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Ep. 164 – Prepare to Fail

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 164. Today Dr. Trayford shares a tip that will help us stay positive. In order to thrive and improve as individuals we must learn to adapt to failure. Dr. Trayford recommends that we mentally prepare for various outcomes so that we can be prepared to bounce back if things don’t work out the way we wanted. It is also important is to teach this skill to children. You’ll be really helping them develop the skills they’ll need throughout life to “get back up” after hard times. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 163 – The “Stronger Than a Locomotive” Exercise

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 163! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for today is the “Stronger Than a Locomotive” exercise. Just as balance of the body is important to brain function, core strength plays a role, too. Try this core building “Superman” exercise by lying on your stomach on a firm, comfortable surface. Lift and extend your head and limbs so that your chest and thighs are in the air. Hold this position and repeat. Try this exercise and you’ll see an improvement in brain function! Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 162 – APEX Brain Centers: Is It Right for Me?

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Welcome to Episode 162 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. In this show, Dr. Trayford gives us an inside view of what happens at the Apex Brain Center. He has designed his practice to offer the most comfortable environment for his patients. He only schedules 4 patients per week so that they can have the time they need and not feel rushed. The initial appointments and diagnosis are very thorough. Most of the patients that come into the Apex Brain Center are used to doctors not taking the time to listen to them or understand their symptoms. Dr. Trayford on the other hand finds out what the real underlying problems are. Join us!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 161 – Be Careful How You Label Things

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 161! The tip that Dr. Trayford is sharing today is to be careful how we label things. Deciding that something was bad sets you up to have a negative association about it and those associations stick. Watch out for that kind of language in your mind. Frame things in a positive light. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 160 – Write Things Out (Even if You Don’t Read Them)

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 160! There are a few things that we are missing out on as we move further and further away from writing things out on paper. When we write something out by hand we are using our brain to form the letters. Just the act of writing something out helps us remember it better. Even if you never actually are able to come back and read what you wrote, you’ll still be better off. So, don’t type everything you write; pick up a pencil as often as you can. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 157 – Sodium: The Silent Killer

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 157. We count calories and we track grams of fat and sugar, but how many of us monitor our sodium intake? We may think that as long as we don’t sprinkle too much extra salt on our food we are safe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Processed foods are laden with salt even if you don’t add your own dash. High sodium levels have been linked to just about every ailment under the sun, so please read the labels and the serving sizes and be careful. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 156 – Keep Your Exercise Routine Novel

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 156 which is to keep your exercise routine novel. If you have an exercise routine in place then congratulations! Now just be sure to keep it fresh and fun. Do the same routine for too long could and you could end up in a rut. You might lose interest. Try new things and keep your body active in new ways to extend your range of motion literally and figuratively. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 155 – “Concussion” The Movie Review

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Welcome to Episode 155 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. In this show, Dr. Trayford and Jason the producer discuss Will Smith’s new film “Concussion” (2015). Jason asks Dr. Trayford a number of questions about CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). If you get a chance to see “Concussion,” be sure you don’t miss this must-listen interview with Dr. Trayford! Join us!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 154 – The Flamingo Exercise

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 154. Today’s tip is a balance exercise that meets you whatever fitness level you are. Dr. Trayford describes how to stand on one foot and rest your other foot on your supporting leg’s ankle. Try to stand as steadily as possible for about 30 seconds. Then switch sides and try balancing again. You’ll be surprised how much of an impact a physical balance exercise can have on your brain. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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. 153 – Massage Your Eyes

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 153 with us. Our eyes are our most important sensory organ so let’s properly exercise them and care for them. Dr. Trayford recommends closing our eyes and then gently holding them with our index and middle fingers and applying a slight amount of pressure. After a few seconds remove the pressure. You can also rotate your fingers in a circular motion very gently on your eyelids. Thanks for listening!

Now through the end of February we are having a special contest for Train Your Brain Podcast Listeners to send in their best brain training tip for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

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 →