Thermo Auricular Therapy is the name given to the use of Biosun Hopi Ear Candles, which can be traced back to the Native American Hopi Indians of Arizona, “the people of peace”. They are renowned for their spirituality and ancient healing gifts and it is through their use of these candles that the practice of Ear Candling has reached the rest of the world. Hatzy Joyce MIFPA MAR trained in the use of Thermo- Auricular Therapy in Cyprus five years ago and has been practicing since.
The Ear Candles are still made on the basis of an old, original recipe of the Hopi people. They are made from honey extracts, essential oil of sage, beeswax, camomile, beta-carotene and a pesticide-free woven cotton. The combination of all the ingredients produces natural anti-inflammatory, antibiotics and analgesic.
What is it supposed to do?
Ear Candles have a purely physical function. A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame create a vibration of air in the Ear Candle, generating a massage-like effect on the eardrum.
This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise, stress and nervousness.
Heat from the candle also penetrates the auditory canal, delivering a high-energy spectral frequency to important energy points. They are used traditionally to cleanse and harmonise the different energy fields of the individual aura.
It also stimulates the blood circulation and this intensifies the immunological defence system and strengthens the cleansing circulation of the lymph glands.
What benefits does it claim?
Children can gain real benefits in terms of relaxation, stress reduction and improved concentration. It can overcome problems such as glue ear and the need of grommets to be fitted, which can lead to further ear problems. Older people can gain real benefits from relief of tinitus, sinusitis, rhinitis and improved hearing. Pilots, air crew, people who fly often, parachutists and divers have all gained particular benefits from the pressure regulating capacity of the treatment. “After an Ear Candling patients have experienced freer breathing and an improved sense of smell even when the nose was blocked before the treatment,” said Hatzy.
Is there any science behind it?
Since 1985 Biosun have been researching the use of Ear Candles and re-establishing their popularity. They are medical products class 11a according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC.
What is it like?
It is an amazing treatment carried out in a relaxed atmosphere, where usually Indian Relaxation music is played. You lie on your side and your head is supported with a pillow so that the auditory canal is in a vertical position. The Ear Candle is inserted into your ear and then it is lit. As the Ear Candle burns a dust residue is formed and there is absolutely no chance of being burnt. You close your eyes and totally relax, it’s not unusual to fall asleep, I did. Both ears are treated and it takes approximately ten to twelve minutes for each ear. “After the Ear Candling I do an ear and head massage to make sure the glands drain freely after the treatment,” said Hatzy.
Where and how much?
The total treatment time takes approximately forty minutes and costs £15.00. Hatzy Joyce has a clinics in Pissouri and Larnaka. Tel: 99 667039
Thermo-Auricular Therapy – Hopi Ear Candles
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