Hopi Ear Candling or
Thermo-Auricular Therapy

History

Hopi Ear Candles have been used by Native Americans (especially Hopi Indians) to achieve a wide range of effects: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

What does the treatment involve?

A Hopi ear candle is actually a cotton tube, impregnated with beeswax, honey and therapeutic oils that include Sage, St John’s Wort, Camomile and Beta-carotene. The candle is gently inserted into the ear to draw out impurities, relieve pressure in the head and sinuses, and aid hearing problems.

Fully dressed, the client lies down on their side, with their head supported on a pillow so the auditory canal is vertical. The candle is then lit and the non-burning end is placed gently into the outer ear passage and is turned lightly to seal it in place.

The candle then generates a pleasant crackling sound and a warm, comfortable feeling while it draws out the impurities from the ear. After around 10 minutes the process is repeated on the other ear.

Reiki may be given during the treatment, and sometimes a facial massage is given afterwards, concentrating on the sinus areas.

How does it work?

When lit, the ear candle generates a gentle heat, which produces a light suction action. This is known as the chimney effect, and works by drawing impurities gently to the surface, where they can be removed.

Most deposits evaporate and are carried away through the candle ‘chimney’, but some are found in the condensed candle wax residue after it is removed from the ear. None of the candle residue actually goes into the ear.

What is it good for?

Users of Hopi ear candles have reported success in treating balance and inner ear problems, build up of wax, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing difficulties and sinus problems, as well as colds, ’flu, sore throats, stress, headaches and migraines. The treatment is suitable for children and is a good alternative for people who have found syringing uncomfortable. Many clients find the treatment relaxing. As well as the relieved feeling that comes from reduced pressure in the ears and sinuses, clients may experience a general calming effect.

Contraindications

Inflammation or infection in the ear
Recent ear surgery
Ear grommets or tubes
Perforated eardrums
Allergies to any of the products in the candle

Anyone who is receiving medical treatment for any ear condition should always consult his or her doctor before requesting Thermo-Auricular Therapy.

Some clients may experience headaches or light popping in the ears after treatment.
 



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