What is an Ear Candle?
Despite the name, the ‘candles’ are in fact hollow tubes made in a traditional way out of cotton flax impregnated with a combination herbal extracts such as Sage, Chamomile and St. John’s Wort, which are blended in honey, organically grown linen and beeswax.
What Can Ear Candles help?
Although results may vary from client to client, Ear Candling has been found to be helpful with:-
• Excessive or compacted wax in the ears
• Irritation in ears and sinuses, catarrh,
• Pressure regulation in cases of : sinusitis / rhinitis / glue ear / colds / flu / headaches / migraine
• Stimulation of local and reflex energy flow
• Energetic balancing
• Relaxing and calming effect in cases of stress
• Noises in the ears, ringing, tinnitus
• The pressure regulating capacity of the treatment has been of benefit to air travellers.
Ear Candling is not suitable :-
• If grommets are in place
• If there is inflammation or infection
• In the event of an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
• For those with perforated ear drums;
How will I feel?
Many clients report a state of complete mental, physical and emotional relaxation; some even fall asleep. Many often describe feeling a soothing, liberating, light sensation in the ear and head areas.
How Does It Work?
The candles work on a chimney principle, drawing any impurities to the surface where they can be gently removed. They equalise the pressure in the head and ears, making them suitable for most conditions. Secretion flow is gently stimulated and the vapour collects and removes impurities or deposits. Most of these are carried away through the candle "chimney", although some of them can be found in the condensed candle wax residue after removal from the ear, or could even work their way up to the surface 24-48 hours after.
The movement of the flame gently massages the ear drum which has the effect of regulating the pressure system (slight underpressure being caused by the chimney effect).
Gentle heat from the candle stimulates blood circulation, increases the cleansing circulation of lymph from the lymphatic system, stimulates energy points and reflex zones.
The Treatment
The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and may take up to an hour depending on the condition being treated. The candle is placed over the ear orifice and ignited. It is only allowed to burn to within 4" of the end of the candle. This takes 10-12 minutes per candle.
As it burns it produces a gentle local heat. The warm air combined with the oil and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle. The candle is then removed and the ear and surrounding area is then massaged.
The treatment is repeated on the other side after which, a complete facial massage is carried out paying particular attention to the sinus areas. This helps relieve any problem in that area and promotes deep relaxation.
Benefits are not just gained during the treatment. Post-treatment the action of the essential oils and the energy from the candle continue to work. Plugs of wax and impurities have been known to work themselves out of the ear up to 24-48 hours after a treatment.
On the day of treatment you will be advised to remove all makeup and earrings.
The number of sessions varies according to the condition presenting for treatment.
It is recommend that 2 sessions at a weekly interval to be the most beneficial.
More sessions may be needed.
Want to know more?
Dianne will be happy to discuss your requirements confidentially and without obligation.
Please contact her at: 01202 269806
Email release.web@ntlworld.com
