Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Around 16.3% Of 2-19 Years Age Group in Sri Lanka Is Obese
Around 16.3% of the children and adolescents belonging to 2-19 years age group in Sri Lanka is obese according to the Director of National Poisonous information Center in Colombo National Hospital and Consultant Physician Dr.Waruna Gunathilake.
Addressing a Media Seminar held at Health Education Bureau in Colombo this morning Dr.Gunathilake has stressed that the Obesity among st all age groups in the country is on the increase due to factors like bad food habits and Lack of exercise .
If a female's waist size is 35 inches or more and male's waist size is 40 inches or more than she/he prone to obesity Dr.Gunathialke has stated.
People should avoid instant junk food and consume a nutritious meal which includes vegetables,fruits,green leaves and cereals,restricting the consuming of oil foods and have a good daily exercise to avoid obesity which can lead deadly diseases like Heart diseases,Type two Diabetes ,High Blood Preassure,High Cholesterol,Asthma and Cancers he has stressed.
Addressing a Media Seminar held at Health Education Bureau in Colombo this morning Dr.Gunathilake has stressed that the Obesity among st all age groups in the country is on the increase due to factors like bad food habits and Lack of exercise .
If a female's waist size is 35 inches or more and male's waist size is 40 inches or more than she/he prone to obesity Dr.Gunathialke has stated.
People should avoid instant junk food and consume a nutritious meal which includes vegetables,fruits,green leaves and cereals,restricting the consuming of oil foods and have a good daily exercise to avoid obesity which can lead deadly diseases like Heart diseases,Type two Diabetes ,High Blood Preassure,High Cholesterol,Asthma and Cancers he has stressed.
HEALTH TIP
Obesity is a growing epidemic affecting millions worldwide. It has
numerous effects on various systems of the body leading to physiological
changes that may cause the development of diseases like high blood
pressure, heart disease, high blood cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity also raises the risk of fatty liver disease, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis and certain cancers. It is estimated that the cost of treating obesity related diseases contributes 2–7% of total national health care costs in developed countries.
Obesity is related to a number of effects on skin health as well. Obesity affects the skin barrier function, workings of the sebaceous glands and sebum production that keeps the skin moisturized and supple, sweat glands, small lymph channels under the skin, collagen structure and function, wound healing, small blood vessels under the skin, and subcutaneous fat.
Obesity also raises the risk of fatty liver disease, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis and certain cancers. It is estimated that the cost of treating obesity related diseases contributes 2–7% of total national health care costs in developed countries.
Obesity is related to a number of effects on skin health as well. Obesity affects the skin barrier function, workings of the sebaceous glands and sebum production that keeps the skin moisturized and supple, sweat glands, small lymph channels under the skin, collagen structure and function, wound healing, small blood vessels under the skin, and subcutaneous fat.
Effects of obesity on the skin
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Effects on skin barrier function
Obesity increases water loss across the skin to a great extent. In morbidly obese patients skin is significantly dry and skin repair after wounds is impaired.
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Sebaceous glands and sebum production
Sebum plays a major role in acne development. It is an oily substance that is produced to keep the skin moisturized and supple. Acne occurs when the sebaceous channels are blocked and infected. Acne is clearly exacerbated by obesity-associated disorders.
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In obese individuals androgens (male hormones), insulin, growth
hormone, and insulin like growth factors are raised. These are all known
risk factors for acne.
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Sweat glands
Obese patients have larger skin folds and tend to sweat more profusely due to thick layers of subcutaneous fat.
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Lymph channels
Obesity impede or slow lymphatic flow. This leads to collection of protein-rich lymphatic fluid in the subcutaneous tissue. This is called lymphedema.
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Blood vessels of the skin
Obesity changes blood circulation of the skin leading to obesity-related microangiopathy and hypertension. Blood flow in the skin is increased in obese individuals.
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Skin diseases aggravated by obesity
Some skin diseases are aggravated by obesity and overweight. These include:-
- lymphedema
- psoriasis
- chronic venous insufficiency
- insulin resistance syndrome
- cellulite
- skin infections including fungal infections
- plantar hyperkeratosis
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- tophaceous gout
- intertrigo
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In obese individuals androgens (male hormones), insulin, growth
hormone, and insulin like growth factors are raised. These are all known
risk factors for acne.
Colombo Additional Magistrate Turned Down The Request Made By Welikada Police To Issue A Stay Order Agsinst Student Protest
Colombo Additional Magistrate has today(29) turned down the request made by Welikada Police to issue a stay order to prevent the protest march organized by Inter University Students Federation(IUSUF) and Colombo Medical Faculty Students Federation by opposing the budget proposals-2017 and SATIM (Private Medical Collage in Malabe)entering the high security zone near the Parliamentary Complex.
