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 About
Ear Candling
Ear candling(also
known as ear coning) is a good example of how an almost forgotten,
simple and all natural therapy, is now being used effectively to solve
many problems associated with the ear and sinuses.
When the body is under
stress the flow of energy diminishes until it is totally blocked. You
may not be aware of this initially, but eventually symptoms will appear
in the body. When this energy becomes blocked in the head area, or when
excessive ear wax builds up, you may develop conditions such as stuffed
sinuses or sinusitis headaches, earaches, vertigo (dizziness), minor
hearing loss, sore throat or coughing, allergies or upper respiratory
infections. If they are not cleared, the flow of energy slows down and
pain or discomfort usually sets in.
The removal of ear wax
is only a minor part of candling. Ear wax is essential to our
well-being. It acts as a shock absorber for sound waves, and along with
the hair in our ears, it stops dust particles and foreign material that
might pierce the ear drum. It is when we have wax build up caused by
noise, pollution, dust, etc.; however, that is when problems can arise.
The process that
allows the ear candles to work in the base of an ear candle is gently
inserted a fraction of an inch into the outer ear canal then the tip of
the ear candle is lit. The process is not painful; in fact some people
find the process so relaxing that they tend to fall asleep during the
candling process.
Therapeutic Benefits
of Ear Candling;
- Circulation of disinfecting substances.
- Stimulation of the reflex zones and the
energy points in the massage by energizing substances.
- Softening of the plugs of cerumen (wax).
- Hearing becomes sharper.
- Sinuses are able to drain and flow freely
reducing pressure.
- Drying of the ear drum area.
- Balance and rejuvenation of the
equilibrium (inner ear).
Commonly
Asked Questions
Q: What
is Ear Candling?
A: Ear Candling is a
technique that dates back as far as Biblical times, when hollow reeds
from swamp areas were utilize as candles. It has been passed down for
many generations by the North and South American natives, (especially
the Hopi Indians now located in Arizona ), as well as the Egyptian,
African, Oriental and European cultures. The process had been basically
lost for numerous years, but has come back into practice again and is
now being used by a wide variety of people.
Q: How
does Ear Candling Work?
A: The burning candle
acts like a chimney and draws from the ear. The drawing effect, plus
the warmth of the candle relaxes the body, thus giving back to the body
the ability to heal itself. Once relaxed, the body starts to function
naturally to heal itself, the wax starts to move again, the circulation
returns to the whole head area. In the outer ear, we have reflex or
pressure points, (the same as in hand and foot reflexology). As we work
around the ear area, these reflex points are stimulated by the warmth
of the candle and the stimulation of these reflexes can assist in
wellness of other areas of the body as well.
Q: Does
Ear Candling Hurt?
A: No! There is no
discomfort. It is a very relaxing and soothing therapy. Most people nod
off to sleep during this treatment.
Q: How
long does it take?
A: It takes about 45
minutes. (approx. 20 minutes for each ear)
Q: At
what age can an Ear Candling Treatment be performed?
A: this can be done on
anyone over 3 years old. One of the main considerations in candling
younger children is whether or not they can sit still long enough to
perform the treatment.
Q: Who
should not be Candled?
A: Anyone who has had
any ear, nose, throat or sinus surgery or has had tubes in their ears
in the last year. The same holds true of anyone with tumors in the ear,
a puncture or bleeding ear drum or any other serious ear conditions.
Indications
that Ear Candling may be beneficial to you or your family:
- Hearing loss caused
by presence of secretions that block functioning, as in case of
rhinitis, sinusitis, and otitis.
- Ringing in the
ears, buzzing caused by the presence of fluid.
- Excess of cerumen
(wax).
- Slow lymphatic
circulation.
- Irritation of the
ear and of the inner ear.
- Chronic Sinusitus.
- Stress and
irritability brought on by loud noises.
- Nerve or hearing
loss.
- Poor balance, due
to an off balance equilibrium (inner ear).
- Circulation
problems in the ear.
- Excessive
itching of the ears.
Health
Intake Form - We ask all our new clients to
fill out a brief Health Intake form. If you would like to print it out
and fill it out and bring it with you when you come for your first
treatment please just click on the link. If you prefer
to fill out the form when you arrive at our office you're welcome to do
that too.
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