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Ep. 235 – Smart Food: Beets

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford shares Brain Training tip number 235. Beets are so healthy for your body. They help lower cholesterol, boost stamina, fight inflammation and contain anti-cancer properties! So the tip for today is to eat a beet. You’ll be helping your brain and body function better and you’ll be doing just one more good thing to keep cancer away. 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. 232 – How Do I Prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program?

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Good morning listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 232. Today Dr. Trayford tells us exactly how to prepare for an Intensive Brain Training Program. Because brain training can be intensive and requires time and resources you need to be prepared. Be mentally, physically and financially ready so that you get the most out of your experience. There are some basic good practices that you should adopt beforehand. Get good quality sleep, hydration and nutrition. Take a vacation from your supplements and cut down on your technology usage. These small changes will prime your body and brain to improve and rehabilitate.

The tip for today is to prepare to succeed. Always good advice! 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. 223 – Smart food: Sardines

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast tip number 223! Dr. Trayford is here today to talk about a food that isn’t as popular as it used to be: sardines. This snack sure packs a punch! Listen in to learn what you can gain from sardines nutritionally and a few different ways to eat them. 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. 217 – Smart Food: Pumpkin Seeds

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Dr. Trayford is here today to recommend brain training food tip number 217. Eat pumpkin seeds! There is something in pumpkin seeds that helps your neurons fire more efficiently and that helps you sleep better. They have lots of good stuff for your body and they make a great snack. 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. 213 – Essential Fatty Acids: The Most Widely Studied Brain Fats

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 213 with us. This tip is to make sure you eat lots of different kinds of foods so your body can get the fatty acids it needs. Sometimes we can get in a rut when it comes to our diet, but variety is good. Food-based fatty acids are best: ones from fish or seeds. The more natural the source, the 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. 209 – Smart food: Coffee

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 209. The tip is to avoid too much coffee. Studies show that people who consume some kind of stimulant in moderation are much healthier, so be careful about taking in too much! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 201 – Ginseng Makes You Smarter

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 201 which is about Ginseng. Ginseng is a supplement and a lot of of supplements have side effects. Talk with your doctor before taking them to make sure they are good for you personally. In many cases you don’t want to use Ginseng. 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. 193 – Smart Food: What Popeye Didn’t Know About Spinach

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Welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 193. Good morning listeners! Today Dr. Trayford shares some pretty astounding facts about spinach that we have your running to the grocery store. Spinach is one of the most powerful foods for our brain and it is loaded with antioxidants. People who eat greens can halt mental decline for up to 11 years! Talk about an insider tip! 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. 186 – Smart Food: Walnuts

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 186. On this morning’s show Dr. Trayford tells us the benefits of eating walnuts. Walnuts contain the good fat that helps change the fat structure in our bodies. People who eat a handful of walnuts a day have significantly less LDL cholesterol. So, the tip for today is to have a handful of walnuts. You’ll be eating a food that fights inflammation and is good for 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. 177 – Smart Food: Avocados

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. In Episode 177 Dr. Trayford talks about a super food that we should be including in our diet: the avocado. Avocados are full of mono-unsaturated fats. They supply an easy source of energy while not being high in sugar. As a cholesterol-reducing food with double the potassium as a banana, avocados are too good to pass up! Thanks for listening. Go have some guacamole pronto!

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!

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 →