After refused to issue a stay order the Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya has instructed the Police to take necessary action if the protestors disturbed peace.
After refused to issue a stay order the Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya has instructed the Police to take necessary action if the protestors disturbed peace.
Former Eastern Commander Of LTTE And Deputy Minister Karuna Amman Has Been Arrested And Remanded
The former Eastern Commander of LTTE and Deputy Minister Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman has been arrested this morning by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) over misusing state owned vehicle while he was a Deputy Minister in the previous government.
After being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya this noon Karuna Amman has been remanded until 07th of December.
The former Eastern Commander of LTTE and Deputy Minister was arrested by the FCID this morning after questioned him several hours over the misuse of a state owned vehicle.
After being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya this noon Karuna Amman has been remanded until 07th of December.
The former Eastern Commander of LTTE and Deputy Minister was arrested by the FCID this morning after questioned him several hours over the misuse of a state owned vehicle.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Health Officials Had taken legal action Against 51 Food Outlets For Selling Food Items Not fit For Human Consumption
During the island wide raids carried out in the first
day of National Food Safety week yesterday (28) health officials had taken legal action against 51 food outlets inclulding Bakeries and destroyed food items in 208 outlets due to not fit for human consumption according to Ministry Of Health.
During the raids in the first day of the National Food Safety Week health officials had also taken legal action against 42 varities of soft drinks which not apply traffic lights system to indicate suger levels and filed cases against 12 school canteens selling food unfit for human consumption.
Food items in 112 school canteens have been destroyed during tjdue to unfit for human consumption Ministry has stated.
day of National Food Safety week yesterday (28) health officials had taken legal action against 51 food outlets inclulding Bakeries and destroyed food items in 208 outlets due to not fit for human consumption according to Ministry Of Health.
During the raids in the first day of the National Food Safety Week health officials had also taken legal action against 42 varities of soft drinks which not apply traffic lights system to indicate suger levels and filed cases against 12 school canteens selling food unfit for human consumption.
Food items in 112 school canteens have been destroyed during tjdue to unfit for human consumption Ministry has stated.
Former Police Special Task Force Chief K.L.N Sarathchandre Was Released On Bail
The former head of the Police Special Task Force Deputy Inspector General Of Police(DIG) K.L.N
Sarathchandre who had been arrested and remanded recently over misusing a police jeep was released on bail today (28) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.
He was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate court today (8)
The former Police Special Police Task Force chief was charged over misusing a state owned jeep while he was at office.
Sarathchandre who had been arrested and remanded recently over misusing a police jeep was released on bail today (28) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.
He was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate court today (8)
The former Police Special Police Task Force chief was charged over misusing a state owned jeep while he was at office.
Prime Minister Wikramasinghe Proposed A Rs.100,000 Allowance For MP's
Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe has today (28)
stated in the Parliament that he proposed a Rs.100,000 allowance for each MP to use for the activities in their electorates including giving gifts.
Prime Minister has also stressed that his opinion was that monthly allowance of MP's too should be increased.
Recently Prime Minister Wikramasinghe has stated in Parliament that salaries of MP's should be increased.
stated in the Parliament that he proposed a Rs.100,000 allowance for each MP to use for the activities in their electorates including giving gifts.
Prime Minister has also stressed that his opinion was that monthly allowance of MP's too should be increased.
Recently Prime Minister Wikramasinghe has stated in Parliament that salaries of MP's should be increased.
Fishing Boat Had Disappeared In Southern Sea
A fishing boat had disappeared in the sea about 10 nautical miles away from Galle-Ambalangoda sea
coast today (28) it has been reported.
An investigation has been launched to find out the disappeared fishing boat according to the Disaster Management Center in Galle.However there's no detail on the fishermen in disappeared boat the center has stated.
coast today (28) it has been reported.
An investigation has been launched to find out the disappeared fishing boat according to the Disaster Management Center in Galle.However there's no detail on the fishermen in disappeared boat the center has stated.
Navy And police Officers Have Arrested Three Persons With 42 Kilo Grammes Of Kerala Cannabis
Navy and Police Officers have arrested three persons
with 42 Kilo Grammes of Kerala Cannabis in their possession at Point Pedro in Valvatithurai Area (Northern Province) it has been reported.
