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Hopi Ear Candling (Thermo Auricular Therapy)

• What is Hopi Ear Candling?
• What does the treatment include?
• Is Hopi Ear Candling suitable for children?
  
  

What is Hopi Ear Candling?
Ear candles have been used by many cultures as a natural therapy for ear problems since ancient times. Ear candling works on all levels, physical, emotional and subtle. Benefits can include relief from headaches, excessive ear wax, tinnitus, ear aches, sinus problems, hearing problems, catarrh, rhinitis, and pressure regulation. As the ear, nose, sinuses and throat are all interconnected the candles regulate and balance the whole upper respiratory tract. People often describe a soothing, light sensation in the ear and head, gentle sounds and a wonderful feeling of relaxation during a treatment.

What does the treatment include?

• A brief consultation
• Fully dressed the client lies down on one side, and a candle is lit and put gently in the first ear (this lasts approximately 10-12 minutes)
• The second ear is treated in a similar way
• After the candling, Reiki is given to the head and ears to enhance the benefits of the candling treatment
• The client is then offered a drink of water
• The candles can then be examined to help ascertain whether further treatments are needed.

A treatment usually lasts for about one hour. Mamta uses Biosun candles that are a registered medical product under EC regulations and are based on the Native American Hopis' traditional formula. The candles are really a hollow tube made out of cotton flax and impregnated with beeswax, honey, sage, St.John's wort, chamomile and beta-carotene. The candle has a chimney effect with a mild suction action when lit. This gently massages the eardrum, regulates pressure within the head and promotes better blood and lymph circulation. Impurities are drawn out and vapours which help calm and soothe the nervous system are inhaled through the nose. The candle usually generates a pleasant crackling sound and a warm, comfortable, relaxing feeling.

Some people find syringing uncomfortable. Ear candling is a good option to try before having the ears syringed.

Is Hopi Ear Candling suitable for children?
The treatment is suitable for all ages. Children can be treated from the age of about 3 depending on their wish to have the treatment, their ability to lie still for the duration of the treatment and their ability to convey to the practitioner/parent how they are feeling before, during and after the treatment. Treatment can be shorter for children. A parent or legal guardian must be present during the treatment for a child under 16.

Mamta Nanda practices Hopi Ear Candling and Reiki at the Haelan Centre on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1:30- 3:30pm other appointments are available.

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