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Thread started 02/24/05 7:09pm

senik

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Ear Syringing! Anyone had it done?



Does it hurt? sad
Is it worth it? confused
Any side effects? sick
Can you hear a butterfly fart from a 1000 yards? hmmm

Please tell smile



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Reply #1 posted 02/24/05 7:12pm

Mach

with liquid ?

or with ear cones ?



yes i have to both

dont remember the liquid one much...was young

the wax cones ... are at least worth one try just for the experience, but they cleared out a 2 week old inner ear infection for me in 24 hrs
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Reply #2 posted 02/24/05 7:14pm

Natisse

Mach said:

with liquid ?

or with ear cones ?



yes i have to both

dont remember the liquid one much...was young

the wax cones ... are at least worth one try just for the experience, but they cleared out a 2 week old inner ear infection for me in 24 hrs


Mach is that what's also called "ear candling"? if it's what I think it is then my Mum used to swear by it she had a friend who would do it for her and she loved it nod
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Reply #3 posted 02/24/05 7:14pm

Mach

Natisse said:

Mach said:

with liquid ?

or with ear cones ?



yes i have to both

dont remember the liquid one much...was young

the wax cones ... are at least worth one try just for the experience, but they cleared out a 2 week old inner ear infection for me in 24 hrs


Mach is that what's also called "ear candling"? if it's what I think it is then my Mum used to swear by it she had a friend who would do it for her and she loved it nod


nod it is
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Reply #4 posted 02/24/05 7:15pm

senik

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Mach said:

with liquid ?

or with ear cones ?



yes i have to both

dont remember the liquid one much...was young

the wax cones ... are at least worth one try just for the experience, but they cleared out a 2 week old inner ear infection for me in 24 hrs



Is it true that wax bricks as big as doll houses pop out into the 'ear tray' ? eek


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Reply #5 posted 02/24/05 7:21pm

Mach

senik said:

Mach said:

with liquid ?

or with ear cones ?



yes i have to both

dont remember the liquid one much...was young

the wax cones ... are at least worth one try just for the experience, but they cleared out a 2 week old inner ear infection for me in 24 hrs



Is it true that wax bricks as big as doll houses pop out into the 'ear tray' ? eek




eek i have no knowledge on that ... sounds skeery confused
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Reply #6 posted 02/24/05 7:22pm

Anxiety

oh, yes - it feels REEEEALLY good, actually. and when you're all rinsed out, it feels like they dug a tunnel through your head...but in a nice way.

and yeah, some of the stuff that falls out of the ol' ears can be pretty astonishing. ill
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Reply #7 posted 02/24/05 7:27pm

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Anxiety said:

oh, yes - it feels REEEEALLY good, actually. and when you're all rinsed out, it feels like they dug a tunnel through your head...but in a nice way.

and yeah, some of the stuff that falls out of the ol' ears can be pretty astonishing. ill



Find any John Does' in there? confused


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Reply #8 posted 02/24/05 7:32pm

Natisse

Senik you've inspired me to research it here in Sydney a little (I've wanted to have it done for quite a while now) it's going to cost me about $35 for a half our which will cover both ears apparently...
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Reply #9 posted 02/24/05 7:34pm

Anxiety

i usually get my ears syringed as part of my medical check-up when i go to the doctor. shrug
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Reply #10 posted 02/24/05 7:35pm

Natisse

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i usually get my ears syringed as part of my medical check-up when i go to the doctor. shrug


eek really? cool! here it's a natural therapy kinda thing which costs $$$
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Reply #11 posted 02/24/05 7:37pm

senik

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Natisse said:

Senik you've inspired me to research it here in Sydney a little (I've wanted to have it done for quite a while now) it's going to cost me about $35 for a half our which will cover both ears apparently...



I don't know if they still use that 'candle' technique here in the U.K. 'coz someone was telling me it was a bit archaic shrug So check it out throughly sweetheart hug

Otherwise, just keep an eye on this thread wink .....and watch it go plop! confused

smile



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Reply #12 posted 02/24/05 7:39pm

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Anxiety said:

i usually get my ears syringed as part of my medical check-up when i go to the doctor. shrug



But can use hear Tinkerbell and Jimmy Cricket 'knocking boots' down the street at no. 15, damn it! mad


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Reply #13 posted 02/24/05 7:40pm

Natisse

senik said:

Natisse said:

Senik you've inspired me to research it here in Sydney a little (I've wanted to have it done for quite a while now) it's going to cost me about $35 for a half our which will cover both ears apparently...