The arrested suspects along with the stock of Kerala Cannabis had been handed over to the Point Pedro Police for further investigations according to Navy.
with 42 Kilo Grammes of Kerala Cannabis in their possession at Point Pedro in Valvatithurai Area (Northern Province) it has been reported.
The arrested suspects along with the stock of Kerala Cannabis had been handed over to the Point Pedro Police for further investigations according to Navy.
Wild Elephants Destroyed Crops/Properties/Houses In Several Places At North Central Province
As a result of Wild Elephant threats an extensive
damage has been done to crops ,houses and properties as well as to human lives in several villages at North Central Province it has been reported.
damage has been done to crops ,houses and properties as well as to human lives in several villages at North Central Province it has been reported.
Accordingly Mahiyanganaya,Dambana,Sorabora,Thissapura,Gurumada and Gamunupura villages are currently under Wild Elephant threat according to sources.
Wild Elephants are entering these villages easily as authorities have not taken steps to build the proposed electric fence in Sorabora-Gurumada area the villagers have stated.
Three Persons Arrested With Stock Of Expensive Wallapatta At Katunayake Airport
Airport Customs Officers have today (28)arrested three persons while attempting to smuggle 48 kilo
grammes of expensive "Wallapatta"herb out of the country at Katunayake,Bandaranaike International Airport.
The stock of arrested Wallapatta which also known as "Gyrinops" is estimated as worth around Rs. 3.4
million according to the Customs Officers.
The stock of arrested Wallapatta which use to make an expensive perfumes was confiscated and the suspects were fined Rs.300,000.
grammes of expensive "Wallapatta"herb out of the country at Katunayake,Bandaranaike International Airport.
The stock of arrested Wallapatta which also known as "Gyrinops" is estimated as worth around Rs. 3.4
million according to the Customs Officers.
The stock of arrested Wallapatta which use to make an expensive perfumes was confiscated and the suspects were fined Rs.300,000.
HEALTH TIP
Curry leaves, known as kadi patta in hindi, "Karapincha" in Sinhalese is one of the common
seasoning ingredients that is added to almost every dish to enhance its
taste and flavour.
Here are some of the benefits of Curry leaves.
1. Helps keep anaemia at bay
Kadi patta or curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid. Interestingly, anaemia is not only about the lack of iron in your body but also about the body’s inability to absorb iron and use it. This is where folic acid comes into play. Folic acid is mainly responsible for iron absorption and since kadi patta is a rich source of both the compounds it is your one-stop natural remedy to beat anaemia. Here is how eating beetroot can help fight anemia.
Tip:If you suffer from anaemia, eat one date (khajoor) with two kadi patta leaves on an empty stomach every morning. Here are few diet tips to beat anaemia and increase hemoglobin
2. Protects your liver from damage
If you are a heavy drinker, eat a lot of fish or indulge in other activities that could be damaging your liver, then you must eat curry leaves. This is because, according to a study published in AsianJournal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research[1], curry leaves were protect your liver from oxidative stress and harmful toxins that build-up in your body due to the presence of kaempferol, a potent antioxidant.
Tip: Heat one spoon of homemade ghee, add the juice of a cup of kadip atta, some sugar and freshly powdered black pepper (kali mirch). Make sure you heat this mixture slightly (and not overheat it) as Kaempferol boils at a very low temperature.
3. Maintains your blood sugar levels
A study published in the Journal of Plant food for Nutrition[2], found that curry leaves lower your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity. Apart from this, the presence of fiber in the leaves plays a significant role in controlling your blood sugar levels.
Tip: To help keep your blood sugars under check, you should ideally add kadi patta to all your meals. Alternatively, consuming fresh curry leaves on an empty stomach every day might do the trick as well.
4. Protects you from heart disease
Did you know that curry leaves have properties that can help in lowering one’s blood cholesterol levels? Well, as per a study published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine [3], curry leaves prevent the oxidation of cholesterol as it is packed with antioxidants. This in turn increases the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects you from heart disease and atheroscleros
5. Helps with digestion
Curry leaves are known to be carminative in nature and thus, is highly effective against indigestion. Once ingested, it helps in the digestion process along with aiding in excretion.
6. Relieves the symptoms of diarrhoea
Even though curry leaves have mild laxative properties, it is a great remedy for diarrhoea. This is because kadi patta contains carbazole alkaloid that posses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which in turn help in combating an upset stomach.
Tip: If you suffer from diarrhoea gently crush some kaddi patta into a ball (the size of a berry), and drink it with some buttermilk. Do this twice to thrice a day for relief.
