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Doctor, I am having chest pain, worried about it? By Dr Harold Gunatillake You are not the only one. Most of us, when we pass the 60th year, slightest chest pain become a worry and cause anxiety. Seven million people around the world die from heart attacks every year and is the world’s leading killer. This video presentation will unravel some of the issues of chest pain. You may experience some muscular pains and cramps after a few stretches in your gym work or physical exercises. That sort of pain will subside within days. What we are concerned is about recurrent chest pain arising due to conditions within the chest. Chest pain appears in many forms, and you should be able to describe it to your doctor to clinch a preliminary diagnosis It ranges from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes you feel it is crushing or burning. ...

Nov 28, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged chest pain, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, ECG, gym work, heart attacks, physical exercises, Xray

Breathlessness What is it?How and why do you get it By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Breathlessness- is a form of unpleasant breathing, rapid or difficult breathing. Normally in healthy condition you breath comfortably without your knowing at the rate of 14 breaths per minute at rest, to provide sufficient oxygen to breath in and to breath out the carbon dioxide produced in the body through metabolic process. Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Doctors use the term dyspnea for intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Breathlessness indicates that the body needs more oxygen and energy when exerting itself. Now, what are the causes that produce shortness of breath. Common causes include asthma, a chest infection like pneumonia, a weak heart, being overweight, smoking. It could be a panic attack. It could be something serious ...

Nov 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Antibiotics, Breathlessness, carbon dioxide, chest, CT scan, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Drug, inflammation, oxygen

Is Cholesterol a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?- By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: High blood cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people. More importantly, there is no significant link between the cholesterol you eat and your risk of heart disease. Same findings do not apply for foods high in saturated fat. Unsaturated fatty acids like Olive oil, peanut canola oils are the ‘goody oils’ while saturated fats like butter and coconut oil are considered bad for you because they generate high blood cholesterol that forms part of the coronary plaque. ...

Nov 20, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Balachandran, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, High blood cholesterol levels, Lathika Athauda, Rajitha Wickremasinghe

eLanka Newsletter – 17th November 2021 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BOXCAR BRILLIANCE” – by Des Kelly Photos – Ceylon International Film Festival & Foundation Launch – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA USA Dubai Expo 2020 Lanka pavilion – Watch the Sri Lankan dance performances for Yohani’s “Manike Mage Hithey” & Annesley Malewana’s “Udarata Niliya” Marsh, Warner powers Australia to T20 World Cup triumph over formidable KIWIS -their first T 20 WC Pride – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva makes Sri Lanka proud been elected to the ICC’s most valuable team – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Sale of New and Preloved clothing, footwear – Saturday 20 November (Sydney event) Vocalist Gamini Susiriwardena bids adieu – by Sunil Thenabadu ARUNI BOTEJU, FOUNDER OF CEYLON INTERNATIONAL ...

Nov 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Lucky Karunaratne, Noel News, Sunil Thenabadu

What is Dietary fiber and why is it important? By Dr harold Gunatillake ‘Science- backed dietary fiber to help guide you through the complex world of nutrition’ Dietary fibers have raised much interest, as they exert beneficial effects on body weight, food intake, glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. Epidemiological studies show an association between a higher fiber intake and a reduced risk of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and colon cancer Our main dietary macronutrients are carbs, fats, and proteins. We get our fiber content only from carbs and not from fats or proteins. Do you know that meat has no fiber? It is the indigestible part of plant foods, such as fruits, veggies, seeds, and legumes that has no nutrients. They add bulk to our stools, promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the large gut and act as a sponge, absorbing fluid to soften ...

Nov 15, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged cholesterol, dietary fiber, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, fiber, healthy die, low-density lipoprotein, Weight management

eLanka Newsletter – 14th November 2021 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THAT’S LIFE” – by Des Kelly 100 days to 100 years – CJS counts down to centenary celebrations Spectacular run pursuit directs Kiwis into their first T-20 World Cup final on Sunday – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Why choose Active Super? From responsible investments to strong returns, there’s so many reasons to get Active with your super LIAM DODDRELL – ONWARDS AND UPWARDS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS FAMOUS GRAND DAD – LIAM DODDRELL MESMERIZES WITH BAT AND BALL – by Bernard VanCuylenburg Yohani – Moving On Duo scene for husband and wife The De Lanerolle Brothers From The Hilton Colombo Crescat Boulevard to launch a new shopping experience LYDIA STRYDER – Succeed Wanindu Hasaranga climbs ...

Nov 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Darshana Abayasingha, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Mahil Wijesinghe, Savithri Rodrigo, Sunil Thenabadu

Beta blockers- what are they?-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure. In my recent previous videos, I have discussed other specific drug groups that lower your blood pressure- such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and Calcium-channel blockers. Today we discuss how betablockers lower your blood pressure, and other uses. Beta blockers are also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are medications used to slow down your heart rate, with less force to lower your blood pressure. ...

Nov 10, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Beta blockers, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB’s) – how do they lower your high blood pressure-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: What are ARBs? They block the action of angiotensin 11 resulting in lowering of blood pressure. Angiotensin 11 a vasoconstrictor i.e., narrows blood vessels causing increase of blood pressure. Further, angiotensin 11 is a stimulus for salt and water retention in the body, which further increases blood pressure. Angiotensin 11 is derived from an inactive Angiotensin 1 produced from Angiotensinogen a protein made in your liver. ARBs reduce or blocks the action of this hormone angiotensin 11, thereby causing dilatation of blood vessels resulting in lowering of blood pressure. ARBs blocking the action of Angiotensin 11, lowers the blood pressure and prevent damage to the heart and kidneys caused by high blood pressure. So, those who take ARBs should realize that they are also effective in heart and kidney health, in addition to ...

Nov 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ACE inhibitors, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

eLanka Newsletter – 7th November 2021 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BAMBALAPITIYA BEAUTIES” – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka thump West Indies with a crisp all-round exhibit in final Group 1 match – by Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s pace trio provokes former South African former paceman Dale Steyn – By Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Obituary: Margaret Mary Therese Australia South Asia Forum Inc Presents – A preamble to the South Asian Film Arts & Literature Festival Good News From Jayam November 15, 2021 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 78 05 11 2021 ABC Radio (Australia & Pacific) talks to ALSTON KOCH about his road to success in Australia while introducing DISCO music Humanitarian, Doctor, Researcher, & “Pandemic Whisperer” REMEMBERING Dr. LIONEL ALGAMA, MUSIC MAESTRO ON ...

Nov 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, eLanka Newsletter, Sunil Thenabadu, Thushani Jayawardena, Tilak Pananwala

Mechanism of blood pressure control with ACE inhibitors-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Your body has a system to keep your blood vessels narrowed, increase salt retention and water- to maintain the blood pressure in case of emergency situations such as traumatic bleeding, and at other times. This system is called the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System or RAAS. When the blood pressure increases with age due to over-reaction of this system, there are counter-acting drugs to minimize this situation. We are discussing today about Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitor drugs used to maintain a normal range blood pressure. ...

Nov 6, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Angiotensin converting enzyme, Angiotensin receptor blockers, Dr. Harold Gunatillake