Therma Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candles)

Written By Jean Mallard
Revive Natural Living Helston
Dated: March 1, 2007

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Therma Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candles) is a relaxing, warm and comforting treatment and is very popular at this time of year, with people suffering from the remains of winter colds and blocked sinuses, which in turn causes throat congestion and headaches. Ear Candles are also excellent for the treatment of Tinitus, Glue Ear, Hayfever and allergy sufferers and are ideal for the treatment of stress or anxiety.

Historical roots of Ear Candling, can be found with ancient rock paintings depicting medicinal ceremonies from people of the Siberian Prairies, Asia and native North and South American Indians. The name Hopi derives from “The Hopi” the oldest Pueblo people, who introduced their great medicinal knowledge and spirituality to Europe.

Traditional Hopi Ear Candle ingredients include, pure beeswax, honey extracts, organic linen and contain herbs such as Chamomile, Sage and St. John’s Wort, all well known for their healing properties.

The treatment is carried out with the patient lying down on his/her side in a comfortable position, so that the auditory canal is in the upright position. The candle is lit one end, whilst the other end is inserted carefully into the auditory canal. The Therapist holds the candle gently but securely in place and the patient will experience a pleasant crackling sound, whilst feeling calm and relaxed.

The slight suction action known as the “chimney effect” together with the movement of the flame, creates a vibration of air in the candle that travels to the ear drum, which in turn vibrates the inner ear bones creating a gentle massage to the inner ear, thus promoting secretion in the sinuses and has an immediate effect of regulating the ear pressure. The heat and the vibration from the ear candle help to soften ear wax and mucus, making it easier for the body to flush away through the lymphatic system.

Once both ears have been treated, a soothing massage is applied to the face, neck and ears stimulating acupuncture points and reflex zones to reinforce the lymph flow and rejuvenate the immune system, the patient is left feeling calm and relaxed and often experience immediate freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell.

Ear candles are a safe and natural alternative to syringing and can prevent grommets from being fitted. The treatment is also safe for children, particularly for the treatment of Glue Ear and are safe to use during pregnancy after the first 3 months.

It is not recommended to have Ear Candling if you have a perforated ear drum, if grommets are fitted and still in place inside the ear, or if you have a cochlear implant, also if there is inflammation inside the ear or on medication for ear, nose or throat conditions from your Doctor.

It is advisable to seek treatment from a Qualified Practitioner who use CE level IIa classification candles, Biosun earcandles are the only earcandles covered by insurers for Practioner use as they are the only Earcandles in Europe to have a Medical Device Classification.