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Hopi Ear candling
Hopi Ear candling (Thermo-Auricular Therapy) , is an ancient therapy practised by many people on a world wide basis. It is said that the name is taken from the Hopi Indians of North Arizona, USA and means 'peaceful people' and that they used the ear candles to treat ear problems. A Hopi Ear Candle It is not a candle as such, but a hollow tube made out of cotton flax. To stiffen the flax, it is impregnated with extract of honey and herb oils (in particular chamomile, sage and St Johns Wort) .
BENEFITS OF HOPI EAR CANDLES
Hopi Ear Candling has many positive benefits and can help with a variety of conditions of the ear. These include - Tinnitus- Sinusitis- Excessive ear wax- General hearing loss- Colds- Tension headaches Travel sickness- Meniere's disease- Glue Ear- Hay fever and rhinitus Headaches and migraines How often should you have a treatment? Providing you have none of the contra indicating conditions Hopi Ear Candling will be a perfectly safe treatment for you to have. The number of Hopi treatments that may be needed to cure a problem depends on a number of factors. The age of the person, the length of time they have had the condition and what condition the person is suffering from. A Hopi treatment once a month can be beneficial for preventing problems.
CONTRA INDICATIONS:
( adults and children alike)
Although anyone, can be treated with Hopi Ear Candles there are cases where Hopi should not be used.
The contra-indications for Hopi Ear candling are -Infection of the ear, inflammation of the ear, surgery on the ear within the last 3 months, perforation of the ear drum, lack of ear drum, auricular cysts, grommets, drains or ventilation tubes fitted or a known allergy to bees wax .