Ear Candling

Brief History

In ancient times, the process of ear candling was called "coning". Cone shaped instruments made from pottery clay were used. The glazed pottery cones had a double helix carved inside to create a two-way spiral energy flow of the smoke and heated air. This would carry the herbal content down into the ear canal and draw impurities in the ears outward at the same time.  The process was used in India, China, Tibet, Egypt, Mayan, Aztec and American Indian Cultures.  Some say it dates back to the fabled Atlantis and Lemuria.  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 to the life force energy.

Ear candling is a modern form of this ancient procedure that is appropriate for today's lifestyles. Tools now available, including especially hand-crafted candles, provide an advanced means for both the removal of excess ear wax and the therapeutic application of herbal agents.

How It Works

The spiral of the cone causes the smoke to be drawn downward into the ear canal.  This causes the ear canal to warm, and then loosens Candida, wax and other debris lying there through osmosis.  This means anything on the other side of the eardrum turns into a gas form to pass through the ear drum membrane. The candle flame and the cone geometry then create a gentle vacuum that draws out this debris and often helps to relieve congestion. It is then collected into the remaining unburned portion of the candle. As the candle burns, you may hear some crackling and hissing (like a crackling fire in a fireplace).  This is a normal sound of the candle at work. Ear candling is soothing and relaxing, and you may experience a clearing of the sinuses, Eustachian tubes and nasal passages.

Typical Benefits

Ear wax buildup is common, and the central influence of the auditory system on coherent body functioning is well known.  Most people benefit from a clear auditory canal, especially those who

• Have a chronic wax buildup condition
• Work outdoors or in dusty environments
• Participate in water activities
• Suffer ear-aches, sinus infections, or allergies
• Wish to apply herbal therapies as a health benefit

Contra-indications

Do not elect ear candling if you have

• A Recent ear surgery
• Cysts or tumors in the ear
• Mastoiditis in an acute stage
• Ear drains (tubes)
• Perforated eardrum
• A recent injury or damage to the ear

How can ear candling help me?

Dry hacking cough
Many coughs are a direct result of a sinus infection. The inner ear and small sinus cavities get blocked with mucus and infection sets in. Ear Candling helps drain and dry out the small, dark places where germs live and multiply.

Sinus headaches
Blockages in the inner ear or sinus cavities can cause pressure to build. Ear Candling can help to open blocked passages.

Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears can be a cause of dehydration coupled with wax buildup. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of pure water per day. Then the Ear Candling procedure can help break down the wax.

Itchy ears
This could be caused from an abundance of yeast in the body, creating a situation of Candida (too much sugar in the body). The Candida starting in the intestines and traveling up into the Eustachian tube can get into the sinus and ear canal. Ear Candling helps to dry out these areas.