Hopi ear candles are named after the Native American tribe who first introduced
this gentle therapy to the West. The Hopi nation is renowned for their extensive
knowledge of healing and their spiritual lifestyle. The translation of the word
Hopi means "peaceful ones".
Ear candles are used widely throughout North America and Asia and although the
current treatment has come to us from the Hopi tribe, the use of ear candles to
treat ear problems has been known for centuries, having been used by the
Egyptians, Romans and Greeks.
Traditionally ear candles were used to cleanse the aura and to drive out
negative energies
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE HELPED?
Some conditions that can be helped by ear candling
· Excess ear wax
· Sinus problems
· Headaches
· Tinnitus
· Pressure relief after diving or flying
· Rhinitis
· Vertigo
The treatment is so calming that stress and anxiety can also be relieved.
THE CANDLE
The candle is a thin, hollow linen tube. Each candle is handmade to a
traditional recipe and incorporates honey, sage, St John's wort and camomile.
Ear candling is not suitable for people who have a perforated eardrum, grommets,
acute infection or inflammation of the ear or surrounding areas. I am currently
attempting to source a candle which doesn't contain any animal products and is
therefore suitable for Vegans. Look out for more information on this soon.
THE TREATMENT
You will lie on your side, in a comfortable position, with your head supported
by a pillow. The candle is placed in the outer ear and ignited. The candle is
held at all times while it is burning down and you will be aware of a gentle
warmth and experience a pleasant crackling sound. The warm air softens any
debris and excess wax in the ear which may be released from the ear naturally
over a few days following the treatment. The movement of the flame creates a
vibration of air that generates a massage-like effect on the eardrum.
Administering gentle heat locally stimulates the peripheral blood circulation,
lymphatic and immune systems. Once the candle has burnt down to a marked level
it is removed and extinguished. The process is then repeated on the other ear.
Each candle takes between 8 and 12 minutes to burn down.
Following the candling a neck and face massage is carried out. This enhances the actions of the ear candles. It can also help to drain the sinuses, eliminate toxins and help with lymphatic drainage.
The whole candling experience is so wonderfully relaxing and soothing that many
people drift off to sleep.
AFTER A TREATMENT
You will be advised to lie quietly for a few minutes. Most people notice a
'lightness' in the ear and head areas. The candle contents will be examined and
if there is a long-standing problem the necessity of further treatments will be
discussed.