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Ear candling can provide relief for allergies
Ear candling is one of the nontraditional methods that may provide relief from spring allergies and their symptoms.

For those of us who live in Chicago, spring and fall seem to take a LONG time to arrive. And once it gets here, we can't get enough--eating and drinking on restaurant patios, taking strolls in the warm sunshine. But for too many people, spring also brings with it troubling allergies. For them, constant sneezing, dry or watery eyes, and sinus irritations come as part of the package.

Some allergy sufferers try is the art of ear candling, which is believed to have begun in ancient cultures 2,500 or 3,000 years ago! Using 100 percent pure beeswax candles at TKI, we practice Asian Ear Candling that can help eliminate a variety of ailments, including vertigo, migraines, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, tinnitus (noise or ringing in the ear)--and treats the symptoms of seasonal allergies. During the 30-minute procedure, a hollow candle is gently placed into the ear canal, while the other end is lit by a flame and constantly monitored by the therapist. The process creates a low-level vacuum that draws excess ear wax and other debris out of the ear and into the candle. It's really soothing, and massage can be added for extra relaxation.

Fortunately, though, many people find relief without constantly popping either prescription or over-the-counter allergy pills. The Tiffani Kim Institute has always promoted an integrated approach to health and wellness. When it comes to treating the symptoms of spring allergies, you might consider trying the ancient arts ear candling.

Asian Ear Candling $60
Also available with a 30 minute massage $90 (50min)

 
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