Hopi Ear Candles

The magic of fire has fascinated people from the very beginning of time when 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 the Siberian prairies, Asia 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. Since 1985 Bioson have been researching the use of Earcandles and re-establishing their popularity. Increasing numbers of people in our culture have enjoyed and benefited from the pleasant effects of this age old ceremony.

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. These benefits have been well known through 15 years of experience and confirmed by thousands
of doctors worldwide.

This physical effect is often described directly after the treatment as a soothing, pressure and pain relieving sensation, mainly in the ear and head area.
Treatment may also spontaneously cause freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell, even when the nose was blocked before treatment.
Furthermore, the whole ceremony brings a wonderful relaxation, a deep sense of security and a feeling of happiness, which is seldom experienced.

You will experience earcandling much more intensely if you keep your eyes closed. To prepare for your treatment, the room should be draught-free so the flame will burn smoothly, keep yourself warm with a blanket, lie down on one side in a comfortable position. Support your head slightly with a pillow so that the auditory canal is in a vertical position.

Draught in the room while the Earcandle is alight can result in small, cold ash particles blowing off the Earcandle. In order to protect your hair and clothing, your partner can place a cover around the treatment area.

When preparations are complete, your partner sits comfortably next to you and he/she should light the Earcandle at the unlabelled end and place the non-burning end gently into the outer ear passage. A light turning movement should be applied until the Earcandle is sealed in place. When the Earcandle is placed properly you hear the pleasant crackling and hissing of the flame.

It is generally advisable to treat both ears one after the other, each with a new Earcandle. Any condensation material that remains attached to the fine ear hairs should be removed. A rest of about 15-30 minutes will positively support the overall result.