Answers to Everyday Questions : What is ear candling ?

When dirt enters your ear canals, it could severely affect your health and lead to migraines, balance issues and sinus problems, among others. Removing dirt from your earn canals not only help you avoid such conditions, but also helps you feel refreshed. Ear candling is a kind of alternative treatment used in cleaning the ear using heat-induced suction.

In performing ear candling, prepare cotton balls, a bowl of water, garlic oil, 4 ear candles, cotton swab, matches and a paper plate that is covered with aluminum foil. You would also need someone to assist you with the procedure.

Once your have all the items ready, you should find a relaxing place wherein you could spend an hour without being disrupted. If you like, you can put on soothing music and dim the lights and even light aromatic candles or incense. Once everything is set, lie on your side and get comfortable.

Generally, store-bought ear candles include a step-by-step guide that you could follow. Before your friend or spouse performs this method, imagine your problems that you’d like to fix. Once the lit end of the ear candle draws dirt from your ear, visualize that this is actually drawing your problem away. As your assistant cuts the burned end of the candle into the water bowl, imagine that all your problems are also being thrown away with it.

Practicing ear candling requires creative visualization. After your assistant has finished with one of your ears, turn to the other side and repeat the process. Ear candling not only cleans your ears, but also tries to give a therapeutic cleansing for your mind.

Ear candling is not recommended for anyone who has a damaged eardrum. If you feel severe pain in your ears, go to a doctor or hospital immediately. Just like any other alternative medical techniques, ear candling may have not been evaluated scientifically. Consult your doctor before performing ear candling.