Dr. Dvora Nelson is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in the treatment of varicose veins. Dr. Nelson had bilateral hip replacements, suffered with chronic limb pain, and was plagued with chronic fatigue. When she acutely developed eczema, she knew something was wrong. After strictly incorporating a plant-based diet and eliminating refined sugars, processed foods, and gluten from her diet, she was ecstatic with the increase in her energy, the enhancement of her sleep quality, the resolution of her eczema, and the marked improvement in her joint pain. Being a surgeon convinced that a scalpel solved most medical problems, she began to appreciate how optimal nutrition alone can be responsible for the resolution of chronic illnesses. Dr. Nelson is now an enthusiastic advocate for plant-based nutrition, and she recognizes the critical role of conservative measures like diet, exercise, compression stockings, and healthy weight management in optimizing venous circulation.