Procedure

Ear Candling involves the use of a hollow candle, made of unbleached cotton, coated with beeswax. The client is lying on one side with the head on a pillow. The head is covered with a towel. One end of the candle is lit, and the other end stuck through a plate to protect against any hot wax or ash falling down the side, and then placed gently into the client's ear. The radiation from the flame heats the air around the client but not the candle itself, making them feel warm and comfortable The flame is extinguished approximately two inches from the body, using a dish of water.

An ear candling session can last up to 45 minutes. The experience is generally described as being pleasant and relaxing.  You may hear some crackling and popping during the procedure.

Possible benefits

• Regulation of air pressure (flying, diving)

• Activates proper ear fluid circulation

• Improved hearing

• Removes excessive soft wax in ears

• Benefits glue ear, sinusitis and catarrh

• In some cases improved eyesight or restoration of smell/taste

• Reduces snoring

• Relief of migraines and headaches, vertigo

• Improved mental clarity

• Relaxing and calming

 

Contra-indications

 

• Perforated eardrum

• Eczema of the ear

• Polyps or Red Berry Disease

• Grommets or ear drains

• Recent ear surgery

• Tumour of the ear

• Boils or abscess

• Cysts in the ear