How Do You Make Ear Cleaning Candles?
Ear candles are believed by some to be a natural remedy for removing excess ear wax, relieving headaches and sinus congestion, and even alleviating symptoms of vertigo by balancing the fluids inside of the ear. They are used by placing the wide end of the candle over the opening of the ear and lighting the narrow end. Advocates of the ear candle maintain that while the candle burns, the updraft draws out blockages and other unwanted material from the ear. While ear candles are not terribly expensive, they are not as widely used as they once were and for that reason can be difficult to find. By making ear candles at home you can always be assured of having them on hand when they are needed. Prepare your dowel by cutting approximately 18 inches off of an old broom handle or purchasing a similarly sized dowel. One end must be shaved down so that the dowel resembles a long, thin cone. Do this with a sharp knife as though you are sharpening a pencil by hand. Lightly sand the whittled end if
