EarCandles:  Fact or Fiction?

Wally's Literature (December '98 Web Page)

"These [candle] methods may soothe by warming
and soothing the ear, but studies need to be made
to determine the actual effects and any benefits."

Hmm... Is Wally telling us this may not work?

Wally continues:

This procedure DOES NOT necessarily assist healing or cure any disease...
      The EAR WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY
excrete wax and other substances from this procedure.

Wally cautions:

DO NOT BURN TOO CLOSE to the ear, and USE SAFE, NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIALS (like aluminum foil to catch the ash and damp towels over the head and shoulders) to protect from fire.

DON'T PLACE ANY OBJECTS DIRECTLY IN THE EAR! Make sure the candle or cone is ABOVE the ear opening...

. . . BUT-- Step 2 of Wally's Instructions say:

[N.B.: Emphasis and Italics are mine -- ED.]

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