Ep. 035 – Pick Your Battles

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 035 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 035, Dr. Trayford gives us a tip that puts our daily struggles in perspective. He reminds us to not only prioritize what we want to do but to prioritize what we don’t want to do. This means carefully choosing what we choose to act on and purposefully setting expectations for ourselves for what we will not act on. This tip makes for a healthier brain and a happier soul!

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. 034 – Fasting Blood Glucose: Know Your Numbers

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 034 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 034, Dr. Trayford talks about what happens to our blood glucose levels when we are fasting. It makes sense that we need to be aware of the effects that eating or not eating have on our blood sugar. Our blood glucose numbers affect not just our brain, but many other systems of the body.

Ep. 033 – Statin Drugs: Investigate the Dangers

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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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.

Ep. 032 – Sleep Aids: Melatonin

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 032 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 032, Dr. Trayford reminds us that the ideal for each one of us is not be dependent upon sleep aids. Be careful about the overuse of sleep aids.

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. 030 – Exercise: Do Something You Like to Do

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 030 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 030, Dr. Trayford provides a tip to make exercise actually happen for you and to make it fun! He poses the question: “What do you like to do?” Then, that is what you should do to stay active. It’s not only imperative for your body, but it’s crucial for brain function. Make the time for physical activities that are fun! Now, that’s not so hard — is it? So go have fun!

Ep. 029 – Brain Training Tools: Neurofeedback

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 029 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. It’s Monday again, so this is our weekly, 30-minute episode. (Tuesday through Sunday we produce five-minute episodes with daily tips.) Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast provides advice for helping you to improve the function of your brain.

In Episode 029, Dr. Trayford talks about Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback and Biofeedback are very effective in measuring brain activity and conditioning for the purpose of improving performance. The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research is a great resource for anyone who’s interested in learning more. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Trayford shares a Neurofeedback-related brain training tip that our listeners can try at home to regulate their own stress: It’s called hand-warming biofeedback. Try it and let us know how it works! Continue reading →

Ep. 028 – Don’t Forget to Breathe

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 028 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 028, Dr. Trayford reminds us of the importance of breathing, even and especially while we are concentrating very hard. Don’t forget to breathe or you’ve already lost the fight! You’ll love today’s show!

Ep. 027 – Exercise in Nature

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 027 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 027, Dr. Trayford gives us a tip to enhance our time while exercising. Exercising in nature, as opposed to exercising in a gym, increases our self-awareness, stimulates more of our senses and elevates our level of brain and body function. What a great way for us to enrich our lives! Thanks for listening!

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!