I was asked by a woman for a list of tips and things she could do herself to best optimize for IVF success. The following is my ever growing list. Simply choose a few of the items below and commit to being consistent with their implementation. Your plan must be sustainable and in no way shape or form ADD stress to your life, that would be extremely counter productive. Many of the resources below are further explained by clicking on them or visiting here

Acupuncture for both the male and female

Massage therapy

Make sure someone has answered all your questions

Divorce Dr. Google

Take your vitamins (good quality prenatal multi, coq10, fish oils)

Schedule fun and soul feeding activities

Eat walnuts

Femoral massage

Foot soaks

Disconnect and reconnect

Surround yourself with beauty

Hypnotherapy

Counselling

Castor oil packs

Stress point acupressure you can do at home

Yoga (yin style)

Deep breathing exercises

Meditation or Qigong

Time in nature

Do not overeat

Eat lots of colorful foods

Laugh

Slow down

Smell a flower

Take a walk as slow as you can

Enjoy washing your hands

Eliminate coffee

Eliminate alcohol

Reduce dairy

Eliminate junk foods

Choose organic foods

Drink enough quality water

Get enough quality sleep

Avoid emotional extremes

Stop smoking

Mild to moderate exercise only

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