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MARCH/APRIL • Volume 6 Number 2
On the cover Kitchen remodel 20 At home with the inventor
In every issue 6 Calendar 13 Beauty corner
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Eight herbal alternatives 24 Stock your medicine cabinet
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Relieve your back pain 34 Simple exercises to kick those kinks
42 Book Smarts 46 One Smart woman Meet Heather Klinefelter, a business-savvy mom
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Self Natural cosmetics 9 Be kinder to your skin
Home Picture-perfect pantry 26 Tips to contain cabinet chaos
Green your wallet 12 Save money this spring
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Family Natural childbirth 30 Could it be right for you? Human milk share 36 Breast milk makes a comeback Thrifty deals 40 Giant consignment sale comes to York
Rock solid 16 Crystals can hold power Magical herbs 17 The healing powers of plants Healthy helpings 18 Add color to your plate
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We took a different approach to this issue — a holistic one. Throughout the magazine, you’ll find information on natural remedies to common ailments, the power of crystals and healing herbs. We looked at issues that affect women and researched some of the natural alternatives to traditional medicine. What did we discover? A website listed on page 10 can tell you how many toxic ingredients are in your makeup and skin care products. I discovered that a lotion I rub into my face each morning and evening is moderately hazardous to my health. And that federal law doesn’t even require all ingredients to be listed on labels of cosmetic products either. We looked at ways that massage can improve your
health and that you shouldn’t see it as a luxury reserved for a day at the spa. And then there’s reiki, which could be good for people who don’t like to be touched. Find out why on page 11. We discovered that women in our community prefer breast milk over formula for their babies. In some cases, they’re even seeking out donations from other women when they can’t supply their own. Read about one woman who has donated more than 5,000 ounces of her breast milk to international and domestic milk banks on pages 36-38. We learned that crystals can hold a lot of power, if you believe in them. As someone who suffers from headaches, I’m willing to hang on to an amethyst if there’s even a slight possibility that it could
alleviate my pain. Turn to page 16 to find out why I also wouldn’t mind keeping some green aventurine around, too. On page 28, you’ll find ways to decorate your home with all of your senses in mind. You can learn how to build a “natural” first aid kit on page 16 and why some herbs are magical on page 17. As a disclaimer, many of these stories are for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be seen as a substitute for standard health and medical treatment. We approached these stories with an open mind, and we hope you will, too. Kara Eberle Smart magazine editor keberle@ydr.com
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Get ready for camping season at the York Campers World RV Show March 9-11 at the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave. in West Manchester Township. There will be free parking and free bus transportation between buildings. Cost is $8 for adults. Children younger than 12 get in free. Visit yorkrvshow.net for details.
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March 18 will be the third annual International Astrology Day in southcentral Pennsylvania at New Visions Books and Gifts in Springettsbury Township. Open to anyone interested in astrology, the free event will include lectures, door prizes, potluck and an astrology book table. Just bring food and drink with an astrology theme to share for the potluck. For details, newvisionsbooks.com.
Doggie Egg Hunt
Bring your canine companion to the York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North in Manchester Township April 14 to hunt for plastic eggs filled with toys and treats. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The hunt begins at 1:30. Cost is $10 per dog. Call 764-6109 for details.
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Celebrate the luck of the Irish with vendors, music and entertainment during the 29th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. along Market Street in downtown York. Visit yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org for details.
More than 75 vendors of plants, herbal and garden crafts, and products for gardeners, cooks and crafters will be on hand at the Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Festival April 13 and 14 at Memorial Hall in the York Expo Center. Lecture topics include gardening know-how, using herbs medicinally, cooking with herbs and more. Admission is $5; children younger than 12 are free. For details, go to paherbfestival.com.
Help Autism York raise money to support local families by attending the 2012 Autism Expo and Walk for Autism April 14 at Central York High School, 601 Mundis Mill Road in Springettsbury Township. Visit autismyork.org for more information.
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Visit Markets at Shrewsbury from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 for its annual Kite Festival. Fly your own kite or watch members of the American Kitefliers Association maneuver their kites. For details, call 235-6611.
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On average, women use 12 cosmetic products every day — that’s about 168 ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group. Are those all safe? Federal law doesn’t even require all ingredients to be listed on labels. Cosmetics ingredients — phthalate plasticizers, paraben preservatives, the pesticide triclosan and synthetic musks — are showing up in toxic levels in humans. Studies and tests — such as those commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and evaluated by the EWG — find health risks from what we absorb and inhale from cosmetics and skin care products. Exposure to the estrogen-mimicking parabens has been found to disrupt the endocrine and reproductive systems, and toxicity in newborns’ umbilical cord blood has been traced to ingredients in some fragrances. Many dermatologists, aware of the ingredients in most leading brand names, recommend certain products precisely because they are free of the above toxins, according to WebMD. When it comes to cosmetics, many dermatologists endorse mineral makeup, specifically for women with skin that is sensitive or prone to acne, rosacea or eczema. “Women are caring more about going natural with skin care,” said Jennifer Ortiz, a freelance beauty consultant who lives in York Township. She said she prefers to use natural-based products on herself. Story continues on page 10.
Beauty consultant Jennifer Ortiz of York Township likes to use natural beauty products and believes they are better for your skin. Photos by KATE PENN for Smart
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Natural makeup is smoother and softer for your skin. Examples are Bare Minerals or Bare Escentuals, said beauty consultant Jennifer Ortiz, who is working on her bachelor’s degree while raising her almost 2-year-old son, Zyan Cutshall. Ortiz also works at Alfred Angelo Bridal in Lancaster.
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Natural products for the skin are becoming more in vogue for health reasons and because of concern for the environment. People are looking at the manufacture of cosmetics, as well as their eventual disposal back into the earth. Lindsey Bertolette, junior executive for Clarins and Springettsbury Township-based retailer The Bon Ton, has also noticed the trend, calling Clarins a company that was “green before green was the thing to do.” Clarins is a pioneer in supporting local, organic and fair-trade plant extracts for their ingredients. The company initiates green projects around the world, including planting thousands of trees and improving water access for the people in Madagascar, to make the world better, not worse off, for its industry. Ortiz’s recipe for healthy skin includes: 1) a plant-based cleanser 2) re-balancing/toning 3) a plant-based or plant-stem-cell-based serum followed by a moisturizer. “Serum sinks into the skin and sucks in the moisturizer you apply after, creating more water-retention,” Ortiz said. When applying makeup, the last thing Ortiz wants to do is load her skin with toxins. “My main goal — looking for natural, pure, plant-based, and free of parabens (makeup),” Ortiz said.
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Do you know what’s in your makeup? To check the amount of toxic ingredients in your skin care products, check out the Skin Deep cosmetics database created by The Environmental Working Group at www.ewg.org/skindeep. Don’t be fooled by products touting natural ingredients on the front, hiding toxic chemicals in small letters (or omitted) on the back.
