Hopi Ear Candles

Thermal Auricular Therapy (Hopi candling) is a classic clearance therapy. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians used the treatment to cleanse and purify the head, sinus and ears. The practice was introduction to the modern world via the Native American Hopi Indians and the candles are still produced to the same recipe today. The natural ingredients include beeswax, honey, chamomile, st johns wort and sage.

They work by a creating a chimney effect, drawing any excessive wax and balancing the equilibrium within the ear. A session can increase lymphatic drainage and blood supply that can assist with the pressure of conditions such as sinusitis, colds and glue ear.

Children who have been diagnosed with glue ear would be highly recommended to have a course of Hopi ear candles before having gomits fitted. Cases have reported to not needing Gomits after treatment. If you normally find having your ears syringed an uncomfortable experience, then Hopi candling could be a gentle and effective alternative.

Treatment lasts for 1 hour and also includes a face and head massage, this activates specific pressure points to assist in relieving your symptoms.