Ear candling is a simple but effective method for removing excess wax , infections and residuals of past infections . It involves the use of a hollow candle which resembles a straw coated with special wax . The small end of the candle is placed on the edge of a person’s ear and the large end is lit . The flame creates a vacuum in the ear and will pull out excess wax , fungus , bacteria , yeast/candida , ear mites worms or parasites into a hollow core of the candle . It may also draw fluids from the ears , sinuses and lymph glands .

Ear candling is good for chronical ear infections, sinus problems, headaches, plugged ears, bacteria, and is suitable for children with ear problems .

The treatment is painless and is combined with a neck and face massage , making it very pleasant , some to the point of drifting off to sleep .

Middle ear infections can result when bacteria or a virus invade the middle ear , inflammation and a build up of fluids causing the discomfort and danger of a ruptured ear drum .Children are particularly prone to middle-ear infections because of their eustachian tubes are short and infection can easily reach the middle ear .

People who cannot be candled –Those who have had recent ear , nose , throat , or sinus surgery of any kind , have tubes in their ears , or experience any bleeding . Bleeding denotes serious ear problems such as punctured ear drum and should see a doctor .