What happens to dietary fats in the body?-Dr Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: That is our talk, today. Dietary fats are triglycerides Triglycerides are composed of fatty acids Each molecule of triglyceride contains three fatty acids joined to an alcohol glycerol Triglycerides are the main stores of body fat. They are stored in adipose cells, widely distributed over the body—mainly under the skin, around deep blood vessels, and in the abdominal cavity and to a lesser degree in association with muscles. There are three kinds of macronutrients in the diet- we eat, Carbs, Fats and Proteins. Today, our discussion is on fats and what happens to them in our body. Most of the dietary fats we eat are natural oils- both polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and animal fats are all packaged as triglycerides in the foods. So, when we eat dietary fat, we are really eating triglycerides. ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 8th Nov – 3rd edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Junior MasterChef Australia – Georgia & Recipe of Yellow Potato Curry with Coconut Flatbread and Dry Potato Curry “THAT’S US” – By Des Kelly British Garrison Cemetery in Kandy – mine of information By Arundathie Abeysinghe Multicultural Wellbeing Forum Alston Koch at Central American Educativa Fiesta Sydney Harmony – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) [Virtual Choir] “LET YOUR TASTE BUDS LOOSE ON SUMPTUOUS TROPICAL COOKING” – Sunday 8 November – at DISH SRI LANKAN STREET FOOD (Sydney) Health & Views – November 1st issue 2020 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake “007” CROSSES THE GREAT DIVIDE: by Joe Van Langenberg Junior MasterChef Australia – Meet Georgia Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo Greetings…from Down Under Former PWC cricketer Ajith Mendis passes away-by Dilwin ...
Nov 8, 2020
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Health & Views – November 1st issue 2020 – 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 ...
Nov 5, 2020
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An Eye Opener on Health Issues-by Harold Gunatillake Written by Dr harold Gunatillake –Health Writer to websites, Sri Lankan and overseas newspapers and magazines “Reading articles on health issues may inspire to initiate a Healthier Life Style- ought to be considered a priority in your life so precious to you. Do not wait till your car breaks down on the road-side and make your family push to the closest garage. Check and replace parts at the scheduled times and run the vehicle smoothly. Likewise, apply the same principles to your life. Get regular check -ups and make your life run smoothly.” ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Health & Views – October 2nd Issue – by 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 / ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Your fingernails may give clues to underlying disorders-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Your fingernails are like your horoscope. It reveals a lot about the state of your health. Today, lot of money is spent on investigating diseases, and the clinical wisdom, time taken to listen to the history of the illness, and proper physical examination seems to be a thing of the past. Just cursory examination of your fingernails does give clues for many chronic diseases and medical conditions and just doing a few investigations to confirm your clinical diagnosis is all that would be required. That is what we are going to discuss today. Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails Let’s talk about Specks under your fingernails Looking into your fingernails once in awhile is a good health habit, as it is a good health indicator that you may not be familiar ...
Sep 26, 2020
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Your large Bowel & your Health-by Harold Gunatillake Website:www.Doctorharolds.com Transcript: Let us talk about your large bowel and health, today Maintaining a healthy gut contributes to better overall health and immune function. You have over 17 feet of small bowel gyrating in your abdominal cavity, sometimes making loud sounds. The width of the lumen is about 2-3 cm. The wall is thin and elastic so that it can expand. On the other hand, your large bowel is thicker in the wall, larger in width, stuck to the back of your abdominal cavity, except the transverse colon which sags and swings. Digestion of your food occurs in your small gut from the enzymes made in your pancreas, and then absorbed into your body. ...
Sep 20, 2020
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eLanka Newsletter – 13 Sept – 4th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lankan Born Kerrigan, #1 on more than SIX Charts MESSAGE TO ALL LANKAN /AUSSIES – By Des Kelly A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch Australian Government: Department of Defence presents 600 books to the Commandant of the Sri Lankan National Defence College Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo King Asoka’s Veterinary Hospital – by Noel Nadesan Bahiravakanda Vihara Buddha Statue in Kandy – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Kidney disease a complication of Diabetes-by Harold Gunatillake 27-year-old Gauravdeep Singh Narang was on his way home after finishing his day’s work as a food delivery driver when he died in a tragic car crash in Melbourne last week -BY AVNEET ARORA Uvaisul Karnain excellent hockey player and cricketer-Althaf Nawaz ...
Sep 13, 2020
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Heart Failure is preventable-video and transcript-by Harold Gunatillake Web Site:www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: The is a terminal situation where the heart muscle pumping system gets weaker, and the blood circulation gets affected. The brain gets disorientated, Lungs becomes congested with incoming venous blood for oxygenation, the body swells starting from your feet, and kidneys start failing. It is a terminal condition which can be reversed if detected early. The incidence in Australia is high- over 10,000 cases per year, when medical treatments are at its best compared to most other countries. In Sri Lanka, heart failure incidence from heart disease is extremely high compared to the more developed countries. One reason is that coronary procedures (such as angioplasty/stent and bypass surgery) are carried out in Sri Lanka, it is not financially affordable to most Sri Lankans. For instance, a coronary bypass surgery costs around $2000 whereas the average income of a Sri ...
Sep 6, 2020
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eLanka Newsletter – 6 Sept – 2nd edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter CELEBRATE FARTHER’S DAY SAFELY & JOYOUSLY @ DISH ( FATHER’S DAY LUNCH ) “A, B, C, & D VIRUS IS ON THE WAY” – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka National Sports Council 2020 Members Eulogy – Mary Irene Lucia Herft (van Rooyen) 14.12.1933 – 22.08.2020 Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo The Sri Lankan designer making eco-conscious gender-inclusive clothes – By Hena Sharma Lipton’s Seat – Tea with breathtaking views – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Obituary: Walter Perumal Hilton Hotels Sri Lanka together with Big Spark by Gateway and SOS Children’s Villages plan to raise awareness amongst children on “SAVE THE OCEAN” by hosting one of the biggest virtual competitions. The Weekly Wrap Up with Karina Okotel Y’S MEN SRI LANKA The Girl With the Apple An ...
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