Ear Candling - $50

This natural, holistic treatment reportedly alleviates the pain and pressure of earaches, allergies, and sinusitis. Old earwax and noxious toxins are reportedly gently removed, helping to relieve pressure, wax build-up, and inner ear blockage with no discomfort .

Brief History of Ear Candling

Ear Candling is not a new alternative therapy. Dating back to the year 2500 B.C. there is evidence showing that people used and were familiar with the practice of ear candling. Ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, made reference to its use. Parchment scrolls discovered in the Orient, also have described the procedure for ear candling.

This ancient therapeutic art may have been developed with the domestication of the honeybee. Beeswax was -- and still is - a key component to making the hollow cylinders used in the procedure. The principal cloth used by ancient Egyptians was linen made from flax (the fibers of an annual blue-flowered plant).

Today, as in times past . . . high quality, ear candles are handmade from beeswax and unbleached cotton cloths. These specially fabricated candles are typically nine to twelve inches long and will burn for approximately 10 minutes.

It is believed that through a process called "convection" softer waxes and toxins will be drawn out of the ear, oxidized and turned into vapors during the procedure.

This simple and reported time-proven therapy may be very effective in removing old and troublesome blockages from the ear canal, without the use of solutions or probes. Many people trust in the value of ear candling to cleanse the ear canal and sinus passages.

What to expect during an Ear Candling Session

During an Ear Candling session you lie on your side with your body in a straight alignment. A special conical candle is inserted into a protective plate . . . The candle is lit and slowly begins to burn. The small tapered end of the candle is gently placed into your ear canal. The ear candle -- by its shape, design and length -- draws ear wax and fungus deposits from deep inside your ear canal.

As the ear candling session progresses, extracted earwax and fungus will be burned off, but a majority will be collected in the bottom part of the candle. After the candle has burned down and been extinguished, the therapist will cut open the remnant and show you the former contents of your ear canal. Most people cannot believe what has been collected there! Expect to be amazed!

I've never had an ear candling before . . . isn't it painful? No, there is no pain whatsoever. You will only feel the candle being carefully inserted in your ear. You may also hear some crackling and popping, as the earwax is being pulled from within your ear. All you have to do is just relax and enjoy your ear candling session time . . .

If you have excessive hearing loss, you may feel some heat during the ear candling session since your feeling (tactile) senses are keener than a person with relatively better hearing. If you are one of these people . . . and you experience some discomfort -- you may request that the therapist stop the procedure briefly -- after a short intermission, you can continue with your session.

What reportedly happens after an Ear Candling Session

For a short time after your ear candling session . . . you may feel lightness in your head and noises may seem to be much louder to you. Putting a little ear oil on some cotton and inserting this in each of your ears can relieve this. You will most likely notice improved hearing, because the wax blockage is no longer present in your ears . . .

For a day or two after your ear candling session you may feel warmth, or some itching in your ears. This is very easy to resolve . . .

You can relieve the itching by simply putting a drop or two of Hydrogen Peroxide in your ears and then gently wipe them out with a cotton swab. Or if you prefer, use the same procedure, but with Echinacea liquid instead of the Hydrogen Peroxide. You may also notice your sinuses are draining, or that sinus drainage increases after your ear candling session. This is beneficial and will relieve the pressure in your sinus areas. If you have had occurrences of sinus headaches, you should experience a decrease in their frequency. Also you may experience a heightened sense of taste, smell and sight.

Conditions that may benefit from Ear Candling:

• Headaches
• Hearing Challenges
• Ear Infections
• Inner Ear Pressure
• TMJ Dysfunction
• Migraines
• Excessive Wax
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Ringing in the Ears
• Imbalance
• Plugged Ears
• Ear Aches & Pain

You can have future ear candling sessions whenever you feel the time is right . . . just use your own judgment.

Ear candling is simply an Old Home Remedy . . . It is NOT a cure for any disease, illness or ailment! We believe Ear Candling can have many positive health benefits for you. But, you must be the ultimate judge in determining if this time-honored practice will be beneficial to you.

Ear Candling The Six Most Frequently Asked Questions About Ear Candling

1. What is Ear Candling?
   Ear Candling is a natural way to clean out accumulated wax and white, flaky fungus from the ears. The accumulations withdrawn from your ears may be many months or even years old. Ear Candles are custom designed from natural fibers and tapered to precise specifications.
   
   
2. Does Ear Candling hurt?
   Absolutely not! It is a painless, harmless and totally relaxing experience. If it weren't for the intermittent crackling and hissing sounds -- due to the burning of the wax and fungus being drawn up the chimney of the candle -- you would never know that anything was happening in your ear.
   
   
3. How long does an Ear Candling session last?
   About forty-five (45) minutes per session, however, you should allow one (1) hour for your appointment.
   
   
4. How often should I have Ear Candling done?
   Only you can be the judge. After you have one see how it feels and then have the as frequently as you deem to be of benefit to you. You are an adult and are the only one living within your body who has the ability to know how you feel after an ear candling.
   
   
5. Who can benefit from Ear Candling?
   Ear candling can benefit almost everyone, from infants to adults. Musicians can benefit - especially singers and horn blowers - who often have a lot more wax, build up than other people. People who wear hearing aids can benefit. Also, those people who have had previous ear injuries can benefit from ear candling, as they tend to have a greater build up of wax and fungus.
   
   
6. Who should not have Ear Candling?
   Ear Candling should not be done to people who have ear tubes, perforated eardrums, or artificial eardrums.
   
   
7. Health Canada’s stand on Ear Candling?
   If you feel that Ear Candling is of benefit to you, then you have to look at Health Canada’s negative position on Ear Candling with some skepticism.
   
   First they state that ear candles are medical devices, however, have never put them in a category. For example, a tooth brush is a Level 1 and tools used in open heart surgery are Level 4 medical devices. Health Canada’s concerns include having to light up the ear candle which could lead to a fire or a burn. Additionally, they state that there are no medical benefits to ear candling. So let’s look at the hypocrisy in their statements. Have you ever heard of someone dying in a fire as the ear candle was left lit and unattended or ear candles proven to cause cancer? Health Canada approves cigarettes and other tobacco products that actually kill people on a daily basis!
   
   Have you ever heard of a person under the influence of ear candling veering into oncoming traffic and being charged with vehicle manslaughter? Yes, they also approved the use of alcoholic beverages. Have you ever heard of a society established to assist families dealing with the negative effects of ear candling on other family members! If you agree, let Health Canada know that you are an adult and this is one holistic tool that they can leave alone.
   
   It is believed that people where doing ear candling long before they consumed either tobacco or alcoholic products. So, ask Health Canada to deal with the hypocrisy in their regulations and let you seek out ear candling if you feel this holistic practice brings you relieve that other prescribed treatments do not!
   
   
8. What is BF Spa’s position on Ear Candling?
   We do not make any claims if it works or doesn’t work. The information on this subject was collected from first hand accounts from clients, from suppliers and off the Internet. We are a service provider who has been asked to provide this service by our clients to our clients. Many non-smokers sell cigarettes and people who work in Beer and Liquor retail outlets do not consume alcoholic beverages. We provide services and products that are legal and will continue to offer this service until it is deemed to be illegal. We do encourage the people who find benefit in ear candling to contact their Member of Parliament and express their concern over Health Canada’s blatant hypocrisy on the subject of ear candling. Let them know that you are old enough to smoke, drink and most important vote and vote for people who understand ear candling is not a high priority.