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ear candling

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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 09:33

Hi all,

A ear candling virgin here, I've heard its amazing, Im prone to waxy buildups and get water constantly stuck in my ears so am thinking of giving it a go. Part of me is horrified at the yuck factor - kind of like having your first colonic and am terrified of the beautician commenting on freakiness of my ears etc. Also I have had a perferated ear drum before, does anyone know if its still ok to have this treatment done? And can anyone recommend somewhere nice to have this done for the first time? Thanks

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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 00:48
There's no risk with ear candling of anything really as you are not adding anything to your ear. The "candle" is a hollow tube that just sits in your outer ear. When it is lit, it creates a very light suction as the flame creates an updraft that basically draws waxy air out of your ear. This may be tmi, but you will find that the stub of the candle when you blow it out and unroll the stubb contains some gunk (mostly from the candle), but also orange ear wax. It is not as invasive or severe as syringing (more theraputic), and if you have any pain or major issues with your ear, I would take them to the doctor instead. That said, you can't hurt your ear with candling, unless you drop the lit candle on it!
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 23:50
A product called Debrox is fantastic, you apply it to the ear and it 'Fizzes' and disolves all the wax. I spent a fortune on my DS's hearing and consultants told me he was fine and after using Debrox I washed a pebble out of his ear and he never looked back.;)
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 23:39
when i was a child suffering from unexplained ear aches a doctor told my mother never to insert anything in the ear smaller than her fist (ie nothing !! lol) <em>edited by IndyNyall on 23/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 23:21
mixed reviews maybe, but absolutely no proof that it works - there have not been any studies showing a reduction in wax; all the gunk they show you at the end of the process as having been extracted from your ear also appears in a candle burning on its own nowhere near any ears. Did have it done once when I was younger and more gullible, and it was all very nice, soft lighting etc, came out feeling relaxed and impressed by the apparent wax removing powers - didn't actually change the condition of my ears though, or do any of the other things it is supposed to do.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 23:08
Just doing a bit of researchonline and there are mixed reviewson ear candling- some saying it can be quite dangerous if done incorrectly. Has anyone had it done compared to syringing and which is better? One of my ears got blocked so much once to the point that I had hearing problems. I have syringing done twice in the last 10 years and I did not find it uncomfortable. My GP back in the UK told me that syringing should not be done often as it removes all the wax which acts as a protective layer? He first asked me to try olive oil for a couple of days, then prescribed me some ear drops but none of these worked and I got it washed out. Never heard of ear candling and I personally would not have it done as it sounds risky.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 10:25
Just doing a bit of researchonline and there are mixed reviewson ear candling- some saying it can be quite dangerous if done incorrectly. Has anyone had it done compared to syringing and which is better?
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 10:14
I'd love to know where it can be done here as I used to have it done in Jakarta and they do a lovelt sinus massage at the same time which makes you all clear and lovely.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 10:06
I bet there's a youtube vid on how to do it....
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 09:43
Heyjude- I'd consider the home kit but maybe after having it done professionally once as I have nio idea what actually involed- god knows what Ill end up with if I do it at home! Kimball- basically yes it gets rid of ear wax but is meant to be less unpleasesant than syringing and several beauty salons/spas do it. I do have a mental image of them sticking a wick in your ear and pulling out a shrek style candle lol
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 09:39
This is really really simple to do at home. Buy the candles (horrifically expensive here) and get a friend to help you. Will work out much cheaper and then you're the only one that gets to see the result. It is painless and easy! The other person is to help position the candle upright, which is a little hard to see when you are doing it by yourself.
 
 

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