Do ear candles really work?
The science says no. There’s no scientific evidence that ear candling pulls out debris from the ear canal. Scientific measurements of the ear canals before and after candling show no reduction in earwax. Researchers even found an increase in wax because of the wax deposited by the candles.
What comes out during ear candling?
The candle is then lit and burned for about 15 minutes. After the procedure is finished, a brown waxy substance, believed by ear candling practitioners to be a mixture of ear wax, debris, and bacteria, is left in the candle stub.
What are the benefits of ear candling?
Benefits of Ear Candling
- Relieves pressure from behind the eardrum.
- Sharpens mental functions like vision, hearing, taste and color perception.
- Eases earache, headache and sinus pressure, and can assist with allergy symptoms.
- Helps with relaxation.
- Acts as a catalyst to clear nerve endings and promote healing.
How do you flush out ear wax?
Use warm water.
After a day or two, when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal. When finished irrigating, tip your head to the side to let the water drain out.
Is ear candling good for tinnitus?
Practitioners of Hopi ear candling often claim that it is effective for removing ear wax but we remain concerned about this form of therapy. There is no good evidence that it helps the majority of people with tinnitus. There is, however, good evidence that the use of ear candles has damaged some people’s ears.
Where to buy ear candles in Namibia?
This can be bought in pharmacies, shop and markets.