Ep. 053 – No Eating or Drinking Before Bed

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 053 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 053, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is one that is also helpful to your digestive system! Dr. Trayford says not to eat or drink before bed. This means that about two or three hours before bed we should be finished in the kitchen. Implementing this tip will help us have a better shot at sleeping through the night, which is good for the brain. Also, the precious energy that our body would have exerted to digest that late-night snack can now be focused where it is needed most: on solidifying new pathways in the brain.

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. 052 – Clock Face Eye Stretches

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 052 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 052, Dr. Trayford provides a brain-training tip called clock face eye stretches. This tip will help your vision and eye strength, which in turn, will have a positive effect on how you learn visually. He instructs you to stretch your eyes to look straight up, where the 12 is on a clock, for five full seconds, then proceed with each direction around the clock. Give it a try, and let us know your results.

Ep. 051 – Take 10 Calming Breaths When Stressed

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 051 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 051, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip provides us with a way to manage stress. Some events in life create necessary stress, such as life-threatening situations, but in unnecessarily stressful moments you have complete power to calm yourself, slow your heart rate and ease the intense stress on your mind and body. Listen to learn more.

Ep. 050 – Concussion, mTBI and CTE

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 050 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 050, your host Dr. Trayford continues his discussion of the importance of proper treatment after a traumatic blow to the head. This is a very serious concern for anyone, especially athletes, parents and coaches. Know the signs of a concussion. Make sure you seek proper treatment to minimize the painful and debilitating effects that can last a lifetime. Continue reading →

Ep. 049 – Get Your Fasting Insulin Levels Checked

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 049 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 049, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is another great way to measure the way our bodies are processing sugar. By having your fasting insulin levels checked you can effectively be screened for any number of conditions that would compromise your brain and body function.

Ep. 048 – No Pets on the Bed or in the Bedroom

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 048 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 048, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip focuses on promoting good sleep. Our brains need a few solid REM sleep cycles every night in order to process memories and function efficiently. If we have a pet in our bedroom, our sleep will be disrupted, whether or not we are deep sleepers. Train your pets to sleep through the night and give them their own space. This might be a difficult lifestyle change for those of us who love to let our pets cuddle up at night, but it is important.

Ep. 047 – Write and Draw With Your Non-Dominant Hand

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 047 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 047, Dr. Trayford shares a simple action that will get your brain working in a new way. Pick up a pen and write or draw with your non-dominant hand. It may feel strange at first, but with practice you’ll become more comfortable. This activity will develop the side of your brain that you don’t use as much, and you may find that certain problem-solving or creative skills develop, too!

Ep. 046 – The Positive Impacts of Aerobic Exercise

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 046 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 046, Dr. Trayford shares an exercise tip to help you get the most out of your workout. If you are physically able, make sure to gradually include brisk walking or jogging into your rotation. This type of aerobic activity has many benefits for muscle growth, heart capacity, and red blood cells, which means more oxygen to the brain. Join us to learn more!

Ep. 045 – Make Your Bed

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 045 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 045, Dr. Trayford gives a brain tip that will literally train your brain to thrive on accomplishments. By making your bed in the morning, you are conditioned to feel happy about a job well done. This snowballs throughout the rest of your day and at night, when you return to your bed, you are reminded of your wise investment because you get to climb into a nicely made bed and enjoy some well deserved rest!

Ep. 044 – Check for Mold in Ventilation Systems

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 044 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 044, Dr. Trayford gives us a brain health tip that can help ensure that we aren’t exposed to toxins that will cause inflammation in the brain. Have your ventilation systems checked out for mold. When inhaled, mold negatively affects the hippocampus and immune system. If you have noticed problems with anxiety or memory, this might be something that you want to consider investigating further.

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Ep. 053 – No Eating or Drinking Before Bed

Ep. 052 – Clock Face Eye Stretches

Ep. 051 – Take 10 Calming Breaths When Stressed

Ep. 050 – Concussion, mTBI and CTE

Ep. 049 – Get Your Fasting Insulin Levels Checked

Ep. 048 – No Pets on the Bed or in the Bedroom

Ep. 047 – Write and Draw With Your Non-Dominant Hand

Ep. 046 – The Positive Impacts of Aerobic Exercise

Ep. 045 – Make Your Bed

Ep. 044 – Check for Mold in Ventilation Systems