How ear candling works

Does Ear Candling Work? The simple answer is “No.”Ear candling isn’t an effective way to remove earwax. Studies haven’t found any proof that the heat from the candle causes suction that pulls earwax out of your ear.

Initially, most people need just 2 or 3 candling sessions to get their ears clean. However, some people may need up to eight (8) sessions over a six month period. Once your ears are clean, personal preference should determine how often you have your ears candled. Every three to six months would be practical.

It probably goes without saying, but you certainly should never stick a lit candle in your ear to get rid of an earwax blockage. Ear candling is an old and very pseudo-scientific way of removing earwax by sticking a hollow candle in your ear and lighting it.

At the end of ear candling, what’s left are the candle stub and a dark substance thought to be ear wax. Medically known as “cerumen,” ear wax is a naturally occurring substance that serves to clean, protect and lubricate the ear canal. It’s produced by the outer two-thirds of the ear canal.

You may hear some subtle crackling and popping when the wax is being pulled out. In rare cases, If the person being candled has excessive hearing loss, they may feel more heat during the Ear Candling session since their feeling senses are keener then a good hearing person.

The debris inside burned candles is supposed to be the impurities removed from your ear, but it shows up in the candles even if they haven’t been near an ear canal. When studied, it was revealed that the contents were a blend of burned candle wax and fabric.