Ear candling is a procedure that is performed to remove ear wax from the ear canal.

Ear candling is often done around the time of a cold or other illness in order to remove excess earwax from the ears and to disinfect them from any bacteria or virus.

Ear candles are lit at one end and when pinched, the heat of the flame sucks air through a cylinder of fabric which in turn creates a suction in a similar way as a vacuum cleaner does.

The suction removes earwax, dead skin cells and other impurities from inside your ears.

The benefits of ear candling are many including relief from congestion and hearing problems, allergies, headaches and sinus problems.