Ep. 331 – Block Blue Light

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Today is Episode 331 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford teaches us about how certain kinds of light affect our brain. Blue light mimics daylight and tricks out bodies into thinking it’s daytime and this can cause issues for your sleep patterns. Blue light suppresses Melatonin which helps us get to sleep, so that is definitely something you don’t want to be exposing yourself to! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 323 – Five Things You Need to Know if You Want to Build a Better Brain and Live a Better Life

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 323 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles discuss Five Things that you need to know if you want to build a better brain and live a better life.

1. There is no silver bullet, especially when it comes to nutritional supplements. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!

2. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.

3. Clean your environment. Being healthier can also mean quitting smoking, cleaning up mold and planning for better sleep.

4. Brain training is not just a game.

5. Stay the course! You’ll see most of your results long term, so hang in there!

The tip for today is to find a brain buddy! Having a partner for all of your brain and lifestyle improvement goals will make them a lot more effective and fun!

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Ep. 301 – Get Your Bed Away From Outside Walls

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 301. Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip will help you sleep better. The tip is to try to move your bed away from the outside wall. Chances are, this allows the bed to be farther away from the HVAC vent that can vibrate the wall once turned on. Also, some walls don’t have great insulation and can get cold. Perhaps most importantly, you might want to distance yourself from outside noise. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 262 – Avoid Sleeping in on the Weekend

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We’re bringing you tip number 262 this morning! Dr. Trayford is your host and Jason Pyles is your producer and the tip for today is to stop robbing Peter to pay Paul when it comes to your sleep! You should not sleep in til noon on the weekends hoping to make up for a poor week’s worth of sleep. Your brain will have an even harder time waking up on time come Monday morning. Sleep is like manna. It’s best to just get one day’s worth at a time. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 234 – Time for a New Pillow?

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Brain Training tip number 234 is to consider doing something to assure the quality of your sleep. Let’s talk about your pillow! Pillows play a huge role on how well you sleep. They are not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. The pillow should keep your head parallel with the bed. You don’t want it to be propped up or too low. Think about your spine being perfectly aligned; that is how you will sleep the best. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 232 – How Do I Prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program?

Good morning listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 232. Today Dr. Trayford tells us exactly how to prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program. Because brain training can be intensive and requires time and resources you need to be prepared. Be mentally, physically and financially ready so that you get the most out of your experience. There are some basic good practices that you should adopt beforehand. Get good quality sleep, hydration and nutrition. Take a vacation from your supplements and cut down on your technology usage. These small changes will prime your body and brain to improve and rehabilitate.

The tip for today is to prepare to succeed. Always good advice! Have a great day!

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Ep. 222 – Lock your door

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today’s tip is one that we sincerely hope you are already doing: Lock your door. We’re talking about your car doors, your office door and the doors to your home, gates and windows. You’ll feel more peace of mind, you’ll be safer and you’ll sleep better. Locking your doors is literally one of the soundest tips we can think of. We hope you make it a habit today! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 212 – Chamomile Tea: As Good as Benzodiazepines for Sleep

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 212 which is a very helpful piece advice for those who struggle with sleep! You can use chamomile tea to help you sleep instead of Benzodiazepines. It works as well and won’t have any of the side effects. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 207 – Wake up Earlier

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! You won’t find a more wise piece of council anywhere than the tip Dr. Trayford is sharing with us today. Tip number 207 is to wake up earlier. You’ll feel much more refreshed waking up early than hitting the snooze button. Your brain will function better if you make the most out of your time and that includes first thing in the morning! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 206 – Lavender in your pillow?

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 206. Certain scents can be very therapeutical and lavender is one of them! Lavender etymologically means to clean and that gives us some good insight into the powers of lavender to calm the mind and prepare for sleep. Try putting some lavender in your pillow as a part of a good night’s sleep. Thanks for listening!

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If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Thanks for listening. Continue reading