Ear Candling:

What is it?
Ear Candles are a clearing therapy and are used very successfully for many problems associated with the ears and the head area. Candling provides the ears with deep cleansing, removing wax and debris build-up that is normally difficult to reach.  It is non-invasive, gentle and painless, and is recommended for both children and adults.

Ear Candling was an ancient remedy used by the Egyptians (originally with reeds), as well as the Chinese, Greeks and Hopi Indians of North America. Ear Candling is now widely used in many countries throughout the modern world.

The excessive build-up of earwax, impacted plugs and candida fungus can cause hearing problems, infections and discomfort in the ears. Hearing impairment often creates distress and frustration – which in children can certainly effect their learning ability and speech development.

The ear candle technique draws out wax, and other impurities, that is difficult to extract using cotton swabs or fingers. Ear Candling can also remove heavy, impacted plugs of wax and candida fungus. If people have candida in their ears, there is often a dull ache inside the ears that comes and goes.

What does it do?
The process involves the use of a hollow candle with the narrow end held gently in the outer edge of the ear. The flame creates a relative vacuum in the ear which draws out poisons, old wax, debris and residues of past infection and fungus. It will also pull out fluid from the inner ear, painlessly - right through the membrane of the inner ear. The ceruminous glands of the ear are constantly secreting wax and candida grows prolifically in the ear because it is a dark, moist area - a perfect place for mold to grow.

After candling the ears, a special blend of herbal oils may be added to protect the recurrence of yeast overgrowth. The inside of the ear has a lot of crevices where material can build up and the ear debris accumulates and impacts over the years.

How does it work?
The healing properties of Ear Candling has its foundation in two (2) primary physical actions:

First, the slight under pressure (the chimney effect) inside the Ear Candle and the vibration of the rising air column serve to gently massage the ear drum and promote secretion in the frontal and paranasal sinuses. This has an immediate subjective effect of regulating and balancing ear pressure. Users often describe a soothing, light sensation in the ear and head area.

Second, locally administered heat stimulates the peripheral blood circulation, thus intensifying the immunological defense system, in addition to strengthening the cleansing circulation of the lymph glands.

During the procedure, you will hear a slight crackling sound as the impacted wax and debris is gently vacuumed out.

Can it help me?
Ear candles are soothing, helpful and an excellent alternative therapy for:

– Fungal and Yeast problems
– Excessive wax build up
– Sinus irritation/sinusitis
– Removing toxic residue from medications
– Glue Ear
– Swimmer’s Ear
– Vertigo & balance problems
– T.M.J. and jaw pain
– Clenching of the teeth
– Headaches
– Ear aches
– Ringing in the ears
– Foggy head
– Balancing ear pressure, before or after a flight
– Anxiety/nervousness
– Other stress-related problems

Ear Candling is a painless, non-invasive therapy and gentle enough to be used on both adults and children. Ear Candling is available by appointment for clients and their families, following a brief assessment. While treating both ears is recommended, candling only the problem ear is still quite effective.

An Ear Candling session takes
approximately 45 minutes per ear.

The effect after an Ear Candling session is a soothing, pressure and pain relieving sensation, mainly in the ear and head regions. Most people are amazed at all the material that comes out of their ears.

Clearer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell (even when the nose was blocked previously) are often experienced. Again, Ear Candles pull fluid from the inner ears and this can help with some types of associated dizziness, Vertigo and ringing in the ears. It has also been used for people with sinus problems to correct the pressure in the skull, as mucous can back up in the eustachian tubes that run between the nose and the inner ear. Many people with hearing problems have been amazed at the dramatic increase in auditory sensitivity after ear candling.

Generally, a wonderful, relaxed feeling of happiness accompanies a deep sense of relief following a session.
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Please note: In case of ear infection or suspected ear infection, it is recommended that medical advice be sought. Once infection has been medically treated and is clear, than ear candling can be performed. Regular application of ear candling may assist in the prevention of further infections.