Ear Candle
History of Ear Candles
In ancient times the process was described as "coning". Cone
shaped instruments made from pottery clay were used. The glazed pottery cones
had a double helix carved inside to create a downward spiral energy flow of the
smoke and heated air. This would carry the burning herbs down into the ear
canal. The action is a counter clockwise flow caused by the vacuum action of the
cone. The smoke and the heat cleansed the ear canal and pulled the debris out by
vacuum as the air was burned out the ear canal.
This process was used in China, India, Tibet, Egypt, the Mayan,
Aztec and American Indian Cultures. History dates it back to Atlantis and
Lemuria. Cleansing cones or candles are an ancient, universal form of therapy
used by nations all around the globe. Some form of wax or some burnable
substance was used as the carrier in the cones. Some Indian tribes simply blow
herbal smoke down into the ear canal through a cone shaped object, many times it
was wrapped up newspaper.
Many cultures considered coning a spiritual practice for
clearing the mind and senses. They claimed it cleared the mind and body so you
could meditate and open up your sensitivity.
In current times many cultures such as the South American
Mexican Indians and some American Indian tribes are using ear coning. Materials
vary from pottery cones to rolled up newspaper soaked in wax.
In the present time, due to health regulations we have to use
disposable candles. Cones or candles are made from strips of unbleached cotton
or linen dipped in paraffin and/or beeswax and herbs. The spiral roll built into
the candles during production creates the same effect as the pottery cones. In
some cultures they have mixed herbs into the wax or placed herbs in the cone
during the burning process.
In Germany they teach ear candling as a remedy. In the U.S. this
is a relatively new process to the general public. In many cultures ear candling
is the remedy of choice for ear infections, Candida, fungus growth, ear aches,
etc. A few holistic doctors in the U.S. have shifted over to ear candling from
irrigation techniques.
Common ear wax build-up muffles hearing for many. Yeast's,
allergies or just wax build-up, removed from the ear canal regularly will
restore hearing, relieve tension or pressure in the ear and sometimes relieve
other symptoms not consciously connected with the ear condition before the
process. Removal of excessive wax allows better hearing, usually immediately.
Candida can cause a mold/yeast allergy which in turn causes
itching inside the ear. Parasites can cause many problems if allowed to grow in
the ear. "Swimmers Ear" is quite often caused by growth of bacteria etc. in the
ear plus ear wax which stops the clearing of water from the ear. Some have also
removed fleas from ears.
Ear aches can be caused by mucus blown into the ear from the
Eustachian tube. Ear candling will quite often release the pressure and relieve
the pain.
The moist warm dark conditions in the ear cause fast growth of
many organisms, If excess ear wax blocks the ear it can cause pressure build-up
from various organisms.
During An Ear Candling Session
During an Ear Candling session you lie on your side with your
body in a straight alignment. A special conical candle is inserted into a
protective plate . . . The candle is lit and slowly begins to burn. The small
tapered end of the candle is gently placed into your ear canal. The ear candle
-- by its shape, design and length -- draws ear wax and fungus deposits from
deep inside your ear canal.
As the ear candling session progresses, extracted ear wax and fungus will be
burned off, but a majority will be collected in the bottom part of the candle.
After the candle has burned down and been extinguished, the therapist will cut
open the remnant and show you the former contents of your ear canal. Most people
cannot believe what has been collected there! Expect to be amazed!
I've never had an ear candling before . . . isn't it painful?
No, there is no pain whatsoever. You will only feel the candle
being carefully inserted in your ear. You may also hear some crackling and
popping, as the ear wax is being pulled from within your ear. All you have to do
is just relax and enjoy your ear candling session time
If you have excessive hearing loss, you may feel some heat
during the ear candling session since your feeling (tactile) senses are keener
than a person with relatively better hearing. If you are one of these people . .
. and you experience some discomfort -- you may request that the therapist stop
the procedure briefly -- after a short intermission, you can continue with your
session.
After An Ear Candling Session
For a short time after your ear candling session . . . you may
feel a lightness in your head and noises may seem to be much louder to you. This
can be relieved by putting a little ear oil on some cotton and inserting this in
each of your ears. You will most likely notice improved hearing, because the wax
blockage is no longer present in your ears.
For a day or two after your ear candling session you may feel a
warmth, or some itching in your ears. You can relieve the itching by simply
putting a drop or two of Hydrogen Peroxide in your ears and then gently wipe
them out with a cotton swab. Or if you prefer, use the same procedure, but with
Echinacea liquid instead of the Hydrogen Peroxide.
You may also notice your sinuses are draining, or that sinus
drainage increases after your ear candling session. This is beneficial and will
relieve the pressure in your sinus areas. If you have had occurrences of sinus
headaches, you should experience a decrease in their frequency. Also you may
experience a heightened sense of taste, smell and sight.
Conditions that may benefit from Ear Candling:
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Headaches
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Ringing in the Ears
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Migraines
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Ear Infections
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Plugged Ears
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Chronic Sinusitis
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TMJ Dysfunction
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Hearing Challenges
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Imbalance
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Excessive Wax
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Inner Ear Pressure
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Ear Aches & Pain
You can have future ear candling sessions whenever you feel the
time is right . . . Just use your own good judgment.
As a suggestion, consider this . . . Most dentists recommend an oral exam and
cleaning every 6 months to maintain good oral hygiene. Aren't your ears just as
important as your teeth? An ear candling session every 6 months would certainly
be practical and beneficial.
Ear candling is simply an Old Home Remedy . . . It is NOT a cure for any
disease, illness or ailment! We believe Ear Candling can have many positive
health benefits for you. But, you must be the ultimate judge in determining if
this time-honored practice, will be beneficial to you.
For More Information Contact:
Herbal Body Works
2963 Highway 5, Douglasville, GA 30135
Tel: (770) 489-8110
Email: Customer Care
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