Brrrrr it’s a chilly day again. I have picked up
someone’s cold and feeling a little sorry for myself. With that thought it
brings me to beautiful Hopi Ear Candling, taking the pressure and strain from
my head, throat and ears - what a wonderful soothing treatment. Well I better
tell you more!!
HOPI EAR CANDLING
This is an ancient and natural therapy
handed down by many civilisations. It is
believed that the Ancient Greeks used ear candles, initially for cleansing,
purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later on a purely physical
basis. The practice reached the modern
world via Native American Hopi
Indians of North Arizona. Ear candles
were used traditionally by Shamen healers.
Ancient wall paintings show their importance in initiation rituals and
healing ceremonies of the tribe. The
candles are still made today on the basis of the old traditional formula
originating from the Hopi Indians.
Hopi Ear Candling can help relieve the symptoms of headaches and migraine, hay fever, colds, sore throats,
tinnitus, rhinitis, glue ear, sinusitis, balance problems, swimmers ear, ear
itching, pre- and post-flying, catarrh, compacted ear wax. Calming and relaxing - so wonderful for stress.
Some Ear Conditions
As our ears are connected to the nose and throat, Hopi
ear candles can be helpful with the relief of many of the symptoms we encounter
with these organs.
Below are some examples of ear conditions:
Sinusitis –
is an inflammation of the sinuses. Acute
symptoms are conditions which develop and subside quickly. Chronic symptoms are long term
conditions. Generally the most common
ailment associated with sinusitis is the common cold. Others symptoms can
develop such as headache, pain, pressure especially when bending or lying down
and the area can be very tender.
Otitis
Media - this
is more common in children and is a collection of fluid in the middle ear, also
known as “Glue Ear”. The ear fills with
sticky fluid and this causes hearing impairment in children under the age of
eight. If this tube becomes blocked,
generally through infection, the middle ear will fill up with fluid causing
chronic Otitis Media. The insertion of
grommets will allow the circulation of air.
Grommets will fall out of their own accord, after which a monthly
treatment would be very beneficial.
Hay
Fever and Rhinitis – these are allergies and cause
inflammation to the membrane lining of the nose and throat. These conditions generally occur in the
spring and summer, however some allergies are associated with other conditions
such as asthma. Generally the symptoms
are running eyes, blocked nose, itching eyes, headaches and sneezing.
Tinnitus
(ringing in the ear) – ringing, buzzing or other sounds can
be heard in one ear or both. Hopi ear
candles help relax the client but can also temporarily change the noise, which
is quiet welcoming.
Tension
Headaches - Hopi can help this
condition as tension headaches are generally associated with stress. The gentle and calming influence of the
treatment will prove very beneficial.
Blockage
of Wax – this condition causes a feeling of fullness in the ear
and can cause irritation. Ear wax is
produced by the glands in the ear canal to protect against foreign objects and
to keep the area clean and moist.
Regular treatments will help prevent a build-up of wax. People who work in noisy environments, or
wear ear plugs, will find wax builds up quicker than normal.
Principles of Ear Candling
Ear Candling in a non-invasive treatment. The treatment begins by applying pressure
points to the face, without the use of oil.
This starts the procedure of relaxation and stimulation to the
sinuses.
The client lies on their side. The candle will be lit and placed gently into
the auditory canal, causing a seal. As
the treatment begins the client may experience crackling or hissing noises as
the candle starts to burn down. This
generally takes about ten minutes for each ear.
The experience is so relaxing that the client often drifts off to sleep.
As the candles burn they cause a suction effect, like a
chimney, simulating a gentle massage to the ear drum. A feeling of warmth is sometimes felt,
soothing and relaxing the area. The last
part of the candle helps balance the fluid of the inner ear.
Once the candles have been removed the client lies on
their back and a relaxing facial massage is applied. This aids deeper relaxation and helps to
clear the sinuses. Pressure point work and drainage stimulates the circulation
which helps blood flow in and out of the area and assists with lymphatic
drainage.
More pressure points and drainage moves are applied
with the use of oil. If preferred, a
gentle head massage can be performed to finish the treatment.
This treatment is totally holistic, working on the
physical and spiritual levels, clearing negative energies and so leaving the
client feeling refreshed, renewed, energised and clear of the cotton wool
feeling in the head.
Well I must get cracking and have a beautiful
treatment.
As a therapist why not add it to your list of therapies, the course
is over one and half days, carries 17 CPD points, includes 12 case studies
for completion and the cost is just £150.
For further details on this and other courses see our
website at Como.
Hope to see you all again soon,
Love and Reiki blessings
Gill
