Let’s admit it. You hear the term ear candles and somehow an image of ear wax pops into mind. Well, these candles are not made of ear wax and they are not a scented candle shaped in the form of an ear. These candles are used as part of an alternative medicine practice that dates back thousands of years ago. It is a surprising process that may have you covering your ears with a wince once you hear all of the details of how these candles are used. But does the process really work or is it a big hoax?

As an alternative medicine practice, ear candles have been used for quite some time in a process called ear candling. Ear candling is supposed to cure a variety of ailments. These ailments may include wax build up in the ear canal, ear aches, removing impurities from the ear and even curing Meniere’s syndrome. It is also used to align the chakras and open the spiritual centers of the body. It is a practice that has many people doubting whether it is a real cure or simply a hoax.

It is said to have been used by the Ancient Tibetans, Egyptians and even by the people from the mythical city of Atlantis. The Atlantean reference may be what is causing so many people to doubt whether or not these paraffin wax or beeswax candles actually work. You are not supposed to use any scented candles and you should also not use any colored candles. So put away those sixteen candles from the birthday party. They will not work.

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