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Cosmetics ■■ Bare Minerals foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick, blush Ingredients: Five 100 percent pure minerals: titanium dioxide, bismuth oxychloride, zinc oxide, mica, and iron oxides Characteristics: Add luminosity, UVA protection, hydration, and moisture retention. Benefits: The natural iron minerals add non-artificial color to your skin. The lipsticks contain no petroleum, relying instead on beeswax and exotic oils. Personal experience: “It helped my skin a lot.” Anti-aging ■■ Eclos brand serum, regenerative cream, eyecream Ingredients: Plant extracts, vitamins, anti-oxidants combined with Plant Stem Cell technology Characteristics: Skin acts and looks younger, reducing lines and wrinkles, because of stem cells from a rare Swiss apple. Benefits: No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals
Bertolette recommends: ■■ Clarins face and body treatment oil line Ingredients: essential oils, hazelnut oils rich in anti-oxidant vitamin E, essential fatty acids Characteristics: Hydrating, balancing sebum production, promoting suppleness and softness Benefits: Mood-lifting aromatic oils, naturally antibacterial, and all without a single preservative, artificial fragrance or colorant. ■■ Clarins Gentle Beauty Soap Ingredients: Shea butter, hazelnut oil Characteristics: Aromatic, cleansing Benefits: Certified organic, 99.9 percent natural ingredients
Be mindful of massage It’s good for your health By STEPHANIE KALINA-METZGER for Smart
Massage is more than a way to pamper yourself. It’s good for your health, too. “Massage lowers our heart rate, speeds up our circulatory system and lowers our breathing rate, bringing us into a parasympathetic state, which translates into relaxation mode,” said June Simmons, owner of Body, Mind and Spirit Massage Therapy in Spring Garden Township. Angie Wrightstone, education manager at the York Campus of the Baltimore School of Massage, stresses the long-term benefits of massage therapy. “It enhances the immune system. Massage helps keep you healthier in the long term, meaning less medication and fewer sick days. Western medicine is reactive — massage is proactive,” she said. There are many types of massage styles — from therapeutic to shiatsu — that local therapists offer. What type of massage is right for you? Therapeutic massage Body, Mind and Spirit offers this as a combination of Swedish massage (the therapist uses massage oil to lubricate the skin and warm muscle tissue with various strokes) and light- and deep-tissue massage, combined with mayofascial work. “The fascia is the lining of the muscle,” Simmons said. “This muscle lining can get bunched up and wrinkled. When this happens, it is prevented from moving and creates a knot, or stressor, in the body. We smooth that out. By taking this holistic approach and combining the three types of massage, we bring relaxation to the entire body in order to get results.” Hot-stone massage To perform the hot-stone massage, Simmons works with 55 smooth, basalt lava stones that are submerged in hot water and then laid on the body. “Our set of spine stones is covered with flannel and we gently lay the body down on them,” Simmons said. “Seven chakra stones
are laid on top of the body. Two stones at a time are used to massage each part of the anatomy and interchanged as the body absorbs the heat.” The 90-minute procedure is done first supine, which means “on your back,” and then “prone,” which means on your stomach, she said. Cranial-sacral massage The therapist uses a very light touch when performing this type of massage to monitor rhythm and pinpoint obstructions in the body. The purpose of cranial sacral work is to get mental and emotional obstructions out of the body’s way so it can heal itself, Simmons said. “My hands go underneath the back of the head and the top of the neck,” she said. “This allows me to feel body pulsations, which will eventually come to a rest state. When that happens, I let go, feel the resulting wave and conduct the session on what the body tells me.” Russian-sports massage Wrightstone teaches this procedure at the Baltimore School of Massage, and although it’s used on athletes, it’s beneficial to those who have injuries as well. “We can perform techniques on top of the cast that can help heal the bone quicker. This can be used with any fracture,” she said.
Reiki — an alternative to traditional medicine Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese form of healing, according to practitioner and teacher Coral StillGlosser of York. “Patients can expect to come in, converse with me about what pain or issues they are having, and we will set that as the intent for the session — to bring peace and healing to that part of the person,” she said about her work at Healing Happens in Dover Township. Clients remain fully clothed and are covered with a blanket during their visit, Still-Glosser said. “This works well for those who have problems with disrobing or even being touched,” she said. “Because my hands are very sensitive, I can keep them above the body and still feel a disturbance.” Still-Glosser begins each session by offering up a prayer for whatever it is the client wants and then uses her hands to scan the field above the body by a few inches and go wherever she feels there is a problem. “When I work on people who are very sick, with an illness like cancer, for instance, they come in gray and they leave with color and a peace about them. It’s a complementary form of healing that addresses issues at a mental, emotional, spiritual and physical level,” she said.
Reflexology Reflexology involves applying pressure to the areas of the feet that correspond with organs in the body. “If someone has digestive problems, for instance, we can target the subsequent areas of the feet to affect the problem,” Wrightstone said.
Places to visit
Shiatsu “This Japanese style of bodywork is sometimes referred to as ‘lazy man’s yoga’ and is performed on the floor,” Wrightstone said. “The client is clothed, and we manipulate the joints and stretch the client, while working pressure points to bring the body into balance.”
Body, Mind and Spirit Massage Therapy 1752 S. Queen St., Spring Garden Township 848-9726
Baltimore School of Massage 170 Red Rock Road, Conewago Township Massages offered to the public and performed by students for a discount rate. www.bsmyork.com/clinic.html
Healing Happens 3701 Carlisle Road, Dover Township 292-4910 HealingHappens.net.
Reiki could be an option for people who don’t like to be touched. This image shows a practitioner performing reiki on a client. Photo by JASON PLOTKIN for Smart
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Green your wallet Save money this spring
By SARAH CHAIN for Smart
Seed catalogs began arriving in mailboxes as early as January, giving gardeners (or gardeners-to-be) ample time to dream about the herbs, veggies and flowers they’ll toil with this summer. For a food lover, seed catalogs are indescribably enticing — especially if you’ve committed to eating locally and seasonally. The plump, bright tomatoes pictured in the catalog are items of sheer beauty on a 30-degree day in January. They also bring up memories of the combined sweetness and acidity of flavorful, locally grown heirlooms. Whether you’re pulling out all the stops and uprooting your backyard or just thinking of adding a second basil plant on your deck, the general consensus is to plan ahead, and start early. Growing your own herbs and vegetables is a great way to eat locally — after all, what is more local than your backyard? It also makes eating healthy foods more rewarding. But a lot of time and money can go into a garden (check out one man’s journey in
the book “The $64 Tomato” if you don’t believe me). And depending on what kinds of plants you choose, an environmentally friendly garden can become a water-sucking and pesticide-hungry nightmare. Here are a few tips to keep cash in your wallet as you plan your garden: Do your research: The Penn State Agricultural Extension (extension.psu.edu) is a great resource for questions specific to your area. Each county has a branch and a website, and you can find plenty of good advice. The agricultural extension website also has a partner, www.extension.org, with an entire section of regional gardening resources. And if you’d like all your information in one, printable place, there is a 64-page PDF titled “Vegetable Gardening: Recommendations for Home Gardeners in Pennsylvania.” Know what thrives in your area: If you choose native plants, you’ll have fewer pest problems and less need for pesticides. You’ll also avoid dumping gallons upon gallons of water into your garden. The Penn State Agricultural Extension suggests turning part
of your yard or garden into a “natural meadow,“ which provides “nectar for pollinators, seeds for migrating birds and overwintering sites for beneficial insects.” What’s more, these meadows “don’t need fertilizer or pesticides; their deep roots will readily soak up rainwater, preventing runoff and erosion.” Invest in a rain barrel: You’re dependent on the weather, no matter how well you plan. But you can take advantage of heavy rains (anyone remember the deluges of last September?) by redirecting runoff from your gutters into a rain barrel. That way, when the soil is dry and the forecast calls for another 10 days of sunny skies, you can use the water you’ve gathered instead of turning on the faucet. Home improvement stores (and catalogs) offer a slew of options, but if you’re handy, the Environmental Protection Agency has directions to make your own. “Green Your Wallet” is a new feature on smartmagpa.com that focuses on how to spend your hard-earned dollars with the environment in mind. Each month, we’ll focus on seasonal holidays, events and topics that require some spending on your part, and offer tips on how to make the most environmentally friendly purchases.
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From the Penn State Agricultural Extension: “Vegetable Gardening: Recommendations for Home Gardeners in Pennsylvania.” Visit pubs.cas.psu.edu and search for Vegetable Gardening. “Plant a Meadow Garden.” Visit extension. psu.edu/gardening and search for Natural Meadow From Book Buzz: Read a review of William Alexander’s “The $64 Tomato.” Visit www.yorkblog.com/books and search for the title.
