Hopi Ear Candles – Thermo-Auricular Therapy

Hopi Ear Candle therapy is very calming and enjoyable and is used in the treatment of ear conditions, ear pain on flying and can be successful as a migraine treatment and to alleviate insomnia.

What are they?

Hopi ear candles are not conventional wax candles; they are actually cotton cylindrical tubes, impregnated with Beeswax, Honey and therapeutic herbs including Sage, Camomile and St John’s Wort. I use Biosun Hopi Ear Candles for my treatments, which have special features including a specially developed safety filter to ensure simple and safe application. They are flat ended so they cannot be pushed too far into the ear. Biosun candles are regularly tested by independent institutes and are registered as medical products class IIa according to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

What conditions will benefit from treatments?

Hopi ear candles are beneficial for complaints of the head and ear such as:

• Excessive ear wax
• Colds, flu, sore throats
• Pain in the ear when flying
• Sinus problems
• Headaches and migraines
• Balance problems and Meniere’s Disease
• Snoring

In addition this gentle treatment leads to a feeling of total relaxation which brings many positive health benefits:

• Lowered heart and respiratory rates
• Ease in the digestive system
• Release of the body’s own healing chemicals
• Enhanced immune system

How do they work?

Hopi ear candles work on a physical, emotional and subtle energy level.

The gentle heat from the candle gives rise to a “chimney effect” which warms and loosens any wax or debris in the ear. This also gives slight pressure changes which are beneficial to the inner ear and Eustachian tubes and sinuses.

The release of the herbs and the beautiful aroma of the candle calm and soothe the nervous system and lift mood.

The finishing massage includes many reflex points on the ear and head and so benefits the whole body system. It is well known that touch has a healing and beneficial effect on us.

What happens during a treatment?

There will be an initial free consultation to ascertain your state of health and check for any contra-indications. Ear candling should not be undertaken if you are suffering from a severe ear infection or recently perforated ear drum. If you have any medical conditions of the head or ear it is best to check with your doctor first.

You will be asked to remove your jewellery and glasses if applicable and will be made very comfortable on the couch. Both ears will be treated at each session, one at a time so you will lie on one side and then the other.

The candle is lit by the therapist and the unlit end is inserted gently into the ear and is safely held throughout the burning time, which is about 10/12 minutes. You will feel very relaxed and may fall asleep.

The second ear is treated and then you will be asked to lie on your back and a gentle therapeutic massage of the ears and head will be given. After this you will be asked to remain lying down for 10 minutes. You may well sleep through this procedure.

At the end of the treatment you will be given some water to drink and encouraged to drink plenty of water over the next two or three days in order to encourage the release of toxins as the lymphatic system will have been stimulated.

You should allow 1 hour for the complete treatment including the consultation.

If you have never undertaken these treatments before, a course of three treatments is recommended to obtain the full benefit.

I am fully qualified and insured for this treatment, see my listing on www.embodyforyou.com

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