I don't know if they still use that 'candle' technique here in the U.K. 'coz someone was telling me it was a bit archaic shrug So check it out throughly sweetheart hug

Otherwise, just keep an eye on this thread wink .....and watch it go plop! confused

smile




hug
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Reply #14 posted 02/24/05 7:40pm

Mach

A Brief History of Ear Candling
by Cheryl Ashby, C.C.T.

Ear Candling is not a new alternative therapy. Dating back to the year 2500 B.C. there is evidence showing that people used and were familiar with the practice of ear candling. Ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, made reference to its use. Parchment scrolls discovered in the Orient, also have described the procedure for ear candling.

This ancient therapeutic art may have been developed with the domestication of the honeybee. Beeswax was -- and still is -- a key component to making the hollow cylinders used in the procedure. The principal cloth used by ancient Egyptians was linen made from flax (the fibers of an annual blue-flowered plant).

Today, as in times past . . . high-quality, ear candles are handmade from beeswax and unbleached cotton cloths. These specially fabricated candles are typically nine (9) to twelve (12) inches long and will burn for approximately ten minutes.

Through a process called "convection". . . softer waxes and toxins will be drawn out of the ear, oxidized and turned into vapors during the procedure.

This simple and time-proven therapy can be very effective in removing old and troublesome blockages from the ear canal, without the use of solutions or probes. Many people are rediscovering the value of Ear Candling to cleanse the ear canal and sinus passages.

Ear Candling is a good example of how an almost forgotten
simple and natural therapy, is now being used effectively
to solve many problems associated with the ear.

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Reply #15 posted 02/24/05 7:41pm

Mach

What To Expect During and
After An Ear Candling Session
by Cheryl Ashby, C.C.T.


What To Expect During An Ear Candling Session . . .

During an Ear Candling session you lie on your side with your body in a straight alignment. A special conical candle is inserted into a protective plate . . . The candle is lit and slowly begins to burn. The small tapered end of the candle is gently placed into your ear canal. The ear candle -- by its shape, design and length -- draws ear wax and fungus deposits from deep inside your ear canal.

As the ear candling session progresses, extracted ear wax and fungus will be burned off, but a majority will be collected in the bottom part of the candle. After the candle has burned down and been extinguished, the therapist will cut open the remnant and show you the former contents of your ear canal. Most people cannot believe what has been collected there! Expect to be amazed!

I've never had an ear candling before . . . isn't it painful? No, there is no pain whatsoever. You will only feel the candle being carefully inserted in your ear. You may also hear some crackling and popping, as the ear wax is being pulled from within your ear. All you have to do is just relax and enjoy your ear candling session time . . .

If you have excessive hearing loss, you may feel some heat during the ear candling session since your feeling (tactile) senses are keener than a person with relatively better hearing. If you are one of these people . . . and you experience some discomfort -- you may request that the therapist stop the procedure briefly -- after a short intermission, you can continue with your session.


What Happens After An Ear Candling Session . . .

For a short time after your ear candling session . . . you may feel a lightness in your head and noises may seem to be much louder to you. This can be relieved by putting a little ear oil on some cotton and inserting this in each of your ears. You will most likely notice improved hearing, because the wax blockage is no longer present in your ears . . .

For a day or two after your ear candling session you may feel a warmth, or some itching in your ears. This is very easy to resolve. . .

You can relieve the itching by simply putting a drop or two of Hydrogen Peroxide in your ears and then gently wipe them out with a cotton swab. Or if you prefer, use the same procedure, but with Echinacea liquid instead of the Hydrogen Peroxide.

You may also notice your sinuses are draining, or that sinus drainage increases after your ear candling session. This is beneficial and will relieve the pressure in your sinus areas. If you have had occurrences of sinus headaches, you should experience a decrease in their frequency. Also you may experience a heightened sense of taste, smell and sight.

Conditions that may benefit from Ear Candling:

• Headaches • Ringing in the Ears • Migraines
• Ear Infections • Plugged Ears • Chronic Sinusitis
• TMJ Dysfunction • Hearing Challenges • Imbalance
• Excessive Wax • Inner Ear Pressure • Ear Aches & Pain


You can have future ear candling sessions whenever you feel the time is right . . . Just use your own good judgment.

As a suggestion, consider this . . . Most dentists recommend an oral exam and cleaning every 6 months to maintain good oral hygiene. Aren't your ears just as important as your teeth? An ear candling session every 6 months would certainly be practical and beneficial.

