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Ep. 290 – Surround Yourself With Positive People

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Train Your Brain Podcast brings you tip number 290 today! Your host Dr. Trayford is going on the record today with a tip that everyone needs to hear. Jim Roan says we are the average of the 5 people we hand out with the most. So, choose those people wisely! You can inadvertently teach your brain to believe that things are more negative than they are unless you make an effort to surround yourself with positivity. 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. 289 – History Lesson

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast today. Your host Dr. Trayford is sharing a tip today that is definitely good for the mind! It is so important to continuously learn new things. Dr. Trayford especially recommends studying events in history. This provides a deeper sense of connection with who we are. History helps bring us back to the moment. 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.

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. 285 – Write Your Biography

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast with your host Dr. Michael Trayford. Writing has a very positive impact on the brain. When people write or talk about themselves in a positive way, parts of the brain are activated. Facebook is creating a space where people are commenting all of the time on themselves and what they are feeling and in a why this is a good thing for brain development.

Dr. Trayford recommends this 2012 article regarding writing by Robert Lee Hotz. 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. 282 – The Heart and Soul of Learning Difficult Things

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Your host is Dr. Trayford and today he is here with producer Jason Pyles. Today is Brain Training Tip number 282 and actually Jason Pyles is going to throw us the tip today. If you’re having a hard time learning something new, slow it down. Take it more slowly to allow your brain and body to better “wrap around” the new things and act more effectively. This helps your body develop muscle memory. 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. 279 – Speed Reading

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford is your host and he is here with Jason Pyles as always to discuss a great braining tip that will definitely affect your brain function. The tip is to look into speed reading! The optimal recognition point is the center of a word. Your brain can comprehend the word before seeing the whole thing. There is a program called Spritz through M.I.T. that is popular for teaching techniques to become faster readers and retain the information better. 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. 276 – The Benefits of a Good Debate

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is that there are benefits to involvement and debate. Referencing Alfred Snider’s World Debate Institute with the University of Vermont, Dr. Trayford goes on to say that successful people are often involved in debates on a regular basis.

Debaters become better critical thinkers and communicators. People see you differently when you can hold your own on a certain view point. Debaters improve their social interaction and personal expression. They make good leaders and the become informed citizens. So, make sure to keep it respectful and open minded and your brain will benefit from a friendly debate. Thanks for listening today!

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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. 275 – Create a Dream Board

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Good morning to all you dreamers out there! Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford is here today with tip number 275. It is an inspiring thing to sit down and create a dream board. There is just such power in envisioning something and then making it happen. These things, these thoughts, ideas, or goals, that you revisit and want – you can make them happen as long as vision and motivation are there. To make a dream board collect images that represent your goals so that you always see them and are reminded about what you’re working towards. 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. 271 – Ergonomic Workspace

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Hello and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford is here today as your host with tip number 271. Having a comfortable workspace can help with productivity. So, it is best to design a workspace for yourself that will let your body be as aligned and relaxed as possible. If you can, choose furniture that is ergonomic and appropriate for you. This super charges your 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. 270 – Free Writing

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Hello and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford is here today with tip number 270. For brain calisthenics and to get the brain going this free writing exercise is golden! You’re brain will be more engaged and you’ll be decreasing your stress levels at the same time. This can also help you get past “writers’ block.” So, begin by writing down anything – just fast enough that your hand writes faster than the brain can react. Do this exercise with a timer and a prompt or topic to start. What a work out for your brain! Thanks for listening!

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. 268 – Walk Barefoot

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It’s Tuesday and we’re here with another great Train Your Brain Podcast! Today’s tip is number 268 and it is to walk barefoot. We need to feel our feet on the ground. This helps with the structure of our foot, our knees, hips and posture. Shoes don’t allow the feet to engage with the ground and that throws off your gait and walking cycle. Who knew?! If we don’t get sensory input from our feet, we are depriving the brain from interaction with the outside world. What a great tip! Thanks for listening!

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 →