Has anyone heard of or actually tried ear candling?
This topic (ear candling) was presented at our hospital's CME (continuing medical education) this week. Apparently it is a form of alternative medicine where a hollow candle is placed into the external auditory meatus (ear canal) with the other end lit up. It is said to have originated from the Hopi tribe in North America (if I heard correctly).
Practitioners of ear candling claim that it can cure many illnesses/ ailments, among those mentioned during the CME:
(1) Chronic sinusitis (for some reason, my colleagues looked at me when this was mentioned)
(2) Ear wax
(3) General well being
(4) Purify the mind (it was then my turn to look at them)
(5) etc
(6) etc
But please do not try this at home, as there isn't any scientific basis or evidence of benefit. In fact, it may be hazardous to one's health or even cause damage to the ear canal or tympanic membrane (ear drum).
Practitioners of ear candling claim that it can cure many illnesses/ ailments, among those mentioned during the CME:
(1) Chronic sinusitis (for some reason, my colleagues looked at me when this was mentioned)
(2) Ear wax
(3) General well being
(4) Purify the mind (it was then my turn to look at them)
(5) etc
(6) etc
But please do not try this at home, as there isn't any scientific basis or evidence of benefit. In fact, it may be hazardous to one's health or even cause damage to the ear canal or tympanic membrane (ear drum).
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