in good Meet Your Doctor Amherst Town Supervisor Barry A. Weinstein reflects on his 46 years as medical doctor and how he transitioned from medicine to politics — and what he will do when his term as supervisor ends later this year
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July 2017 • Issue 33
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Complementary Medicine
on the Rise 100 ‘Deadliest Days’
AAA says more teens die in crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day than in any other time of the year
Practitioners say more people are benefiting from integrative medicine. Over 30 percent of adults and approximately 12 percent of children use nonWestern health care, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Take a Ride on the Healthy Side of Food Trucks Garden Walk Buffalo
City comes alive with brilliant natural colors during the Garden Walk July 29-30
What My Garden Has Taught Me Author of “Live Alone and Thrive” talks about lessons learned while gardening
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Ginger It’s official: ginger can enhance calorie burn and reduce feelings of hunger. Studies have linked ginger to positive changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, inflammatory proteins and liver health. See SmartBites inside
BRAS
Aesthetics and modesty aside, what health benefits do bras provide, if any? We interviewed several experts. See WOMEN’S HEALTH inside