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One of the preparatory steps for IVF is to change one's diet to increase the child's chance of success. Other preparatory steps include alternative therapies, stress management, and understanding the stages of the procedure. Diet affects all aspects of our health and well-being, including fertility. The right diet is important for successful pregnancies and to reduce the risk of hormonal imbalance. Some foods can reduce fertility as well. If you are planning on having IVF, your diet should be modified at least three months before starting. If not, just go for it! Changes to your diet will help the process anyway. It is important to know how certain substances can affect you. Alcohol and tobacco are two of these substances. With IVF, it's advised to not drink alcohol or smoke because the processes would be adversely affected. Why immediate alcohol consumption should be avoided Drinking alcohol can reduce fertility and drinking less will increase the chance of pregnancy. Drin...

When there are several thousand cars on the roads, only a few face accidents. Cars with faulty brakes, misaligned gears, or tires have a higher risk of an accident. Additionally, extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack. The main risk factors are those that research has shown to significantly increase the risk of heart and vascular (cardiovascular) disease. Other minor factors are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but their importance and prevalence are not yet precisely determined. They are called contributing risk factors.  First aid treatment for heart attack is to take a dose of aspirin. This medicine loosens the platelets and makes them less sticky. By doing so, blood clotting can be minimized and artery blockage can be avoided. Another important thing to remember is to take sufficient rest. Also, the higher the level of each risk factor, the higher t...