Gardening event
If you’re looking to dive in, check out “Garden Wise: A Continuing Education Series for Gardeners.” The March 10 event, held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the York County School of Technology, is sponsored by York County Master Gardeners. Sessions cover everything from planning a sustainable garden to why bugs and plants make the world go ’round. Registration is $60 and due by March 2. Questions? Call Kelly at 840-7408 or email ksf13@psu.edu.
In a gardening jam? Try calling the York County Agricultural Extension gardening hotline at 840-7408 from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays, email yorkmg@psu. edu or visit extension.psu.edu/york. Call the Adams County hotline at 334-6271, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or email adamsext@psu. edu. From the EPA: “How Can I Make a Rain Barrel?” Visit epa.gov/region3 and search for Rain Barrel.
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L’Oreal’s EverCreme Sulfate-Free Cleansing Conditioner is a no-suds way of washing hair By SAMANTHA DELLINGER for Smart
I’m pretty hard on my hair on a daily basis. For one, I’m a natural brunette but have my hair bleached blond. I also curl, flat-iron and blowdry it regularly, too. So, my hair definitely needs some extra TLC. I’ve blogged about Aveeno’s line of shampoos and conditioners. Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about sulfate-free shampoos. So, I decided to try the cleansing conditioner from L’Oreal’s EverCreme Sulfate-free line. First, I like the pump dispenser that the cleansing shampoo is in. And I also like the scent. Something you might have to get use to is the lack of suds as you work the product through your hair. It’s similar to how a conditioner feels when applied to hair.
Make sure you leave the product in your hair for 2 minutes to get the full benefits of conditioning. The product states that you don’t need a separate conditioner, but there is a conditioner available in the line. I did not buy a conditioner because of what the product label said. I was still skeptical as I was working the product in my hair, and it was strange not having any suds, but the suds are what can cause extra damage to your hair. I was really pleased when I rinsed the product out and I was left with clean, soft and tangle-free hair. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a one-step hair cleansing/conditioning product. Cost: $6.99
Nude look for your lips By EMILEIGH CLARE for Smart
Ready to pucker up for a fresh look? Nude lips are a fashion staple and one of the easiest tricks a girl can have in her makeup arsenal. Every year, the nude lip look can be seen on runways, big screens, magazine covers and more. But what’s the point of having natural lips, that aren’t well, really natural? Even though nude lips are relatively neutral, the perks for your pucker are huge. Using a lip liner that matches the color of your own lips, you can subtly make your mouth appear larger. Just make sure to trace only slightly on the outside of your lips to avoid the notso-sexy circus clown effect. From there you can stay matte by applying a skin-toned lipstick or add a little shine with a peachy lip gloss. Banish those dark reds and brown lipstick shades for a little longer — nude lips are perfect for summertime, whether you’re lounging poolside or dining with that special someone alfresco.
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Want to try yoga? Pat’s Corner
What you’ll need to get started
Q: Dear Pat, We’ve recently had plywood and vinyl flooring installed in our kitchen. It looks great, but there is a “ticking” sound moments after we leave the room. What went wrong? A: The ticking sound is most likely from a residue of adhesive left from a previously removed floor-covering that is now trapped beneath your plywood underlayment. When you step on the floor, it sticks to this adhesive and then releases moments later. Rosin paper should have been applied first then the plywood can be installed. Unfortunately a total replacement is the only cure. By KARA EBERLE for Smart
If you’ve never been to a yoga class, here’s what you’ll need: ■■ a yoga mat, although most studios allow students to borrow mats ■■ comfortable clothes, usually cotton or a breathable fabric, are preferable. Some suggestions include yoga pants, sweats/ workout pants, comfortable T-shirts or tanks for women. Layers are good, too, because sometimes students heat up during more intense parts of the class and then cool down during relaxation. ■■ water bottle ■■ cushion and eye pillow are optional
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Megan Donley, owner of Lotus Moon Yoga in York.
SMART TIP: Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to your first class to give yourself time to get acquainted with the atmosphere.
Looking for a class? Some places to visit in York County include:
Eight Stones Yoga Studio 2805 Eastern Blvd., No. 3, Springettsbury Township 840-4183 Renaissance Yoga Studio 2507 S. Queen St., York Township 495-9634 Yoga Home 1750 S. Queen St., York Township 880-3663 Lotus Moon Yoga 237 N. George St., York 424-2273 Agape Healing Center 907 Roosevelt Ave., York 846-3900 Body Rhythms Life Fitness 1240 Greensprings Drive, Springettsbury Township 793-2357 Evolution Power Yoga 2093 Springwood Road, York Township 699-2000 Breathe, The Studio 337 W. Market St., York 858-2796
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pretty stones More than just
By KARA EBERLE for Smart
These crystals were gathered at New Visions Books and Gifts, 2594 Eastern Blvd. in Springettsbury Township. Each stone has "powers," which are assisted by the owner's "power of intent," co-owner Bill Trivett said. What does the mean? Well, if you believe that the hematite you put under
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A. Red jasper A protective crystal. Calms emotions. Promotes overall health. Fosters improved fertility. B. Green aventurine Said to attract money and to foster business and career success. Increases perception and intelligence, calms troubled emotions. C. Malachite Used to remove obstacles and helps release anger. Treats brain disorders, provides relief from vertigo and improves eyesight. D and U - Tiger’s Eye Protects one from the ill wishes of others. It is said to be a stone of good fortune. Alleviates the symptoms bronchial asthma and psoriasis. E and O - Pyrite Both a defensive and a protective stone. Stimulates the intellect and facilitates better memory retention. Helps to treat and heal physical burnout. F. Turquoise An efficient healer that promotes a sense of unity. Promotes joy and protects against negativity.
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G and Y Fancy jasper (assorted) — A stone of slow, steady healing energy. Gives the courage to speak out against injustice. Helps stimulate the immune system. H. Citrine Brings regeneration and joyful wisdom. Fosters happiness. Improves memory. Shields against the harmful effects of radiation. I. Lapis Lazuli Releases stress. Promotes healing of the effects of seizures and strokes, weight issues, PMS and speech impairments. J. Chalcedony Balances the body, emotions, mind and spirit. Fosters improvement of dementia and senility. K. Dalmation stone (aka: spotted jasper) Used to calm pets when taking them for medical care. A strong protective stone for mother and infant during labor and delivery. L. Abalone shell Considered one of the strongest healing stones in the world. Brings fresh positive energy to one’s environment. Effective for disorders of the joints, bones and muscles.
M. Chrysocolla (from Arizona) Known as a stone of harmony. Increases knowledge and wisdom. Stimulates tact and discretion. Aids Aids in prevention of ulcers, digestive disorders and arthritis. N. Seer Stone Crystals or smokey quartz that have been naturally polished. When found, a thin slice is removed from one side, creating a “window.” Can be used to scry for knowledge of one’s past, present and future. P. Citrine (rough) Promotes tissue regeneration and shields against the harmful effects of radiation. Q. Rainforest rhyolite Fosters better communication and increases creativity. Helps to heal chills, skin disorders and the flu. R. Howlite Prepares the mind to better receive wisdom. Absorbs negativity and eliminates tension, stress, selfishness, anxiety and anger.
S. Ocean jasper The circular eye patterns symbolize the endless circle of life. Promotes peace of mind. Aids in resolution of problems — both karmic and present day. T. Amethyst A strongly protective stone. Alleviates the symptoms of headaches, allergies and arthritis. V. Clear quartz The most powerful healer and energy amplifier on the planet. Can be programmed with the characteristics of any other crystal and used in place of that stone. W. Green jade A symbol of love and virtue. Stimulates the regeneration of damaged organs and the healing of wounds. X. Unakite Helps to live in the present and not to dwell on the past. Fosters good reproductive system function. Z. Hematite Placed under your pillow prior to sleep, it helps to quiet your mind and ease you into a restful sleep. Promotes healing of fractures.
