Ear Candles

Ear Candles? What exactly are ear candles? You might well ask, and you might be equally surprised to discover that they are in fact candles that you light and then put in your ear! You need to take some precautions first of course, because you don't want to set your hair on fire, or have wax drip onto your face, but we will deal  with that later!

Ear candles are made with beeswax and natural cotton fabric, and they are tapered cylindrical candles that are hollow in the centre and are between nine and twelve inches in length. In ancient cultures ear candling, or the burning of ear candles, was believed to be a spiritual cleansing, and for others it was a means of practising better aural cleanliness. It was believed that burning the ear candle would kill infections and bacteria in the ear canal.

So what happens during an ear candling session? The person receiving the treatment lies on his or her side, while the ear candle is inserted into a protective plate, preferably a sturdy one,  the candle is lit and the tapered end of the candle is then inserted gently into the ear canal. There is no pain associated with this procedure, although the individual may experience popping noises, or hear crackling. Once the candle has been allowed to burn for about ten minutes, it is carefully extinguished, and the ear candle and plate is removed from the ear.

If you then cut open the ear candle, you will be able to see what the convection action of the candle has removed from the ear. You may be quite surprised! Now, the individual may experience some warmth or even itching in the ears after candling. Be reassured that this is a normal occurrence, and if it is a problem, can be relieved by putting a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide into each ear, removing any excess with a cotton swab.

According to research, ear candling can help to relieve ear infections, excessive wax, ear ringing, ear aches and even headaches. Worth a try?

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