Category Archives: Lifestyle Modification / Brain Hygiene

Ep. 228 – Music Calms the Savage Beast

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Brain Training tip number 228 is to utilize music to help relieve stress. Listening to music is very therpeutic and it can help generate Alpha brain wave activity. Music can in fact be just as effective as medication in achieving that goal or treating other things. We hope this tip helps you find restorative calmness for your busy 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. 226 – Grow a Garden to Sharpen Your Mind

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Brain training tip number 226 will work wonders, if you enjoy gardening that is. Gardening can help manage stress if it is something that you enjoy. If it is just one more source of aggravation for you then look for something else, but the truth is that people who garden find long-lasting (around 3 months) improvement to depression symptoms. Gardening has a better effect than most depression medications. 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. 222 – Lock your door

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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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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. 191 – Be in, on, Under or Near Water

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Good morning listeners! Welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 191. We are drawn to water and it is soothing to us. Being in, on, under or near water can make us happier, healthier, more connected and better at what we do. Find a way to get yourself in a river, stream or ocean soon. There is just something amazing about it! Have a great day and 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. 190 – Heartburn Drugs and Risk of Dementia

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Good morning dear listeners! Welcome to Episode 190. It is Monday and so Dr. Trayford has an extended episode for us today to discuss the effects of heartburn drugs. Studies have shown that taking antacids for long periods of time can increase the chances of Dementia by 40%. It is important to find out if the heartburn that the patient is experiencing is the symptom of an underlying issue. If there is a physiological cause that can be addressed then it would be better to do so rather than simply treating the symptom indefinitely, especially now that extended use of heartburn drugs has been linked to Dementia. We hope this information helps you make the best possible decision about your health. 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. 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. 176 – Top 10 Brain Health Tips – Part 2

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Welcome to Episode 176 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. It is Monday so we are bringing you an extended podcast this morning. Today Doctor Trayford shares the second half of his Top 10 Brain Training Tip List that began on Episode 169:
6. Learn something new
7. Eat your fruits and veggies
8. Be social
9. Eliminate bad habits
10. Set goals and move toward them

Also, for the daily tip of the day Dr. Trayford shares a tip to teach us about justgetflux.com. This function on your device can change the lighting according to the time of day and this can send appropriate signals to the brain. The light will be blue or amber-tinted depending on your time zone which helps to settle the brain down at night time.

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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!

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. 175 – Travel Locally

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 175! Dr. Trayford shares a tip today that can help you plan a few invigorating activities for this upcoming spring season. He promotes getting out and enjoying the local activities that your area has to offer. It is stimulating for the brain and it can be done inexpensively. Have a wonderful day and 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.

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!

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. 169 – Top 10 Brain Health Tips – Part 1

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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.”

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

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!

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 →