Hopi Ear Candles
What
is it?
Hopi Ear Candles (also known as Thermal Auricular Therapy) is a pleasant non-invasive treatment of the ears. The therapy induces a revitalising heat upon the head and ears, which soothes, relieves and relaxes, offering real and marked benefits for problems associated with the ear, nose and throat areas.
Background
Historical roots can be found among the people of the Siberian prairies, Asia and native North and South American Indians. It is believed the Ancient Greeks used ear candles probably for cleansing, purifying and on a spiritual level.
What are “Hopi” Ear Candles
They are hollow tubes and are approximately 22cm and 0.5.cm in diameter. Oils such as Sage, Chamomile, and St John’s Wort are blended in honey and beeswax which is then used to coat and stiffen organically grown linen and beeswax. They each contain a filter which prevents residue from the candle form entering the ear.
How Candles work
The candles work on a chimney principle, the burning action infuses the herbs and essential oils into a vapour, and is drawn by convection, down the hollow centre of the candle into the outer portion of the ear. The herbal vapours circulate within the external parts of the ear, soothing irritation, softening wax, stimulating blood supply, massaging the ear drum by gentle suction, helping the lymph glands and immune system to function efficiently. Secretion flow is gently stimulated and the vapour collects and removes impurities or deposits. Pressure within the sinuses are also regulated.
What happens during the treatment
A thorough consultation is taken of present, and past medical history and lifestyle.
The client is treated lying on a couch, both ears are treated. Each candle takes approximately 12 minutes to burn. The candle is lit and then placed securely into the ear. The client may hear a cracking sound from the burning candle and experience a warm sensation. When the candle is removed it is dipped in water to douse the flame, the procedure is then repeated on the other side . Finally a short facial massage is given.
Who
can benefit?
Anyone that suffers from the following problems:
Asthma
Build up of ear wax
Anxiety/Stress
Catarrh
Colds/flu
Headaches/Migraine
Snoring
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Sinusitis
Deafness
Tonsillitis
