How Often?
If
the person’s condition is severe, sessions 24 hours apart are fine.
It takes the ear 24 hours to replace its protective coating of wax, so
it is not recommended that ear candling be done every day or use too many
candles in one day. Maintenance can be done with the change of seasons,
once or twice a year. Each person is different and some common sense must
be used to decide when ear candling is appropriate. Generally, children
and men have more earwax and might want to be done a little more often
than women.
Ear
candling is an excellent ear cleansing practice but it must be used with
caution. Ear wax candle s can sometimes be dangerous when improperly used.
When properly used ear candles are great at removing a plug or excess
buildup. Peroxide can be used to remove any remaining external wax. Peroxide
is an excellent external agent that keeps things clean. Impacted wax must
be cleaned or it could lead to infection. Bee wax candles seem to be less
toxic than paraffin wax. Bee s produces a natural wax. Excessive wax can
be emulsified with mineral oil. Mineral oil should not be used in the
presence of a flame. Online there are various kit s one can use to flush
the ear canal. The cleaner your ear the less susceptible you will be to
infection. Infections are usually problem s of sanitation. Professional
opinions should be seriously considered before trying ear candling.