The vein opener sounds interesting. I know some of the ingredients are known for improving circulation. I wonder if we could use the same ingredients in smaller amounts raw in a tea. I'm not sure I could handle that tonic, although it would be preferable to surgery any day.
Our pastor has asked the church to try fasting one day a week. He only calls for a sun-up to sun down fast. I find those twelve hours very hard, I get obsessed with what I'll eat in the evening. I do better with a 24-36 hour fast. It becomes a treat to spend time in reading, prayer and meditation. Instead of feeding the body, pamper it.
I find so many people are separated from their spiritual selves, even there emotional selves. When healing we must address the body, mind and spirit and treat the whole person, not just the flesh alone. I honestly believe that one huge reason we tend to sabatogue our diets is because deep down we don't feel worthy of radiant good health.