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What is ear
candling?
Ear candling, also called ear
coning, is a folk medicine practice intended to remove earwax (cerumen)
and "toxins" from a person's ear by means of a hollow candle placed in
the ear. It involves placing one end of a hollow candle in the ear
canal and lighting it. Ear candling has been shown to be effective
at creating a vacuum and removing impurities from the ear, and has
not resulted in injuries .
Ear candling is used primarily for
cleaning the ears and to promote a healthy atmosphere in the ears,
sinus cavities and throat. There are, however, several other benefits.
The process can regulate pressure; assist with post nasal drip,
sinusitis, catarrh, migraines, some forms of hearing loss, and
restoration of equilibrium.
Benefits -- The hot air is claimed
to melt earwax and create a vacuum that pulls out toxins from the
inner ear and the sinuses. At the end of the treatment the subject can
be shown the accumulated ash and melted wax inside the candle, which
are presented as wax and even fungus drawn out of the ear. Smoke
circulating in the ear is sometimes also claimed to have physically
beneficial or even mind-clearing effects. The benefits claimed for ear
candling are vague and even contradictory, and no scientific studies
have been done to document the health benefits of ear candling.
Proponents claim significant improvements in their hearing, inner ear
pain relief and a reduction in tinnitus symptoms after several ear
candling sessions.
Benefits of each herbal scent
Eucalyptus oil is used for
its decongestant and pain reliving properties. Tea Tree is a very
effective disinfectant and antifungal.
Lavender's primary benefit
is its aromatherapy affect...very relaxing and soothing.
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