What is a Hopi Ear Candle?

Ear candles are an ancient, mild and natural therapy which has been used by the Native American Indian for many years. The Hopi candle is not a candle as such but a hollow tube made out of cotton flax, to stiffen the flax they are impregnated with extract of honey and herb oils whose healing properties have been known to the Hopi Tribe for hundreds of years. In particular camomile, sage, and St Johns Wort.

This is a complex process that means all genuine Hopi candles as made by BIOSUN are hand made in the traditional manner.

What Can Ear Candles help?

You no longer have to face the ordeal of a visit to your GP to have your ears syringed, instead try this soothing and relaxing treatment for ear and sinus problems.
Ear Candles can help with the treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis, ear wax, earache and irritation of the ears including tinnitus. It is also suitable for the treatment of headaches and migraines.
The pressure regulating capacity of the treatment has been of benefit to air travellers.
It is not suitable for those with perforated ear drums; where grommets are in place or those who may have an allergy to any of the ingredients.
Providing a child can lie still for 10-14 minutes at a time, it is a safe and gentle treatment for painful problems such as Glue Ear. It can reduce the need for grommets to be fitted.
On the day of treatment you will be advised to remove all makeup and earrings .

How will I feel?

Many clients report a state of complete mental, physical and emotional relaxation; some even fall asleep. Many often describe feeling a soothing, liberating, light sensation in the ear and head areas.

How Does It Work?

When the air inside the Ear Candle becomes warmed by the flame it provides enough heat to liquefy the soft inner waxes. As the Ear Candle burns, it is consuming oxygen from both outside and inside the candle. A continuous vacuum, created through the suction caused by the constant consumption of the oxygen inside the Ear Candle, pulls excess wax and debris from the ear canal (the chimney effect).

The movement of the flame gently massages the ear drum which has the effect of regulating the pressure system (slight underpressure being caused by the chimney effect).

Gentle heat from the candle stimulates blood circulation, increases the cleansing circulation of lymph from the lymphatic system, stimulates energy points and reflex zones.

The Treatment

The treatment is very gentle and relaxing and may take up to an hour depending on the condition being treated. The candle is placed over the ear orifice and ignited. It is only allowed to burn to within 4" of the end of the candle. This takes 10-12 minutes per candle.

As it burns it produces a gentle local heat. The warm air combined with the oil and herbs soften the wax and draw it into the base of the candle. The candle is then removed and the ear and surrounding area is then massaged.

The treatment is repeated on the other side after which, a complete facial massage is carried out paying particular attention to the sinus areas. This helps relieve any problem in that area and promotes deep relaxation.

Benefits are not just gained during the treatment. Post-treatment the action of the essential oils and the energy from the candle continue to work. Plugs of wax and impurities have been known to work themselves out of the ear up to 24-48 hours after a treatment.

The number of sessions varies according to the condition presenting for treatment. It is recommend that 2 sessions at a weekly interval to be the most beneficial. More sessions may be needed.

Want to know more?

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