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AUGUST 2021
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MEET OUR FAITHFUL PACK THESE 4 DOGS KEEP ME ON MY TOES!
1. Lucky the Rescue Mutt: Friends of ours found Lucky wandering Main Street and jumped out of their car to rescue him. Our best guess is that he’s a 13-year-old Basenji/cattle dog mix. We named him Lucky because he went from homeless on the streets to living the doggie life of luxury with us. He gets couch time, snuggles in bed, and organic food Darlene cooks on the stove. 2. Emmie the Adorable Shih Tzu: Emmie is a 9-year-old Imperial Shih Tzu, but she’s so small that people still mistake her for a puppy! I can’t overstate how cute she is or how much personality she packs into her 6-1/2-pound body. 3. Frankie the Crack Pug: I’ve discovered pugs fall into two categories: couch pugs and crack pugs. Frankie is definitely a crack pug! She’s athletic, jumps like a monkey, and is constantly stepping on her siblings and getting into fights. She’s 4 years old and “frenemies” with Emmie — they’re in a never-ending war over territory. 4. Teddy the Pandemic Pup: Teddy is a toy goldendoodle, and he’s just over a year old. He’s sweet, cute as a button, and when he’s out of his puppy phase, I think he’ll make a great running buddy. These four dogs bring joy, laughter, and excitement into our house. Sure, sometimes they bark at the mailman, interrupt our Zoom calls, or require vast quantities of paper towels, but their good qualities definitely outweigh the bad. Frankie makes me laugh every day just by existing (I’ve always thought pugs are the comedians of the dog world), and I can’t help but smile every time I look at Emmie’s cute little face.
If your vacation was canceled and you suddenly had a week off from work, what would you do? Most people would probably sleep in, watch a lot of Netflix, or hit the gym a few extra times. But when it happened to us last spring, my wife, Darlene, and I decided to go big. We got a puppy! We figured that since we would be home with the pup, we could introduce it to our other three dogs and raise it to be the best-trained, most-loved, smartest pooch in the world. Unfortunately, there was one thing we didn’t count on: It was March 2020, and we were about to get hit with a pandemic paper towel shortage like the world had never seen. My friend, it was terrible! We had a puppy peeing all over the place, and I couldn’t find paper towels anywhere. In desperation, I turned to Facebook and begged our friends to share their emergency stashes. They came through! I felt like I’d won the lottery. To this day, we keep a closet full of paper towels and an extra Costco-sized bundle in the garage as backup to our backup. But why am I telling you this story? Well, August is supposed to be the dog days of summer, but the reality is that every day is a dog day in our house! The puppy we adopted during the pandemic brought our family up to four dogs.
If you have a dog, do me a favor and give them some extra scratches for me to celebrate the dog days of summer.
Stay fit, my friend!
–Michael
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MEET OUR NEW MEXICO WHOLESALER! WHY BODYBUILDER DAN VALDEZ SWEARS BY — AND SELLS — OH!MINO
Do you remember the story of Dr. John Micaletti, the periodontist/bodybuilder who wants to share Oh!mino with his patients? Well, it’s thanks to John that our product made its way into the hands of another awesome bodybuilder: Dan Valdez. Dan is a single dad who has participated in bodybuilding competitions in New Mexico and beyond for the last six years. His specialty is the classic physique division. He loves the sport partly because it sets a great example for his sons, 13-year-old Jadin and 11-year-old Paxtin. “It shows them not only work ethic, but also dedication to something you enjoy and what it looks like to give that the full force of your effort,” Dan says. John introduced Dan to Oh!mino when he was cutting for a competition.
Dan wanted to retain muscle while he depleted his body fat, and our product was the perfect replacement for his usual BCAAs and EAAs. “I realized that using Oh!mino, I was able to stay fuller and bigger — every year before that when I cut, I looked like I was 12 [at the end]!” he jokes. Dan quickly incorporated Oh!mino into his daily routine. He loves the science- backed formula and says that even when he isn’t cutting, using it keeps his energy balanced. One of the most amazing things about Dan is that on top of being a dad and a bodybuilder, he’s also an entrepreneur! He co-owns Pure Muscle Nutrition, a vitamin and supplement shop in Albuquerque (@pure.muscle.nutrition on Instagram). When they opened, Dan reached out to us and asked to become an Oh!mino
wholesaler. We said, “Yes!” Today, he sells Oh!mino to customers ranging from bodybuilders to “everyday joes” who are trying to improve their physiques. “Customers ask about my personal experience, and I give it to them and share with them what I’ve used and what I like,” Dan says. “Obviously, Oh!mino is one of the baselines every single time. Everyone loves and enjoys it, and they keep coming back for it.” Want to hear clients rave about your recommendations? Set up a meeting with Michael at Calendly.com/ MMaynard/Professional-Calls to talk about becoming an Oh!mino wholesaler.
