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Ear candling (also
known as coning) is a gentle, healing experience used primarily for cleaning the ears and to promote a healthy atmosphere
in the ears, sinus cavities and throat. This is a safe and effective way to remove excess wax, yeast and other foreign debris
from the ear canal. The process may regulate pressure, assist with post nasal drip, sinusitis, migraines, some forms of hearing
loss and restoration of equilibrium. Candling is an ancient healing art used by Native Americans and throughout the world
in many civilizations including Egypt, Tibet, India and China. This process was used to cleanse the physical and spiritual
body. When the Europeans first came to North America they found that the North American Indians had many different ways of
healing, including candling. The Hopi tribe was particularly advanced in healing and their source is said to have been from
China and Egypt. Benefits that may be experienced, but not limited to, are improved hearing, vision, taste, smell, color perception
and mental clarity, as well as relief from headaches, colds, allergies, ear and sinus congestion. Children and adults are
open and receptive to the treatment and enjoy the calming and soothing affect is has on
them. Each candle is formed by hand, one at a time using 100% cotton muslin which is dipped in a light non-drip, slow burning
wax. When the candle is lit, smoke spirals down the hollow tube, bringing warmth to the ear area, loosening the debris.
As the flame continues to burn, it acts as a vacuum and pulls the debris up into the tube which is then discarded.
The making of a candle....click on any picture to view a larger image.
| Cutting muslin for the candles |
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| Wrapping form with muslin |
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| Making candles while listening to Il Divo... |
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| ..please excuse the toothpick, a necessary 'tool' :) |
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| Dipping process |
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| Drying candles |
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| Candle with form removed |
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