Ear candling is simply an Old Home Remedy . . . It is NOT a cure for any disease, illness or ailment! We believe Ear Candling can have many positive health benefits for you. But, you must be the ultimate judge in determining if this time-honored practice, will be beneficial to you.
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Reply #16 posted 02/24/05 7:41pm

Anxiety

senik said:

Anxiety said:

i usually get my ears syringed as part of my medical check-up when i go to the doctor. shrug



But can use hear Tinkerbell and Jimmy Cricket 'knocking boots' down the street at no. 15, damn it! mad



ha ha ha, yeah, for a while everything is REALLY LOUD and REALLY CLEAR. it's cool at first, then it gets a little annoying. i think a wee smidge of deafness is a good thing, especially if you live in the city.
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Reply #17 posted 02/24/05 7:43pm

senik

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Anxiety said:

senik said:




But can use hear Tinkerbell and Jimmy Cricket 'knocking boots' down the street at no. 15, damn it! mad



ha ha ha, yeah...



Now you're mocking my ass! mad

.....Fancy flogging it instead? batting eyes


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Reply #18 posted 02/24/05 7:51pm

Anxiety

senik said:

Anxiety said:



ha ha ha, yeah...



Now you're mocking my ass! mad

.....Fancy flogging it instead? batting eyes



drool


i, um, ahem....


BANNED!!! mad for flustering a moderator!!!












whip
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Reply #19 posted 02/24/05 7:55pm

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I've had it done a couple of times. They fill a large syringe with warmish water and have you hold a little tray under your ear to catch the water and gunk as it comes out. They inject the water into your ear with the syringe, and somehow at the same time wax, etc. is pulled out. It doesn't hurt at all, but the sensation is weird--your ears, nose and throat are all connected, so it's like you feel as if you've got water in your head running around in there.....ya kinda go omg

You've GOT to look when it's done to see what came out. That's the most satisfying part. And your hearing will be much better, if you were clogged up.

thumbs up!
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Reply #20 posted 02/24/05 7:58pm

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AnotherLoverToo said:

I've had it done a couple of times. They fill a large syringe with warmish water and have you hold a little tray under your ear to catch the water and gunk as it comes out. They inject the water into your ear with the syringe, and somehow at the same time wax, etc. is pulled out. It doesn't hurt at all, but the sensation is weird--your ears, nose and throat are all connected, so it's like you feel as if you've got water in your head running around in there.....ya kinda go omg

You've GOT to look when it's done to see what came out. That's the most satisfying part. And your hearing will be much better, if you were clogged up.

thumbs up!


I've done this too, when I was fitted for earplugs. It is quite amazing, actually. It cleans you out. It's about time to do it again, now that I think about it.
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Reply #21 posted 02/24/05 9:40pm

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I've had it done, wasn't pleasant but not so bad either. Now I am thinking of asking if I can use this on my girlfriend just to see her reaction. biggrin
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Reply #22 posted 02/24/05 9:44pm

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I've had it done. It was great afterwards but then they showed me what was in the tray. barf
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Reply #23 posted 02/24/05 9:48pm

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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

I've had it done. It was great afterwards but then they showed me what was in the tray. barf
nod ill
a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on
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Reply #24 posted 02/24/05 11:55pm

evenstar3

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i've never heard of it before, but now i kinda want to have it done.
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Reply #25 posted 02/25/05 12:25am

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Eeeewwwww!!!
I think I'm too squeemish for that one. lol
I've got a bad sinus and ear infection right now and I think I'll stick with antibiotics and antihistamines for now...if they don't work then maybe I would consider it.
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Reply #26 posted 02/25/05 1:13am

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i love having my ears syringed, gives me goosebumps
your hearing is amazing after having it done
WARNING: NEVER have it done if you have a cold - god damn it kills
i wanna try ear candling, its supposed to be so soothing & calming
WHY SHOULD I DO THAT, WHEN I CAN DO THIS
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Reply #27 posted 02/25/05 1:19am

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eek what are you guys talking abt?? candle wax in your ears?? confuse


oh and Senik!!! you forgot abt my b-day mad


wax in your ears??? eek
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Reply #28 posted 02/25/05 3:39am

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AndGodCreatedMe said:

eek what are you guys talking abt?? candle wax in your ears?? confuse


oh and Senik!!! you forgot abt my b-day mad


wax in your ears??? eek



I must have not heard redface Blocked ears, you see redface

wink

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Reply #29 posted 02/25/05 3:45am

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I've always wanted to try the candle-ing thing...
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