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Local Hypnotherapist’s Periodontal Surgery without anesthesia

Since becoming certified almost 30 years ago in medical hypnotherapy and hypnotic anesthesiology, Patricia V. Scott has practiced these skills for all her dental procedures using hypnosis rather than chemical anesthesia. She recently had the opportunity to really test her skills when it became necessary to have major periodontal surgery, including bone grafts and tooth extractions. The surgery was so successful that the Clearwater periodontist, Dr. Robert Churney, agreed to do a Zoom interview which can be found on YouTube (search “Patricia V. Scott Periodontal Surgery”).

Scott prepared her mind for surgery by practicing creating numbness in her mouth (also called hypnosedation) and giving her body suggestions to control bleeding and pain. The surgery was performed without any chemical anesthesia and she required zero pain medication post-surgery. These techniques are being used more frequently today and are well documented in the medical community.

Scott has distinguished herself in the field of medical hypnotherapy and is a Life Fellow with the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association. She offers Medical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis Certification training with Dr. Eric Rosen, a licensed psychologist in Palm Harbor. Due to Covid, training begins online June 12 and 13 with limited “live” classroom training for locals in Dunedin, Florida.

For more information, call 727-943-5003 or visit UPHypnosis.com. See ad page 27.

At the Health Hut, in Wesley Chapel, the Earth comes first in everything they do, thus why they leave their seven-acre herb farm wild and untamed. They allow the plants to grow as they want—especially the precious Florida natives. They don’t believe their plants need any additional tending beyond love, attention and the organic diet they receive, made naturally from the leaves that drop from the tall trees and the organic matter left by the resident chickens and goats. In simpler terms: this is an organic farm.

When it comes to harvesting, they cannot and will not harvest an entire plant at once as this could decimate its very existence. Additionally, this could also upset the balance / the natural synergy of the whole farm. During and after every harvest, plants are honored for sharing their healing and life-giving properties; then dried goods are prepared.

Plant material is placed in a dehydrator at the appropriate temperature and time (based on each plant’s specific needs) to ensure the highest quality healing product. Most plants are developed low and slow to maintain their healing properties optimally.

Bulk herbs available by the ounce; costs vary from herb to herb.

Location: 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. For more information, call 813-991-5177, email Rose@imHerbalist.com or visit imHerbalist.com or Instagram @thenaturalhealthhut. See ad page 29.