Ep. 033 – Statin Drugs: Investigate the Dangers

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 033 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!

In Episode 033, Dr. Trayford talks about the health risks present with the use of Statin drugs. Please research the risk factors and side effects of taking Statins. Their impact on the brain is striking. You are controlling the fat in your blood to prevent heart attacks, but you might also be dangerously cutting off the fat to your brain. Be very careful or you will end up with the healthiest heart in the dementia ward.

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. 031 – Drive Safe

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 031 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!

In Episode 031, Dr. Trayford gives us the all-important tip to “drive safe,” as they say. Injury from a motor vehicle accident could be very traumatic for your body and substantially harmful and disruptive to your brain function. Please practice this preventative brain health tip and drive safe.

Note: If you should have any grammatical concerns about the title of this episode, please consider the following commentary about flat adverbs.

Ep. 026 – Keep Your House Tidy to Help Prevent Falling

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 026 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!

In Episode 026, Dr. Trayford gives a great tip related to injury prevention that pertains to keeping your living space tidy. If we begin observing this tip now in our younger years, we’ll establish a good habit that will reduce our risk of falling in our later years. Dr. Trayford reminds us that what is good for the body is good for the brain, and it’s definitely not good for the body to fall down. Injuries from slipping on the stairs or tripping on a misplaced item often mark the beginning of a steep decline in seniors. We hope this tip helps you to stay safe and helps to keep your mind sharp! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 019 – Stop Smoking and Vaping

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 019 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!

In Episode 019, Dr. Trayford shares a brain tip that may seem like common sense: Stop smoking and vaping. Smoking (and even vaping) affects brain function, and though we don’t fully understand all the repercussions yet, these habits may have long-term effects on the brain. Let this be the reason that helps you kick the habit today! Join us!

Ep. 005 – Watch Your Alcohol Intake

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 005 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is a shorter, five-minute episode where Dr. Trayford brings you a tip for improving the function of your brain.

In Episode 005, Dr. Trayford gives us a sobering reminder of the effects of alcohol on the brain. It is quite interesting to note the cultural practices that surround alcohol consumption in the United States versus other locations in the world. Understanding what alcohol does to the brain will help you make a better decision about how and when to have a drink.

Ep. 003 – Organize Your Week

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 003 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is one of our shorter, five-minute episodes where we provide a tip for improving your brain function.

The tip for Episode 003 is to organize your week before it starts. Dr. Trayford recommends taking 10 minutes on Sunday night to plan your tasks and schedule for the upcoming week. This practice will put your mind at ease as you begin a new, demanding week. Just imagine how much stress you’ll be able to relieve by taking all your concerns and organizing them on paper, thus reducing the number of items floating around in your head!

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Category Archives: Lifestyle Modification / Brain Hygiene

Ep. 033 – Statin Drugs: Investigate the Dangers

Ep. 031 – Drive Safe

Ep. 026 – Keep Your House Tidy to Help Prevent Falling

Ep. 019 – Stop Smoking and Vaping

Ep. 005 – Watch Your Alcohol Intake

Ep. 003 – Organize Your Week