Ear Candling

Ear candling is an age-old practice that is believed to have a rejuvenating effect on the overall well-being of a person by creating a harmony of the body, mind and spirit. The practice of ear candling technique dates back 2, 500 years and the ancient Egyptians, Tibetans, Chinese and American Indians are credited for developing this practice of alternative medicine.

Benefits of Ear Candling

Ear candling technique involves the use of a hollow candle, known as the ear candle, which is quite different from the ones commonly used. Ear candles are made from cotton or linen and are soaked in wax, usually soy or bee wax and sometimes in paraffin wax. For performing ear candling, one end of this candle is lighted and the other end is placed in the ear canal of an individual. A specially designed plate with a hole in the middle, is used in the process. The candle in inserted through this hole and then placed in the ear canal.

However, ear wax removal is not the only benefit of ear candling. It has been claimed by many, that the process can have several other significant health benefits also. One important benefit of ear candling is its stimulating and invigorating effect on the central nervous system, mainly on the brain. Besides this, it can improve lymphatic circulation, alleviate ear infections, sinusitis, pain and fever associated with a ruptured eardrum and dizziness. It can balance the pressure in the ear and purify blood. Ear candling is claimed to have an spiritual effect that purifies the mind and opens the spiritual centers or energy points. Many have also asserted that the process has a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind by reducing stress and tension and restoring emotional balance.

Other potential benefits may include:
Improved sense of smell
Relief of “swimmer’s ear
Reduced ear pain
Improved sense of taste
Balanced emotional state
Reduced ringing in ears
Relief of dizziness
Reduced pain of a tear in the eardrum
Improved color perception
Equalized pressure in the ear
Reduced stress and tension
Clearer thinking
Improved lymphatic fluid flow