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Ear candling is a 3500-year-old ancient holistic remedy, practiced by the Ancient Egyptians and the Chinese for many thousands of years with royalty and warriors. The ear candling candles are different to regular candles in the sense that ear candles are of a cotton cloth that has been soaked in beeswax and rolled to form a hollow tube. 

Ear candling is a 3500-year-old ancient holistic remedy for build up of earwax practiced by the Ancient Egyptians and the Chinese for many thousands of years with royalty and warriors. 

The ear candling candles are different to regular candles in the sense that ear candles are of a cotton cloth that has been soaked in beeswax and rolled to form a hollow tube. One end of the tube is narrow, to fit into the ear canal. The candle is put through a paper plate that sits on the side of your face to protect it from any wax spillage.

One can undertake ear candling at home as it is a fairly easy process and does not require many products. You can also go to centers that specialize in such procedures. A typical session takes around 30 to 45 minutes and is very relaxing. People can put on soft music, use aromatherapy oils to help create a relaxing atmosphere.

It must be noted that due to burning of the candle, ear candling, if not done properly, can be dangerous therefore it is always recommended to get another person to help you. It should never be done alone. Precautions such as the paper plate are a must.

Good quality candles are made from beeswax and there should be little or no spillage due to the formation of the candle. When the candle is lit, convection takes place sucking out all the impurities from the ear. Along with the wax taken out can be pollen, dust, dirt and even small insects or mites.

Some people are still skeptical of the process of ear candling and its benefits and claim that it does not help long-term hearing. For others it is just a way to get rid of ear wax from their ear and if they can see that congregated wax at the end of a session, no more proof is needed and they continue the treatment.

International Earcandle : Since 1995
We are a producer of high quality earcandles. We have been online spreading the word and providing a quality product since 1995. You may purchase direct from us, the manufacturer.
www.earcandle.com
 
 
The Coning/Candling Company
Provides ear candling articles, classes, and supplies. Pacific Palisades, California.
www.coningcompany.com
 
 
Skeptic's Dictionary - Ear Candling
Definition from the Skeptic's Dictionary.
www.skepdic.com/coning.html
 
 
Lynne Hancher - A Look at Hopi Ear Candles
Thermo auricular therapy is a non-evasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions. History of the treatment, its uses and side effects.
www.lynnehancher.co.uk/aaahop.htm
 
 
History of Ear Candling
Dating back to the year 2500 B.C. there is evidence showing that people used and were familiar with the practice of ear candling.
www.colonhealth.net/ear_candling/candhist.htm
 
Ear Candling/Ear Coning
Resources on ear candling from About.com.
www.healing.about.com/health/healing/msubearcandling.htm
 
 
Coning, A Centuries-old Home Remedy
Article explaining how ear coning helps to detoxify the sinus, lymph congestion, sore throat, earache, swimmers ear, chronic headaches and allergies.
www.bibkit.com/coning.html
 
 
Wally's Natural Products
Since the early 1990's, Wally's Natural Products has been dedicated to providing all-natural personal care products. Wally's developed and carries a full line of ear candles and accessories.
www.wallysnatural.com/b1b.html
 
 
Hopi and Essential Oil Earcandles
Hopi earcandles are regularly tested by independent institutes. Earcandles are certified medical products according to EC guidelines 93/42 (EEC). Multilingual site.
www.biosun.de/english/index.html
 
 
Therapeutic Kneads
Noninvasive, gentle help for people with tinnitus, middle ear infections, earaches, hearing loss, labyrinthitis and Meniere's. Explanation of the procedure.
www.wekneadyou.com/pages/earcandling.html

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