Ep. 104 – Avoid Stimulants Before Bedtime

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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!

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. 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!

Ep. 102 – Continue to Exercise During the Winter Months

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 102 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 102. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. And, the healthy physical activity that you naturally do in the Summer is so critical for the Winter as well. It may be cold outside but that doesn’t mean you can keep up your exercise routine. Your brain will be sharper and your body will be more fit throughout all seasons. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 101 – Palming Your Eyes

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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What an extraordinary Tuesday morning this is! Good morning and welcome to Episode 101 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 101. Our eyes work so hard during the day, especially if we spend a lot of time on a computer. Giving our eyes 5 minutes of rest by providing darkness can be very soothing. Dr. Trayford tells us to let our cheek bones rest on the boney part of our hands. We are not trying to put pressure on our eyes, we are just trying to block out the light. Try this and you’ll be helping the greatest learning and sensory partner of your brain. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 100 – Visualization: The Brain Training Secret Weapon

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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What an extraordinary Tuesday morning this is! Good morning and welcome to Episode 100 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!

Your host Dr. Trayford shares his secret weapon brain training tip today. The tip is visualization. In the most literal sense you will be training your brain to perform and succeed as you visualize your movements and your surroundings. This can apply to anything from pole vaulting to singing in front of an audience to social skills. Make sure your brain knows exactly what to do when the important moments come! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 099 – Blood Sugar and Your Brain Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 099 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 099, Dr. Trayford talks about the harmful effects of high blood sugar. In this episode Dr. Trayford give you all the scientific background you need to know about sugar and its many names and forms. Sugar damages your blood vessels and inhibits you from feeling full. Dr. Trayford recommends counting your sugar intake for a week. 1 tsp. is equal to 4 grams of sugar. Just for kicks, try this out. How much sugar do you consume daily? Continue reading →

Ep. 098 – Know Your Numbers – Amino Acids

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 98 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!

This morning Dr. Trayford shares braining training tip number 98. This Know Your Numbers segment is about amino acids. We absorb some amino acids from our foods and other amino acids our body just makes on its own. It is a good idea to have your amino acid levels tested to make sure that you are not only getting enough amino acids from your diet but also that you digestive system is properly absorbing them. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 097 – Volunteer

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 97 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!

This morning Dr. Trayford shares braining training tip number 97 and it’s a heart warmer! We have great news for all of you altruists out there! The volunteering that you are doing is so good for you socially that it actually improves your brain function. Dr. Trayford has seen it happen right before his own eyes! It’s true. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 096 – e-Purge

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 96 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 096, Dr. Trayford revisits the very enlightening topic of freeing ourselves from our stuff. This time he is talking about digital stuff. Do you have inboxes that are filled to the brim with e-mails from 2002 and hard drives full of photos that you’ll never need? Clear them out! You’ll feel so much lighter and your brain will feel lighter, too! Continue reading →

Ep. 095 – Avoid Napping During the Day

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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In Episode 095, Dr. Trayford talks about the importance of staying awake during the day. Aside from quick restorative naps, also known as power naps, which can be a great way to rest the brain similar to meditation, naps are very disruptive to good nighttime sleep. Continue reading →

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Ep. 104 – Avoid Stimulants Before Bedtime

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

Ep. 102 – Continue to Exercise During the Winter Months

Ep. 101 – Palming Your Eyes

Ep. 100 – Visualization: The Brain Training Secret Weapon

Ep. 099 – Blood Sugar and Your Brain Part 2

Ep. 098 – Know Your Numbers – Amino Acids

Ep. 097 – Volunteer

Ep. 096 – e-Purge

Ep. 095 – Avoid Napping During the Day