Ear candling is a method of ear wax removal that dates back to the ancient greeks, but just because its been a key moment in historic health should we really still be following it today?

Ear candling, a common method called Hopi Ear Candles involves a hollow tube usually containing cotton that is soaked in beeswax being placed at the entrance to the ear canal and ignited with a lighter.

It is said that the change in air temperature within the ear canal creates an upward stream of warm air and a vaccum effect within the ear canal that drags the wax out of the ear.

However, due to lack of clinical research to say that this even happens and that the videos and photos online of layers of ear wax being stuck to the hollow tube are potentially faked for views and revenue gain.

Professionals, health care assistants and audiologists would always recommend seeking help from a professional to remove ear wax using more modern methods such as micro suction.