Ep. 032 – Sleep Aids: Melatonin

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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.

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. 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!

Ep. 025 – Protein in the Morning Supports Healthy Cortisol Response

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 025 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 025, Dr. Trayford revisits the topic of breakfast. We may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do we really understand why? We need our breakfast not only to fuel our bodies, but also to regulate our stress hormones throughout the day. Try it and see how you feel! Thanks for listening!

Ep. 024 – Take Time to Reply

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 024 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 024, Dr. Trayford shares a very practical brain tip that everyone can benefit from. These days things seem to happen instantaneously and this can be a huge stressor for our brain. We often respond in a hurried manner to e-mails or other forms of communication when we should pause for a moment instead. Give yourself time to reflect and respond calmly. Your brain will thank you! You’ll love today’s show!

Ep. 023 – Sleep: White Noise-makers

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 023 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 023, Dr. Trayford gives a helpful brain tip for those of us who deal with stress management and difficulty sleeping. White noise-makers are a wonderful tool to help drown out the other noises that might distract us while we are trying to fall asleep. He cautions us against using the TV as our white-noise source, however, as they will engage our minds too much and might make the problem of falling asleep worse. You’ll love today’s show!

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Ep. 032 – Sleep Aids: Melatonin

Ep. 031 – Drive Safe

Ep. 030 – Exercise: Do Something You Like to Do

Ep. 029 – Brain Training Tools: Neurofeedback

Ep. 028 – Don’t Forget to Breathe

Ep. 027 – Exercise in Nature

Ep. 026 – Keep Your House Tidy to Help Prevent Falling

Ep. 025 – Protein in the Morning Supports Healthy Cortisol Response

Ep. 024 – Take Time to Reply

Ep. 023 – Sleep: White Noise-makers