April newsletter

Hello everyone!

I have been most neglectful in getting out a monthly newsletter, I am so sorry. I had a lot going on, I moved to a new home, am now raising two teenage grandsons and also had surgery so things were pretty hectic for awhile. Thanks to everyone who checked in on me during my absence after surgery. That meant a lot to me. I am doing great!!

 We have been getting requests to do an email one again, as we stopped when I started doing one via our Blog. So if anyone wants one via email please send your email address and one will be sent out, along with doing our monthly Blog through our website.

Many of you may or may not know I have gotten more involved with essential oils in the past year. I am doing Aroma Reflex which is something I have put together from my years of experience in this field of both body work and nutrition. This technique is a combination of aroma-therapy, reflexology of the hands and feet, trigger point and massage. This is very relaxing plus activates the immune system and also all the organs and glands of the body. The treatment is an hour or more and costs $65.00. Hope you all come in and try one..you will like it and I enjoy doing them. Right now we are running a spring special so the treatment is $50.00!!

We have gotten a lot of new products in from Europharma we are excited about. The first is: Propolis extract. Propolis has been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy immune system and overall wellness. So this can be used daily as a preventative or when you feel you are coming down with a cold or flu. Second is: Mesoglycan. This product is great for Artery strength, integrity and flexibility also healthy circulation, for the heart, eyes, legs, brain. I have personally started using this product due to some swelling I was getting in my feet and hands. In a matter of days it started helping. I was preety happy about that. Mary Beth has used it for capillary issues in her eyes and said it has made a huge difference, less redness and irritation. Third is: Vectomega whole food Omega 3, high in DHA and EPA and has been naturally bound to Phospholipids. This is being used for Heart health, brain, and moods. Forth is: Acne Essentials, which helps reduce breakouts, by eliminating toxins which create acne along with a poor diet and stress. This is a combination of vitamins and minerals along with burdock root as a blood purifier and boswellia as an anti-inflammatory. Works very quickly in eliminating acne, both in teens and adults.

We now also carry along with our locally made honey, local homemade maple syrup!! Let me tell you it is great!! We think it is important to support our local farms rather than buying products from out of state or the country for that matter. With so many pesticides and GMO produced food we encourage all of you to buy local when possible. Plus it supports the small business man which who knows how long any of us will be in business with the way all these big corporations are trying to crowd us out. But we will continue to put up a fight and be here to serve you for many more years to come, hopefully.

Just as a reminder I am back on the radio the first and third Friday of the month, from 9 am to 10 pm, 620 am on your radio dial. Tune in and also feel free to call in with any questions or testimonies you may have!!

God Bless and thanks for continuing to be our loyal customers!!!

Sharon Satterfield ND


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Radio Broadcast March 6, 2015

Tune in to 620 AM every first and third Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. to hear Sharon Satterfield's radio show broadcast live.

If you missed her live broadcast, this link should allow you listen to her most recent show.
March 6, 2015 Sharon Satterfield Radio Show

You can also access all of the radio show broadcasts that we have audio copies of by visiting our website radio show page:
Back to Basics, Inc. Radio Show

Radio Broadcast 02/06/15

Tune in to 620 AM every 1st and third Friday of the month to hear Sharon do a radio broadcast. Topics vary and depend on whatever is on Sharon's mind! ;-)

Call in and have your questions answered.

The link below should allow you to hear the February 6th, 2015 broadcast if you missed it:

February 6, 2015 Radio Broadcast

Radio Broadcast January 16, 2015

Tune in to 620 AM every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month to hear Sharon do a radio broadcast.  Topics vary and depend on whatever is on Sharon's mind!  Call in and have your questions answered.

01-16-15 Radio Broadcast

Radio Show December 19, 2014

If you missed our Radio Show on December 19, 2014, hosted by our good friend,  Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller , the link below should allow you to listen online.

WKHB Sharon Satterfield Radio Show 12-19-14

Tune in every first and third Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. to 620 AM Radio Station WKHB.

Thank you to WKHB Radio for a copy of the broadcast!

Radio Show December 5, 2014

If you missed Sharon's radio show on December 5, 2014, this link should allow you to listen online.

WKHB Sharon Satterfield Radio Show 12-5-14

Tune in every first and third Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 620 on your AM Radio dial.

Thank you to WKHB Radio for the copy of the broadcast!

Radio Show 11/21/14

If you missed Sharon's Radio Show on Friday, November 21, 2014, this link should allow you to listen in.  Enjoy!  Thank you to WKHB Radio (620 on your AM dial) for the recording.

