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What
is a Hopi Ear Candle? Hopi ear candles are made of
cotton, beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as sage, St
Johns wort, chamomile and essential oils. |
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The treatment
The candle is held gently in
the ear and the light suction action (chimney effect) plus the movement
of the flame create a vibration of air, generating a massaging effect on
the eardrum.
This induces a pleasant feels
of warmth and balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It
is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise (tinnitus),
stress and nervousness. Treatment may also spontaneously increase nasal
breathing and an improved sense of smell. 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. The whole ceremony
brings a wonderful sense of relaxation, a deep feeling of serenity and
happiness, which is seldom experienced in modern life. |
