Ep. 004 – Perimeter Shopping in the Supermarket

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 004 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is a shorter, five-minute episode in which we provide a tip for improving the function of your brain.

In Episode 004, Dr. Trayford focuses on grocery shopping around the perimeter of the supermarket. Think about it for a moment: Generally, what kind of food items are found along the perimeter of the supermarket, and what kinds of food items are in the middle? Exactly! So join us to learn more about how the foods you eat matter to your 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. 003 – Organize Your Week

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 003 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is one of our shorter, five-minute episodes where we provide a tip for improving your brain function.

The tip for Episode 003 is to organize your week before it starts. Dr. Trayford recommends taking 10 minutes on Sunday night to plan your tasks and schedule for the upcoming week. This practice will put your mind at ease as you begin a new, demanding week. Just imagine how much stress you’ll be able to relieve by taking all your concerns and organizing them on paper, thus reducing the number of items floating around in your head!

Ep. 002 – Breathe – The 1:2 Ratio

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Hi, and welcome to Episode 002 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is one of our shorter, five-minute episodes where we provide a tip for improving your brain function.

The tip for Episode 002 is a simple breathing exercise called the 1:2 ratio. This is a basic, foundational breathing exercise for people who are not getting enough oxygen to their brain. The 1:2 ratio dramatically increases oxygen levels to your brain.

The exercise is simple: Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth, for a 1:2 ratio. For example, take about four seconds to breathe in through the nose, and eight seconds to breathe out through the mouth.

Ep. 001 – What Is Brain Training?

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 001 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This podcast is published every single day with the intent to teach you how to train your brain 365 days a year for a sharper mind.

Specifically, the Train Your Brain Podcast is designed to deliver practical, everyday tips for building the best brain possible. Fear of a declining brain is one of the top issues of our time, and the choices you make determine how well your greatest asset will serve you at any stage of life. And in this debut episode, Dr. Trayford and his producer, Jason Pyles, chat about the definition of brain training — what it is and how it works. Join us!

How to train your brain 365 days a year for a sharper mind.

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Ep. 004 – Perimeter Shopping in the Supermarket

Ep. 003 – Organize Your Week

Ep. 002 – Breathe – The 1:2 Ratio

Ep. 001 – What Is Brain Training?