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The most effective part of healing with herbs is the magic. That’s how Casey Brown of New Visions Books and Gifts in Springettsbury Township sums up the process. “It’s not supernatural or spooky curses; it’s just natural,” Brown said. “These methods are tried-and-true, and they do work.” According to information from Magical Herbalism 101 classes that Brown teaches at New Visions, “The basis of magical healing is just that — magic. It uses the power Brown of the herbs fortified and directed by the healer to heal the body directly and through the force of magic.” The “magic” is the art of tapping into the hidden powers of herbs and plants and using those energies to produce changes within our own lives and the lives of those around us. Brown believes that every plant in nature has at least one healing virtue, and that healing with herbs relies on the “belief and intent of the person making the healing salve and the faith of the person receiving the treatment.” Herbal magic is cooperation between plant and human — a union of energies. “When you work with herbs, you’re sending your love for that person,” Brown said. “The energy is never lost. It just changes forms.” Herbal remedies can be effective in treating lesser maladies such as arthritis, pain, cuts, coughs, fevers, colds and flu. Anise can calm coughs and asthma, aid digestion and relieve gas. Borage can be used against aches in the limbs. Catnip can be used against fever, chills, sore throats and headaches.
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Interested in learning more about herbalism or crystals? Brown will offer Level 2 Magical Herbalism classes on March 10 and 17 and introductory crystals classes in May. For details, call New Visions Books and Gifts at 843-8067 or visit newvisionsbooks.com.
Where can you get herbs? Herbs can be obtained from a variety of sources. Many grow wild in nature. Anyone interested in using herbs should learn the proper techniques for identifying, gathering, drying and storing before venturing out. Other herbalists prefer to grow their own herbs, such as catnip, basil, chamomile, comfrey, mint and lavender, which require less work and special growing needs than other herbs. “To start, it’s easier to buy dried herbs,” Brown advised. “Dry herbs are also more potent.” Pamela Kramer operates Kramer at Market, a spice and herb business at New Eastern Market, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. She offers about 150 items, including a combination of teas, cooking herbs and botanicals. “My customers come in with their health ailments and look for something to fulfill that. That’s mainly what I see,” Kramer said. “Customers tell me Dr. Oz is encouraging chia seed for weight loss because it absorbs water and provides a fullness in the stomach,” Kramer said. “Chia seed and hibiscus tea are also items that are mentioned by the media as ways to help control bad cholesterol and high blood pressure.” Kramer also sells a lot of chamomile, passion flower and lemon balm to customers looking for help with insomnia. She notices trends in what her customers purchase based on what is being mentioned in the media.
Comfrey can promote the healing of cuts, wounds and broken bones. Feverfew can help reduce muscle spasms/cramps, headaches and fever.
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Mint can help settle stomach distress.
Clover salve This is good for healing small cuts and sores. Mix 1 cup of purified lard with 1 ½ cups dried red clover flowers and simmer slowly for 30 minutes, stirring the whole time. Strain through cheesecloth into a jar, cool and then cap tightly.
Nasturtium can be used to treat headaches. Rue helps to heal bruises. Sage is an excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Thyme can be used against coughs. Although magical healing should not be used in place of professional medical attention, it’s interesting to note that many herbs are the basis of modern medicine. For example, willow bark is the base for aspirin, while foxglove and Lily of the Valley are used in the production of heart medication.
Plantain salve This is good for cuts, sores and bruises. It will also ease the discomfort of insect bites. Mix 1 cup of purified lard with 1 cup of fresh plantain leaves and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth into a widemouth jar, cool and then cap tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.
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When Peter Danko and his wife, Susan McDaniel, pictured above, embarked upon the ambitious task of renovating their kitchen, they set out to accomplish several goals. First, they wanted the cramped space to integrate seamlessly into their 1917 Arts and Crafts-style house in York. This meant they needed to make the most of an area 17 1/2 feet long by 7 feet wide. Second, they aspired to stay true to Danko’s philosophy that sustainable design and style can be synonymous. The end product is a beautiful, ethereal, yet functional space. Lightweight plastic panels affixed by magnets take the place of heavy wooden kitchen cabinet doors screwed on by bulky hinges. “I wanted to pull out all the stops to make it really cool, and I had no idea I’d come up with the ‘virtual hinge,’� he said, “which is Susan’s fault. She had faith in me that I could come up with something better than the traditional hinges.� The husband and wife work well as a team to decide what is ultimately aesthetically pleasing. And why shouldn’t they? McDaniel, who is a professional photo stylist, complements Danko’s concepts by providing valuable feedback. She explained her reasoning behind pushing Peter to go back to the drawing board with the hinges. “The real problem I had was that visually, through these translucent doors, you could see ugly hinges and it lost the magic of the material.� Story continues on page 22.
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Plastic polypropylene was used on the cabinets and the bottom on the drawers allowing xenon light to show through in Peter Danko and Susan McDaniel’s kitchen. Danko, who creates contemporary sustainable furniture as part of his company, Danko Design, designed his home kitchen to be sustainable and stumbled upon a new invention called the virtual hinge.
Danko agreed. “I started using a magnet in place of a standard hinge, since plastic is so difficult to screw anything into because it’s mostly air. I came up with a way to assemble these without using glue or screws or nails,” he said. Danko referenced the lightweight translucent cabinets, which can be pulled off easily with one hand for cleaning and reaffixed on either side to accommodate right- or left-handers. “When I work in here, I can’t believe how easy it is to get around, how functional it is and how lightweight it feels,” said McDaniel as she helped her husband chop vegetables for an early afternoon lunch. “If we’re going green, it has to be nice looking,” Danko said. “If we take a La-Z-Boy and make it green, it’s like putting an airbag on a Model T,” he said. In place of curtains, the couple used the same lightweight plastic panels in front of the windows. They seems to illuminate the space, even on a cloudy day. So, how does Danko’s green philosophy fit into his kitchen design? “If you strip away all the social baggage we carry about a cabinet 22 | smart
(and we have a lot) it is simply a storage device. If it has a door, it is simply a cover to keep out dust and to reduce visual clutter outside the cabinet,” he said. “Our doors perform this function while consuming resources measured in terms of ounces, compared to traditional cabinets that use resources measured in pounds.” “Imagine the resources saved in a million kitchens,” he added. Lancaster craftsman David Fisher installed the concrete kitchen countertop embedded with stones collected by Danko and his wife on their various excursions. The stones are highlighted through reflecting lights embedded in cabinet drawers. “At night, this is very spectacular and celestial,” McDaniel said. If Danko had his wish, consumers, as well as designers, would be more cognizant of the environment when making lifestyle choices. “People don’t want to give up anything. They are afraid. It’s sort of like people being scared to give up a record player for an iPod,” he said.“When it comes to kitchens, they’re more afraid.”
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When you view Peter Danko’s furniture, you might think he named his company OMG Design to reflect a popular phrase often used nowadays. And, you too, might use that phrase when you see his quirky pieces that are so different from the stodgy standard to which we’ve become accustomed. Danko says he hears that a lot, but explains that OMG stands for “Obviously Manifesting Green.” A native of Washington D.C., Danko lives in York, where he is an artist, an industrial engineer and inventor. He has been constructing furniture since Nov. 11, 1971. His goal, he says, is to create compelling designs while marrying environmental sustainability and beauty to appeal. Describe OMG. OMG materials can be natural or man-made. They require the least amount of energy to generate, are non-toxic and are the easiest to recycle or renew. Natural materials, if sustainably harvested, include forest products, like wood and paper;
materials made from agricultural wastes, like barley and wheat boards; fibers like hemp, flax and cotton. Examples of man-made materials include recycled plastics. You claim that your designs reduce stress on world timber resources. Please explain. We have the technology to DOUBLE wood furniture output and cut in HALF the amount of timber going into furniture. All we have to do is change our preconceived notions of furniture. A typical bent-ply chair requires roughly 1/9th the amount of wood that ordinarily goes into a chair made of solid wood. The technology to produce it requires remarkably little energy and resources. Suppose a consumer isn’t environmentally conscious, why would he or she want to purchase one of your chairs? They are soft, romantic and have a flowing organic quality normally associated with art nouveau. Furthermore, they are much lighter in construction and therefore more easily moved, while being stronger than most of their standard counterparts.
