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eLanka Newsletter – 12th July 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Pumped up Sri Lanka burst Dutch bubble. Shanaka’s men annihilate Netherlands in emphatic fashion in qualifying final. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE FOR STUDENTS HOPING TO STUDY IN MELBOURNE – Help and support , So you get the most out of your time in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia) AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023. – By Charles Schokman Medications that lower blood sugar in Diabetes type 2 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake POEM TO MUM – By TREVINE RODRIGO Volaarey! Sri Lanka secure Late Summer Test Matches in England in 2024-by Michael Roberts Resort on the white sandy beaches of Wadduwe, Sri Lanka. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Prologue – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena A popular tourist attraction located in Gampola ...

Jul 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Charles Schokman, eLanka Newsletter, Nishantha Hewagee, TREVINE RODRIGO

MUSIC EXCELLENCE DESMOND DE SILVA PASSES AWAY – By Dr Harold Gunatillake In memory of Desmond- Loss creates an emptiness in our hearts and the sadness is very deep Desmond and the clan met in Quakers Hill, at the Community Hall, entertained a crowded hall merrymaker, mainly Sri Lankans, with his favourite songs, including Baila. It was an awesome glorious night enjoyed by all. Produced by Dr. Harold Gunatillake October 29th 2017 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 ...

Jan 10, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Desmond De Silva

Discussing common health issues affecting us with age & sharing comments for better health & longevity-By Dr.Harold Gunatillake Pulse-what you should know about? Transcript: Checking your pulse at your wrist at the base of your thumb regularly, will save many health issues related to your cardiovascular disease and other organs like your thyroid gland. Pulse is generally checked at your wrist- called the Radial pulse: at the neck called the carotid pulse. Checking your pulse at the wrist: Check on the inside of your wrist, below your thumb. Gently place two fingers of your other hand on this artery. Count the beats for 30 sec. and multiply by two. You cannot feel your heart but checking on your radial pulse you could read your heart. Roll the two fingers over the radial artery softly and gently. ...

Aug 11, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Checking your pulse Comments 0

How do you know you are deficient in Vitamin B12?

How do you know you are deficient in Vitamin B12? Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake –Health writer How can one tell or suspect that you lack vitamin B12? You may develop pins and needle sensations in your hands, and lower extremities unsteady walking disability, headaches, pale skin or being breathless and fatigued for no reason. Then, think that you may be suffering from Vitamin B12 deficiency. Fatigue may be common in other illnesses or just due to lack of exercise, but fatigue or tiredness with vitamin B12 deficiency is accompanied with other symptoms mentioned. With further time with no diagnosis made, you may get confused; have cognitive impairment, paranoia, delusions, mania, psychosis, memory loss, incontinence when passing urine and loss of taste and smell. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system, if the blood levels go down to its lowest limits. It is ...

Jun 15, 2017 Posted by admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake, How do you know you are deficient in Vitamin B12? Comments 0

Should we eat more Bananas? Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM (Sing), MBBS-Health writer

Should we eat more Bananas? – Written by Dr Harold Gunatillake FRCS, FICS, FIACS, AM (Sing), MBBS-Health writer Bananas are available in every little way-side tea boutique or street eating outlet in Sri Lanka on the main trunk roads. Bananas are kept hanging in most of these places. The secret is that hanging unripe green skin bananas change as they ripen and become sweeter. There are enzymes in bananas that begin to break down starches into sugars. What this means is that it is already digested into sugar for easy absorption, unlike most other fruits. Hanging seems to accelerate this enzyme activity. You can stop your vehicle and order a bunch and feed your hunger pans, quite fresh and filling, too. The question is asked how healthy are they, and are they low calorie? They are extremely healthy full of nutrients and most average size banana (6-7 inches-101grams) have approximately ...

Jan 5, 2017 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Bananas, by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Dr harold, eat bananas Comments 0

Do Mangoes raise blood sugar among people having diabetes?

Do Mangoes raise blood sugar among people having diabetes? All fruits have fructose and they are converted into glucose in the gut, and absorbed as glucose. Doctors will tell you not to eat too many fruits if you have diabetes as your anti-diabetic medication will not be able to normalise blood sugar levels. ...

Oct 6, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged by Dr Harold Gunatillake Comments 0

Dilemma of Breast Cancer Screening by Dr Harold Gunatillake

Dilemma of Breast Cancer Screening The American Cancer Society recommends breast cancer screening with modifying the suggested ages for annual and biannual preferences in decision making. Every woman must have a screening check every three years if there is no history of breast cancer in the family. With a history on both sides of the parents a six monthly screening is advised, after the age of 40. The dilemma here is that approximately 85 % of breast cancers are detected on routine mammography. The rest are detected by self-examination by the women themselves, or by doctors. The best time to self-examine is at the time of soaping whilst having a shower. Breasts are self-palpated gently and carefully with the flat of the palm and feeling every quadrant of the breast, whilst applying soap on the breast skin. The best time to examine is within a week after menses when the ...

Aug 13, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles Tagged Breast Cancer, by Dr Harold Gunatillake, Dilemma of Breast Cancer Screening, PALB2 testing, routine mammography Comments 0