Dr. Botta's Health Blog & News
Dr. Botta's Health Blog
5/12: Colors - The Good, The Bad, and The Yummy!, Posted on: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Keywords: Yogurt, Food, Dye, Sugar, Hydrogenated, Corn, Syrup, Fructose
Colors, beautiful colors, they are all around us and in our food and drink.Oranges, apples, bananas, and grapefruits. Lemons, limes, grapes, and coconuts.How do you keep artificial dyes out of your food supply? Don’t buy them!Black beans, white beans, lima...
2/28: Brain Injury, Nerve Damage and Garden Hoses, Posted on: Monday, February 28, 2011
Keywords: Pediatric, Radiology, Health, Children, Chiropractic, Doctor, Nerve, Brain, Fall, Blood
Today as I am sitting in the pediatric waiting area of the radiology department at a highly respected local hospital, I found one of their posters of particular interest. It was made by the NY State Department of Health and...
2/10: Valentine's Heart Things to Remember, Posted on: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Keywords: Heart, Disease, Diet, Alcohol, Stress, Exercise, Smoking, Fruit, Soy, Pork
In honor of Valentine's Day I'd like to share some ways that we can all help our hearts to be healthy. First, I'd like to get your attention and share some hardcore statistics with you: 2,600 Americans die of heart...
1/18: Flying Food, Posted on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Keywords: Nutrition, Food, Organic, Health
As I sit here in my second row window seat a bazzillion feet up in the air, I am wondering what to write about today. Then, as the scent of a freshly opened bag of peanuts hits me... airplane food!Many...
1/6: How Can TV be Good for You?, Posted on: Thursday, January 6, 2011
Keywords: Probiotics, Coconut, Pediatrician, Eucalyptus, Mucous, Nose, Chest, Sinuses, Lactobacillus, Rhamnosus
...when it actually gives you useful health tips. Ok, so I was actually watching TV the other day. There was this show on called "The Doctors." It is a panel of 4 doctors that give health tips throughout the show....
Health News
News 11/3/10 - Scientists Confirm Common Sense Approach to Eating is Best, Posted on: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Keywords: Obesity, Health, Pasta, Carbohydrates, Mediterranean, Oldways
In Response to Rising Obesity Rates and Consumer Confusion, Leading Health Authorities Update and Confirm Health Benefits of Pasta Meals Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 3, 2010 -- An international committee of scientists and food authorities today released a Scientific Consensus...
10/21/10 - Health Ranger Releases Rap song with Music Video Called "Just Say No to GMO", Posted on: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Keywords: GMO, Food, Organic, Genetic Modification
The Health Ranger has released a new rap song with music video called "Just Say No to GMO." Written and performed by the Health Ranger, this song aims at exposing the dangers of genetically modified foods. Tucson, AZ (Vocus) October...
10/6/10 - Salt Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, from Harvard Men's Health Watch, Posted on: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Keywords: Sodium, Salt, Heart Attack, Stroke, Men, Harvard, Blood Pressure
The sodium in salt is responsible for more than 100,000 American deaths a year, about three times more than prostate cancer. Most of the salt Americans consume is hidden away in processed foods, a key reason that most of us...
9/28/10 - ConsumerLab.com Finds Quality Problems with Nearly 30% of Fish Oil Supplements Reviewed (Including Krill and Algal Oil Supplements), Posted on: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Keywords: EPA, DHA, Coronary, Heart, Disease, Rheumatoid, Arthritis, Fish, Krill, Algal
Independent tests of fish, krill, and algal oil supplements by ConsumerLab.com revealed quality problems including less omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) than claimed, spoilage, and contamination. A new report compares 39 supplements on quality, value and concentration of omega-3s...
9/16/10 - Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Volunteers to Hold 50 Fundraising Events Nationwide this Fall to Raise Funds for SMA Research, Posted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Keywords: Spinal, Muscular, Atrophy, SMA, FSMA
In September and October, all over the United States, volunteers come together to raise funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and patient support programs. These events include the FSMA’s signature Walk-n-Roll, golf outings, fun comedy nights, community garage sales and...
Veterinary Health
7/23/10 - Pets in the Heat Wave: The Dangers of Leaving Your Pet in the Car, Posted on: Friday, July 23, 2010
Keywords: Veterinary, Animals, Global, Warming, Pets, Dogs, Cats, ASPCA, SPCA
As summer temperatures are rising, perhaps as a result of global warming, pet owners need to be ever-vigilant about caring for their pets during heat waves. There are serious dangers associated with leaving your pet in the car.Surrey, BC (PRWEB)...
Web Developments
2/12/10 - HealthSource Now Site Launches Using Web 2.0 Technology and Search Engine Visability Strategies, Posted on: Friday, February 12, 2010
Keywords: SEO, Technology
After three-plus years of development, HealthSource Now launches using latest technology and search engine compliancy.NEW YORK, February 12, 2010 — After a long development phase, HealthSource Now (www.HealthSourceNow.com) launched yesterday. Included in this launch are many, new uses of Java...