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You often use the term “eco-modernism” when discussing your designs. What exactly do you mean? Well, for instance, bentplywood takes on a broader range of styling; plastics become ethereal, rich and warm when paired with wood. These designs are hardly the status quo, yet they offer a great opportunity to express the romance and beauty of living in harmony with our planet. This is the goal of Eco Modernism, which is guiding aesthetic sensibility to sustainability. You obviously think people can be moved to environmental action. How? I think it starts with creative designers using the OMG concept in a way that appeals to the consumer’s sense of beauty and not being bound by the tyranny of tradition. — Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
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As modern medicine struggles with antibiotic resistance and steep drug side effects, some people are looking to herbal alternatives for basic first aid. “Nature has already made some of the best medicines in plants and herbs,” said Diane Hawk, a doctor of naturopathy in Springettsbury Township. If you’re looking for a more natural approach to medicine, here’s a sampling of natural approaches:
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Eight natural ways to feel better Chest/sinus congestion: Essential oil blends with wintergreen, camphor and menthol applied topically perform the same work as Vicks VapoRub — but you get to skip the petroleum.
Headache: White willow bark or turmeric tea. Try feverfew herbal extract for migraines, passion flower for anxiety headaches.
Poison ivy/oak, bug bites, foot fungus: Tea tree oil. This Australian botanical oil with antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral and anti-fungal properties has come to the spotlight recently for its success with antibiotic-resistant infections such as MRSA. Apply topically, but it can dry the skin out too fast if used too often.
Broken skin and scarring: Myrrh. Useful as both an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, myrrh speeds healing.
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Look at the recommendations on the labels to determine how much of an essential oil to use.
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Bruises, bumps on the head: Arnica montana in homeopathic pellets for under the tongue reduces swelling and trauma to the area. As an ointment or oil for topical use, it penetrates skin to ease muscle pain.
Fever: Peppermint, lemon and wintergreen oil made into a tea. F & F by Pure Herbs Limited combines these into a topical mixture that can be applied to the back of a child’s neck and bottoms of feet (the standard essential oils application site for an infant/child). Apply liquid vitamin E beforehand to avoid skin sensitivity.
Constipation: Senna leaf teas or capsules. For young children/infants, try LB Extract, a syrupy stimulantfree laxative made of botanicals, including senna, from Nature’s Sunshine.
Infant teething: Coating gums with Rescue Remedy for Kids can not only help reduce pain but also calm a hysterical or upset child.
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Side effects are rare in natural medicine. “Many drugs were originally derived from plants, but only the ‘active’ part was used, not the whole plant. Taking the whole plant or herb reduces side effects,” Hawk said. “Society and western medicine are symptom-oriented,” said Dr. Robert Kay, naturopath and chiropractor of Triad Holistic Health Centers in Hanover, who uses energy medicine principles in diagnosis and treatment. “Drugs can mask symptoms and often make them worse,” Kay said. Naturopathy seeks to treat the root cause instead of trying to control symptoms.
Precautions in taking natural remedies
Natural health remedies are not one-size-fits-all. The best natural remedy isn’t recommended by symptoms alone, but by the condition of the whole body. Two people with identical infection symptoms might use olive leaf extract as an antibiotic and antiviral but find different results. For conditions more complex than first aid, make an appointment with a natural health professional to diagnose and recommend the best natural remedy for your condition and to avoid interactions with other substances you’re taking. “Self-diagnosis is the worst thing people can do,” Kay said. “You can try a ton of things…you don’t need and affect the body’s homeostasis and cause problems.”
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Dallastown woman makes use of cabinet company CEO’s former kitchen storage space By APRIL TROTTER for Smart
Who else is helping you stay organized? My husband, Mark, ... says he keeps away from the pantry so it stays organized. The only sections he gets into are the snack cabinet and the part where the dog’s food is kept. (The couple have a Schnauzer named Shelby.) What is your favorite part of your pantry? Those great swing-out shelves. I can grab what I need without having to move a lot of things around. I fell in love with the kitchen during an open house. We were fortunate to have bought a home built by the former CEO of a cabinet company.
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What’s your best organizing secret? I work in accounting, so I like things organized by category. I love to cook, but I’m also very busy. Having things by category makes it easier to grab what I need for a recipe. If you could change one thing about your pantry, what would it be? It might be nice if the shelves inside were on sliders so they could be pulled forward. If you could see / have anyone’s pantry, whose would it be? I’d love to see the pantry in the White House. Keeping that organized must be a full-time job.
Be honest — is the rest of your house this organized? At this point in time, no. We got the house in the fall of 2010, and it needed some new lighting, flooring and repainting. Some of the painting we did ourselves, so it took a while because of our jobs. Once that was completed, we started to move in, and organizing the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom were my first priority. ... We still have boxes to unpack, but that’s a good cold-weather project.
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Sight, touch: Part of holistic decorating is focusing on simplifying and de-cluttering, and these baskets are perfect for rogue toys or knitting projects. Handwoven, the baskets come in different colors, patterns and sizes from $36.99 to $46.99 at Sweet Melissa’s Dream on North Beaver Street in York.
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From the scent of homemade soaps to the tinkling of a wind chime made from recycled materials, it’s easy to incorporate all five senses while finding fun, holistic accent pieces for your home, apartment or work space. For more decorating ideas, visit smartmagpa.com. Visit these local shops and more during Go Green in the City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21 in downtown York. sight, taste: Use a little red to amp up your guests’ appetites. This plastic dish and bowl set for about $4 from Target work great indoors and out.
sight, smell: Eco-friendly and locally made by Honeybee Creations in Lancaster County, these all-natural beeswax candles can set up an instant ambiance for just a few dollars. Sunrise Soap Company, in downtown York, offers a variety of candles in various shapes and sizes.
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smell, touch: Go beyond your regular hand soap with these made-in-house soaps containing all-natural and essential oils. Scents include everything from delicious peppermint cocoa to bright, fresh lemongrass. Sunrise Soap Company sells the soaps mix and match three for $12. www.sunrisesoapco.com
Sound, sight: Using recycled materials, such as pieces of decorative chains, jewels, bracelets, charms, keys and more, this eco-friendly windchime is locally made by Karen Little and available at Sweet Melissa’s Dream for $54. www.sweetmelissasdream.com
sight: Made on recycled wood, these bright paintings by Shawn Theron add a splash of color to any room. Available at Watchmaker’s Daughter on North Beaver Street in York, for $18 and $25. www.watchmakersdaughter.net
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Some women plan to deliver naturally upon seeing the pregnancy test’s pink line. Others come to that decision after trying epidurals or other pain drugs during their first pregnancy. Some, like 43-year-old Stephanie Stoolmaker of York come to natural childbirth unexpectedly. Her labor had progressed too quickly to get the epidural she’d planned. “I was so frustrated, and I knew things were going fast, and I was upset,” Stoolmaker said. Thankfully, she had the support of her husband and had remembered some breathing and visualization techniques. “We can never predict what’s going to happen; you need to be prepared,” she said. Delivering naturally comes with a different set of needs and therefore different skills to meet them. Women who want classes focused on natural childbirth — and coping strategies thorough enough to sustain even long, difficult or Pitocin-induced labors — search out classes beyond the hospital offering. Natural birth classes span more weeks and tend to be small — a few couples — occurring in living rooms instead of hospital classrooms. Local women have access to a variety of options.
