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Ear candling, also known as ear coning, is an alternative medicine technique meant to clean the ear and improve overall health. Because ear candles are believed to bolster the immune system and improve the flow of lymph, they are sometimes used to treat infections and boost the immune system. Skeptics question the efficacy of ear candling; but proponents speak highly of its value.

Ear Candling was an ancient remedy used by the Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks and the Hopi Indians of North America and is now widely used in many countries throughout the modern world. Each candle is still carefully made by hand from the traditional recipe. Locally administered heat stimulates the energy points and reflex zones.
The Indians of North America have long understood the problems associated with this build-up in the ears and developed a soft wax tube that they inserted in each ear in turn. A heat vacuum is created, drawing material from the ear up into the candle, where it is then evaporated in the flame. Ear candles are used to cleanse and harmonise the different energy fields of the individual (the aura) in preparation for the state of trance and to drive out negative energies.
Ear candling is a clearing therapy, relaxing and pleasant to receive. The process involves the use of a hollow candle with the narrow end held gently onto the edge of the ear. The flame creates a relative vacuum in the ear which may help in drawing out toxins.
Ear Candling is non-invasive and gentle and is recommended for both children and adults.

Note: In case of ear infection or suspected ear infection it is recommended that medical advice be sought. Once infection has been medically treated and is clear than ear candling can be performed.

DO NOT use Ear Candles if you have:
A perforated ear drum.

Tympanotomy tube implants.

Any kind of inflammation in your ear.

Skin Diseases in and around the ear.

Allergic reactions to the ingredients in the form of spontaneous itchiness. having occasionally occured.

If you are pregnant.

On infants.

You'll Need
Computer with Internet access
Ear candles

Follow these steps to learn how to prevent ear infections with ear candles.

Step One
Use ear candles to prevent future ear infections or vacuum out the debris of previous infections. Don't use ear candles to treat current ear infections.

Step Two
See your doctor right away if you suspect that you or your child has an ear infection.

Step Three
Cure your ear infection with conventional medicine like antibiotic ear drops. Once the cure is complete, consider taking measures to prevent future infections. Ear candling may be the cornerstone of your prophylactic measures.

Step Four
Consider using ear candles to prevent other types of infections. Proponents of ear candling consider it a cleansing practice with far-reaching powers. For instance, many people believe it can bolster the immune system or increase the flow of lymph.

Step Five
Learn more about the tradition of ear candling at the "Atlantis Rising" Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings
Ear candles tend to be very inexpensive.

Members of the conventional medical community may not embrace the practice of ear candling, even though the tradition has survived centuries.

Don't use ear candles if you have any injury to the eardrum or the ear canal.

Visit an ER or doctor immediately if you feel numbness in your extremities.

Keep in mind that using ear candles requires more than one person. Handling your own candle can mean disaster. Open flames near your face can be very dangerous.

Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.