“Christmas time in Sri Lanka is a magical and sensational affair.” – By Harold Gunatillake Website : www.Doctorharold.com Christmas is a highly anticipated festival in Sri Lanka, celebrated on December 25th. Preparations begin weeks in advance, and it has become one of the most celebrated festivals in the country. On Boxing Day, I had the opportunity to stroll around Galle Face Green. It was a bustling place with many families enjoying the holiday and snacking on local foods. The evening had a tremendous post-Christmas vibe to it. Here are some captures at the site. After the boxing day on the 27th of December, we visited the City Centre Mall on James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo. Are you in the mood for some shopping? Perhaps you want to take advantage of the sales or do window shopping? Either way, Colombo City Centre is the perfect place to go for the ultimate shopping ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 4th October 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter New Zealand stun England in World Cup opener with a sensational 9 wicket win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) JOSEPH VERNON FORBES – celebrates his 100th Birthday Sri Lanka stutter in warm up games but may still provide some fireworks. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) 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 Asian Games: More Medals Secured by Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts මන නන්දණීය,නන්දා මාලිණිය , 80 වන වියට පිය තබන්නී…. By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Coconut- an Asian dietary essential- was bashed again by Western researchers, despite its increasing popularity in the West. – By Harold Gunatillake ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 2nd July 2023 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Dinner Dance with Misty’s, No 1 Band in Sri Lanka – By Jayantha Pathikirikorale SRI LANKA NEWS (JUNE 2023) – by Victor Melder. JONNY BAIRSTOW CARRIES OIL PROTESTOR OFF PITCH – By Sunil Thenabadu Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – July 2023 Words of Sympathy.- By Noor Rahim අනුරපුර තලගුරු වෙහෙරේ – ඍද්ධි ප්‍රාතිහාර්යපෑ ධම්මදින්න මහරහතන් වහන්සේ. – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Knowing about Glaucoma – By Harold Gunatillake Best Research Engineer of the Year Queensland 2023 Noel News Cook with Corina Esala Poya Day: A Celebration of Spiritual Enlightenment and Heritage in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – Does Jesus love me? – by Charles Schokman Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 164 29 06 23 The Brad and Kiara ...

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Mechanism of blood pressure control in your body and how drugs called ACE inhibitors are used to counteract high blood pressure. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS Your body has a system to keep your blood vessels narrowed, increase salt retention and water, i.e., tissue perfusion balance, and maintain blood pressure in emergencies such as traumatic bleeding and other times. For instance, if you lose blood from trauma, this mechanism starts working straight away in your body. This is the inbuilt mechanism to survive through the ReninAngiotensin-Aldosterone System or RAAS. The renin-angiotensin system, or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, and systemic vascular resistance. It is natural for blood pressure to rise with age due to the overreaction of the RAAS system and the natural process of thickening, hardening, and narrowing the lumen of the arteries. This ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th March 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE PERILS OF PLASTIC” by Des Kelly Vision Care expands Kurunegala branch with addition of Eye and ENT Diagnostic Centre Sheep to the slaughterhouse in Auckland – Sri Lanka surrender in the house of pain – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) The Yahapaalana Legacy and Three Major International Events/Processes driving Sri Lanka to Bankruptcy-by Michael Roberts Congratulations to new RCOBA NSW & ACT committee for 2023/24 Film, Tele artistes, Vocalists assembled for a Bak Maha Ulela cum musical extravaganza In Dubai – by Sunil Thenabadu Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – 1st ODI (D/N), Auckland, March 25, 2023 Confronting Charlie Ponnadurai: Clarifying the Context of Disparaging Ethnic Epithets in Sri Lanka over the last 180 years – ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BEAUTIFUL BAILA” – by Des Kelly Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva) Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal honoured in Wisdens best team of the year – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor Melbourne) Will the elation be short lived? – By Aubrey Joachim British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Eat more fibre- your doctor will recommend it. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th June 2022 – 8th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE BAILA-BEAT” -by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI Series – June 2022 Des’ Birthday Celebration ……By Phyllis De Silva PRESENTING MY BOOK, THE EXTRA MILE TO HIS EMINENCE MALCOLM CARDINAL RANJITH ceylon filmfest – friends dance – real jaffna – thaminie’s piano – bilal and dimanthi – By Jayam Rutnam Sri Lanka-News as of 24th June 2022 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Roaring Lion’s kill off Kangaroo challenge – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka Sports editor) A Book Review-An outstanding treatise on Human Food – By Dr Palitha Ganewatta Australian minister dispatched to Sri Lanka to demand a halt to refugees fleeing destitution – By Max Boddy Passionate Sri Lankan Fans awarded “MoM” Award-by Michael Roberts ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 20th April 2022 – 6th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LAMPRAIS TO THE FORE” – by Des Kelly Rozanne De Silva celebrates her milestone 50th – an extravagant birthday bash thrown by Jude De Silva for wife Rozanne – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Accountant, comic, and MasterChef: Dilruk Jayasinha’s curious journey to comedy – by Jessica Taylor Yates Kaha Sivurata Kandulak | කහ සිවුරට කඳුලක් | Sinhala Song – song composition by Maithri Panagoda | Sung by veteran singer Edward Jayakody Bachi Susan with deep bass voice is a phenomenal exceptional sought after vocalist at apex of fame -by Sunil Thenabadu Health & Views April 2nd issue 2022 – by Dr harold Gunatillake VISHARADA JAGATH WICKREMASINGHE REPUTED VOCALIST ,MUSICIAN AT THE SUMMIT OF FAME – by Sunil Thenabadu Music to my ears Sohan ...

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Is chronic inflammation the cause of coronary heart disease? By Dr harold Gunatillake “Globally, 9 million people die each year, from ischemic heart disease, making it by far the world’s biggest killer. Despite falling rates of heart disease, tackling it is still a stubborn challenge. -Benjamin Plackett” “Research is revealing what causes the heart to malfunction – and how to stop that from happening”. The incidence of many heart conditions in wealthy countries is declining. In the United Kingdom, for example, the rates of ischemic heart disease (IHD), myocardial infarction and heart failure have decreased since 2005. The incidence of atrial fibrillation has increased, probably because of an ageing population. Death rates for coronary heart disease (CHD) in the UK have halved since 1980, but CHD is still the commonest cause of death. The decrease since 1980 maybe because fewer people now get CHD in the first place, or because ...

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Health & Views March 3rd issue 2022 – 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 otherwords, 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 website / ...

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