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eLanka Newsletter – 13th August 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc The 50th Golden Jubilee Winter Ball 2023 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The Annual Dinner Dance of St. Paul’s Waragoda, Kelaniya – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Matildas shock France to storm into World Cup semi final – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor – Melbourne) Invitation to Apply for Grant to Promote Social Cohesion in your Communities [SEC=OFFICIAL] The dilemma of the unhealthy fast foods – Dr harold Gunatillake Cassandra Fernando (Sri Lankan born Australian MP) – speech in the Australian Parliament – covering her school, Holy Family Convent (HFC) Bambalapitiya, and the death of Dilmah tea founder Merrill J Fernando. Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 170 10 08 ...

Aug 14, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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Madu River Safari- We enjoyed the lush mangrove forest.- By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com We broke the journey in Wadduwa Oak Ray Beach hotel, driving 6 hours from Kandy, via the Southern expressway from Kadawata. The next morning, we decided to drive down to Balapitiya along the Western coast, just one hour drive along the Colombo-Galle Road, to discover the secrets of the Madu River and explore the sounds and the sights of the lush mangrove forest, with many of my family members. The Madu River is in Balapitiya on the road to Galle, and we were told that this mangrove forest is a paradise for nature lovers. It is home to over 300 species of fauna from colorful birds like woodpeckers and kingfishers among others, and has over 22 small islands or you may call them the islets. We drove to the Nilwala Boatshed through a narrow-tarred road ...

Aug 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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Between chicken and meat, what is the preference? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Much of the pro-vegetarian research out there will try to convince you that humans are natural herbivores, that we’re not meant to eat meat. In reality, our digestive characteristics show we’re omnivorous, according to a talk for the Vegetarian Research Group by John McArdle. Most Sri Lankans other than vegetarians and vegans eat chicken or red meat once or twice a week with rice and curry. In Sri Lanka, people eat more chicken than beef or mutton due to the price difference. So, the question is how often should you eat chicken? Can you eat chicken every day without affecting your health? Grilled or baked chicken throughout the week is the suggested way to prepare chicken. You can make simple, healthy chicken dinners, served as a curry, and enjoy them with your rice or bread. ...

Aug 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Kotmale Dam and Reservoir. Renamed: Kothmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Location of the Dam There are about 30,000 reservoirs in Sri Lanka of which the majority were built from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century. These were mainly constructed in the dry zone area- the Northern and Eastern part of the land an area of about 40,000 sq. kilometers (where almost all the tanks are located), These reservoirs were essential in these areas to collect rainwater from the streams for irrigation purposes. During the present century, such reservoirs with a dam were constructed to collect the streaming water not only for irrigation purposes but with the objective of generating hydropower. Kotmale Dam construction with a view to generating hydropower began in August 1979, and ceremoniously opened in February 1985 and was renamed the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir on 11 April 2003 following a request by ...

Jul 30, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Health & Views – July 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 ...

Jul 28, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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How does salt affect your health? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake www.Doctorharold.com As much as 85 percent of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy, rather than being added during cooking or eating. Table salt, sodium chloride (NaCl), is a naturally occurring mineral essential for animal life. Salt is one of the most widely used and oldest forms of food seasoning. Saltiness is one of the five basic human tastes in addition to sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami (a savory, meaty taste, such as that of cooked mushrooms, cheese, or soy sauce). It is estimated that we need about 500 mg or 6 grams. of sodium daily for vital functions. But did yo know that, on ..average, working-age adults in England consume 8.4g a day – that’s 40 percent above the national guideline? In Sri Lanka, the National Population Salt Consumption the survey estimated the salt ...

Jul 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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Health & Views – July 1st Issue – 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 ...

Jul 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged ,
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Mitochondrial diseases – By Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Mitochondria-an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner part being folded inwards to form layers (cristae). First, before we discuss mitochondrial dysfunctions or diseases, we need to understand what mitochondria are. It is a structure found in the cytoplasm of every cell in your body, covered by two thin membranes, the inner one corrugated, that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. It is an energy powerhouse. The word cytoplasm refers to the fluid that surrounds the cell nucleus. The chemical energy produced by these organelles is stored within the cells in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate or ATP. When your mitochondria function properly, storing energy in ATP, and using that energy to perform your daily ...

Jul 17, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , ,
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Medications that lower blood sugar in Diabetes type 2 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com “Insulin is not a cure for Diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life.” – Lee Haney. The blood sugar level when checked up randomly in a normal person is less than 140 mg/dL or 7.8 mmol/L. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours of having your meal, means you have diabetes. A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. Regardless of when you last ate, a level of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L ) or higher suggests diabetes, especially if ...

Jul 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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