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“Doctor, I need your advice on how to get rid of the leg cramps that I experience at night. What would you recommend?” – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com There is no evidence that magnesium supplements are beneficial for leg cramps, except for pregnancy-related ones, despite suggestions that magnesium deficiency may cause them. Let’s define what leg cramps are. They are painful and cannot be controlled voluntarily. Calf muscle contractions lasting for a few seconds to minutes disturb your sleep. Leg cramps are reported in up to 60% of adults and 7% of children. They are troublesome and can cause severe pain and sleep disturbance, and residual pain sometimes occurs in the affected muscles after cramping. Leg cramps can also happen while rapidly walking, playing sports, or exercising in the gym. They can affect your general quality of life. Certain drugs can cause cramps as a side effect. They include ...

Oct 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 25th October 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter All Blacks and Springboks set the stage for a humdinger – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Talking about Oral History Work on Ceylon in the 1960s-by Michael Roberts Lankan Fest 2023: EXPLORE A CULTURE OF WONDERS RIVERSIDE AT FED SQUARE Sri Lanka register first win but it certainly wasn’t pretty. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) Health & Views – October 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Bonny a sparkling voyage in celebrity as a vocalist/entertainer for over four decades having made an indelible imprint in the music arena – by Sunil Thenabadu All Blacks and Springboks likely finalists but Pumas and England will be no pushovers. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) ...

Oct 25, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Health & Views – October 2nd issue 2023 – 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 other words, 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 ...

Oct 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 22nd October 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter All Blacks storm into final and look set to win fourth William Webb Ellis World Cup – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Vale Felix Perumal: A Leader of Cricketing Men-by Michael Roberts Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera rushed in as injury replacements as Sri Lanka reassess lack of experience – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) පතිවත වෙනුවෙන් දිවි පිදූ – රූමත් රූප්මතී දේවිය – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Photos from the Sri Lanka Australian Malay Association – 25th Anniversary Cultural Show and Dinner Dance held on 14 October 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre, Carlingford, NSW GEORGE SENANAYKE AN UNSELFISH MULTI TALENTED MUSICIAN,MUSIC COMPOSER DIRECTOR, SOUND ENGINEER AT APEX OF FAME FOR DECADES –By Sunil Thenabadu The ...

Oct 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Doctor, my feet and ankles are getting swollen. What can I do? – By Dr harold Gunatillake   What is the most common cause of leg swelling? In older adults is what we call venous insufficiency.” The second most common cause of leg swelling is a reaction to certain medications. When you remove your socks and shoes at the end of the day and detect swelling around your ankles and feet, you need to worry about it. Travelling by plane for long hours and not moving your legs is an acute problem. In some situations, this can be due to DVT, meaning that the deep veins in your calf muscles become clogged up with clots due to a lack of peripheral pumping action in the calf muscles, or may be due to a condition called ‘lymphatic stasis’ meaning that the extra-cellular fluid is not being returned from the dependent areas, ...

Oct 18, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Health & Views – October 1st Issue 2023 – 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 other words, 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 ...

Oct 13, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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Enchanting Ella – Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: It is a unique mountainous site, like no other holiday resort. Sri Lanka has become a popular tourist destination due to its many sites and attractions. Historical landmarks and some of the world’s best beaches are available on this Indian Ocean Island. Ella, a once-sleepy town surrounded by verdant mountains, is now a sensation and an excellent place for hikers of all ages. Ella offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, exploring the countryside, visiting waterfalls and temples, and enjoying stunning scenery. Hotels, bars, and restaurants are available for tourists, and you can still find a hotel of your choice on side streets. Ella Rock is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Sri Lanka. It offers a breathtaking view of Hill Country, and you can hike to the peak for a great experience. Ravana Pool ...

Oct 9, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Doctor, my morning fasting blood sugar is always high. Do you have any clues as to why this might be happening? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: That early morning jump in your blood sugar? It’s called the dawn phenomenon or the dawn effect. It usually happens between 2 and 8 a.m. Morning checking on blood sugar on finger pricking and checking up with your glucometer is called the ‘Fasting blood sugar. In most diabetic patients, the reading is above the normal range, and they are very concerned about it. This is due to the the dawn effect or dawn phenomenon. It happens after 2 am and 8 am. This phenomenon of fasting high blood sugar only in some diabetics can be explained so that it will not be a worry or concern in future. After all, fasting blood sugar is not that important when you are a full-blown diabetic. ...

Oct 6, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 1st October 2023 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women claim Silver in Asian Games Cricket – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – (eLanka Sports editor) Three Muscateers In Canada Play Pivotal Role at Connection 55 Silver Jubilee Dance on Friday Sep 22 2023 – By Perry & Yas Danushka Gunathilaka’s Travails Over: Free to Cricket … so to speak – By Michael Roberts ජගත් වැඩිහිටි දිනය – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් Coconut- an Asian dietary essentialwas bashed again by Western researchers, despite its increasing popularity in the West. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Danushka At Cricket: Beyond the Couplings – By Michael Roberts Joe – Pete Cricket game in Sydney September 2023 UDDIKA AWARD WINNING ACTOR,VOCALIST ,MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT WITH A UNIQUE VISION FOR A FRESH EPOCH – By Sunil ...

Oct 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 24th September 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter An appreciation of Harry de Sayrah, OAM – By Ivor Novello Sri Lanka selectors make calculated risk on an improving squad much in line for their unorthodox game plan – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) ජපන් සංස්කෘතියේ අනන්‍යතාව – ගීෂා ළදුන් – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. SUNDAY CHOICE – You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” (Deuteronomy 2:3) – By Charles Schokman ‘Live’ International Media Conference to announce the signing of the agreement with Hollywood, India & Sri Lanka – by Alston Koch Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-23 https://www.elanka.com.au/visit-to-the-st-anthonys-church-in-wahacotte-by-dr-harold-gunatillake/ Neil Para’s Marathon Walk to Secure ...

Sep 25, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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