That is interesting about Vitamin C; however my doctor told me to avoid C a week prior to conception. I've been struggling w/ infertility for a couple years and just started taking large doses of Vit E - I've heard it helps.
My dad is struggling w/ arthritis in his leg, any recommendations?
I'm reluctant to advise anyone to do anything because I have no proof of anything but I can tell you my sister was probably on a collision course to death because of medications doctors had put her on for rheumatoid arthritis.
I found in the Internet about a condition called "leaky gut syndrome". I never once even told her to follow that advice but she felt she had nothing to lose. She went on the diet and her health has been restored. She is still fighting fibromyalgia but all in all, her health is MUCH improved.
I also had RA many years ago. AT that time, aspirin as pretty much the only treatment available. I took the large amount of aspirin recommended by my doctor but in a very short time, realized that was not the answer. That was when I found out about Adele Davis. I followed her advice and went on large doses of Vit C, Vit E and pantothentic acid. RA gone.
First, the drugs doctors recommend are very dangerous. My sister's liver was very damaged when she went to the diet for leaky gut syndrome. I think even the most skeptical members of our family now will have to admit that she has gained much from the change in strategy.
The internet is your friend. One of my favorite websites is Dr. Walt Stoll. I like message boards.
My motto is that if it hurts, take Vit C until it stops. Google "pain,Vit C".
It may even be worthwhile to google "Vit C, infertility".
Good luck to you and your dad.