Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling).

The magic of fire has fascinated people from the very beginning of time and control of this element gave light and warmth. Earcandles evoke a similar fascination and have been used by many cultures as an effective natural therapy since ancient times. Historical roots can be found among the peoples of Asian and the native North and South American Indians. Ancient rock paintings show the use of Earcandles at initiation rituals and medicinal ceremonies. The Hopi, the oldest Pueblo people with great medicinal knowledge and a high degree of spirituality, brought this knowledge to Europe with the professional involvement of BIOSUN. Biosun candles contain pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as sage and camomile. The earcandles have a purely physical function. A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame create a vibration of air in the earcandle, generating a massage-like effect on the eardrum. This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise stress and nervousness. A soothing and relaxing treatment which helps to rebalance the ear can help catarrh, hayfever, tinnitus and is safe for all ages providing the ear drum is not perforated or any grommets are present. The treatment is concluded with a gentle and soothing drainage massage to face and neck, back and head.

The Treatment.

A consultation can take 5-10 minutes. Top clothing is removed and a towelling wrap/sarong is optional or just covered with towels. Lying face down on the couch, turning head to one side the ears are checked using an otoscope. The therapist then sitting at the clients head, lights the candle and places it in the outer entrance of the ear. The candle is supported safely by the therapists hands keeping it in place; the candle will burn down to an indicator line which can take approx 10-15 minutes, and then it is removed gently and extinguished. A drainage massage is done on the face ears and sinuses.

The procedure is repeated on the other ear followed by a drainage massage on the neck, top back and head. This treatment is extremely relaxing, is not uncomfortable in anyway and have many benefits which include:-

• Easing irritation in the ears
• Itchy ears
• Sinus problems
• Colds & Flu symptoms (clears airways)
• Helps settle tinnitus
• Headaches and Migrains
• Excess or compacted ear wax

A glass of water is offered at the end of the treatment.