The Paraffin Ear Candle HOAX

The Paraffin Ear Candle Hoax

Don't Ever Buy Paraffin Ear Candles!

Paraffin is the number 1 reason ear candling has been called a scam, and rightfully so!
Paraffin and all it's market names, ie: Food Grade Wax , Cheese Grade Wax, Gulf Wax,
Candle Wax , etc. is made from petroleum (crude oil). For years we were taught that "all
that gunk" in the bottom of the candle was from our ears, when actually it's from the
PARAFFIN!

"Gunk" in the ear candle is a marketing ploy used by ear candle manufacturers to
scare you into buying their ear candles.

Paraffin is a cheap wax.

Paraffin is petroleum based.

Paraffin is a non-renewable product.

Paraffin burns "dirty" leaving a bulk of "gunk" or residue which is HOT and can
potentially drip into your ear and cause burns and other injuries.

Paraffin clogs the ear candle/cone usually within 30 seconds to 1 minute so the ear
doesn't really benefit from the candling session. You spend most of your time unclogging
the candle, OR someone tells you that you have a lot of "gunk" in your ear.

DON'T EVER BUY EAR CANDLES MADE OF PARAFFIN!

Buy 100% Beeswax or a Beeswax / SOY WAX blend instead.

Beware of candle manufacturers who claim to be selling 100% beeswax.
Most companies mix it with paraffin to cut costs and the general public has no way of
knowing it has paraffin in it! Read on and we'll tell you how to find out.

Review the Q & A below for help in determining if you are buying the right ear candles:

Ear Candle Q&A

Is ear candling a scam?

If the ear candles you have used before were made from paraffin and someone told you all the "gunk" left in
the candle afterwards was from your ear, then YES, you were scammed. From what we know, Ear candling
dates back to at least Ancient Egypt. There are variations of ear candling used all over the globe. It is
recognized in Germany and other countries as a bona fide medical treatment. In our modern day, we are
governed by the "scientific method". Anything that can't be studied by this method is considered a "scam",
and great efforts are made to discredit it. Of course, the "scientific method" can't explain why the
bumble bee can fly! Generally speaking, natural remedies are inexpensive, so pharmaceuticals and Doctors
won't make a fortune from prescribing them. It's easier for Doctors to call it a scam, than lose patients to
alternative remedies.

What's the big deal about soy wax?

In our efforts to promote "green living" and ecological responsibility, we use very little packaging (just enough
to protect the candles) and we DO NOT use paraffin (aka: food grade, cheese grade, gulf, candle); instead we
use a more expensive beeswax / soy wax blend in the crafting of our ear candles. Soy wax leaves far less
residue inside the candle than traditional paraffin, thus the candles clog less, allowing more warmth and
cleaner smoke to enter the ear canal to aid in softening ear pain and excess wax in the ear.   With our
beeswax soy wax blend, you get a true result in your candling session because there is virtually no residue
from the candle!   Beeswax is exceptional! Exceptionally expensive by itself. Both soy and beeswax are
renewable sources for wax and burn completely. HOWEVER, "100% beeswax", "essential oils" , "herb
infused" are all marketing hype other companies use to charge you more for their product! It's not the
material, length, or even the wax that matters most. . .It's the BURN TIME. A good ear candle will burn 8-10
minutes.

Is it safe to use paraffin ear candles?

DO NOT USE EAR CANDLES MADE OF PARAFFIN. Beware of the Paraffin Scam! Paraffin leaves lots of
"gunk" (residue) in the bottom of the candle which many people believe to be ear wax. Paraffin "gunk" is,
unfortunately, one of the biggest scams being used to shock people into buying ear candles. With our
beeswax soy wax blend, you get a true result in your candling session because there is virtually no residue
from the candle!   We at EarCandles.net have zero tolerance for those who promote paraffin "gunk", "wicking
action", "chimney effect", "vacuum", or any related terms in their ear candling practices or presentations.
These are scams designed to trap the ignorant. For the record, when I began using ear candles in the 90's I
too was taught "all that gunk" was from the ear and the ear candle "sucked" all that wax out. I have since
learned differently and am more empowered by the wellness effects of ear candling than ever before. A
remedy that is thousands of years old, has proven the "test of time" I hope you enjoy your improved, scam
free and environmentally friendly candles.

Do they really work?

That's really up to you. If you were told it "sucks the wax out of your ears" then the answer is NO. If you
believe that the individual is responsible for his or her own healing then YES, ear candling works. Many of my
own personal experiences and those of my clients, friends, family and customers express relief from ear pain,
hearing problems, ringing in the ears, chronic wax build-up, sinus issues and headaches.

Remember, alternative remedies take longer, but cause less damage to the body than invasions from drugs,
probes, irrigation, surgery, etc. The very things a doctor would recommend!
BTW: ear candles do not help you or your spouse with "selective" hearing loss! LOL

Is all that stuff in the tip of the candle from my ear?

