Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

  • Digestive Issues and Allergies
    Health Care

    Digestive Issues, Allergies and Aging

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    What causes us to have an allergic reaction to the foods we eat, or the beverages we drink? Dr. Tereza Hubkova explains how digestion and our tolerances for certain allergens play a part in how our...

  • Alzheimers Patient
    Health Care

    Is Alzheimer's Optional?

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    With the launch of the first new drug in over 20 years to treat Alzheimer's, there is plenty to be excited about, yet, there is much more we can do to prevent this disease. Dr. Tereza Hubkova explains...

  • High Blood Pressure
    Health Care

    What You Must Know About Your Blood Pressure

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    What is your blood pressure? This is vital information as high blood pressure is a risk factor for strokes, vascular dementia and heart attacks. Dr. Tereza Hubkova details the importance of monitoring...

  • Vitamin D, COVID 19 and Beyond
    Lifestyle

    Vitamin D, COVID 19 and Beyond

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    Read along as Dr. Hubkova explains the benefits of vitamin D and how low levels of this important vitamin can lead to negative outcomes with COVID-19 and other diseases.

  • A woman eating a healthy, homemade salad.
    Recipes

    Making Flavorful Dressings from Scratch

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    Making your own salad dressing from scratch is easy to do and can help you to eat more veggies, making them delicious and enjoyable to eat. Homemade dressings taste better than store-bought and can be...