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Ep. 214 – Brain Calisthenics: Remember a Familiar Location in Detail

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to recommend a brain training exercise. Tip number 214 is to remember a certain location in as much detail as possible: the smells and the looks of it. Doing this helps “connect” and use different parts of the 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. 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. 212 – Chamomile Tea: As Good as Benzodiazepines for Sleep

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 212 which is a very helpful piece advice for those who struggle with sleep! You can use chamomile tea to help you sleep instead of Benzodiazepines. It works as well and won’t have any of the side effects. 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. 211 – Biomarkers of Concussion, Part III (What You Need to Know to Get Past the Symptoms of TBI)

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Good morning listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 211. Today Dr. Trayford continues his discussion of the biomarkers of concussion. There are indicators that doctors use to measure the effects of a traumatic brain injury and the progress toward recovery that can be made. For example, there is a test to see how well our brains are timing things. Brain injuries can affect our body’s timing for things such as heart beats and hormones. So, the tip for today is to get your body’s timing checked! If you think your body’s timing is out of whack it can affect how you walk, think and everything in between. Have a great day!

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. 210 – Supplemental oxygen: Is it for me?

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 210 which about determining whether supplemental oxygen is for you. If your oxygen saturation is low, there are several types of medical breathing devices to consider, but before beginning to use one you should try to determine if there may be some underlying cause that can be treated first. It is always best not to become dependent on anything. 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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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. 208 – Jumping Jacks

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 208. Go ahead and do yourself a favor: warm up your mind and body by doing jumping jacks. Dr. Trayford even does them before he sits down to podcast! If you want your brain to be sharp you’ve got to warm it up. 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. 207 – Wake up Earlier

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! You won’t find a more wise piece of council anywhere than the tip Dr. Trayford is sharing with us today. Tip number 207 is to wake up earlier. You’ll feel much more refreshed waking up early than hitting the snooze button. Your brain will function better if you make the most out of your time and that includes first thing in the morning! 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. 206 – Lavender in your pillow?

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 206. Certain scents can be very therapeutical and lavender is one of them! Lavender etymologically means to clean and that gives us some good insight into the powers of lavender to calm the mind and prepare for sleep. Try putting some lavender in your pillow as a part of a good night’s sleep. 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. 205 – Brain calisthenics: Change the shape

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 205. This is a warm up exercise that you can do simply by visualizing. Before having to engage in a challenging mental activity, stretch your brain by closing your eyes and visualizing a line. Then, in your mind, turn the line into a circle, square, etc. Concentrating on the formation of these shapes warms up your brain and gets you ready to be sharp! 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 →