BY GOING BACK TO SCHOOL STAY SHARP AS YOU AGE
learning entirely new-to-them subjects, like how to speak a foreign language, use a new piece of technology, or make art. Convinced of the benefits but not sure where to turn to learn? Try these two sources. Most colleges are designed with the traditional, 20-something college student in mind, which may not appeal or be a great fit for adults in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. But many universities are starting to cater to an older crowd with lifelong learning programs. One example is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington (UW). UW’s program offers a full course schedule on subjects in the arts, sciences, and current events taught by qualified faculty and provided at an affordable rate. There are over 100 such programs at universities across the U.S. Have a longtime dream to write children’s books? UC San Diego Extension has a certificate program for that! If you’re looking to dive into a single subject or perhaps you’d like to continue working in retirement or shift gears later in your career, certificate programs are a great option. No previous education is required. Most certificate programs are open to all, typically run for less than a year, and easily accommodate part-time learners. Celebrate your years of hard-earned wisdom but commit to keeping your brain young by going back to school this fall.
While you may be happy for the years of wisdom you’ve gained since being in your 20s and 30s, you might be missing the mental sharpness you once had. Why not have the best of both worlds? Scientists have found that the human brain changes with age — neurons fire more slowly, for example, and short-term memory recall can be more challenging — but that we often underestimate our capacity to continue learning as we grow older. Negative stereotypes about aging can reinforce these beliefs. However, new research is showing that older adults who’ve committed to immersive study of a new subject show brain function akin to someone 30 years younger. This goes beyond the tired advice to do a crossword puzzle or work a sudoku puzzle every day. The participants in this research study were
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IS THIS GOOD FOR ME? APPS TO HELP YOU MAKE SMART FOOD CHOICES
Switch It Up FoodSwitch is a mobile app developed by an international health advocacy group, The George Institute for Global Health. Even packaged foods that purport to be healthy can have high levels of salt, sugar, and saturated fat. While valuable information appears on nutritional labels, they can also leave you more mystified than empowered. In that case, simply open the FoodSwitch app, scan the bar code of the item you’re interested in, and get instant nutritional information and options for healthier alternatives. Each item gets a Health Star Rating from .5–5, making it easy to understand where the item falls on the health spectrum and how it compares to other brands. If that item doesn’t meet your dietary needs, let FoodSwitch recommend an alternative. In a Snap If you’re already a dedicated Snapchat user and don’t want to add another app to your phone, you’re in luck. Snapchat has recently implemented a scanning technology powered by the nutrition-tracking app Yuka. While it has similarities to FoodSwitch, the format Snapchat uses lays out the nutritional pros and cons of each item and gives each item an overall rating on the traffic-light system. Green means good to go, yellow means proceed with caution (moderation), and red means reconsider or only eat this item rarely.
Sometimes going grocery shopping can leave you feeling more like a detective than a human just trying to feed yourself and your family. Sleuthing down the snack aisle brings up questions about whether gluten-free means “good” and whether no added sugars means “nutritious.” The foundation of healthy snacking includes fresh fruits and vegetables, but how can you make smart (or smarter) choices when buying packaged snack foods? New smartphone apps mean the answer is just one bar code away.
With these two apps, you can put down your magnifying glass and pick up your smartphone. Making healthier snack choices is right at your fingertips.
TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD (YES, REALLY!) Inspired by BonAppetit.com
TAKE A BREAK!
Bon Appétit magazine calls tomato and watermelon “soul mates,” and they’re right! This surprising gourmet salad will be a hit at your next barbecue.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed • 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/4 cup coconut oil
2. Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta on a large platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with cooled turmeric oil. Now, simply sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy! • 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • Sea salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small saucepan, sauté spices and herbs in the coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium heat to create turmeric oil. Take the pan off of the heat, then let it cool.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Meet Michael’s 4 Chaotic Dogs
2. Why Bodybuilder Dan Valdez
Swears By — And Sells — Oh!mino Going Back to School Later in Life
3. Apps That Help You Snack Smarter Tomato and Watermelon Salad (Yes, Really!) 4. The Benefits of Sound Baths
As is the case with many self-care trends like yoga and meditation, what’s old is new again. The latest relaxation practice with ancient roots to make waves in modern times is sound baths. Celebs from Charlize Theron to Laurence Fishburne say they help promote relaxation and reduce stress. Kendall Jenner, who’s been public about her struggles with anxiety and sleep paralysis, also swears by the practice’s healing powers and has even started creating her own sound baths and sharing them on Instagram. While you can create a sound bath experience at home, most practitioners “bathe” at in-person sessions with “sounders” — those who create the soundscape. These sessions typically last 45–60 minutes. The idea behind the sonic experience is that bathers sit or lay in a relaxing position while gently focusing on the sounds they are immersed in. Sounders commonly use singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and other instruments to create a meditative and relaxing vibe. In fact, sounders say the vibrations of some instruments facilitate relaxation by literally changing the brainwaves. Health practitioners put it differently, saying that the practice MEDITATION NOT WORKING FOR YOU? TRY A SOUND BATH
promotes a parasympathetic autonomic nervous system response, aka a stress reduction response. Either way, the practice is a nice alternative to standard sitting meditation, which often focuses on the breath and can be difficult, especially for new practitioners. While there hasn’t been a lot of medical research done to test the efficacy of the practice, it is becoming a more widely used supplemental treatment for stress, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. If you get the chance to experience one yourself, try to approach it with an open mind and open ears. You just might be surprised.
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