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Common Thyroid Disorders
Problems with the Thyroid include a variety of disorders that can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or too mu
Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. We had a chat with Dr Shehan Silva, a Consultant Physician with Special Interest in
From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on Transforming Breastfeeding Support
The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, felt frustrating
Eating for your blood type - does it matter?
For the majority of us, planning and consuming a balanced diet daily can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But what if there is an already-devel
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties
Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump
The Importance of Good Nutrition
People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk of serious health problems. Good nutrition means that your body gets all the nut
Debunking some common nutrition myths
When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices, let
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You
Keep An Eye
Getting your eyes tested regularly is vital even if your vision seems to be fine. Such tests allow a specialist doctor to monitor your eyes for vision
Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients
Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst the loss
Caring for the Elderly
Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are
Accidents at home…
We chat to Consultant Family Physician Dr Sarath Paranavitane, to ask him about how to avoid accidents at home and what needs to be in every First Ai
Dentistry in 2023: What we need to know…
Dentistry is a very interesting subspecialty of Medicine. This sub speciality was derived when the physicians realised that the issues arising from or
Running for Mental Health: Subi’s Inspirational Ultramarathon
Running for a cause is a powerful way to make a difference, and mother of two Subhashi Aubert, took on an extraordinary challenge to support mental he
NIJA LUXURY WELLNESS : Holistic Wellness at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Gr
World Stroke Day: Learn The Signs Of Stroke And Save #Precioustime
Stroke occurs as a result of a sudden disturbance of the blood supply to a particular area of the brain resulting in death or damage to the brain nerv
Buzz with Danu - Kamilka Perera on Thyroid Cancer awareness month
Today on the Buzz, I feature Kamilka who has battled her demons with Thyroid Cancer. You may ask why I’m doing a write-up on this. The reason is tha
Expansion of 1926 Mental Health Helpline to WhatsApp
The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the unprecedented economic crisis impacted the lives of Sri Lankans with feelings of uncertainty, taking a heavy tol
World Wellness Weekend with Cinnamon City Hotels
Sri Lanka is a land rich in culture and tradition. For centuries we have heard stories of the strength, grit and determination of our ancestors who li
AYURVEDA FOR THE BODY, MIND & SOUL - AYUWANNA BY BARBERYN
For Sri Lankans suffering from ailments, turning to the holistic science of Ayurveda has been a practice for generations. Meaning the ‘Science of Li
Traditional medicine to bridge drug shortage?
Traditional medicine has been at the core of Sri Lanka’s bygone heritage. Ayurveda and Deshiya Chikitsa systems were used to treat various ailments
Buzz with Dan - Dr Miuru
Today on the Buzz I speak to Dr. Miuru who I have known for many years from our days on TV always an all-rounder and full of life. Today she is making
Dr. Jayamaha: ’’People need not worry to get themselves vaccinated’’
“Vaccines are given to millions of people and any vaccine could have rare or adverse side effects,” opined Dr. Jude Jayamaha, Consultant Virologis
Buzz with Danu - Think pink this month
Today on the Buzz I speak to Dr. Lanka Jayasuriya - Dissanayake, the Chairperson - Indira Cancer Trust. This Trust came to life from a true, painful s
Meditation During Grief & Loss
May your heavy heart find some comfort and ease in the following words. When we experience life-changing events that can throw us into a deep sense of
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a practice that has been embraced by people worldwide, yet the majority of people have no clear understanding of what it is, what it
Little Yogi Adventures: Pause. Breathe. Reflect.
All adults and children live in a ‘busy’ world, where everything is in ‘hurry-up’ mode. Online lessons, virtual activities, video games - all
Meditation For the Curious
Does one have to be trained in sitting cross-legged for forty-five minutes straight before qualifying to be a ‘meditator’? Should one be well vers
Mental Health Allies
Although discourse on the topic of Mental Health is comparatively widespread, it is still misunderstood. Psychologist Hansini Gunasekara talks about h
Living with PCOS
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women. Why then is it still shrouded in mystery and misinformation? PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder tha
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