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Sri lankan Ayurveda treatments

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  Sri lankan Ayurveda treatments Ayurveda is the  science of life the traditional long way to achieve a life of beauty and health . Head Massage          The head and neck are given a relaxing massage with special oil,increasing blood supply to the scalp.Relieving nerves and tension and encouraging hair growth. Body scrub & Body pack                Cleanliness of your body. Synchronous massage                 Two therapists massage you gently and synchronically with ayurveda oil chosen to suite your type.This massage mobilizes the body waste products,improves circulation and provides you with deep relaxation. Head Massage         For disorders of the nervous system . Herbal bath        Herbal are boiled and the result liquid is added to warm bath. The capillaries and spaces between  the tissues  are dilated and purified,...

Sri lankan spices

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 Date: 30 Jan 2023   Sri  lankan  spices Sri lankas history, rich in spices, began over 2,500 years ago.In the 16th century Celone ,as it was then known, was discovered by portuguese who soon began  trading  in cinnamon and other spices. The Dutch and British followed bringing with them their own history and influences, forming a strong western presence which created a history  of food  expressed with  spices which  can be tasted in the dishes today.The spices which are vital part of sri lankan food that is unique and interesting, adding subtle flavors and aromas. It is an Ayurvedic belief that spices have healing properties that can enhance well being. Spices : Chilles, coriander ,cumin ,curry leaves,fennel ,fenugreek,garlic ,ginger,lemon grass,lime,onion,rampe and turmeric . Used in main meals to desserts and cakes,the islands food is expressed through vibrant colours and fragrant  aromas of fresh spices.Roasting of speices such a...

Polyunsaturated Fat.

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Date: 21 Jan 2023 Polyunsaturated Fat Polyunsaturated fat is often similar to monounsaturated fat.Polyunsaturated fat is abundant in plant foods.There are two types of polyunsaturated fats.One is omega 6 and the other is omega 3. Foods like soyabeans and corn contain omega  6. Omega 3 is abundant in fish like salmon,...,herring. When this  fat is taken  in normal amounts,it helps to maintain blood suger and cholesterol levels an required.This type of fat is  not produced naturally  in the body.Therefore you should eat foods containing polyunsaturated  fat.Doctors say omega 3 is a heart -helthy fat and prevents diseases like Alzheimer,cancer and immune disorders.Therefore ,you should eat with understanding about the types of fats.

Nadeeka Guruge

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Ndeeka Guruge is a popular and award-winning musician in Sri lanka.He is  a music director , composer , singer , guitarist and performer.                                                                                   Nadeeka Guruge was fond of music since childhood.The main reason for that is his mother,father and teachers and the enviroment he grew up in since childhood.He studied music as a subject only up to the general level and completed his high school under the stream of science.But his music journy he was not stopped. His elder brother gave him his first guitar lesson and from then on he bacame passionate about playing the guitar.In the later period,giants in the music fieldof Sri lanka such as Premasiri Kemadasa,Ivo Denis,Clarance Wijewardana were his teachers and he...

My vintage stamp book.

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 M y grandfather  used to keep the old stamps he collected in safekeeping .later, I collected those stamps and created a stamp book.It contains very valuable old stamps of different countries and stamps collected by me nowadays.   Sri lanka was called celone during the colonial era when our country was established.some stamps  belonging  to that era are shown in the following pictures. Stamp 1937 Sigiriya Stamp : Ceylone 1937  The image of the rulers of the england royal family is mostly seen.also some stamps created including important places,local crops ,famous people  and endemic animals of our country are given below .    Kumarathunga Munidasa 1971 Ceylone                     Lighthouse And Old Pier                        Stamp : Abaya mudra (2500 Sambudda janthi) I kept this old book of stamps very safe and later. I added more ...