Tune in to 620 on your AM radio dial, every first and third Friday of the month, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the original broadcasts.

Sharon Satterfield WKHB Radio Show 11-21-14

HOLIDAY PARTY

We're having a Holiday Party on December 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.!

Join us for fun, games, food and a raffle! Learn how to make personalized gifts for friends, family, and yourself.  The informational session is free, but there will be a $5.00 charge to cover cost of supplies if you decide to make any oil blends.

We will also be raffling off a gift basket with over $100 value.  Each raffle ticket is a $5.00 donation and all proceeds go to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.

Radio Show 11/7/14

If you missed Sharon's Radio Show on Friday, November 7, 2014, this link should allow you to listen in.  Enjoy!  Thank you to WKHB Radio (620 on your AM dial) for the recording.

Tune in to 620 on your AM radio dial, every first and third Friday of the month, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the original broadcasts.

Sharon Satterfield Radio Show - 11/7/14

PAJAMA PARTY!!!

PAJAMA PARTY!!!!  Monday, October 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.  We will be discussing ways to relax and sleep better.  No charge for the class, but there is a $5.00 fee if you decide to make a personalized oil blend (just to cover cost of oils).  WEAR YOUR FAVORITE PAJAMAS! And bring a chair (or pillow!) to sit on.  Blankies and stuffed animals are also welcome. ;-)

Monday, October 13, 2014

On Monday, October 13th the store will close at 5:30 p.m., instead of 8:00 p.m.

Sharon will continue to take appointments up until 7:00 p.m., as usual, but will need to close the store as no one is available to run the front.  Normal Monday store hours (10:00 - 8:00) will resume on Monday, October 20th.  Sorry for any inconvenience.   

Happy Labor Day!

Back to Basics will be closed Monday, September 1, 2014 in honor of Labor Day.

MEDICINE CABINET MAKEOVER

Join us at Back to Basics on September 13, 2014 from 1:00-2:30 for an informative workshop on using essential oils to help you take charge of your own health, and even replace some common (and pricier!) medicine cabinet items.

We will be offering 10% off all supplements, a raffle for essential oils, healthy refreshments, and a chance to mingle and talk with other health conscious people.

Please bring a folding chair, a notebook, and a FRIEND! (bringing a friend earns you an extra raffle ticket).

Most importantly we're going to have FUN!

Radio Show 08/15/14

If you missed Sharon's Radio Show on Friday, August 15, 2014, this link should allow you to listen in.  Enjoy!  Thank you to WKHB Radio (620 on your AM dial) and Carol Kunkle-Miller for the recording.

Tune in to 620 on your AM radio dial, every first and third Friday of the month, at 9:00 a.m. to hear the original broadcasts.

Sharon Satterfield Radio Show (with Carol Kunkle-Miller) - 8/15/14

Customer Education

To all my customers or potential customers,

As many of you know I have owned this shop 30+ years and have had many great employees. Mary Beth and I have been recently having pow wows as to many of the concerns we have for both the store and our customers.

We are receiving many phone calls from people asking advice on products they have bought online or somewhere else, and not actually a health food store which is even worse. We cannot give or will not give give advice on products bought elsewhere. Not only is it a bit rude, but it is an insult to the great extent we go to, to provide only the best products for our customers and ourselves, as well as the education and hours we have put in to learn how to take care of everyone's needs to the best of our ability.  Also, we love you all dearly, but it's frustrating when we spend 20, 30, 40 minutes giving you advice in person or on the phone and then you turn around and buy your supplements online to "save money."

We BEG you, do not buy supplements from Amazon.  Amazon is rife with counterfeit and tainted products.  Don't get me wrong, I love Amazon for a good deal on books and household goods, but I would NEVER buy something from them that goes in or on your body.

We understand times are hard, believe me we struggle also.  But if people don't start to support local small businesses they won't be here much longer..any of them. Walmart, Giant Eagle even many of the big Health Store franchises do not know how to advise on supplements or health issues. Please keep that in mind.

My intention is not to offend anyone, but rather to educate you and give you the best possible customer service as possible in the interest of your health.  We cannot tell you where to shop or what to buy.  We can only promise you that we will always carry the best products we know of and educate you to the best of our ability on our products. We cannot educate you on others people's products.  We do not know them or their standards. Many "discount" companies buy what our suppliers won't use because it is not up to their standards.

Thank you :-)

Sharon and Mary Beth

ALERT! Do not get scammed!

