How to Learn About the History of Ear Candles
Primitive drawings on cave walls show that the practice of ear candling goes back for millennia. Ear candles were mentioned in the myths and medicine lore handed down by the people of Asia, the Siberian prairies and the native North and South American tribes. The Hopi Indians, part of the Pueblo nation, are credited with passing this tradition on to European settlers. Ear candling, a technique thought to draw toxins and excess wax from the ear canal, is sometimes used to treat migraines or sleep disorders. Follow these steps to learn more.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access
Access to books at a library or online bookstore
1
Study the history of ear candles at the DaKara Web site (see Resources below).
2
Read "The Complete Guide to Ear Coning" by Susan B. Layne (see Resources below). This is a practical how-to book that offers some interesting historical information.
3
Appreciate the different types of ear candles created throughout the ages. In early use, the candles were made of rolled cloth which was then dipped in beeswax and herbs. In the farmlands of America, ear candles were sometimes made by rolling newspapers and then dipping them in paraffin.
4
Understand that ear candling's resurgence in popularity is quite recent. In the early 1990s, many alternative forms of medicine, like ear candling, acupuncture, massage therapy and kinesiology, began to emerge as accepted forms of medical treatment.
Tips & Warnings
You can purchase ready-made ear candles very inexpensively at health food stores or online.
Read free articles online or buy inexpensive books to learn about the history of this alternative medicine technique.
If you have acute pain in either or both of your ears, before, during or after treatment, see a medical doctor immediately.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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Primitive drawings on cave walls show that the practice of ear candling goes back for millennia. Ear candles were mentioned in the myths and medicine lore handed down by the people of Asia, the Siberian prairies and the native North and South American tribes. The Hopi Indians, part of the Pueblo nation, are credited with passing this tradition on to European settlers. Ear candling, a technique thought to draw toxins and excess wax from the ear canal, is sometimes used to treat migraines or sleep disorders. Follow these steps to learn more.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access
Access to books at a library or online bookstore
1
Study the history of ear candles at the DaKara Web site (see Resources below).
2
Read "The Complete Guide to Ear Coning" by Susan B. Layne (see Resources below). This is a practical how-to book that offers some interesting historical information.
3
Appreciate the different types of ear candles created throughout the ages. In early use, the candles were made of rolled cloth which was then dipped in beeswax and herbs. In the farmlands of America, ear candles were sometimes made by rolling newspapers and then dipping them in paraffin.
4
Understand that ear candling's resurgence in popularity is quite recent. In the early 1990s, many alternative forms of medicine, like ear candling, acupuncture, massage therapy and kinesiology, began to emerge as accepted forms of medical treatment.
Tips & Warnings
You can purchase ready-made ear candles very inexpensively at health food stores or online.
Read free articles online or buy inexpensive books to learn about the history of this alternative medicine technique.
If you have acute pain in either or both of your ears, before, during or after treatment, see a medical doctor immediately.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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