9/24/2002: Ear candling - Page 2

plool · 09-26-2002, 02:34 AM

This reminds me of a supposed cure for nasal congestion. It is a Yoga technique called "Jal Neti"

InkEye · 09-26-2002, 05:07 AM

After thinking alot about this, I conferred with friend of mine and we discussed the topic at length, and looked at several links - one mentioned in this thread he found exactly. I commented to him that there was insufficient evidence in that particular article... but being the skeptic that I am, we searched for more.

We should have thought to hit the James Randi site (duh!). After a few links, here's what we dug up:

http://www.randi.org/jr/02-02-2001.html

http://www.randi.org/jr/02-09-2001.html

Some neat experiments to try. I'll try them with my aunt. Basically you hold the candle in a jar of water and should get the same kinda wax. JR says the wax is from the bees-wax turning that color. Should be interesting.

NateXLH1000 · 09-26-2002, 04:05 PM

I find that if you want a thorough cleaning of your ear, use hydrogen peroxide (from CVS, NOT industrial strength!)
It will feel very strange as it fizzes but it only attacks the wax. Use a Qtip to clean out the residue.

if you want to "clear your mind of impurities", I would sugest a concentrated solution of NaOH: Alow to "work" until the solution makes its way out to the other ear.

09-26-2002, 02:34 AM	#16
plool Questionist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Everett Posts: 8	Nasal Spout This reminds me of a supposed cure for nasal congestion. It is a Yoga technique called "Jal Neti" __________________ "Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies." --Nietzsche

09-26-2002, 05:07 AM	#17
InkEye Questionist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8	To be fair... After thinking alot about this, I conferred with friend of mine and we discussed the topic at length, and looked at several links - one mentioned in this thread he found exactly. I commented to him that there was insufficient evidence in that particular article... but being the skeptic that I am, we searched for more. We should have thought to hit the James Randi site (duh!). After a few links, here's what we dug up: http://www.randi.org/jr/02-02-2001.html http://www.randi.org/jr/02-09-2001.html Some neat experiments to try. I'll try them with my aunt. Basically you hold the candle in a jar of water and should get the same kinda wax. JR says the wax is from the bees-wax turning that color. Should be interesting.

09-26-2002, 04:05 PM	#18
NateXLH1000 Wiseacre Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Masshole Posts: 35	Fun with bodily orifices I find that if you want a thorough cleaning of your ear, use hydrogen peroxide (from CVS, NOT industrial strength!) It will feel very strange as it fizzes but it only attacks the wax. Use a Qtip to clean out the residue. if you want to "clear your mind of impurities", I would sugest a concentrated solution of NaOH: Alow to "work" until the solution makes its way out to the other ear. __________________ I have no signature.

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