[lostinguelph]

Is ear candling safe and effective? I have had it done once and it did not reduce the "gurgling" in my ear but I did see the amount of wax that was suctioned out (very shocking). I am getting differing opinions on the matter such as it is just a hoax and not at all effective.

[tickle]

Ear candles are put together with beeswax, looks much like ear wax to be quite honest with you. Some people swear by it, some people think it is hokey. I used to work for a woman who did ear candling, helped her assemble them, etc. but when she announced that she had got a lot of ear wax out of someone's ear, it looked exactly like the beeswax we used to assemble the candles. So, leave it up to you to decide. There is a great chance of setting someone, and the technician on fire with those things as well... not safe in my opinion.

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[spitvenom]

I had this done once. And after I had it done I instantly got one of the worst colds I have ever had in my life. I was perfectly fine before I had it done then once it was over my head got all stuffy and I was sick for a week. I know I can't blame the ear candling since I really have no proof I got a cold from that. But I am blaming it anyway :) My wife and two of her friends also had it performed on them right before I did and they were just fine.

[Fr_Chuck]

I know people who love it, and those who never heard of it, and others hate it. So you have to make up your own opinion.

I doubt there is any danger, just not sure it works

[tickle]

I doubt there is any danger, just not sure it works

I don't know for sure about ear candling being effective, although working with them didn't prove anything to me, but I certainly know they are a fire hazard. They have to be lit to 'work', for lack of a better word, and I have seen lab coats set on fire with them.

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[DrBill100]

Is ear candling safe and effective? I have had it done once and it did not reduce the "gurgling" in my ear but I did see the amount of wax that was suctioned out (very shocking). I am getting differing opinions on the matter such as it is just a hoax and not at all effective.

I learned something today. Never heard of this before. Here's a site I found:
Why Ear Candling Is Not a Good Idea

I guess sticking a burning wick in your ear makes as much sense as sticking one in your mouth. I smoke so this might be right up my alley.

[tickle]

Forgot to mention, saw a couple of hairdos set on fire, and one beard when I worked for that spa.

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[spitvenom]

Forgot to mention, saw a couple of hairdos set on fire, and one beard when I worked for that spa.

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Am I wrong for giggling at that?