Ep. 301 – Get Your Bed Away From Outside Walls

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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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. Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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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Ep. 222 – Lock your door

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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. 206 – Lavender in your pillow?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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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Ep. 198 – Bubble Bath Before Bed

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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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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Ep. 169 – Top 10 Brain Health Tips – Part 1

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 169 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. In this show, Dr. Trayford condenses a lot of the great tips that he’s referred to so far in the form of a Top 10 list. If you want the most bang for your buck, then follow these most important brain training tips.
1. Get adequate sleep
2. Manage stress
3. Exercise
4. Drink water
5. Consume the right kind of fat

Also, for the daily tip of the day Dr. Trayford shares some information of what carbonation does to your brain. Listen in to hear about “Bubbles and your Brain.”

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Ep. 082 – Sleep: Issues With Your Significant Other

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 82 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 82. If you share a bed with your significant other, or if your child wanders into your bedroom at night and sneaks into your bed, then you really need to take some extra care to protect the quality of your sleep. The disruption of your natural sleep cycle can greatly affect your ability to feel rested, as well as your brain function. Try to find a solution to prevent such disruptions. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 011 – Sleep: Establish a Routine

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 011 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode which constitutes a full-length show. And Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. In fact, every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you get tips that are designed to enhance your brain’s function 365 days a year!

In Episode 011, Dr. Trayford reminds us of the importance of having a consistent sleep routine. Our brain craves predictable rhythms. We see this rhythm in nature all the time. The Earth’s rotation and its revolution around the sun are perfect examples of manifestations of natural routines. So, follow nature’s lead and schedule times to wake up and go to bed — and stick to those times! Your brain will love it! Continue reading →

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Ep. 301 – Get Your Bed Away From Outside Walls

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

Ep. 222 – Lock your door

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

Ep. 206 – Lavender in your pillow?

Ep. 198 – Bubble Bath Before Bed

Ep. 169 – Top 10 Brain Health Tips – Part 1

Ep. 082 – Sleep: Issues With Your Significant Other

Ep. 011 – Sleep: Establish a Routine