Hypnobirthing Despite the misleading name, women are not hypnotized and unaware of their surroundings. Rather, hypnobirthing is “teaching the body to get in a relaxed state but totally aware,” said Karen Barclay, 37, of Glen Rock, a former instructor who used the method herself. When hospital nurses saw her serene, eyes-closed expression, they were surprised when she opened her eyes and said she’d just had a contraction. “Hypnobirthing can shorten the birth process, because you’re so relaxed, your body’s not in fight-or-flight mode,” said Barclay, who is a chiropractor at Barclay Family Chiropractic in Glen Rock. Inclined to do everything natural, she drove an hour for hypnobirthing classes but found it well worth the drive. “Right after I gave birth, I had so much energy, so many endorphins, I was absolutely elated and couldn’t wait to do it again,” Barclay said. Her experience inspired her to become a certified instructor. Hypnobirthing’s unique features include its fear-releasing technique (because childbirth in our society is often surrounded by fear), daily practice with audio-cue relaxation CDs and its breathing techniques that, for example, teach a woman how to breathe, not push, the baby down the birth canal. The Bradley Method “Labor is an athletic event,” said Alayna Galbraith, Bradley Method instructor in Newberry Township. “You don’t train for a big race in a few days or even a few weeks. Bradley offers (12) weeks of training in healthy eating, exercises to strengthen the muscles mothers will use in labor and relaxation.” That outlook drew Sarah Pflieger of Dallastown to the Bradley Method for her second baby, after a negative epidural experience in her first delivery. “It’s not just breathing,” Pflieger said. “I learned so much about my body and labor.” Story continues on page 32.
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Alayna Galbraith of Newberry Township observes her students as they watch a home-birth video in their last class in a 12-week course in The Bradley Method. Galbraith, an instructor in The Bradley Method, teaches the course, which runs 12 weeks in her home.
Jonny and Bria McKinzie of Hampden Township in Cumberland County practice relaxation exercises as prescribed by The Bradley Method during a class in the Newberry Township home of instructor Alayna Galbraith. Bria McKinzie is five months’ pregnant with their second child. Photos by CHRIS DUNN for Smart
Reasons women take natural birth prep classes 1) to learn skills to manage contractions and avoid drugs 2) to avoid interventions that can prolong or hurry labor 3) to be fully present for the miracle 4) to understand how their body works 5) to have as many choices/ tools as possible 6) because they didn’t succeed naturally after not taking the class 7) busy hospital staff are not ever-present natural birth specialists
Jason and Megan Krepps of Warrington Township enjoy a light moment while reviewing homework they completed for the last class of a 12-week course on The Bradley Method.
“Any tension at the time of labor can make the contractions more painful,” Galbraith said, so Bradley offers very focused instruction for the coach, typically the baby’s father, to help the mother release tension. Pflieger believes the class helped her have a much easier, drug-free second delivery. “I stayed calm through all my contractions, and I learned how to relax.” Birthing from within “Birth is a full-bodied experience,” Birthing From Within instructor Juji Woodring said. “It’s not just a medical event. It’s going from woman to mother — her whole psyche is changing.” In class, Woodring aims to weave information in a participatory way through role-playing and by practicing labor and
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birth positions and coping with the intensity of birth. Janet Milstead, 34, of Shrewsbury took no class before her first hospital delivery, where she says no one listened to her. In her second pregnancy, she chose Woodring’s six-week series in Hereford, Maryland. The class gave her fiancé the confidence he needed to help her release pain though trigger points, as well as other ways. But “maybe the best thing to be told was…it’s not always about trying to escape from pain,” Milstead said. “I felt so much wiser,” she said of her successful out-of-hospital water birth. Milstead encourages women to take a natural birth class, to “keep your mind open, and read as many birth stories as you can.”
Natural childbirth classes in York and Adams counties: Birth Care Birth Center in Lancaster County, www.birthcaremidwives.com/ classes.htm Independent birth instructor Shanna Filizzi, 991-3424 TLC Pregnancy in Lancaster County (hypnobirthing), www.tlcpregnancy.com Find a Lamaze provider near you, find.mapmuse.com/map/lamaze
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Healthy back habits for daily tasks: Standing ■■Place one foot on a footstool to alleviate pressure on the lower back. ■■Exercise the back extension muscle: Flex one foot, keep leg straight and slowly extend it behind you. Repeat with other leg as well.
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Conquer back pain and strain in minutes a day By RENEE LANNAN for Smart
Women don’t have to suffer a fall or strenuous labor to experience back pain — everyday tasks are all it takes. But how can they find time to get their backs in shape? Good news: It can be done in spare minutes a day, or even while completing other tasks. A fast-paced, high-demand lifestyle develops weaknesses that give common chores the power to lay some women out flat. For Jen Gagne of Foustown, a pregnant mother of three, daily tasks of caring for her family make back pain flare up. “Doing dishes at the sink has often sent me into severe pain,” Gagne said. The pain would leave her confined to a chair and heating pad, trying to supervise her children. For Megan Burns of Lewisberry, sitting at work brought intense pain that disturbed even her sleep. “No matter how early I woke up, I was in so much pain, I had to get up,” Burns said. The sudden onset of 34 | smart
pain was years in the making; her chiropractor explained how her desk job had weakened her mid-back. “Sitting and bending forward puts more pressure on the lumbar spine than any other position,” said Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, doctor of chiropractic at Sigafoose and Jackson Chiropractic in Springettsbury Township. She recommends frequent movement and targeted exercises to build strength and flexibility. Burns and Gagne have learned the value of making lifestyle changes to promote back health. “(I) joined a gym a year ago, which really helps,” Gagne said. Burns does simple strengthening exercises and breaks up work tasks that strain her back, rather than pushing herself through the risk. “Our bodies were made to move, not stay in one position for long periods of time,” Sigafoose-Jackson said. Staying active and strengthening our backs can be the difference between debilitating pain and enjoying life. As with any exercise regimen, consult a professional before trying.
Bending ■■Squat rather than bend at waist ■■Place car seat where you can access it without strain. ■■When buckling a car seat, place one foot on the car’s runner. Lifting ■■Keep weight close to body. “A 10-pound baby is 10 pounds when held to your chest — but stress increases as you move the weight away from the chest,” SigafooseJackson said. ■■Lift heavy items, such as a laundry basket or infant seat, with two hands, not onehanded or on one hip.
Tips for those who work at a desk: To help minimize the stress on your body, Sigafoose-Jackson suggests: 1. “Bring the work surface to you, instead of bending forward” to meet your work surface. ■ ■■■keep back straight against the chair. ■■place computer at eye level, directly in front, not to one side. 2. “Every hour, get up, move around, change position,” even if for only 30 seconds or a minute. 3. Do targeted stretches and exercises multiple times a day. 4. Elevate your feet so your bent knees are higher than hips, flattening the lower back and lessening strain on the lumbar area.
✁Cut out and keep for reference Exercises to try: 1. Full extension: Lying face down, lift legs and shoulders off the floor simultaneously. Hold 20 seconds, then relax. Repeat. 2. Side stretch: Sit with your bottom on your feet, knees together. Bend chest forward and down, reaching forward with both arms, stretching to one side, then the other. Repeat. Women with back and joint complaints make up a core of the yoga stretch class at Gold’s Gym in Manchester Township. Instructor Beth Anne Foess believes investing minutes to stretch, whether at home or at work, can reduce and prevent back strain.
She recommends: Wide-leg forward bend: Place feet farther than hip-distance apart and bend, letting the torso hang, while breathing deeply. Allowing gravity to lengthen the spine relieves the compression from sitting.
Royal and resting pigeon: Sit on one foot, knee pointing straight in front. Extend the other leg behind you, stretching the front of the hip. Then, rearrange your bent leg to a 90-degree angle on the floor in front of you. Planting arms in front for support, lower torso as much as comfortably possible, deepening the stretch, breathing deeply through multiple breaths. Repeat on other side.
While pigeon poses are favorites among Foess’ students, they target the hips, not the back. “Everything’s connected. If your hamstrings or hips are tight, it’ll travel up your lower back. If you keep your hips loose, that’ll help your lower back,” Foess said. Neck and shoulder pain are also common among women caring for young children or who suffer strain from work tasks, such as sitting as a desk for long periods of time.
