Faccin Chiropractic: Chiropractic Services In Bethalto, Edwadrsville and Metro Area

Ear Candling

One end of a cylinder or cone of waxed cloth is lit, and the other placed into the subject’s ear. Usually the subject is lying on one side with the treated ear uppermost and the candle vertical, perhaps stuck through a paper plate or aluminum pie tin to protect against any hot wax or ash falling down the side. However some have the subject sit up, keep the candle nearly horizontal, and watch for dripping wax.

Some candles have an internal filter to catch debris. The flame is cut back occasionally with scissors and extinguished between two and four inches from the subject. Its proponents claim that the flame creates negative pressure, drawing wax and debris out of the ear canal, which appears as a dark residue.

An ear candling session can last from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, during which time a series of 1 or 2 ear candles may be burned for each ear.

Do ear cones really work?

Responses from several users indicate ear cones are very effective. There are frequent reports of reliev from ear wax build up, hearing problems, ringing in the ears, sinus problems, headaches, even infections.

Can all of that wax remaining in the unused portion of the ear cone really be from my ear?

No. Some of the wax residue is from the candle. By carefully examining the residue, you may be able to distinguish between the candle residue and earwax. The most important thing to notice after ear coning is how good your ears feel!

How often can ear cones be used?

This has to be an individual decision. It takes about 24 hours to replace their protective coating of wax if it has been removed. Obviously, using ear cones every day would not be advisable. Common sense is the best determining factor.

Is there any medical reasons that ear cones should not be used?

They should not be used if the ear drum is perforated or if there are tubes in the ear.

Do ear cones always work?

If ear wax is very impacted and has been untreated for a long time, ear cones may not give desired results. Again, use common sense and ear coning will be a great experience!