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Ear Candling (also known as Thermo-auricular Therapy or coning) is an ancient and natural therapy which has been used for thousands of years by many cultures, especially the Hopi Indians of Northeast Arizona. Hopi means people of peace and in ancient times, ear candling was used to cleanse the spiritual body, the sinus cavity and the mind. Ancient rock paintings show the use of ear candles at initiation rituals and medicinal ceremonies. Their knowledge has now been brought to the Western World.
The ear candle acts as a chimney and the natural movement of the flame creates a vibration of moving air, rising up through the candle which serves to gently massage the ear drum. This creates a swirling warm current of air and a slight warm vacuum which helps to dry up any moisture within the ear.
- Excessive Ear Wax
- Sinus Congestion
- Nasal Breathing
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Sense of Smell
- Irritation of the Ears
- Hay Fever
- Headaches
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Ear Candling is not suitable for those with perforated eardrums, where grommets are in place, current ear infection, those who may have an allergy to any of the ingredients or children under the age of five years. |
After carrying out a consultation, a relaxing atmosphere is created and you will be asked to lay on the couch on your side. The lighted ear candle is placed over the ear orifice. A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame creates a vibration of air in the ear candle, generating a massage like effect on the ear drum. This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. A candle can burn for anywhere between 9 to 15 minutes on average depending on the individual being treated. You will be asked to turn onto your other side and a new candle will be used on the other ear.
After each ear has been treated, you will receive a gentle facial massage to help stimulate the acupoints and drain the sinuses.
The procedure is comfortable and soothing and recipients of the treatment sometimes fall asleep. It has a relaxing and calming effect on the whole body.
The treatment will take approximately one hour (1hr).
The number of treatments required depends on how long the candle takes to burn down, but an initial course of three treatments is recommended.
I only use BIOSUN Ear Candles which are still made by hand today using the traditional recipe and finest ingredients. They are regularly tested by independent institutes and are certified medical products according to EC guidelines 93/42 (EEC).
The Ear Candle is made from organic linen (pesticide free untreated cotton) rolled in pure beeswax and contains honey extract and traditional herbs used for healing such as Sage, Camomile and St. John’s Wort or aromatherapy oils which are prepared in accordance with the ancient Chinese YIN and YANG philosophy. The essential oils are of a very high quality, pure, natural and without additives.
Each Candle has a small filter inside which prevents any liquid wax or candle residue from entering the ear and a red line (maximum burn) marking around the candle to ensure safe application.
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