Has anyone ever used ear candles?

Question

I tried them tonight. My sinusi's feel really clear. I opened it to find a lot of junk. I have read that it can be harmul (however after it was already done) I am not experience any bad symptoms but I can breathe a lot easier. Has anyone tried this and had any good or bad effects from it?

Answer 1

LOL bad for you I don't think so. I've been doing it for about 15 yrs and as long as you do everything correct you have nothing to worry about. The only real danger is burning yourself hense why your not doing it alone..............

Answer 2

Hi, I have used them and yes they can be harmful if overused,be sure to use cotton in your ear after use for a few hours especially in cold weather,it can cause severe ear pain. I have burned a candle down with out it being in the ear an found a lot of gunk??? We have to maintain a certain amout of wax in the ear to protect the ear drum, it's the ears natural defense, actually for insects too!

Answer 3

FYI ... the Hopi tribe do no longer use ear candling, nor do the different community American tribes. this can be a completely bogus treatment with a threat of dripping molten wax onto the interior of your ear and leaving you screaming in soreness and/or deaf.

Answer 4

Yes I tried it before and felt better. There are many types of ear candles. Some are good quality which I think only bring benefits.

Answer 5

I never have but I have a friend who swears by them. If you use them, just make sure you place a pie pan around the candle to catch hot wax and also lay a towel around your face. Hope it helps!

Answer 6

I've only had good. Because your sinus', ear's and throat are all connected you should feel relief for all areas. About the danger, I don't think they are good to use on kids, and people who have soft eardrums. they have to put the warning on there as a CYA.