Ear Candling

Ear Candling applies simple laws of science. The flame of the candle (when the candle is properly seated in the ear) creates a draw or vacuum which pulls the wax, fungus, candida, yeast, and other particles of debris out of the ear and up into the bottom of the candle. The warmed air from the flame and the colder existing air moving through the hollow chamber of the candle cause the vacuum. The movement and compression between the ear canal and the candle chamber generate airflow with increasing velocity, thus producing the "sucking" vacuum. Why candle? The purpose of candling is to remove wax buildup, especially the heavy impacted wax that normal cleaning cannot remove. Candling is a more comfortable and less expensive alternative to the traditional cleaning method of forcing water into the ear canal. Candling is also believed to remove candida, yeasts, fungus, and remnants of past infections. The types of bacteria we currently fight in our ears include Streptococcus pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Anaerobic bacteria, and Influenza A and B.   Other benefits of candling are:   Improved hearing   Relief from sinus infection symptoms   Upper respiratory allergy relief   Relief or improvement from tinnitus   Relief from itchy ears   To facilitate the flow of catarrh which can then be eliminated from the sinuses   Improved dreaming   Improvement in ability to breath through nose   Soothes irritated ears or ear aches   Improves functioning of hearing aids A lifetime of residues build up in the ear canal! Candling can be done on persons of any age. Candlers often have accounts of children, even babies, being candled with remarkable results. Inner ear infection is one of the top reasons for hospital admittance in children. Often candling has been used as a last effort for treating chronic ear infections and to avoid ear tubal placement. As well as treating the ear, candling can work on the sinus and lymph system, removing impurities there as well. Because of all the intricate crevices in the ear, unbelievable amounts of debris can accumulate. This buildup creates a breeding ground for problems, and can also interfere with correct hearing. Impacted wax can build up against ear ducts and can also block reception of incoming sound waves. This lifetime accumulation may explain some of the hearing problems we develop as we age. It is reported that 20% of adults between 65-74 have hearing problems. How Long Does It Take? Each ear takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Your first coning will be scheduled for one hour, and thereafter, your appointments should only last approximately 45 minutes. What Will I feel? You may sense a subtle drawing action in the ear, but generally you feel nothing. Your job is to relax, listen to soft music and even nap if you want! Afterward, you may feel lighter, more clear headed, and are usually able to hear better. Sometimes you will experience sinus drainage or excess wax that will come out of your ears overnight, this is all part of the cleansing action taking place. How many sessions do I need? It will depend on the results of your conings. However, to start, three conings within one month is suggested. Sometimes you will see a much greater amount of debris in the cones on the second and third conings. Then two to four conings per year are suggested for maintenance. What should I do after my appointment? You will usually be given some cotton balls to place in your ears to keep them from extreme conditions. Sometimes essential oils are added to them for soothing and/or antibacterial effects. A little earwax serves to protect your ears, and will replenish itself between 24-48 hours after the coning. Until then, do not submerge your head in water or stand out in the cold weather without protection.

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