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Asian Ear Candling: How Does it Work?

by Valerie Johnson

Massage Therapist, Joy of Raphael

Asian ear candling is a specialized treatment for the ear and all its tiny parts. Ear candling originated in ancient civilizations of Atlantis, Lemuria, Mu, India, China, Tibet, Egypt, and Native American cultures thousands of years ago. All of these cultures used ear candling as a means of healing and spiritual purification.

Though its origins are quite complex, the art of it is not. Candling is an easy and painless treatment that removes inner ear build up that may cause infection, difficulty with hearing, or troubles with balance. The candles used are non-drip and are shaped like a long wide pencil.

Before candling an ear, the therapist must first check the ear using a small ear-sized magnifying scope with a light. This will give the therapist more of an idea of what she's dealing with. If the ear drum is in any way damaged, candling shouldn't be done until it's completely healed.

To begin candling, the therapist has the client comfortably lay down on his or her side with their head propped on a soft pillow. The therapist then covers the client's hair and shoulder with a flame retardant cloth. Next, using a paper plate, the therapist places the coned end of the candle into the plate. Once the candle is lit, the therapist places the candle snuggly in the ear canal until there is no smoke leaking from the outer ear.

The candle stays in the ear, the wick occasionally trimmed, until the candle is about three inches tall. While the candle is burning, the therapist gently massages the clients face in a 'Z' like pattern. Many clients find this massage to be extremely relaxing; often drifting off to sleep. When the candle has reached its end, the therapist slowly removes the plate and candle, cutting the remainder of the burnt candle and opening up what is left to see how much was removed from the ear. This is done twice in both ears.

It's best to receive candling every 4-6 weeks if the client isn't having troubles with their ears. If they are having problems, it's best to receive at each seasonal change to prevent added irritation.

Call 848-2818 to book your Ear Candling or book online.

* The above material is for educational purposes only, it is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. For disease treatment seek the advice of your medical doctor.