What is hopi ear candling?

Hopi Ear Candling is said to originate from the Ancient Greeks. It is also said to have been practised by the Indian Hopi tribe which is apparently where it got its name.  However...after doing more research and according to Wikipedia the Hopi tribe have confirmed in the past that they do not use this method of healing and never have! 

There have apparently even been disputes with the Hopi Tribe and leading ear candle makers about using the Hopi name. How true this is I really have no idea. So I will just stick to the facts that this type of treatment has been used for thousands of years and practised by Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans. 

An ear candle does not look like a traditional candle.  It is more of a cone type tube made of unbleached cotton and beeswax. This tube is then placed into the ear canal and set alight. The flame creates a vacuum suction which is said to draw out impurities and to soften ear wax and debris for removal. Once the candle is taken out of the the ear it is sometimes possible to see what has been removed in the remaining part of the cone. ( I am not going to provide photos of this due to it being completely gross!)

There are so many ear candles on the market including ones that are coloured and scented with lavender, tea-tree, peppermint, sandalwood etc which of course are perfectly safe and considerably cheaper, but I prefer to use completely natural unscented ones which are professionally made and sold by reputable experts in order to give my clients the best experience and results possible!

After each ear is treated, a facial and ear massage is given in order to further release blockages in the ears and sinuses. So here are the benefits of an Ear Candling session, 

Eases Headaches
Reduces stress and tension
Eases Tinnitus
Removes or softens ear wax
Clears brain fog
Reduces jaw pain 
Draws out debris and impurities
Helps sore throats
Releases ear and sinus blockage
Can help decrease snoring
Provides warmth and comfort due to to the heat 
Provides relaxation 
Improves blood circulation 
Balances the Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras
Improves hearing
Stimulates the bodies immune system
Reduces anxiety
Improves colour perception
Improves taste
​Relief from cold and Flu
​Reduce snoring

Like all Holistic Therapies the benefits are endless. Ear Candling is a wonderful way to promote natural healing around the body and to relax the mind, body and soul together, which is just what Bliss Healing is about! 

Unfortunately we are unable to offer Hopi Ear Candling to people who suffer with the following..
have an infectious disease or have done within the last 6 months
Cancer
Pregnant within the 3rd trimesters
tumours in the ear
recent surgery to the ear, neck, head or mouth 
have a contagious disease or have done within the last 6 months
have ear grommets 
perforated ear drum
cysts in the ear
foreign object inside the ear
Mastoiditis (bacterial inflammation around the ear and Mastoid bone)
Haemophilia
Eczema in the ears
Epilepsy

Thank you for reading
Love Sam
​Bliss Healing x ​