Ep. 316 – Type 3 Diabetes: A 21st Century Epidemic?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Jason Pyles

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 316 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles discuss Diabetes. Diabetes has become an epidemic in our day and age. Lifestyle contributes to this modern plague. People with diabetes run a much great risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. Excess sugar in the blood does actual damage to both mind and body. There is a great article that you can reference to learn more about the link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease.

The tip for today is tending to think of food as medicinal. Eat food that is designed to sustain life!

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Ep. 315 – The 100-Second Shower

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 315 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford lets producer Jason Pyles share the brain training tip for the day! Jason features his 100 second shower concept. The idea is to begin counting to 100 as soon as you turn on the water. By the time you reach 100 try to have the water turned off. This helps you stay on task and can help relieve stress due to running late. Being efficient with you time is good for your brain! Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

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. Continue reading →

Ep. 313 – Throw a “Mocktail” Party

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 313 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to throw a “mocktail” party. At parties and get togethers replace the alcohol with other types of drinks. That way we can show kids that the “center piece” of parties does not have to involve alcohol. This tip could have a huge ripple effect and help a lot of people! Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

Ep. 310 – Turn on Vacation Replies

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Today is Episode 310 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to turn on your vacation replies. The line between our professional and personal lives has become very blurred. We need that time away and in most cases everything else can wait until we get back from vacation. Setting up a notification on your e-mail or voicemail that you are “out of the office” lets people know not to expect a quick response. They can make other arrangements to take care of issues and when you get back you can focus on work again with a refreshed mind. Hopefully there will be fewer e-mails to respond to. Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

Ep. 309 – How a Lost Arm Led to Struggles in a Business Man’s Brain

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Happy Monday Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today on Episode 309 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach reviews a case study of a man who lost an arm and how it affected his brain function. The man lost his arm as a child when a homemade pipe bomb went off and he had to have his arm amputated. As an adult he started having brain issues, seemingly unrelated to his amputated arm but in fact they were related.

The Homunculus is an image of a man, showing the body parts in proportion with how in-tune the brain is with each area. The hands and mouth for example are exaggerated in size since the brain and nerves are most sensitive there. Let’s consider the two main aspects of brain function: sensory and motor. The brain often sees the body differently than we really are or as others see us. This can affect how your brain works and thinks. So, when an event like an amputation occurs, the brain has to recalibrate the way it processes the body.

The tip for today is tending to old injuries. Some injuries such as tearing a ligament or damaging cartilage need to be fixed. If not, over time it can affect the brain. Find a qualified Chiropractic Neurologist anywhere in the world if you have an old injury that could have affected your brain function.

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

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

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Read the APEX Brain Centers BLOG

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Follow APEX Brain Centers on Twitter

And here is the Twitter handle for this podcast: @BrainPodcast365

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Ep. 307 – Skip the Sunscreen!

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Today is Episode 307 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is a little bit of a shocker. Skip the sunscreen!? We get no shortage of reminders to wear sunscreen, but every once in a while we want to soak up some good sun rays and vitamin d before we shield are skin from over-exposure. Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

Ep. 302 – Should Diabetes Medications Be Used to Prevent Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Happy Monday Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today we are going to discuss a controversial new treatment plan for the prevention of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Doctor Trayford explains that doctors are now prescribing diabetes medications as a way for regulating blood sugar in the brain which is usually linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Episodes 92, 99, 106 and 121 are on blood sugar so feel free to go back and give those episodes a listen so that you can more fully understand the effects of blood sugar on the brain. Dr. Trayford has taught us that fuel to the brain is important. Though, instead of regulating blood sugar through medication, it would be optimal to first turn to lifestyle improvements. There is a time and a place for most interventions. So, talk to your doctor.

The tip for today is to skip the carbs on the buffet line. Load up on veggies and protein instead and save your brain from a blood sugar trip. Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

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

Links for this episode:

Learn more at APEX Brain Centers.com

Read the APEX Brain Centers BLOG

On Google Plus

Follow APEX Brain Centers on Twitter

And here is the Twitter handle for this podcast: @BrainPodcast365

Visit our YouTube Channel

Ep. 297 – A Little Healthy Competition May Make Your Brain Bigger

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Good morning listeners. Today your host Dr. Trayford brings you tip number 297 to shed a little light on the benefits of a little healthy competition. Where there are more people and competition you’ll typically be surrounded by a higher skill level and therefore your brain capacity will be challenged. Competition sets the stage for brain elevation. Thanks for listening!

To sign up for Dr. Trayford’s 6-Week Memory Improvement Seminar, copy and paste this link into your browser: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

Ep. 296 – Stay Positive Around the Negative

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares Brain Training Tip 296 which is to stay positive. Positive people tend to be healthier people. There definitely is a mind/body connection. Negativity forces our brain into “fear mode” or “protective mode.” Cut out the negativity in your life and yes, we’re talking about Facebook here. Thanks for listening!

To sign up for Dr. Trayford’s 6-Week Memory Improvement Seminar, copy and paste this link into your browser: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

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Category Archives: Lifestyle Modification / Brain Hygiene

Ep. 316 – Type 3 Diabetes: A 21st Century Epidemic?

Ep. 315 – The 100-Second Shower

Ep. 313 – Throw a “Mocktail” Party

Ep. 310 – Turn on Vacation Replies

Ep. 309 – How a Lost Arm Led to Struggles in a Business Man’s Brain

Ep. 307 – Skip the Sunscreen!

Ep. 302 – Should Diabetes Medications Be Used to Prevent Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Ep. 297 – A Little Healthy Competition May Make Your Brain Bigger

Ep. 296 – Stay Positive Around the Negative