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Ear candling
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Ear candling
An alternative method for removing impacted cerumen with a lighted hollow cone of paraffin or beeswax. It does not work, and is not considered an acceptable treatment for any ear problem or disorder.
Mentioned in: Cerumen Impaction


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And most modern-day ear candle packages have disclaimers warning consumers the product is not meant for medical treatment, but meditation, relaxation or amusement.
Remedial offerings include holistic healer Reg Moore's Ear Evacuation Technique--a simple massage-and-pressure-point method of alleviating pressure in the ear--as well as how to use an ear cone or ear candle to gently remove wax.
 
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