This is done by lighting one end of a hollow candle and placing the other end in the ear canal. The Smoke that flows through the ear canal is supposed to create suction that will help remove that wax and dirt in the ear.
Avoid this: Our ears are designed to be self-cleansing. Inserting buds or ear candle cones in the ear often lead to complications like ear infections or compressed ear wax. When ear wax becomes compressed, it could lead to a blocked ear; said John.
The Alternatives: John suggested using over-the-counter ear drops which will make ear wax soft and allow it to flow out on its own.
We all turn to home remedies, passed down through the gen-Internet, to treat little problems at times. But do they do more harm than good?
Dr. A.B. John, senior ear, nose and throat surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Medical Center, said some ear candling website claim that this practice is safe when it is not. However, not all home remedies are bad for you. It's just a matter of using common sense with them, Dr. John said.
There are some, however, that you should avoid... Want to know more? Lets see on the next posting! :)
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