For neck and shoulder pain, Sigafoose-Jackson, recommends: 1. Neck extension: Extend your head back as far as it will comfortably go, feeling the stretch in the front of the neck. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat.
2. Scapular retraction: Place hands behind head with elbows up. Pull elbows back as far as you can and hold for up to 20 seconds. Relax then repeat.
3. Scapular squeeze: Bend elbows, raise them and hands at your sides, shoulder height. Squeeze shoulder blades together, hold 10 seconds and relax. Repeat three to five times.
Foess recommends shoulder-stretching yoga poses: Eagle arms: Raise left arm in front of face, bent at the elbow. Cross the right arm under, locking elbows together, but loop the right hand back to the left hand, aiming to touch palms. (Stretch only as far as comfortably possible) While breathing deeply, slowly move your arms up and down, feeling the release of tension between the shoulder blades. Repeat with the opposite arm.
Thread the needle: In “table” position (on hands and knees with a flat back), place left arm between the right arm and leg, rotating the torso until left shoulder is on the floor. Resting the weight of your torso on the down shoulder and your head, raise the right arm skyward and breathe deeply. Optional: stretch right leg out, parallel to the left arm, distributing weight to that foot for balance. Reverse out of the pose and repeat on other side.
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Mothers helping others
Donations sought as breast milk makes a comeback. By LEIGH ZALESKI for Smart
Heather Sloat loaded her twin 2-year-old boys and a large blue Coleman cooler into her SUV. The 27-year-old York resident bought ice at Rutter’s on her way to Ashley Rankin’s home in Manchester Township. Rankin had something that would give Sloat peace of mind and keep her sons healthier throughout the winter. The 29-year-old mom of three greeted Sloat outside of her garage and welcomed her inside. “We’re going to get some good milk right now,” Sloat said to her boys. Rankin opened a waist-high freezer filled with bags of pale yellow breast milk, which Sloat calls “liquid gold.” Rankin, a tested donor for an international milk bank, had at least 3,000 ounces frozen. She handed Sloat five gallon-sized bags packed with pouches of milk — about 300 ounces — for free. Ashley Rankin holds her 1-year-old son, Kobe, in her family’s home in Manchester Township. Rankin said she has always produced a lot of milk and wanted to help women who can’t. She also has given some to her sister, a cousin and a friend.
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Donated breast milk is a hot commodity for milk banks and moms. Milk banks, who say they need more donations, divvy their tested supplies between premature babies and sick infants because of its digestive ease and the boost it provides to immune systems. Some moms who can’t or can no longer produce milk — such as Sloat — seek free donor milk for their babies to aid their development. LuAnn Smith, a 20-year registered nurse and lactation consultant for WellSpan Health, said human milk has antibodies and that babies who drink it have a seven-point higher IQ. Buying from a milk bank can be costly. At about $4.50 an ounce, the batch Sloat received from Rankin would cost $1,350. It can also be difficult to find. Some milk 36 | smart
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banks don’t sell milk, and the ones that do require a doctor’s prescription. As a result, mom-to-mom milk-sharing groups have begun to crop up as a way to eliminate the middle man. However, experts say there are medical risks involved. Women who donate to milk banks must get their blood and DNA tested, and comply with strict guidelines. Milk banks also pasteurize and culture donations to kill bacteria while maintaining the majority of the milk’s beneficial components, according to the Milk Banking Association of North America.
Smith said mom-to-mom donations are much riskier than using milk banks because of HIV, hepatitis C and other infectious diseases. “The Internet has allowed women to come together,” Smith said. “It doesn’t make it safe.”
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Sloat stopped lactating when her sons, Tucker and Harley, were 7 months old. They were born nine weeks premature, and to her, they were still vulnerable. Unable to
produce milk, she felt like she couldn’t help them. “It’s one of those things that you feel like you could’ve done better,” she said. Sloat said Tucker and Harley started getting sick soon after they fully transitioned to formula. One son has eczema and both have digestive issues. She took them to doctors, but she didn’t get the answers she sought. So she started researching online, and a friend recommended that she try donated human milk. She reintroduced human milk into their diets when they were 18 months old and said it fends off and cures illnesses. One-third to one-half of the milk they drink is breast milk — when Sloat can get it. She said she receives donations from several mothers in the area and has accepted untested milk. She has networked through Eats on Feets and Human Milk 4 Human Babies, international groups that promote community-milk sharing. Sloat recently connected with Rankin, whose milk is tested, on Facebook. They met at a premature-baby-support group at York Hospital a couple of years ago. She said her children don’t get sick when they’re drinking human milk and that she hopes to feed it to them until they turn 3 years old. “That’s where I feel comfortable,” Sloat said.
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The milk-sharing trend can partly be attributed to an increase in mothers choosing to breast-feed. Smith, the lactation consultant, said 70 to 75 percent of mothers who deliver babies at York Hospital breast-feed. She said that number has increased in recent years, up from 50 percent in the 1990s and 25 percent in the 1970s. “There was a resurgence back to the natural,” she said. Smith said WellSpan and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are creating a task force to establish a hospitalwide policy for the use of human milk that doesn’t come from milk banks. There are no milk banks in Pennsylvania. The Human Milk Banking Association of North America lists just 14 in the U.S. Milk banks faced a decline after the spread of HIV and AIDS. By the end of the 1980s, there were eight or nine milk banks, according to the HMBANA. Smith said sometimes mothers allow visitors at hospitals to nurse their babies or a mother brings outside milk to the neonatal intensive care unit. “Mothers are seeking ways to provide milk when they can’t on their own,” Smith said. Story continues on page 38.
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Kyle and Ashley Rankin hold their sons Kobe, 1; Landon, 4; and Bryce, 5; for a portrait at their home. Rankin has donated breast milk after the births of all her sons.
Sharing the milk Rankin started donating her milk after her first son, Bryce, was born 10 and a half weeks premature in 2006. She said he had jaundice and couldn’t breathe on his own. “The only thing I felt I could do was pump my milk so they could give it to him through a tube,” she said. Rankin makes a lot of milk. She knew she wouldn’t use it all, so she donated to the National Milk Bank and then to the International Breast Milk Project after her sons Landon, 4, and Kobe, 1, were born. She also has given milk to her sister and a cousin, along with Sloat. She estimated that she’s donated at least 5,000 ounces — or 39 gallons. She doesn’t get paid, but milk banks cover all testing and shipping costs. She freezes all of the extra milk she pumps —
which is good for one year — and sends it to milk banks in a cooler with ice packs. FedEx picks the coolers up from her house. Quick International Courier sends the milk to Africa on dry ice at no cost. “I want to give other mothers the opportunity,” Rankin said. Amanda Nickerson, executive director of IBMP, said the organization has a couple hundred donors each year and that the average donation is 300 ounces per donor. “She’s incredible,” Nickerson said of Rankin. “She’s just a real great mom.” Rankin said some people think donating milk is strange. However, once she saw the benefits with her kids, she became an advocate. “A lot of people are freaked out by it,” Rankin said. “You drink cow’s milk. That’s from a cow.”
History of breast milk 1400s: European women made more money working as wet nurses than any other occupation available to women. Late 1800s: The first infant formulas were developed. Because of its availability, cow milk was used in formula. Early 1900s: Nearly all children were breast-fed, either maternally or by donated milk. 1909: The first milk bank was established in Vienna, Austria. 1950s: By this time, cultural changes — including society treating pregnancy and birth as a medical condition, changing physician and women’s roles, and scientific influence and advertising — contributed to a rise in artificial feeding. Most hospitals and health professionals promoted formula. Late 1980s: Milk banks declined after the spread of HIV and AIDS. Today: Human milk is once again the recommended method of infant feeding. — Human Milk Banking Association of North America
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National Milk Bank, visit www. nationalmilkbank.org or call (866) 5226455 International Breast Milk Project, visit www.breastmilkproject.org Bags of frozen breast milk fill a freezer in Ashley Rankin’s garage. Rankin estimates she has donated 5,000 ounces of breast milk to national and international milk banks since her first son, Bryce, was born five years ago.