7. Can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy
According to a study [3], curry leaves have the amazing ability to protect the body from the ill effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It not only protects the chromosomes from damage but also protects the bone marrow and halts the production of free radicals in the body.
8. Reduces congestion in the chest and nose
If you suffer from a wet cough, sinusitis or chest congestion, kadi patta is a very effective home remedy to relieve the symptoms.
Tip: To relieve congestion, take a spoon of powdered curry leaves and add a spoon of honey to it. Make it a paste and eat this solution twice a day.
9. Treats and prevents skin infections
Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But it is true. Kadi patta contains very strong antioxidant properties in addition to powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiprotozoal properties. This makes it a great home remedy to deal with common skin infections like acne and fungal infections of the nail that are often difficult to treat.
10. Accelerates hair growth
Kadi patta has always been known to prevent greying of the hair due to the presence of various nutrients in the body. But it also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.
Tip: To help strengthen your hair and fight dandruff, add the juice of kadi patta, to 100ml of coconut oil. Heat this oil till it turns blackish and apply it to your scalp regularly. Read about causes and solutions – premature greying of hair
Here are some of the benefits of Curry leaves.
1. Helps keep anaemia at bay
Kadi patta or curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid. Interestingly, anaemia is not only about the lack of iron in your body but also about the body’s inability to absorb iron and use it. This is where folic acid comes into play. Folic acid is mainly responsible for iron absorption and since kadi patta is a rich source of both the compounds it is your one-stop natural remedy to beat anaemia. Here is how eating beetroot can help fight anemia.
Tip:If you suffer from anaemia, eat one date (khajoor) with two kadi patta leaves on an empty stomach every morning. Here are few diet tips to beat anaemia and increase hemoglobin
2. Protects your liver from damage
If you are a heavy drinker, eat a lot of fish or indulge in other activities that could be damaging your liver, then you must eat curry leaves. This is because, according to a study published in AsianJournal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research[1], curry leaves were protect your liver from oxidative stress and harmful toxins that build-up in your body due to the presence of kaempferol, a potent antioxidant.
Tip: Heat one spoon of homemade ghee, add the juice of a cup of kadip atta, some sugar and freshly powdered black pepper (kali mirch). Make sure you heat this mixture slightly (and not overheat it) as Kaempferol boils at a very low temperature.
3. Maintains your blood sugar levels
A study published in the Journal of Plant food for Nutrition[2], found that curry leaves lower your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity. Apart from this, the presence of fiber in the leaves plays a significant role in controlling your blood sugar levels.
Tip: To help keep your blood sugars under check, you should ideally add kadi patta to all your meals. Alternatively, consuming fresh curry leaves on an empty stomach every day might do the trick as well.
4. Protects you from heart disease
Did you know that curry leaves have properties that can help in lowering one’s blood cholesterol levels? Well, as per a study published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine [3], curry leaves prevent the oxidation of cholesterol as it is packed with antioxidants. This in turn increases the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects you from heart disease and atheroscleros
5. Helps with digestion
Curry leaves are known to be carminative in nature and thus, is highly effective against indigestion. Once ingested, it helps in the digestion process along with aiding in excretion.
6. Relieves the symptoms of diarrhoea
Even though curry leaves have mild laxative properties, it is a great remedy for diarrhoea. This is because kadi patta contains carbazole alkaloid that posses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which in turn help in combating an upset stomach.
Tip: If you suffer from diarrhoea gently crush some kaddi patta into a ball (the size of a berry), and drink it with some buttermilk. Do this twice to thrice a day for relief.
7. Can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy
According to a study [3], curry leaves have the amazing ability to protect the body from the ill effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It not only protects the chromosomes from damage but also protects the bone marrow and halts the production of free radicals in the body.
8. Reduces congestion in the chest and nose
If you suffer from a wet cough, sinusitis or chest congestion, kadi patta is a very effective home remedy to relieve the symptoms.
Tip: To relieve congestion, take a spoon of powdered curry leaves and add a spoon of honey to it. Make it a paste and eat this solution twice a day.
9. Treats and prevents skin infections
Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But it is true. Kadi patta contains very strong antioxidant properties in addition to powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiprotozoal properties. This makes it a great home remedy to deal with common skin infections like acne and fungal infections of the nail that are often difficult to treat.
10. Accelerates hair growth
Kadi patta has always been known to prevent greying of the hair due to the presence of various nutrients in the body. But it also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.
Tip: To help strengthen your hair and fight dandruff, add the juice of kadi patta, to 100ml of coconut oil. Heat this oil till it turns blackish and apply it to your scalp regularly. Read about causes and solutions – premature greying of hair
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