Ear Candling

[dolphin]

Has anyone one here ever had this procedure done to their ears and if so, did it work for you?

I feel as if my head is in a vaccum and sometimes, my ears will close up, ring, and due to incessant sinus problems, I thought maybe ear candling would help.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 

[darknemus]

Has anyone one here ever had this procedure done to their ears and if so, did it work for you?

I feel as if my head is in a vaccum and sometimes, my ears will close up, ring, and due to incessant sinus problems, I thought maybe ear candling would help.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 

Make sure to read these links: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_098.html & http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2005-01-13/goods_health_p.html

In essence, it doesn't work.  The best bet is to get one of those 'ear wax removal kits' and use it 2 or 3 times in a row for your best results.  Don't wind up burning your eardrums for nothing.

-darknemus

[Aava]

Has anyone one here ever had this procedure done to their ears and if so, did it work for you?

I have, many times and I love it.

I use it as prevent ear infections and cleansing. I don?t know if it actually works, but it feels good.

[dolphin]

I think being near the speaker at Hammerstein and hearing BFMV damaged my hearing

Back on topic, I have friends who said it does work.

Of course doctors are going to downplay ear candling because it takes away a visit to the ENT.

But, my luck, I'd be that one patient who get their ears burned

[Mama Kin]

Has anyone one here ever had this procedure done to their ears and if so, did it work for you?

I feel as if my head is in a vaccum and sometimes, my ears will close up, ring, and due to incessant sinus problems, I thought maybe ear candling would help.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 

Don't do it. Clean your ear like you were shown when you were a kid. Your body will expel anything that's not supposed to be there. Everyone needs to quit fucking with nature. Your ears are meant to have wax......leave it there.