It has been brought to our attention that there is a possible scam being directed toward our customers.  A customer reported today she was contacted by a man by the name of Tom Harbor stating he was from Back to Basics, and because she had previously shown an interest in supplements and natural health products, he wanted to offer her a "deal" on some sort of supplement, to the tune of $240.00!!!  When I tried the phone number he left with this customer, I was told my call could not be completed as dialed.

We at Back to Basics will NEVER EVER call you to solicit business or sales.  If you call us and ask that we order something for you we are happy to do so and we will of course request a credit card payment to place that order.  But we will never contact YOU and try to sell you something.

If anyone has received, or receives, a call like this from anyone, male or female, claiming to be from Back to Basics, we ask that you contact us right away!

My English Friend

Jean L. Hubbard - April 20, 1934-July 8, 2014

So very few of us ever get to meet someone we can truly call our soul mate, or kindred spirit.

This is who Jean was to me from the very beginning. I will always believe she was my angel.

Jean was my employee, my mentor, my teacher, my strength and comfort, my closest friend.

It has been my honor and privilege to have known her for over 30 years.  Jean was a true

example of unconditional love. She gave her love without hesitation, or expectation, she asked for

nothing in return, but gave her all to those she loved.  Even to those who barely knew her,

or were merely acquaintances, she treated everyone equal as if you were the only person

in the room or world when she talked to you. She had inner strength that was equal to none

and a spirit of total joy, no matter what was going on in her life. She was always honest and

 to the point, even if you didn’t want to hear the truth. She was true to herself and her God.

I only hope I can aspire to be the kind of woman Jean is and was. Though I know I will fall short,

her example will always be in my mind and heart, even Jean knows that and she loved me in spite

of my simple country ways. We were from different worlds, hers refined and mine rough. But

we were both of the same feisty independent spirit, maybe that’s why God put us together.

Her words, "you silly cow," "you bugger," and  "hello love," along with the sound of her heart filled

Laughter will ring in my heart and soul forever . I now also know how to make tea properly!!!

Thank you Jean for everything but most of all your love and loyal friendship, until we meet again..

Sharon

Closed Saturday, July 19th

Back to Basics will be closed on Saturday, July 19, 2014 so that we may attend the memorial service for our beloved Jean Hubbard.

We hope you understand......

Our Medicine Cabinet Makeover class scheduled on July 19th at 1:00 p.m. has been canceled.  We will let you know when we reschedule.

Our beautiful friend Jean was very important to all of us here, and will be celebrated at a Memorial Service on July 19th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Ionic Foot Cleanse

An Ionic Foot Cleanse is one of the most relaxing and pleasant ways to detoxify and cleanse the body of impurities, heavy metals, and toxins.  Some people say they immediately feel energized, less achy, and one gal even says she has clearer vision following a foot cleanse!

How does it work?
An ionic array is placed into a warm saltwater foot bath.  The array releases a low level electric current that alternates between releasing positive and negative ions into the water, drawing out heavy metals and other impurities.

What happens during an ionic cleanse?
You may feel or see a very faint bubbling from the array as the ions are released into the water.  As you soak your feet, one of the most interesting things to see is the water as it changes.  Depending on individual issues, you may see the water turn orange (joints muscles), green (gall bladder, inflammation), you may see bubbles (immune system, lymph), or even white cheesy flecks (uric or fatty acid or more commonly, yeast).  Black flecks are almost always found (heavy metals) and sometimes red (blood clots) or brown (liver, tobacco products, free radicals).  We have even seen a wide variety of odors coming from the water depending on what's being pulled from your system and how toxic you may be.

In a February 2002 study by Doctor's Data of St. Charles, IL, the water sometimes showed up to a 905% increase in certain heavy metals after an ionic foot cleanse.

What happens after?
We recommend that you drink a complimentary "shot" of  either Body Balance or Ionic Trace Minerals.  It is also important that you replenish your fluids after a cleanse.

We offer ionic foot cleanse any time we're open.  We ask that you call for an appointment (412-343-8156), just to be sure we can offer you the comfy chair in the quiet office, but we can also do them in our semi-private table area. 

We have a loyalty punch card!  Present your punch card each time you have an ion foot cleanse and your 9th cleanse is free.  There is no time limitation to fill your punch card, however we cannot replace lost "punches."

If you would like EXTRA savings, purchase a package of four ion foot cleanses (a $120 value) for $100.00 or for even more savings, a package of eight cleanses (a $270.00 value) for only $200 and still receive a ninth cleanse for free.  A prepaid package of eight cleanses saves you SEVENTY dollars!