If you have heard of ear candles (a type of candle placed in your outer ear), you might be wondering why anyone would use such a product.
 Although ear candling was not very common in the last several decades, it was frequently used among our ancient ancestors.
 The treatment is starting to gain more interest among those who are looking for alternative treatments to common illnesses.
There have not been enough studies to prove whether or not they do help to treat the conditions intended.
 However, there are many users who have no doubt that using them has helped them to treat certain illnesses.
They are designed to be able to help people keep their ears very clean.
 The heat from the candle can help to bring extra wax and other harmful debris in the ear to the surface.
 Being able to clean your ears well might help you to hear better and to have less ear infections or other related problems.
Natural healers might prescribe ear candling for someone who is experiencing chronic headaches.
 They can help to eliminate or reduce the number of headaches.
 Some healers believe that they are also an effective way to help treat sinus headaches.
Advocates of candling believe they will help to cure allergies as well as discomfort from sinus infections.
 The treatment can also be used as an attempt to treat or even cure chronic ear infections.
 If you are having difficulty hearing as a result of too much fluid or wax in your ears, their use might be a non-invasive way to help heal your hearing.
  Follow all instructions carefully and purchase them from reputable manufacturers if you want to attempt to safely cure some common ailments.