The candles are hollow cones about 10 inches long and made from a fabric tube soaked in beeswax, paraffin or a mixture of the two. The candles are lighted and the hot wax is dripped into an ear.
"The candles are being marketed as treatments for a variety of conditions, including ear wax buildup, sinus infections, hearing loss, headaches, colds, flu and sore throats," the FDA said.
Marketers claim warmth created by the lit device produces suction that draws wax and other impurities from the ear canal.
"Some ear candles are offered as products that purify the blood, strengthen the brain, or even 'cure' cancer," said Dr. Eric Mann, clinical deputy director of the FDA's Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices.
But the FDA warns the candles can cause burns of the face, ear canal, eardrum and middle ear; plug the ear with candle wax; and puncture an eardrum.
Also, Mann said, the there is no valid scientific evidence for any medical benefit from the use of the candles.
Copyright 2010 United Press International
Alright lets be real… There
Alright lets be real… There are risks to everything you do. Lets take sunbathing for example.. Yes, to much of it can be bad for you. Although, the sun is also good in the fact that it helps the body.. Sunshine is a significant source of vitamin D because the UV rays from sunlight trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin. So, in essence.. sun is naturally good for you. My question is, when will the FDA put a regulation on how much sun we are allowed to get? Where does the regulations stop?
On another note... I really enjoy the process of ear coning or ear candling. It is very relaxing and soothing. I really just wish people could understand the true facts about it. Most of the info people get is all common miss conception and untrue facts. I have done a fair amount of research and found a couple of great places that provide excellent information.
http://www.earcandleblog.com
http://www.wallysnatural.com
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