Hopi Ear

Hopi Ear Candles (Thermal Auricular Therapy)

Hopi ear candle is an extremely relaxing and effective treatment. It is non-invasive so it's a safe way of assisting the treatments of excessive ear wax, ear pain, tinnitus and improving pressure in the inner ear. It is a natural therapy found with a long history of use.

Origins

Hopi ear candle was used in some form, possibly ceremonially, in Egyptian and North American cultures. Its practice was depicted on ancient rock paintings.

It is believed that ear candle fell into disuse with the advent of modern medicine.

The Hopis are the oldest Pueblo tribe with extensive medical and spiritual knowledge. They are believed to have revived the practice of ear candling.

The physical benefits are accepted and this is now a natural and established therapy.

Benefits of Ear Candling

Physical

  • Improved sleep through complete mental, physical and emotional relaxation.
  • Relaxation through a combination of the pleasant warmth and balanced pressure in the ear canal, forehead and sinuses.
  • Freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell, even if the nose was previously blocked. It enhances the senses especially smell, taste and hearing.
  • Loosening of ear wax through the warmth and motion of the flame which creates a ''chimney effect'' massaging the ear drum. Impurities are removed by the air flow / vapour in the candle.
  • Herbal vapours sooth and have an analgesic effect on irritated areas of the outer ear, head and neck and may also help to strengthen immune system.
  • Clears and dispels yeast and fluid build up, helping allergic reactions.
  • Stimulates the circulation.
  • Strengthens the immune system through elimination of the blocked mucus (chronic sinusitis) and improving the circulation around the ear etc...

Energy

  • Light from the flame stimulates energy and reflex points within the ear canal, enhancing the flow of Chi.

Emotional & Spiritual

  • The cleansing fire carries away negative vibrations, harmonising and balancing energy.

Indications

Excessive/compacted ear wax, tinnitus (noise in the ear), neuralgia (nerve pain in the face), vertigo, Meniere's disease, hayfever, snoring, pressure regulation in the ear, frequent air travel, swimming, scuba diving, water sports, stress etc....

Allergies to cow's milk / milk products, wheat, corn, eggs, yeast, soy etc...

Go woods / sheep milk are more digestible and more closely resemble breast milk. However an excess is not recommended.

Children with ear problems are prone to falling behind at school beacause they can't follow the lesson efficiently; going into hospital for an operation can be traumatic and can also seriously disadvantage them at school due to the timeout.

Contents of the Candle

The candle is hollow and either cylindrical or cone shaped.

Generally they are made of natural organic products.

I prefer Biosun products because they have 19 years of ear candling experience. Their candles are of high quality; comply with safety standards and are registered with the medical directive.

Biosun candles are made of:

  • Pure unbleached, pesticide free cotton, organically grown flax
  • 100% pure beeswax with honey extracts (decongestant)
  • Sage ( anti inflammatory and astringent herb)
  • St John's Wort (anti inflammatory, astringent, calming and relaxing on the nervous system)
  • Camomile (anti inflammotory, astringent, very calming and relaxing)
  • Bera-carotene / Vitamin A (helps fight infection and strengthen the immune system)