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  • A Tiny Pinch of Salt Before Bed? Here’s Why Some People Do It | Dr. Mandell

    Could a tiny pinch of mineral salt before bed actually help some people sleep better? In this video, Dr. Mandell explores why certain individuals use a small pinch of Himalayan or natural sea salt at night and the possible physiology behind it. We discuss hydration balance, electrolytes, sodium’s role in nerve signaling and muscle relaxation, adrenal stress, nighttime awakenings, leg cramps, and why low mineral balance may affect how your body feels at rest. This is not a recommendation for everyone, especially if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, or are on sodium-restricted diets, but understanding the physiology may surprise you. Sometimes the smallest habits can have the biggest effects.

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    8 min
  • Chlorophyll -- The Healing Miracle of Green Foods

    Chlorophyll has the power to regenerate our bodies at the molecular and cellular level and is known to help cleanse the body, fight infection, help heal wounds, and promote the health of the circulatory, digestive, immune, and detoxification systems. Chlorophyll consumption increases the number of red blood cells and, therefore, increase oxygen utilization by the body.

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    7 min
  • You Are Destroying Broccoli’s Cancer Fighting Power by Cooking It This Way | Dr. Mandell

    Most people think broccoli is healthy no matter how you cook it, but preparation can dramatically change its biological benefits. Inside broccoli is a natural compound precursor that can be converted into sulforaphane, one of the most researched plant compounds known for supporting the body’s detoxification enzymes, reducing oxidative stress, calming inflammation, and enhancing important cellular defense pathways that may help lower long term disease risk. But there is a catch. This conversion depends on an enzyme called myrosinase, and excessive heat can significantly reduce its activity. In this video, Dr. Mandell explains how common cooking mistakes may reduce broccoli’s most powerful protective benefits, the best cooking method to preserve more of its health potential, why broccoli sprouts are so remarkably potent, and the fascinating mustard powder trick that may help restore some sulforaphane production even after cooking. We also discuss cruciferous vegetables, thyroid concerns, oxidative stress, and what current research really says about broccoli’s role in long term health and cellular protection. Small changes in how you prepare your food can make a surprisingly big difference.

    PubMed References:

    Zhang Y, Talalay P, Cho CG, Posner GH. A major inducer of anticarcinogenic protective enzymes from broccoli, isolation and elucidation of structure. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1992. PMID: 1549603

    Fahey JW, Zhang Y, Talalay P. Broccoli sprouts, an exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1997. PMID: 9144157

    Clarke JD, Dashwood RH, Ho E. Multi target prevention of cancer by sulforaphane. Cancer Lett. 2008. PMID: 18308457

    Higdon JV, Delage B, Williams DE, Dashwood RH. Cruciferous vegetables and human cancer risk, epidemiologic evidence and mechanistic basis. Pharmacol Res. 2007. PMID: 17317210

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    8 min
  • It’s NOT Salt Raising Your Blood Pressure | Dr. Mandell

    What if the thing quietly raising your blood pressure isn’t just the salt shaker on your table, but the hidden preservatives inside packaged foods you eat every day? In this video, we break down new research involving more than 112,000 adults showing that certain food preservatives commonly found in deli meats, canned soups, packaged breads, frozen meals, sauces, snack foods, and even “healthy” products may be linked to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. You’ll learn how these additives may affect the endothelium, nitric oxide production, oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular stiffness, and even the gut microbiome. This is not about fear. It’s about awareness. Once you understand what’s hiding on ingredient labels, you may never look at packaged foods the same way again.

    STUDIES / REFERENCES:

    Hasenböhler A, Touvier M, et al. Preservative Food Additives and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension. European Heart Journal. 2026.

    NutriNet Santé Cohort Study involving more than 112,000 adults followed for approximately 8 years. INSERM, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France.

    Monteiro CA, Cannon G, Levy RB, et al. Ultra processed foods: what they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutr. 2019. PMID: 30744710.

    Vanhoutte PM, Shimokawa H, Feletou M, Tang EH. Endothelial dysfunction and vascular disease. Acta Physiol (Oxf). 2017. PMID: 27187006.

    Förstermann U, Sessa WC. Nitric oxide synthases: regulation and function. Eur Heart J. 2012. PMID: 21890489.

    Tang WH, Kitai T, Hazen SL. Gut microbiota in cardiovascular health and disease. Circ Res. 2017. PMID: 28104796.

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    8 min
  • Pizza...Healthier Than You Thought / Dr. Mandell

    Pizza is America's most loved food. If you are hungry and don't want to cook, pizza is a complete instant meal. Ninety-three percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a month. Many nutritionists around the world believe that pizza should be a part of our diet when eaten correctly. From spices to herbs, along with vegetables, the creation to a healthy and tasty pizza is unlimited.

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    7 min

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