Ear Symptoms and Treatment with Hopi Ear Candles.

Our Hopi Ear Candles have been reported to us by some of our satisfied clients as being effective at treating a number of conditions that are associated with the Ear, Nose and Throat. These are listed for your information below.

Overview - Ears, Nose and Throat
Although the ears may appear to be isolated structures, they are directly linked to the nose and throat. The visible part of the ear, the pinna, is connected to the ear canal, which ends at the eardrum. Beyond this membrane lies the middle ear, an air filled space connected to the back of the nasal cavity and to the throat by a channel called the Eustachian tube. This tube ensures that the air pressure is the same on both sides of the eardrum.

Our ears provide us with two vital but very different senses: hearing and balance. Sound detected by the ears provides essential info about our external surroundings and allows us to communicate in highly sophisticated ways, such as through speech and music. In addition our ears contribute to our sense of balance, the largely unconscious understanding of the body’s orientation in space that allows us to maintain an upright posture and move without falling over. Ear problems and infections can upset this delicate balance.

Colds
Colds can occur at any time of the year, although infections are more frequent in the autumn and winter. About ½ of the population of Europe and the United States of America develops at least one cold each year.

The initial symptoms of a cold usually develop between 12 hours and 3 days after infection. Symptoms include:

• frequent sneezing
• runny nose
• sore throat
• coughs.

Bacterial ear infections are a common complication of colds.

Hopi Care : We recommend, whilst suffering from a cold, Hopi ear candles can be used up to 1 - 2 times per day for 5 - 7 days then less often in the second week if symptoms persist. Whilst these treatments will not cure a cold, they may help to clear congestion and ease discomfort.

Sinusitis
The sinuses are air filled cavities around the nose and eyes. Within the lining of the sinuses are many mucus-secreting glands. Mucus passes continuously through narrow channels that lead from the sinuses to the back of the nose.

Sinusitis is an inflammation of any of the sinuses. Sinusitis may be acute (developing and clearing up rapidly) or chronic (long term).

The most common cause of sinusitis is a viral infection such as the common cold. If the channels connecting the nose to the sinuses becomes blocked due to the viral infection, mucus collects in the sinuses.

Symptoms depend on which sinuses are affected and may include headache, pain and tenderness in the face that tends to worsen when bending down.

If symptoms do not improve within 3 days you should consult your doctor.

Hopi Care : In the first few days of acute sinusitis we recommend daily treatment. Monthly treatments may then help to prevent the severity and frequency of attacks. Chronic sinusitis will probably require weekly treatment for the first month then 1 - 2 times per month for a further 2-3 months.

Hopi ear candles can be purchased from this website. See our Products page for details.

Wax Blockage
Blockage of the ear canal by earwax often causes a feeling of fullness and irritation in the ear.

Earwax, produced by glands in the ear canal, cleans and moistens the canal. Usually wax is produced in small quantities and emerges naturally from the ear. However, if the canal becomes blocked with wax, it causes a feeling of fullness and discomfort and sometimes hearing loss.

Hopi Care : To help clear wax blockage one treatment may be sufficient, however 2 - 3 may be needed dependent upon extent of build up. Regular treatments every 6-8 weeks may help to relieve and prevent excess build up.

Chronic secretary otitis media
This is a persistent collection of fluid in the middle ear common in children under 8 years old. Sometimes referred to as ‘glue ear’ the middle ear becomes filled with a thick, sticky, glue-like fluid. It is the most common cause of impaired hearing in children under the age of 8.

The middle ear is normally ventilated by the Eustachian tube. However, if this tube becomes blocked, possibly as a result of infection, the middle ear may fill with fluid. Often the blockage persists, causing chronic (long term) secretary otitis media.

The symptoms may develop gradually and may initially go unnoticed. The symptoms tend to fluctuate and tend to be worse in the winter months. They may include: partial deafness, immature speech for the child’s age, ear infections.

If symptoms persist for several months grommets will probably be inserted under general anesthetic to allow air to circulate around the middle ear.

Hopi Care : An initial treatment of once per week for 1 month may be sufficient. Regular monthly treatments thereafter may be beneficial.

Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is the inflammation of the membrane lining the nose and throat due to an allergic reaction. It affects people who experience an allergic reaction after they inhale specific allergens.
Allergic rhinitis may occur only in the spring and summer, in which case it is known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever, or it may be perennial and occur all year round.
The symptoms of Allergic rhinitis can include:

• Itchy sensation in the nose
• Frequent sneezing
• Blocked, runny nose
• Itchy, red, watery eyes

Allergic rhinitis is more common in people who also have other allergic conditions such as asthma. Dependent upon the severity of the condition 2-3 Hopi ear candle treatments may be needed in the first week then 1-2 times in the next 2-3 weeks.

Hopi Care : A monthly treatment may help to reduce the frequency or severity of attacks.

Tension headaches
Moderate or severe pain affecting one or more areas around the head, often as a result of stress.

Hopi Care : The pressure relief and relaxation brought about by a Hopi ear candle treatment can really help this condition. The frequency of treatment will depend upon the severity of the condition.

Tinnitus
This is sounds heard in one or both ears in the absence of any external noise. People with Tinnitus hear sounds that originate within the ear itself. These sounds may include ringing, buzzing or whistling.

Hopi Care : Hopi ear candle treatment can help to reduce the symptoms of Tinnitus by aiding relaxation, however there is no known cure for Tinnitus and whilst some sufferers may find Hopi beneficial, others may not.

Hopi ear candles can be purchased from this website. See our Products page for details.

Please note: We recommend that a qualified and insured practitioner should be consulted for treatment with any type of Hopi candle. These candles are not a medication and no responsibility is accepted for improper or inaccurate use. If in doubt, consult your General Medical Practitioner.