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Ep. 204 – Biomarkers of Concussion, Part II (What you need to know to get past the symptoms of TBI)

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Good morning dear listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 204. Today Dr. Trayford continues his discussion of the biomarkers of concussion. There are indicators that doctors to use to measure the effects of a traumatic brain injury and the progress toward recovery that can be made. Listen in to learn more! 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. 203 – Brain Calisthenics: 1A, 2B, 3C…

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford is here today to share tip number 203! This is a brain stretching, warm-up activity that you can do prior to a mental task that will require your full, undivided attention in order to prepare. Pair up an alphabet letter with a number and count up like this: 1A, 2B, 3C, etc. Give it a try and you’ll feel sharper when it really counts. 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. 202 – Know Your Numbers: COMT

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast tip number 202! This morning Dr. Trayford talks about genetic testing. With genetic testing it’s important to understand each individual test you get done so that you have a better grasp of your whole “picture.” In addition to your family history, environment can play a role in one’s genetic make-up as well. 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. 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. 200 – Celebrate Your Accomplishments!

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Good morning and welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip 200! This is exciting to be sharing tip number 200! What a great day to talk about celebrating your accomplishments. Set realistic goals so that you can then set more in-depth goals. This helps you focus on the positive instead of the negative and it helps lead you to very rewarding accomplishments that mean a lot to you and enrich your life. This is a very good thing for your brain health! 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!

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. 198 – Bubble Bath Before Bed

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Good morning and welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip 198. Taking a bath before bed can help one fall asleep more easily. Water helps soothe vital body functions. You probably knew that baths relieve stress, but did you know that baths before bed help lower body temperature? Prepare for bed and prepare for a better night’s sleep by taking a nice relaxing bath! 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. 197 – Concussion Biomarkers

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Good morning dear listeners! Happy Monday and welcome to Episode 197, an extended version of Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford is talking about the Biomarkers of concussion and what you need to know about the symptoms of TBI, or Traumatic Brain Injury. Balance and eye movements are things to look at. There are biomarkers that can be measured and interventions that can be done to rehabilitate after a concussion. Please get checked out after any impact to the head because even less-obvious injuries can cause to a concussion. 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. 196 – Sudoku for Memory and Logic

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Good morning and welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip 196. It’s true: playing Sudoku is good for the brain. It actually makes you use different areas of the brain! It helps you “massage” your memory and logic. Games like this can help lessen the risk of dementia. It’s a good brain-balancing exercise. 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. 195 – Know Your Numbers: Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) – Heidelberg Test

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Good morning and welcome to Train Your Brain Podcast. This morning Dr. Trayford is bringing you Brain Training tip number 195. In order for the brain to function at its best, the rest of the body must be in good working order, too. There is a simple way to test the levels of Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach. Insufficient Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach could be the cause of heartburn and indigestion. It is a good idea to get this test done before beginning a prescription for those symptoms. 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 →