Ep. 120 – Interview With Danny Dreyer – The Man Behind ChiRunning

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 120 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 120, Dr. Trayford welcomes guest Danny Dreyer of ChiRunningwho has come on the show to discuss his experience as an athlete and a trainer. We know that running is a highly physical exercise activity, but Danny has discovered a mind body connection with running that can change your life. Tip number 120 is to be completely mindful about each action movement that you do before you do it. What an enlightening tip! Thanks for listening. Continue reading →

Ep. 119 – The Dangers of Multitasking

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 119 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!

On this fine Sunday Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip that we can practice this very day. The tip is to concentrate on one thing at a time. When we multitask we are less-likely to retain, which means there is less longterm memory production. Additionally we are more distracted and more likely to make mistakes. Instead of trying to do many things at one time, consciously completely one activity at a time. Give this a try! Multitasking just results in superficial interactions and learning experiences. 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. 118 – Know Your Numbers: TSH

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 118 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 118 regarding Thyroid Stimulating Hormone or TSH. There is a wide range for TSH levels. This can cause a conundrum for doctors because it is not clear where to intervene. This is am important test for Dr. Trayford and his team though because they know that stress management or one’s environment can affect the Thyroid gland. There are many things to take into account but it is smart to be concerned about your TSH. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 117 – Get Your Eyes Checked but Not for Glasses!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 117 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 117. Getting your eyes checked usually means getting glasses, but Dr. Trayford would also want to look at how your eyes move. People come into his office for performance, attention anxiety, etc. and one of the first things Dr. Trayford looks at is the eyes. Using Videonystagmography, seeing how well you move your eyes slow, how well you move your eyes fast, and the ability to hold your eyes on a target, he can help diagnose which part of the brain is not working properly. Think about getting your eyes tested in this way. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 116 – Fill Your Brain’s Gas Tank Consistently

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 116 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 116 which is about giving our brain a steady source of food throughout the day. He encourages us not to skip meals. Skipping meals is not good for brain function and it probably won’t achieve the diet goals you hope for either because you’ll end up overeating at your next meal. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 115 – When It Comes to Sleep, You Need to Know

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 115 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 115. We know by now how highly Dr. Trayford thinks of sleep. As far as brain health goes, sleep is supremely important, which is why you need to be aware of how much sleep you are getting. Time can distort your perception of the quality of your sleep so ask your spouse if you can’t remember. Keep a journal of how many hours of sleep you are getting so that you can notice and track improvements when they come. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 114 – Essential Oils to Boost Brain Performance

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 114 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 114. If you are a fan of natural remedies then today’s tip will be right up your ally. The use of essential oils is becoming increasingly popular, but it’s definitely not new. Essential oils like peppermint, lemon grass and rosemary can have some very helpful effects on the body and on the brain. Tune in today and begin to learn how to use them to boost brain performance. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 113 – Success Story: Brain Training for Business Performance Featuring Guest Tom Ryan

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 113 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 113, Dr. Trayford welcomes guest Tom Ryan from Success in Business Podcast who has come on the show to discuss his experience as an entrepreneur and peak performer undergoing brain training. If you have ever wondered how brain training would be able improve your life, especially in business, then this episode will give you a clear idea about how the brain training is conducted and how it will improve your processing. Continue reading →

Ep. 112 – Know Your Numbers: Homocysteine

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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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!

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!

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Ep. 120 – Interview With Danny Dreyer – The Man Behind ChiRunning

Ep. 119 – The Dangers of Multitasking

Ep. 118 – Know Your Numbers: TSH

Ep. 117 – Get Your Eyes Checked but Not for Glasses!

Ep. 116 – Fill Your Brain’s Gas Tank Consistently

Ep. 115 – When It Comes to Sleep, You Need to Know

Ep. 114 – Essential Oils to Boost Brain Performance

Ep. 113 – Success Story: Brain Training for Business Performance Featuring Guest Tom Ryan

Ep. 112 – Know Your Numbers: Homocysteine

Ep. 111 – Cognitive Interval Training