Hopi Ear Candles are hollow tubes made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey and herbs. When lit, the candle acts like a chimney, causing the warm air inside it to rise and creating a vacuum at the bottom. This treatment is completely painless and helps to rebalance the ear by drawing out impurities. It is important to note that the candle does not suck wax out of the ear; it stimulates the ear to eliminate the wax naturally, ensuring maximum safety and a natural alternative to syringing.

The treatment will be carried out in a relaxed atmosphere and you will be made comfortable on your side with the head supported on a pillow. A small cotton towel or headband will cover your hair. The lit candle is inserted carefully into the outer ear and the flame is allowed to burn down to within a short distance of a marked red line, when the candle is removed gently and extinguished in some water. I will then massage gently around the ear, using draining movements down the neck, it is repeated with the other ear, and then you will lie on your back for gentle drainage massage on the face. It is then important that you drink plenty of water.

Hopi candles can be used for many conditions including deafness caused by excess wax, congested sinuses, and irritation in the ears, ringing or noises in the ears, tinnitus, rhinitis, glue ear, colds, flu, headaches and migraines, hay fever. As their action is so gentle, they are particularly suitable for children.

In most cases the treatment is extremely soothing and relaxing, leaving you with a sense of well-being and reduced pressure in the ears or head. A little warmth is felt, and hissing and crackling noises are heard, with a little popping. Most people say that it is a very pleasant experience!

The initial effect can be an improvement in hearing or freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell. However, improvements can continue occurring for a day or two.

Use of the candles is contra-indicated if:

• The ear drum is perforated
• Grommets are in place
• The ear is infected
• The patient is allergic to any of the candle’s components

I use BIOSUN Ear Candles, which are medical products Class IIa according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC, and are regularly tested by independent institutes. You can therefore be confident that the candles are made to the highest quality and safety standards.