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Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros

Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care

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Healthy Diet For Women

A healthy diet at an early age ensures women's health as they age, says Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. “That's the key to maintaining health now and health for the future. Eating healthy is an investment on health," she says.

Screenings For Women’s Health

Colonoscopy, mammogram, pap smear and blood work are the routine exams Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, recommends to women. However, she also says if the woman has any symptom, or signs about any disease, she has to visit the doctor.

Taking Vitamins Is Good For Women

There are multiple factors that should be taken into account before taking vitamins and minerals. According to Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, it depends on the age, nutrition, diseases and age. When a woman is close to menopause, the doctor recommends taking vitamin D to ensure healthy bones.

Different Body Standards Among Women

The ideal body image of women is based on different standards of culture, social networks, the fashion industry and other stereotypes that are not always true. Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, talks about how women should feel about themselves, regardless of their ethnic or social background. “They are beautiful, regardless of whatever they decide to wear," she says.

The Best Age To Begin Mammograms

The American Cancer Society recommends getting mammogram starting at age 45, says Dr. Anaisys Ballesteros, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. She also says if any woman has symptoms (lump, breast pain, nipple discharge, etc.) she must visit the doctor. The doctor advises doing self-breast exams every month..

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