Will this pounding/ringing in my ears ever stop?
Everything sounds muffled…
Am I loosing my hearing?
What can I do?
There’s nothing worse than experiencing ear pain or sinus headaches where you can’t work, think or sleep.
For thousands of years, a form of hygiene known as Ear Candling, was used as a way of naturally cleansing the inside of the ears and head.
Today, more and more are seeking alternatives to digging in the ears
with Q-tips or using a hydrogen peroxide flush to clear blockages in
the ear canal.
Ear Candling is a natural, non-intrusive procedure
that may help alleviate the painful effects of chronic headaches or
sinus conditions, ear infections, allergies or vertigo, as well as
minor hearing loss due to excessive earwax build up.
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.
Tinitus
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 eustashion tube,
can get into the sinus and ear canal. Ear Candling helps to dry out these areas.
How does it work?
It is believed as the candle burns, gentle warm smoke is drawn into the
ear canal that softens and loosens candida, wax, and other debris
through osmosis. This means anything on the other side of the eardrum
turns into a gas form to pass through the ear drum membrane. It is then
collected into the remaining unburned portion of the candle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ear candling for everyone?
No! You should not have ear candling performed if you have any damage
to the eardrum, ear tubes, congenital hearing loss, ankylosis of the
stapes, acute mastoiditis, or recent surgical procedures to the ear.
What can I expect after an ear candling session?
You may, for a short time, feel a bit of pressure in your ears
following a session. This is normal. We recommend you not fly or get
fluid in your ears for 24 hours after a candling session.
Is it guaranteed to work?
While many find ear candling to be an effective procedure, everyone is different and we can't guarantee results.
How often should I have ear candling done?
It’s good to do the procedure quarterly or twice a year. If you feel
like you may be coming down with a cold or virus, you should candle at
that time and the healing process will start right away! This aids the
immune system in healing.
Will ear candling cure an ear infection?
If you suspect that you have an inner ear infection, we recommend that
you see your doctor. Ear candling is not intended to replace medical
treatment.
Can infants be ear candled?
Absolutely! All age groups may enjoy this procedure.
Is ear candling painful?
Not at all; in fact, many report the experience is surprisingly
relaxing and soothing. You may hear crackling sounds during your
session - this is normal, and not uncomfortable.
Procedure --One end of a cylinder or cone of waxed cloth is placed
into the subject's ear, and the other end lighted. Usually the subject
is lying on one side with the treated ear uppermost and the candle
vertical, perhaps stuck through a paper plate or aluminum pie tin to
protect against any hot wax or ash falling down the side. A typical ear
candling session can last up to 45 minutes, during which time a series
of 1 or 2 ear candles may be burned for each ear. The experience is
generally described as being unusual, but pleasant and relaxing. One
may hear some crackling and popping, or feel some heat during the ear
candling session.
