Ep. 057 – The Eyes Are the Window to the … Brain

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 057 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 057, Dr. Trayford teaches us all about how practicing certain eye exercises can strengthen our eyes and improve our vision! He describes which exercises to do and what results you can expect. What a great gift to give yourself: better sight! Continue reading →

Ep. 056 – Make a “Not to Do” List

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 056 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 56! All you list-makers out there will love this tip! You might consider shaking things up a bit and instead of making a list of things that you know you should do, make a list of things that you know you shouldn’t do. This exercise gives your brain a new angle from which to strategize your day. Your “Not to Do List” might contain items like: Don’t interrupt others when they are talking. Don’t eat after 7pm, or don’t use cell phone while driving. Instead of constantly measuring yourself by your “to do list,” you will be able to accomplish a lot of self-improvement by focusing on what not to do. Try it today!

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. 055 – Know Your Numbers: C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 055 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 55! If you haven’t ever wondered about inflammation in the body, then Dr. Trayford has a brain training tip that you should really consider. Inflammation in the body is a huge factor in our health and now there is a way to measure it with a simple blood test. Talk to your doctor about testing your C-Reactive Protein so that you can maintain the best health possible for your brain and body. Join us!

Ep. 054 – Coconut Oil

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 054 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 No. 54! There has been a lot of hype surrounding coconut oil. Dr. Trayford is here to sift through some of the information and tell us what we really need to know about coconut oil and fats. Join us! We’re grateful that you’re listening to our show.

Ep. 053 – No Eating or Drinking Before Bed

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 053 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 053, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is one that is also helpful to your digestive system! Dr. Trayford says not to eat or drink before bed. This means that about two or three hours before bed we should be finished in the kitchen. Implementing this tip will help us have a better shot at sleeping through the night, which is good for the brain. Also, the precious energy that our body would have exerted to digest that late-night snack can now be focused where it is needed most: on solidifying new pathways in the brain.

Ep. 052 – Clock Face Eye Stretches

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 052 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 052, Dr. Trayford provides a brain-training tip called clock face eye stretches. This tip will help your vision and eye strength, which in turn, will have a positive effect on how you learn visually. He instructs you to stretch your eyes to look straight up, where the 12 is on a clock, for five full seconds, then proceed with each direction around the clock. Give it a try, and let us know your results.

Ep. 051 – Take 10 Calming Breaths When Stressed

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 051 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 051, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip provides us with a way to manage stress. Some events in life create necessary stress, such as life-threatening situations, but in unnecessarily stressful moments you have complete power to calm yourself, slow your heart rate and ease the intense stress on your mind and body. Listen to learn more.

Ep. 050 – Concussion, mTBI and CTE

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 050 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 050, your host Dr. Trayford continues his discussion of the importance of proper treatment after a traumatic blow to the head. This is a very serious concern for anyone, especially athletes, parents and coaches. Know the signs of a concussion. Make sure you seek proper treatment to minimize the painful and debilitating effects that can last a lifetime. Continue reading →

Ep. 049 – Get Your Fasting Insulin Levels Checked

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 049 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 049, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is another great way to measure the way our bodies are processing sugar. By having your fasting insulin levels checked you can effectively be screened for any number of conditions that would compromise your brain and body function.

Ep. 048 – No Pets on the Bed or in the Bedroom

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 048 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 048, Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip focuses on promoting good sleep. Our brains need a few solid REM sleep cycles every night in order to process memories and function efficiently. If we have a pet in our bedroom, our sleep will be disrupted, whether or not we are deep sleepers. Train your pets to sleep through the night and give them their own space. This might be a difficult lifestyle change for those of us who love to let our pets cuddle up at night, but it is important.

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Ep. 057 – The Eyes Are the Window to the … Brain

Ep. 056 – Make a “Not to Do” List

Ep. 055 – Know Your Numbers: C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Ep. 054 – Coconut Oil

Ep. 053 – No Eating or Drinking Before Bed

Ep. 052 – Clock Face Eye Stretches

Ep. 051 – Take 10 Calming Breaths When Stressed

Ep. 050 – Concussion, mTBI and CTE

Ep. 049 – Get Your Fasting Insulin Levels Checked

Ep. 048 – No Pets on the Bed or in the Bedroom