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Is ear candling for everyone?

Ear Candling
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.

How often should I have ear candling done?

Ear Candling
It’s 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.

What is ear candling?

Tropical Minnesota
Ear candling is a gentle and painless natural therapeutic means of removing excess was accumulation, cleaning the auditory canal and sinus cavities with no side effects. The candles are hand made with 100% cotton and 100% pure bee's wax which has natural vitamin E.

What can I expect after an ear candling session?

Ear Candling
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.

Is ear candling painful?

Ear Candling
Not at all; in fact, many report the experience is surprisingly relaxing and soothing. You may hear crackling sounds during your session - this is normal, and not uncomfortable.

Why hasn't there been anything written on Ear Candling?

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This process has been lost to common knowledge for many years and only a small but growing number of people know it is was originally used. Most doctors won't use Ear Candling because they don't believe it. Instead, they will wash your ears out insert Tympanotomy tubs in the ears. If they would look at the residue that comes out of the ears from Ear Candling and take that material and put it under a microscope, they would see it is living and active.

How long is an Ear Candling session?

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Approximately one hour. It usually takes 10 to 15 minutes for each candle to burn down to approximately 3 ?-4 inches using two candles in each ear.

At what age can Ear Candling be administered?

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It can be performed on the very young through the elderly. *A three month old baby had a severe infection. Half of a candle was used and all the pain was relieved. At the start, it was like water expelling up the candle. *Due to hearing loss, a 105 year old woman had to give up visiting friends and neighbors, her only joy in life. After having her ears candled, she was back to visiting. The blockage was caused by heavy ear wax.

How does ear candling work?

Tropical Minnesota
A hand made hollow candle is inserted into the opening of the ear. The large end is lit creating a vacuum. The constant draw from this vacuum pulls out any excess build up of ear wax and mucous congestion from nasal cavaties.

Who can benefit from ear candling?

Tropical Minnesota
Anyone who wears a hearing aid ? helps to keep canal clean to assist in being able to hear more clearly Ringing in the ears ? if caused from anything other than permanent nerve damage, i.e. chemicals, metals, toxins, fatty deposits, worms and parasites

What is the History of Ear Candling?

FAQ's on Ear Candles
The practice of ear candling dates back approximately 2,500 years to the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Tibetan and American Indian cultures. Today, it is practiced by many cultures and is taught in German medical schools.

Will ear candling cure an ear infection?

Ear Candling
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.

WHY DO WE SELL AND PROMOTE EAR CANDLES, AND CANDLING?

Questions about Ear Candles
For centuries, many cultures have known that injection of smoke into the ear canal relieves earache pain, softens impacted ear wax (allowing the wax to do what it does best...make it's own way out of the ear), and can offer excellent relief of pressure in the sinuses. From the beginning, we began to have amazing reports from customers that had suffered for years with head-related problems.

Why take a temperature from the ear?

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The Omron Instant Ear Thermometer is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It's faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. For adults, the Omron Instant Ear Thermometer offers fast convenient, accurate readings without the wait of a conventional thermometer. A fever is when the body's temperature is higher than normal due to an infection. The fever is usually caused by a virus or bacteria.

Why do I have ear wax?

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Ear wax (cerumen) is normal in healthy ears. The purpose of cerumen is to moisturize and protect the skin of the ear canal and to trap dust and particles before they reach the ear drum. Cerumen is formed in the outer part of the ear canal. Normally, wax makes its way to the outer opening of the ear canal, flakes up, and falls out.

What are ear tubes?

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Most of the time, otitis media clears up with proper medication and home treatment. In many cases, however, further treatment may be recommended by your physician. An operation, called a myringotomy may be recommended. This involves a small surgical incision (opening) into the eardrum to promote drainage of fluid and to relieve pain. The incision heals within a few days with practically no scarring or injury to the eardrum.
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