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| askin's findings and, although the FDA's recommended daily allowances have not changed, a growing number of physicians and nutritionists now base their advice on Cheraskin's supplement recommendations (see pages 75-77). |
| Food Sensitivities |
| Although few heart doctors have explored this possibility, a growing body of evidence supports the theory that heart disease is linked to food sensitivities or allergies, especially a sensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat, oats, rye and barley. According to Ann Louise Gittleman, some patients have been able to reduce their risk of heart attack and high blood pressure simply by eliminating dairy products (a lactose intolerance is often related to gluten sensitivities) and by substituting gluten-free grains such as rice, millet, corn, quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat for wheat, oats, rye and barley. |
| Dehydration and High Blood Pressure |
| Unique among alternative therapists is F. Batmanghelidj, M.D., author of Your Body's Many Cries for Water. Dr. Batmanghelidj's basic premise, which has been endorsed by reputable physicians, scientists and researchers worldwide, is that many illnesses, including heart disease, are caused by dehydration. His treatment could not be simpler: Drink more water. When the body is fully hydrated, blood vessels and capillaries operate properly instead of shutting down |
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