No. If your ear candle is made with paraffin (ours are NOT!), 99% of the wax residue is from the ear candle. It's
not wax "removal" that makes ear candling such a wonderful alternative remedy. We'll address this further
down in the questions and answers, so keep reading! If you are using a paraffin blend candle and you want to
know which wax is which, let the candle cool. After it has cooled, squeeze the wax. If it is squishy, it may be
mixed with ear wax from your ear. If it is hard, you can be certain that it is all from the ear candle.

How often do I candle my ears?

Common sense is the determining factor. We recommend candling every 3-6 months. During cold, flu and
allergy season you can candle weekly. 2-3 candles per ear is normal. I would never use more than 6 candles
per ear under any circumstances.

When is ear candling a "no-no"?

If the ear drum is perforated, if there are tubes in the ear, or if you have any rash or open sores/wounds in or
around the outer ear. Ear Candles will help with ear ache pain, but do NOT reduce infection. You should seek
the advise of a doctor if any of these conditions are present.

I didn't see much wax in the candle after I finished. Should I candle again?

No. That means you are NOT using paraffin ear candles! Ear Candling should be used as maintenance rather
than for repair. Using it as maintenance keeps you out of the Doctor's office!   The candling process also lets
the individual achieve a sense of clarity. I always ask my clients to "come in for a landing" after they have
been candled. I ask them to envision the landing gauge from an airplane. Once they sit up from being
candled, I ask them if they are they coming in straight, or are they feeling tipped to one side or the other? If
one side (wing so to speak) is heavier than the other, they should candle that ear again. Balance is achieved
when they come in straight for their landing.

If you are using a paraffin based ear candle then rest assured most, if not all, the wax is from the ear candle!
With a 100% Beeswax, or a Beeswax / Soy Wax blend, you will be able to look inside and through the candle
without cutting it open. A good ear candling session will give you an immediate sense of clarity, relaxation, and
wellbeing --just like a massage! In most cases you won't see anything come out immediately after the session,
HOWEVER, if you have excessive wax build-up, you will notice more sloughing out in the 2-3 days afterwards.

It's important to keep in mind that most alternative remedies (home remedies, wellness remedies, etc) do not
offer instant results like pills and antibiotics do. Alternative remedies don't destroy your liver either!

If my ears are itchy should I candle them?

No. Itchy ears can be a symptom of scores of issues or it might be as simple as a reaction to the chemicals in
your shampoo. Rinse your ears thoroughly each time you shampoo. ALSO, there is a fungus that grows in the
ear, which loves the humid climates in our southern states. Take a q-tip and swab the outer ear twice daily
with brown vinegar (apple cider vinegar). That should cure it within 24-28 hours.

What do I do if some of the candle gunk gets in the ear?

You can expect the possibility of this happening if you use paraffin based ear candles. To remove it, use a
Q-Tip dipped in hydrogen peroxide or a good ear oil, and gently swab the residue out of the ear using outward
sweeps being careful not to push it further inside. Repeat the process until the residue is removed.
Afterwards, put 3 drops of a good ear oil on a small piece of a cotton ball and place in the ear. Leave that in
for at least an hour before removing (overnight is better). Gunk will not be a problem with 100% beeswax ear
candles or with our exclusive beeswax / soy wax blend.

There was _________ stuck on the end of the candle. Did that really come from my ear?

My customers and clients (as well as family) have told me about all sorts of things ending up in the ear... dirt,
bugs, sand etc. My own son had a foam pellet from a bean bag chair stick to the end of the candle. . . 5 years
and several doctor visits AFTER the bean bag chair broke open and sprayed all over him! The ear is built to
get rid of foreign materials, and every so often we need to help it along. Scores of our valiant military
personnel order ear candles to get rid of the sand and ear pressure problems while they are over seas!

After I ear candle there is powder inside the candle and sometimes in my ear. What is it?

Most beeswax candles will produce powder. Our soy wax / beeswax blend will produce a minimal amount of
powder but the tip will not get clogged like paraffin candles.

Any ear candle containing beeswax will produce a larger accumulation of powder residue than
plain paraffin. If your supposed "100% beeswax" candle has "gunk" in it instead or along with
powder (after you finish candling), the company you ordered from mixes it with PARAFFIN!

If you are using a paraffin or a paraffin / beeswax blend ear candle, stopping a few times during the session to
clear the tip (use a toothpick) will help. When you finish the session, use a q-tip dipped in hydrogen peroxide
and gently swab the ear to collect any powdery residue you are uncomfortable with. Duh, don't stick the q-tip
too far! Does this really even need to be said?

Natural materials are NOT going to be 100% predictable, so expect some variations to occur from time to time.

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