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Tags: health, wellness, hearing, ear candling
 Many people regard ear candling as “hocus pocus”. Such people who are skeptical of this alternative practice claim that it is ineffective. “Useless” at the least, and “harmful” at worst. But still, why are there people who resort to this practice? Are there really accounts that candling serves its purpose? Proponents of ear candling say that this method opens up the chakras.
As such, it can relieve ailments such as migraines, sinusitis and even tinnitus or ringing in the ears. These and in fact many more other conditions. Candles are supposed to create a gentle vacuum which draws out impurities to the surface. But it “draws out impurities to the surface”. Does this mean that it is really “gentle”? To be able to “draw out”, something has to be strong enough.
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Candles may be so, and skeptics say that they might harm the ear drum. In fact, they claim that it might even cause damage. Those who disagree with the technique assert that it simply doesn’t work, and that it might cause harm to the ears. What is this natural practice called “ear candling”? Ear candles are sometimes referred to as ear cones.
Such cones are long strips of beeswax-soaked fabric. They are wound tight into cone shapes. There are manufacturers who add essential oils or ground herbs. This practice has however been controversial among aficionados. The small end of the cone fabric is placed into the ear canal. The large end of the cone is then lighted and allowed to burn down within a few inches of the ear.
The flame is extinguished after the flame burns down to the appropriate length. The practitioner then examines the remaining end of the cone for toxins. And that’s what candling is supposed to do- relieve the symptoms of conditions which may not be so easy to treat. The technique does so by “opening the chakras”.
This may have seemed appealing to many as the method has gained its own following. It cannot however be determined as to what the real number of practitioners is. As of date, it is impossible to tell the exact number of people practicing candling. But the question is – is it safe? In 1996, there was a study pertaining to this which involved 144 physicians.
Among these physicians, there were 13 instances of external burns of which they have treated. Seven cases involved obstruction of the ear canal due to the melted wax. Worse, there was at least one case of perforated ear drum. It seems apparent that candling is dangerous when not practiced carefully.
Still, many people believe in this natural practice. It takes careful examination to determine whether it really works. Its principles seem interesting to many, but certain factors have to be considered. Candling is potentially harmful, so care and caution are essential in its practice. Otherwise, one can also seek the aid of a skilled practitioner.
In treating ailments and conditions one has to be wary. They have to ensure the safety and the credibility of the procedures involved. Or else, damage can be instigated and the problem can only worsen.
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The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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