Integrative Healing

 

Ear Candling

 

Ear Candling is a natural, non-intrusive procedure that may help alleviate the painful effects of chronic headaches or sinus conditions, ear infections, allergies or vertigo, as well as minor hearing loss due to excessive earwax build up.

So what exactly happens during an ear candling session?

During the ear candling session you lie on your side with your body in a straight alignment.

A special conical candle is inserted into a protective plate... The candle is lit and slowly begins to burn. The small tapered end of the candle is gently placed into your ear canal. The ear candle — by its shape, design and length — draws ear wax and fungus deposits from deep inside your ear canal.

As the ear candling session progresses, extracted earwax and fungus will be burned off, but a majority will be collected in the bottom part of the candle.

I've never had an ear candling before... Isn't it painful?

No, there should be no pain whatsoever. You will only feel the candle being carefully inserted in your ear. You may hear some crackling and popping, from the burning candle, as the earwax is being pulled from within your ear. All you should be doing is relaxing and enjoying your ear candling session time.

If you have excessive hearing loss, you may feel some heat during the ear candling session since your feeling (tactile) senses are keener than a person with relatively better hearing. If you are one of these people... and you experience some discomfort — you may request that the we stop the procedure briefly — after a short intermission, you can continue with your session.

What happens after an ear candling session?

For a short time after your ear candling session... you may feel lightness in your head and noises may seem to be much louder to you. This can be relieved by putting a little ear oil on some cotton and inserting this in each of your ears.

You will most likely notice improved hearing, because the wax blockage is no longer present in your ears.

You may notice your sinuses are draining, or that sinus drainage increases after your ear candling session. This is beneficial and will relieve the pressure in your sinus areas. If you have had occurrences of sinus headaches, you should experience a decrease in their frequency. Also you may experience a heightened sense of taste, smell and sight.

You may, for a short time, feel a bit of pressure in your ears following a session. This is normal. We recommend you not fly or get fluid in your ears for 24 hours after a candling session.

Conditions that may benefit from ear candling:

• Headaches                    • Ringing in the Ears              • Migraines 

• Ear Infections                • Plugged Ears                      • Chronic Sinusitis

• TMJ Dysfunction            • Hearing Challenges             • Imbalance

• Excessive Wax              • Inner Ear Pressure              • Ear Aches & Pain

Is ear candling for everyone?
No! You should not have ear candling performed if you have any damage to the eardrum, ear tubes, congenital hearing loss, ankylosis of the stapes, acute mastoiditis, or recent surgical procedures to the ear.
 
Is it guaranteed to work?
While many find ear candling to be an effective procedure, everyone is different and we can't guarantee results.

How often should I have ear candling done?
As a suggestion, consider this... Most dentists recommend an oral exam and cleaning every 6 months to maintain good oral hygiene. Aren't your ears just as important as your teeth? An ear candling session every 6 months would certainly be practical and beneficial.

It is good to do the procedure quarterly or twice a year. If you feel like you may be coming down with a cold or virus, you should candle at that time and the healing process will start right away! This aids the immune system in healing.

Will ear candling cure an ear infection?
If you suspect that you have an inner ear infection, we recommend that you see your doctor. Ear candling is not intended to replace medical treatment.