Ep. 166 – Water for Your Brain

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Jason Pyles

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 166. Hydration is critical to support nerve conduction and brain and body function. It has become so common, across all different disciplines of health to assert the importance of hydration, and yet the vast majority of people are still under hydrated. When clients ask, Dr. Trayford recommends drinking half your weight in ounces each day. And, remember this should be water, not just any beverage. 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. 165 – Take Yourself to a Deserted Island

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode number 165. Thanks for tuning in today! Dr. Trayford has a great tip to share to help with stress management. Guided imagery is a wonderful tool to relax. There are several different types, but typically there is audio guidance to lead you through a relaxation session. Often you’ll be prompted to imagine yourself on a deserted island. Whatever works for you is great; just make sure that you make a conscious effort to soothe your sympathetic nervous system. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 163 – The “Stronger Than a Locomotive” Exercise

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 163! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for today is the “Stronger Than a Locomotive” exercise. Just as balance of the body is important to brain function, core strength plays a role, too. Try this core building “Superman” exercise by lying on your stomach on a firm, comfortable surface. Lift and extend your head and limbs so that your chest and thighs are in the air. Hold this position and repeat. Try this exercise and you’ll see an improvement in brain function! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 161 – Be Careful How You Label Things

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 161! The tip that Dr. Trayford is sharing today is to be careful how we label things. Deciding that something was bad sets you up to have a negative association about it and those associations stick. Watch out for that kind of language in your mind. Frame things in a positive light. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 160 – Write Things Out (Even if You Don’t Read Them)

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 160! There are a few things that we are missing out on as we move further and further away from writing things out on paper. When we write something out by hand we are using our brain to form the letters. Just the act of writing something out helps us remember it better. Even if you never actually are able to come back and read what you wrote, you’ll still be better off. So, don’t type everything you write; pick up a pencil as often as you can. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 158 – Rhythmic Eye Movements

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 158. Certain eye movements pertain to certain types of brain function. Rapid side-to-side eye movements stimulate the brain, and the application of this and other discoveries is leading to treatments and therapies for some disorders, including PTSD. We hope this information can help you! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 157 – Sodium: The Silent Killer

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 157. We count calories and we track grams of fat and sugar, but how many of us monitor our sodium intake? We may think that as long as we don’t sprinkle too much extra salt on our food we are safe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Processed foods are laden with salt even if you don’t add your own dash. High sodium levels have been linked to just about every ailment under the sun, so please read the labels and the serving sizes and be careful. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 156 – Keep Your Exercise Routine Novel

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 156 which is to keep your exercise routine novel. If you have an exercise routine in place then congratulations! Now just be sure to keep it fresh and fun. Do the same routine for too long could and you could end up in a rut. You might lose interest. Try new things and keep your body active in new ways to extend your range of motion literally and figuratively. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 153 – Massage Your Eyes

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 153 with us. Our eyes are our most important sensory organ so let’s properly exercise them and care for them. Dr. Trayford recommends closing our eyes and then gently holding them with our index and middle fingers and applying a slight amount of pressure. After a few seconds remove the pressure. You can also rotate your fingers in a circular motion very gently on your eyelids. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 166 – Water for Your Brain

Ep. 165 – Take Yourself to a Deserted Island

Ep. 163 – The “Stronger Than a Locomotive” Exercise

Ep. 161 – Be Careful How You Label Things

Ep. 160 – Write Things Out (Even if You Don’t Read Them)

Ep. 158 – Rhythmic Eye Movements

Ep. 157 – Sodium: The Silent Killer

Ep. 156 – Keep Your Exercise Routine Novel

Ep. 153 – Massage Your Eyes