Ear
Candling as an alternative healing therapy is not new by any
means. There's even evidence showing people used and were
familiar with the practice of ear candling as far back as 2500
B.C.! The Egyptians made reference to its use as have parchment
scrolls discovered in the Orient.
Candling uses the simple laws of science.
The flame of the candle creates a draw or vacuum which pulls out
the wax, fungus, candida, yeast and other particles of debris
from the ear. This debris collects inside the hollow
candle at the bottom. The vacuum is caused by the warm air from
the flame and the colder air through the hollow candle chamber.
Movement and compression between the ear canal and the candle
chamber generates airflow with increasing velocity which
produces the vacuum effect.
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 Ear, Nose and Throat Journal of
U of U Medical lab reported that the types of bacteria we
currently fight in our ears include Streptococcus pneumonia,
Staphylococcus aureus, Anaerobic bacteria, and Influenza A and
B.
Though ear candling may not be the answer to all ear, sinus, or
throat problems, people have used it to relieve symptoms of
itching, congestion, and discomfort associated with eye, ear,
nose, and throat ailments. With the long tradition of use around
the world, ear candling should continue it's popularity to help
people in a natural and effective way.
What is a session like?
Lying on your side, or in an upright position, a lit ear candle
is placed into the ear, creating a gentle soft flow of warmth
and smoke that flows into the ear drying the ear out while
softening old ear wax and soothing the ear. The process is
overall very soothing, relaxing, and non-invasive at no point
does the lit ear candle or the ear ever touch. The process can
take anywhere from 8-30 minutes per ear, based on the size and
thickness or the candle
What are the benefits of ear candling?
1. It acts to aid your ears by clearing out debris and earwax
that has accumulated over the years.
2. People have experienced improved hearing, head feeling
lighter, more sensitivity to sounds of tones.
3. Ear candling can soothe and relieve people and pets from ear
infections, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, dizziness,
candida, yeast or fungus infections, parasites, or "swimmers
ear".
4. Some people may experience a sense of wellness and freshness.
5. Many cases of relief from headache causing sinus or allergy
problems.
Q: Does Ear candling hurt?
A: Absolutely not! It is a painless, harmless and totally
relaxing experience. If it weren't for the intermittent
crackling and hissing sounds... due to the burning of the wax
and fungus being drawn up the chimney of the candle... you would
never know anything was happening in your ear.
Q: How long does an ear candling session last?
A: About forty-five minutes per session, however you should
allow one hour for your appointment.
Q: How often should I have ear candling done?
A: Initially, most people need just 2 or 3 sessions to get their
ears clean... However, some may need up to eight sessions over a
six month period. Once your ears are clean, personal preference
should determine how often you ear candle for maintenance...
probably every three to six months would be practical.
Q: Who can benefit from ear candling?
A: Ear candling can benefit almost everyone, from infants to
adults. Musicians can benefit, especially singers and horn
blowers who often have a lot more wax build up than others.
People who wear hearing aids, or those who have had previous ear
injuries, as they tend to have a greater build up of fungus
and/or scar tissue.
Q: Who should not have ear candling done?
A: Ear candling should not be done to people who have ear tubes,
perforated eardrums, or artificial eardrums.
Ear Candling
Session Fee: $40.00 for 4 Candles.
If needed or
desired, $5 per candle thereafter.
Candling Session Fee: $40.00
