Ear Candling
 The healing properties of the ear candle have its foundation in two primary physical actions. Firstly, the slight underpressure (the chimney effect) inside the earcandle and the vibration of the rising air column serve to gently massage the eardrum and promote secretion in the frontal and paranasal sinuses. This has an immediate subjective effect of regulating ear pressure. Users often describe a soothing, light sensation in the ear/head area. Secondly, the locally applied warmth stimulates vascularization, invigorates the immune system and reinforces the flow of lymph. At the same time, important acupuncture points and reflex zones are stimulated.
Though results may vary from patient to patient, Ear Candles have been found to be helpful with:
- Excessive or compacted wax in the ears
- Irritation in ears and sinuses
- Pressure regulation in cases of : sinusitis / rhinitis / glue ear / colds / flu / headaches / migraine
- Stimulation of local and reflex energy flow
- Energetic revitalization in cases of hearing impairment
- Relaxing and calming effect in cases of stress
- Noises in the ears, ringing, tinnitus
- Remember, if in doubt, always contact your GP.
Are there any side effects or precautions? 
As a precaution, it is advisable not to use ear candles :
- If grommets are in place
- If there is inflammation or infection
- In the event of an allergic reaction to the contents.
Please note you should not use Ear Candles if you suffer from any of the following conditions:
- Perforation or lack of eardrum
- Ventilation tubes, auricular drains (paracentesis) or grommets
- Recent ear surgery
- Auricular cysts
- Acute mastoiditis
- Otosclerosis
- Otospongiosis (ankylosis of the stapes)
- Ear tumour
- Any condition of the ear for which you are currently receiving medical treatment, without consulting your prescribing doctor.
Where long-term conditions are being treated, the client sometimes experiences slight headaches and occasional popping shortly after the treatment.
However, most clients find the treatment relaxing and regularly describe a "slight relieved feeling" in the ears and head but also a relaxing and calming effect on the whole system.
Ear candling dates back as far as 2500 BC. Used by the Egyptians, the Chinese the Tibetians and other cultures who had the right idea when they practiced earcandling thousands of years ago. The same was true of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans who used "cones" in their religous Ceremonies.
In-Store Treatment
Perperson - includes set of earcandles. 45min session $35
At Home Treatment
Requires an assistant to prevent burning, but is quite simple to do. Buy your own here.
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