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"Ear Candling"
What
is it?.
 Ear
candling is a technique first used more than 2,500 years ago by the ancient
Atlanteans, Egyptians, Mayans and Tibetans to cleanse both the physical
and the spiritual body. It uses a hollow candle that tapers at one
end to fit into the outer ear canal. When the candle is lit, a gentle vacuum is
created within the ear, facilitating removal of unnecessary wax. The calming
effect of this procedure has the effect of cleansing both the ear canal and
sinus cavity as well as the spiritual body.
When the Europeans first came to North America they found that the North
American Indians had many different ways of healing. One of those ways was ear
candling. Some tribes were very advanced in healing. The Hopi was one of them,
and ear candling came from the Hopi as well. Some sources say ear candling (also
known as coning) also came from China and Egypt.
The concept was lost for many years, being replaced by more modern techniques
such as antibiotics and irrigating the ears. However, the side effects of
antibiotics may not be advisable for most ear problems; and, their regular use
should be discouraged in most cases. Irrigation will help dislodge some debris,
but it does not afford the calming and spiritually cleansing effects of ear
candling.
During an ear candling session, the patient places their head sideways on a
pillow with one ear exposed. A non-combustible cloth with a hole in the middle
is placed over the ear and face. The ear candling practitioner then holds the 12
inch drip-less candle in place in the ear. The patient may place his/her hand
under the cloth and hold the candle in place as the candle is lit.
As the candle burns, a gentle suction is created in the candle, helping to expel
excess wax, debris, and other toxins. Ear candling has also shown to help
negative energy flow out of the body.
Ear candling is used primarily for cleaning the ears and to promote a healthy
atmosphere in the ears, sinus cavities and throat. However, there are several
other benefits. For example, this procedure can help with post nasal drip,
sinusitis, migraines, some forms of hearing loss, and restoration of
equilibrium.
Unlike more modern methods using syringes or water pics, ear candling is a
soothing and relaxing experience. The practitioner of ear candling might be a
licensed massage therapist, an herbalist, a medical assistant, or a
cosmetologist.
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