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Ep. 252 – Turn Off Your Notifications

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Good morning Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today Dr. Trayford brings you tip number 252. This tip will help your attention stay on whatever it is that you are doing. You’re hooked already, right? We definitely do not benefit from our constant interruptions. Notifications on our phones hinder us from doing whatever we are doing and they are a social slight to those people in whose actual company we are. 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 →

Ep. 242 – Smart Food: CHOCOLATE

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 242. Today Dr. Trayford gives us a tip to smile about. Tip 242 is to eat chocolate. You’re welcome! Seriously though, this tip should be implemented with moderation. Did you know that people who ingest chocolate on a more regular basis can score higher on some cognitive tests? Eating chocolate can help food cravings so that you’re not over eating and dark chocolate can help relieve stress. All of these things point to a better brain. 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 →

Ep. 241 – Talk With a Therapist

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 241. Today Dr. Trayford reminds us of the importance of processing things mentally. Tip 241 is to talk with a therapist. We all have a barrier of some sort that we could try to get past. You could possibly overcome your hurdles and that will make your brain training more effective. 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 →

Ep. 236 – Stop Procrastinating Today, Not Tomorrow!

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford shares Brain Training tip number 236. Stop procrastinating today, not tomorrow. To prevent procrastination make a list of things you should not be doing. This will help you avoid those low-energy activities that are so consuming of your time and attention. This practice will lessen anxiety and depressing and feelings of not being productive by getting the important stuff done, by default! 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 →

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

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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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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 →

Ep. 199 – Cut Back on Your Google Searches for Self-Diagnosis

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Hello dear Train Your Brain Podcast listeners. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip 199. Looking up things online and reading up on so much information can increase anxiety. The psychological concentration can lead to physical problems. So, of course research your health concerns and education yourself about health, but be careful about taking it too far. 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 →

Ep. 198 – Bubble Bath Before Bed

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Good morning and welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip 198. Taking a bath before bed can help one fall asleep more easily. Water helps soothe vital body functions. You probably knew that baths relieve stress, but did you know that baths before bed help lower body temperature? Prepare for bed and prepare for a better night’s sleep by taking a nice relaxing bath! 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 →

Ep. 188 – Become Financially Literate

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Good morning listeners! Welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 188. Today’s tip from Doctor Trayford is to become financially literate. Knowing how to budget and manage your finances can greatly reduce your stress levels. By becoming educated on how to handle your money, you will have the time and brain capacity to focus on other things. There are many resources out there to help you learn how to budget. Try a site like Social Work Degree Center to get started. Thank you 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 →

Ep. 179 – Pay the Tax Man

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 178! Thanks for listening. Today Dr. Trayford’s tip is to pay the tax man! We have a responsibility to pay our taxes. To reduce stress for tax season, it is important to prepare and organize all year and not leave it until tax season. People even tend to be more sick this time of year and stress over tax season is probably a contributing factor. Do yourself a favor. Keep your finances organized and pay your taxes. The peace of mind that comes will be good for your brain health. Have a great day!

By the way, now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

Thanks for listening and join us! For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

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 →

Ep. 178 – Self-Reflection

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 178! Thanks for listening. Today Dr. Trayford’s tip is about self-reflection. It is important to make the time to take an inventory of ourselves. We focus on what’s going on around us, but don’t pay enough attention to what is happening inside us. We need to know better where we are at so that we can relate to others and life more efficiently. Journaling, self reflection and meditation each achieve this goal. We hope this helps you feel more fulfilled. It will definitely help your brain process things more effectively. Take care of yourself and have a great day!

By the way, now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

Thanks for listening and join us! For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

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 →