Ear Candles

EAR CANDLING

Over the last five years or so there has been great discussion over the safety and use of ear candles. In addition the history of how it all began brings many stories of different cultures over time using ear candles. If we had the benefit of the internet a hundred years ago then we would now have the benefit of substantial more evidence and be able to understand those beliefs. Unfortunately this is not the case.

Documented or not it is believed that many different cultures such as the Chinese, Indian, Greeks or Egyptians regularly experimented with some form of ear candling but maybe not as we know it today. Today ear candles are quite similar in design but in ancient times it was quite likely that the therapy was more basic, such as simply blowing smoke into the ear canal or some more crude basic wrapping of newspaper to form a cone shape device. It does seem logical that with the curiosity of human nature cultures would experiment with ways to heal before the advent of traditional medicine. So we can safely assume that some form of treatment evolved with the desire to treat and cure ailments such as sinus, inner cleansing and tinnitus.

Eastern medicine is still of the belief that the meridian point of the ear canal is the most important when assisting with the body's innate ability to heal naturally. This centers around the belief that the transfer of heat and warmth can assist in finding the part of the body that needs to heal. Again this is understandable particularly when you look at even current habits of eastern culture.

The Chinese daily only drink warm water from a flask believing that the consumption of cold water is bad for the stomach.Human nature will always debate questionable practices and is certain that the same arguments and discussions will be heard in a hundred years from now. The popular use of ear candles today will no doubt form extensive evidence and viewpoints for future generations. It is well known that there is no real hard scientific evidence to suggest that ear candles can be of real benefit and it would false to make such claims.

Whilst there are many differing views about the dangers, safety and benefit of ear candles and indeed some naivety in believing wild claims there is also a large number of people still happy to experiment. Such individuals understand the lack of evidence but are willing to explore different alternative therapies as they have no desire for modern day medicine which in their eyes can be questionable too.

Of course as with any alternative new therapy which lacks scientific evidence there is always risk and dangers involved. This is why ear candling should always be experienced with a partner or friend in a safe environment. Take precautions and ensure you understand the exact procedure when reading the instructions. All packaging should not have any wild medical claims. should you have any doubts if ear candling is suitable for you or not then always consult a medical practitioner, although it is obvious what their response will be.  Perhaps draw your own conclusions like many others have done.