stages, your doctor will refer you to a dietician for advice on dietetic management. This early stage (pre-diabetic phase) diet and exercise alone will help to control the disease and possibly even reverse. Being having a genetic factor for diabetes or family history, you may need to continue both exercise and strict low GI foods discipline long term. When you are a full blown diabetic due to neglect during the early phase, your doctor will put you on medication to bring down your blood sugar level with food restrictions. Medication alone can control the blood sugar level but may not be able to reverse the diabetic situation unless the insulin resistance is reduced. ...

Jan 19, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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