How to use ear candles:

It is not recommended that you candle your ears by yourself. Completely cover hair with a towel, exposing the ear to be candled. Place narrow end of candle into the ear. You may position the candle in the ear so there is a 45 degree angle. This allows the wax a place to deposit along the side of the candle. The candle is then pointing diagonally.

Light the candle before inserting it into the canal. Make sure there is a steady flame before inserting it into the ear. The flame propels the smoke down the candle and should never be "out" during the treatment. Check for escaping smoke at ear level and turn candle until a seal is formed.  A good seal makes a better vacuum effect. The flame will flicker and crackle as the wax is drawn up. After about 4 minutes you will notice white smoke twirl out the end; the pulling is starting! Allow the candle to burn down to about 2-3 inches from the ear. Gently remove candle and put out the flame in water. Never blow out or snuff out candle while it is still in the ear. DO …

• Make yourself yourself comfortable.
  It is suggested that you lie on your side with your head supported by a pillow.
• Drink lots of water after the treatment.
  The candling seems to start a cleansing process and the water will help the body to quickly flush the toxins out.
  This is a detoxification.
• Repeat the process again if you still feel blocked.
  Sometimes large wax accumulations can require repeated treatments.

 

DON'T …

• Candle your own ears.
  You will have no control over the flame and this can be dangerous.
• Candle anyone with tubes in their ears.
  This could cause the tubes to become blocked or the gentle suction could dislodge the tubes.
  Once the Doctor has done this; no candling should be attempted until the tubes are out of the canal.
  Wait 6 months after the tubes are out of the canal before candling.
  This gives time for the eardrum tissue to heal.
• Candle anyone with a recent punctured eardrum.
  Candling anyone with a punctured eardrum is risky; any smoke or liquid can go directly into the inner ear.
• Candle ears that are draining.
  The body is already at work healing the ear.
  The draining from the ear is good and will relieve the pressure and pain.
• Candle only one ear.
  Always do both ears as candling one ear will cause imbalance or dizziness.
• Candle someone who has had recent ear or sinus surgery.
  Allow the body time to heal.
  Candling is gentle but still creates movement of debris and a certain dryness in the ear.