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Reader Stories: What My Ear Candling Session Was Like

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Review testimonials from people who have experienced receiving an ear candling session. Find out why they sought out ear candling and whether or not they were satisfied with their therapy session. Read advice offered from personal perspectives.

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Vacuum Allows Warmth to Travel

The vacuum allows for the warmth to travel to the membrane inner ear and the smoke does something for the membrane of the ear as well. I liken this to an experience as a child. I had many earaches an…More

Non-Evasive Treatment

I do the candling in a quirt environment. If it is done right the person having the candling done may fall asleep during the treatment. It should be a relaxing treatment. Should be done with safety f…More

Dangers Exaggerated

As the directions recommended, we used a paper plate with a hole cut to catch any wax that might drip and there was a small cylinder on the inside of the cone end of the candle which created a catch …More

Pain Relief was Instant

I was totally skeptical about it at first. I laid on my side and my friend lit the candle. It felt warm and I could hear crackling, but it was not painful at all. When she pulled the candle out the r…More

Positive Side of Ear Candling

I was never taught that ear candles "suck wax" out of your ears. My 1st session was relaxing, enjoyable and the LMT who did it told me to take note of how I felt AFTER. Did I feel like I was balanced…More

Ear Candling Was Actually Kind of Relaxing

Honestly the first time I did it I was sort of terrified, there was fire above my ear and a suction feeling. Everything turned out well though. Wasn't bad at all actually it was kind of relaxing. Jus…More

Monthly Ear Candling Recommended

Wonderfully relaxing and calming. Very professional as long as you seek out a professional. If your ears are not cleared after two sessions then this means wax has become compacted on the eardrum and…More

Pay it Forward, Ear Candle a Friend for Free

Very simple procedure. Soothing. Prepare and have safety measures set. Get the person comfortable, put the heat barrier between the person and the candle, light the candle. snip the ash every 2 inche…More

Ear Candling is a Good Option

I got some ear candles from The Vitamin Shoppe, and I went home and laid on the couch and my husband helped me do the candling. It was easy and fast, it didn't hurt at all. My husband is a medical as…More

Very Positive Experience

I had a very gentle, careful practitioner who conducted my ear candling session. She covered my face and hair with a towel; I had no concerns about getting burned. The process took about 1/2 hour. I …More

My Allergies Disappeared

My experience with the candling was amazing! After 2 session I could hear again, better then ever. After 2 more session my allergies disappearred. 14 yrs later, I do my ears 2-3 times a year. I don't…More

Ear Candling is a Hoax

I proved Ear Candling is HOAX. Anyone can prove it is FAKE. Burn a candle at your kitchen table over a plate or any fireproof surface. Open up the candle when done. You will find all this wax that lo…More

Ear Candling - A Natural Technique

I love having my ears candled. There is only one type of candle I would have in my ears, and due to the FDA's ridiculous stand, I will not say which one. They have had to take their website down (hop…More

Afterwards Ears Felt Clean and Clear

Just had it done today at a local day spa - nice experience, and afterwards felt much better - ears felt clean and clear. The amount of wax that was left in the cone ends was astonishing. The right e…More

My First Ear Candling Experience

First ear candling - Today I got my 1st candles with my sister Angie. We went downtown to Bernsiens Five and Dime to get the candles. Angie's man Randy poked it in my ear and lit the candle. I was ne…More

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