Ear Candling

Adults  -  $45

(allow up to 1 hour)

Children  -  $25

(allow up to ½ hour)

Once an age-old remedy, the practice of Ear Candling is now making its resurgence in modern times. This treatment is used in India, China, Tibet, Egypt, Mayan, Aztec and American Indian cultures. It appears to have dated back to Lemuria and Atlantis.

Sometimes referred to as Ear Coning, the method used varied considerably, but the desired results were always the same. The practice was used to cleanse the ear canal, but it is also believed to be a spiritual practice for clearing the mind and senses. It is further believed that Ear Candling performed on a regular basis will enhance meditation practices by heightening the sensitivity.

Ear Candling is becoming more widely recognized among skilled practitioners. Today’s practitioners have continued the practice much like the Ancients. Candles have improved over the years to meet the ease and comfort of a client as well as the sanitary guidelines of modern day.

1) What is ear candling and why do people benefit from it?
It is a safe, gentle method of cleansing the ear canal by means of inserting a hollow “candle”. It removes excessive ear wax (which can impair hearing), yeast, fungus and bacteria build-up due to ear infections. It has been known to reduce noise from Tinitus (ringing in the ears). Earaches are often caused by mucous blown into the ear from the Eustachian tube. Ear candling may often release this fluid pressure and thus relieve the pain. Candida can cause a yeast allergy, which causes itching in the ear. Parasites may also cause problems if allowed to grow in the ear. The warm, moist environment of the ear canal is an ideal breeding place for the rapid growth of many organisms. Ear Candling may help reduce or eliminate many of these symptoms.

2) What should I expect during and after the Ear Candling session?
During the Ear Candling session, you will feel the candle being carefully inserted into your ear. You may hear some crackling and popping when the wax is being pulled out.

If the person being candled has excessive hearing loss, they may feel more heat during the Ear Candling session since their feeling senses are keener then a good hearing person. It should not be uncomfortable. If it is, the Ear Candler, at your request, will stop the procedure and continue when you feel it is appropriate.

After the Ear Candling session, you may feel lightness in your head and noises may seem to be louder. Putting a little ear oil on some cotton and inserting it in your ears can relieve this. You will find that your hearing has improved as most likely the blockage of wax is gone.

You may find your sinuses are draining or the drainage has increased. This will relieve the pressure in your sinus area and sinus headaches should decrease. The senses of taste, smell and sight may also be increased.

3) How does it work?
Candles are made of strips of fabric that are shaped into a cone. They are then dipped in paraffin or beeswax, which allows them to hold the candle shape. The tapered end is inserted into a face guard and the wide end is ignited. When the tapered end starts to smoke, the practitioner gently inserts the candle into the ear until it is properly seated. This “seating” of the candle occurs when the smoke is no longer visible around the ear canal. The warmth of the candle creates a gentle vacuum, which in turn softens the wax and begins pulling wax and other toxic material out of the ear and into the candle. The practitioner will cut open the candles to examine the contents and determine if a second candle is needed.

4) Does it hurt?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! There is virtually no discomfort associated with Ear Candling. Most clients say that it is as relaxing as a massage. Some become so relaxed that they fall asleep.

5) How many candles are used in a session?
Young children generally do well with ½ to 1 candle per ear. Adults generally take only 1 candle per ear, unless there is excessive debris. On rare occasions the practitioner may elect to use even a 3rd candle, providing the client isn’t feeling any irritation and the ear canal does not appear unduly red. If this occurs the process can be repeated within two weeks.

6) How long does it take?

Each candle takes approximately 15 minutes to burn.  So the average session lasts about half an hour to 45 minutes, however, an hour is allotted in case a second candle is needed.

7) Who can benefit from Ear Candling?
Ear Candling may benefit all ages, from children to the elderly.

8) Who should not be candled?
Anyone who has had recent surgery on the ears, nose, throat or sinuses, including the insertion of tubes in the ears that could be dislodged. Also, anyone who seems to be apprehensive after hearing the process should not be candled.

9) How often can a person be candled?
In cases of chronic ear discomfort, it is recommend that a client be candled every two weeks. Generally it is suggested that an individual have their ears cleaned with the change of seasons or as needed due to allergies, swimmer’s ear, etc. Most clients will intuitively know when they feel “clogged” or experience sinus pressure. Also, clients with hearing devices seem to need candling more frequently, perhaps due to the fact that the ear canal is blocked, therefore creating a moist environment that may promote more debris.

10) How do we know what it is that comes out of a candle?
You will be able to see the wax, which is yellow to yellow brown in color. There will also be a powdery residue from the candle. Approximately 10% is candle residue. Laboratory analysis has shown that residue removed from the ear consisted of earwax, residuals from past infections, fungus, bacteria, yeast/candida, ear mites, worms, parasites and/or hair.

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