Ep. 112 – Know Your Numbers: Homocysteine

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 112 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 112. He advises us to have our Homocysteine levels tested. This is an amino acid that is produced in the body. We don’t get it from our diet, so it is important to make sure our body is making it correctly. Thanks for listening!

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. 111 – Cognitive Interval Training

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 111 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 111. This tip is cognitive interval training. In this exercise you rotate between doing a cognitive task and meditating which conditions your brain to stay sharp. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 110 – Adequate Exposure to Natural Light

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 110 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 110 advising us to get enough exposure to natural light. Depending on where you live this might be a challenging tip during the winter, but it is so critical to your sleep that you get at least some sunshine! Your body depends on the sunlight to set its circadian rhythm. If you work all night and sleep all day, which many good, hard-working individuals do, then just try to set a standard schedule so that your body can have its own rhythm. Either way try to go get some sun today! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 109 – Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 109 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 109 so that you can learn how to manage the relaxation of the muscles in your body. This is a good ability to develop. By knowing how to tense and relax the major muscles in your body you are able to force yourself to relax when you many have involuntary tensing that you wouldn’t otherwise know about. This is a great thing to do as you fall asleep. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 108 – Figure 8’s With Your Eyes

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 108 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares tip number 108 which you can do anywhere and practically anytime. We like tips that feature eye exercises because they are so effective. Dr. Trayford explains how to conduct this Figure 8 exercise and how much it can benefit your eye and brain function. You’ll love today’s episode! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 107 – Take Exercise Breaks While Working

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 107 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares tip number 107 which has to do with squeezing some activity into you busy day. Often the majority of our daily tasks are sedentary. Get up and walk around every once in a while! If you can get some sunshine even better. Dr. Trayford offers recommendations for anyone who may be concerned with what a boss may thing about taking a few minutes here or there. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 106 – Brain Problems Linked to Poor Blood Sugar Handling

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 106 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 106, Dr. Trayford talks about another important application of blood sugar. He has talked about limiting consumption of blood sugar, but on the opposite end of the spectrum he wants to caution us against letting our blood sugar become too low as a result of skipping meals. This is not an effective dieting technique, in fact it will most likely prevent your body from releasing fat. Watch for the signs of low blood sugar and make sure that you are fueling your body and brain all day long. Continue reading →

Ep. 105 – Know Your Numbers: Serum Vitamin D or 25-hydroxy Vitamin D

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 105 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares tip number 105. On this Know Your Numbers Segment, we learn about Serum Vitamin D or 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D. How wonderful is it for us to have access to medical tests that can guide us in the care of our bodies! Let’s make sure that the level of this vital nutrient is right where it needs to be! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 104 – Avoid Stimulants Before Bedtime

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 104 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares tip number 104. One big way to protect your sleep is to avoid taking stimulants at night. These kinds of drugs can make a good night’s rest practically impossible. Some stimulants may be prescribed, over the counter medications. Ask your doctor if you can take those in the morning to avoid late dosages. Other stimulants are illicit drugs and please avoid those all together. Please seek help as needed. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 103 – Avoid Head-to-Head Contact in Sports

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 103 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!

Today Dr. Trayford shares tip number 103. If ever the sacrifice implied by one of Dr. Trayford’s tips was worth it, it would be this one! Avoid head-to-head contact in sports. Please don’t play physical sports that put your brain at risk. Concussions can impact you for the rest of your life. Help pioneer new ways to make old sports safe. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 112 – Know Your Numbers: Homocysteine

Ep. 111 – Cognitive Interval Training

Ep. 110 – Adequate Exposure to Natural Light

Ep. 109 – Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Ep. 108 – Figure 8’s With Your Eyes

Ep. 107 – Take Exercise Breaks While Working

Ep. 106 – Brain Problems Linked to Poor Blood Sugar Handling

Ep. 105 – Know Your Numbers: Serum Vitamin D or 25-hydroxy Vitamin D

Ep. 104 – Avoid Stimulants Before Bedtime

Ep. 103 – Avoid Head-to-Head Contact in Sports