SHIATSU FACIAL WITH EAR CANDLE THERAPY

Ear candle treatments (also called Thermo-Auricular Therapy) are extremely relaxing and calming. They are an ancient therapy used by many cultures all over the world, including Native American Indians, Egyptians and the Chinese. Although called candles, they are actually hollow cones made from linen, bees wax, honey, chamomile and sage.

Both ears are always treated during the treatment, even if the symptoms are only significant on one side. The ear candles take approximately 14 minutes to burn and are placed into the ear with you lying supported on your side. Meridians in the face and neck and specific acupressure points will be stimulated to compliment the benefits of the ear candles. This gives an overall soothing, relaxing and highly effective treatment.

How do ear candles benefit you?

They improve balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses

Once the candle is lit and placed within the ear, the mild and soothing heat released inside the ear stimulates blood, energy and lymph circulation, boosting the immune system. The heat also helps to eliminate toxins

The heat helps to soften the ear wax

The vibration of air created by the flame generates a massage like effect on the eardrum. Acupressure points all over the ear relating to the whole body are indirectly stimulated

The warm air rises and then falls creating a suction which helps to draw the impurities and deposits from the ear which are collected in a filter at the bottom of the ear candle. (Shaving cream, shampoo, cottonwool, dust etc. all enter the ear)

This treatment is good for relieving the feeling of blocked ears often caused by swimming, diving, exposure to loud noise, flying and being at high altitudes

There is no danger of being burnt and the filter collects all residue that is not released into the air, so it does not enter the ear.

Contra-indications for ear candling:

• Perforation of eardrum
• Grommets
• Recent ear surgery
• Acute ear infection where there is a temperature
• Allergy to bee products

Please click for a list of conditions that may benefit from an ear candling treatment.

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