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WeeUsables expands consignment events to York area. By APRIL TROTTER for Smart
With recent attention on the growth of extreme couponing and DIY projects, it’s no secret that families today are looking to scrimp where they can. With fast-growing little ones, you might find items in your child’s closet that have barely seen the light of day — and can earn you a few dollars. Lori Hartmann, owner of WeeUsables Consignment Event, is taking the physical store out of traditional consigning — and hoping to eliminate the common pitfalls that deter both buyers and sellers. Consignors are able to set their own prices, which the WeeUsables website says can earn sellers “a significantly higher percentage than you might from a brick-and-mortar store.” “It’s far better than any consignment store I’ve worked with,” said Kristen Evans of Mount Joy, who has two children, ages 3 and 5. Evans says that returning sellers get to keep 75 percent of the profits. “And it’s better than a yard sale,” she adds. “People aren’t trying to talk you down on your price.” WeeUsables’s website says that nonnegotiable prices and targeted buyers means more money for consignors.
Consignors typically drop off tagged and priced items, which use an online barcoding system, the Thursday before the sale, Hartmann said, and then come back during the weekend sale to shop. Unlike with yard sales, the set up, advertising and transactions aren’t on the shoulders of the seller. “Your only responsibilities as a consignor are to price, hang and deliver your items to the appropriate location on our sales floor,” touts the event website. “It’s a huge time saver,” says Evans. “You have two days for the public to see your items and you don’t have to stay with your stuff.” Hartman has found great success in Lancaster, where WeeUsables holds two events a year at The Lancaster Host Resort. Since taking over consignment events there in 2005, the original group of 60 consignors has grown to 400 with a waiting list of 100 to 150. She is now expanding her business to include an upcoming event in York Township. WeeUsables’ consigning events feature maternity clothes, children’s clothing sizes newborn to 16, furniture, toys and books. Since this will be the first event in York
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Where to shop
If you’re looking to sell your new or gently used clothing the old fashioned way — or buy some deeply discounted duds for you and your family — this area is home to many consignment shops. Here are a few options: After You Fine Consignment 2056 Springwood Road, York, 848-8802 Kid to Kid 180 Leaders Heights Road, York, 747-5437, www.kidtokid.com/york Kids Klothes 1680 S. Queen St., York 854-0606, www.kidsklothes.com Mish-Mash 1337 E. Market St., York 845-9307 Nearly New Boutique 2555 S. Queen St., York 741-3385 Top Drawer 2331 E. Market St., York 840-3844, thetopdrawerconsignment.com If we missed your favorite place to consign, send an email to atrotter@ydr.com and we’ll be sure to add the listing on our blog at smartmagpa.com.
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The public sale will run from 4 to 8 p.m. March 16 and 8 to 11 a.m. March 17 at the Goodwill Fire Company, 2318 S. Queen St., in York Township. Hartmann says items will be marked 50 percent off March 17. For more information, or if you’d like to sign up to volunteer or sell items at the next WeeUsables event, visit www.weeusablesevent.com. Submitted
County, Hartmann originally planned to have 100 consignors. She surpassed that goal two months before the event and upped it to 125 consignors. “With the economy, it’s harder and harder for parents,” Hartmann said. “As a WeeUsable consignor, they can sell their kids’ items from last year and buy for next year.” Evans says she scored three Land’s End
winter coats for her son at the last winter sale, and said she looks forward to events every fall and spring to replenish her children’s wardrobes for that season at less than retail costs. “It’s almost a necessity for most of my friends and I, who are stay-at-home moms,” adds Evans, who now also does marketing for the organization. “But it’s also good for working families.”
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Book Smarts ‘Hunger Games’ hits the big screen March 23 But ‘Catching Fire’ won’t be out till November 2013 By SARAH CHAIN for Smart
Try to hold back the tears. Fans of “The Hunger Games” will be sad to discover there will be a gap of nearly two years between the first and second film in the popular trilogy. “Fans of the dark young-adult novel ‘The Hunger Games’ are already licking their lips for the movie version, which will star Jennifer Lawrence and come out this March, “ the Los Angeles Times reported. “But they’ll have to wait a fair bit longer for their next fix: Lionsgate Entertainment announced that it was dating ‘Catching Fire,’ the movie based on Suzanne Collins’ second book about heroine Katniss Everdeen. But that date isn’t anytime soon — the second film in the post-apocalyptic series won’t come out until Nov. 22, 2013, about 20 months after the first movie hits theaters on March 23.” The move is a departure from what conventional wisdom says about movies based on young-adult books — namely, try not to let too much time elapse between films (so as to avoid audience and stars aging out of a franchise). Summit Entertainment brought out the second movie in “The Twilight Saga” just a year after the first, and the third film just six months after that, though it is leaving 18 months between the third and fourth movies. The release date for “Breaking Dawn - Part 2” is Nov. 16.
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Age: 33 Lives in: York Business: Growing Up Green, 266 W. Market St., York Favorite hobby: Cooking Fun facts: Heather was born and raised in York. She graduated from West York Area High School and Penn State York. Family: Husband, Matthew Leisses; sons Finn, 4½, and Liam, 1½
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Oct. 7 marked the grand opening of Heather Klinefelter’s new business, Growing Up Green, a local source for information, community and green products ranging from cloth diapers to wooden toys. In addition to her shop, open Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays, she’s the mother to two boys, 1 ½-year-old Liam and 4 ½-year-old Finn. Where did the idea for the shop come from? I started out selling heirloom and organic vegetable plants at Central Market. That was five years ago. As an effort to be year-round, I went on a quest to figure out what would work best. I cloth-diaper both of my children, so one of my friends suggested since I was a company, I could get an account with a diaper company, and it went from there. What does your store provide? A lot of the products are very expensive, so it can be off-putting to buy $400 (worth) of cloth diapers off the Internet without being able to see them. It helps to have a local person you can talk to. (We sell) a lot of things that people didn’t think they could find them in the area: ■■FuzziBunz cloth diapers ■■Wooden toys made in the U.S. ■■Green cleaning products ■■Barefoot Books
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Can you explain the co-op aspect of the store? I’ve been involved in co-ops for about four years now. Basically, it’s a groupbuying situation, where you pay a small fee to be a member of the co-op and then we use our collective buying power to get wholesale prices. Plus, we’re going to be running sales on locally sourced meats and vegetables. Were you living “green” before you had kids? We like to use recycled products and things like that. When you have children, you just start to do a lot of research on what would be the best product for them. With the first (child), it was a lot of Internet research. With the second, it was easier because the stand at Central Market became a source for information and natural products for like-minded parents. What’s a day look like for you? In the morning, we get the kids up and we make breakfast and then we pack our lunch. The boys both come to the shop with me. It helps to keep us close and make sure that we’re instilling the values in them that we’d like to see. They know about the products (and) we use a lot of the products from the store. It’s just really nice to be able to work with your children. Of course, it does have its frustrations from time to time, but that’s what being a parent is.
What would you do if you had a day to yourself? I do a lot of homestyle cooking and try to make as many things from scratch as we can. I spend time making crafts to sell at the store. They’re all hobbies I had anyway, so (the store) gives me a chance to share them and not end up with a pile of crafts and nowhere to go. If we took a peek, what would we find in your fridge? Well, we have some soup, some vegetable soup, because my son wanted alphabet soup. Lots of vegetables and fruit. Some homemade jelly. (Laughs). Actually, my canning “problem” has gone down quite a bit since the boys. I just don’t have the time to do it so much.
Heather has a tea party with her sons, Finn and Liam, during a photo shoot. Photo by CHRIS DUNN for Smart
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