Basic Understanding of the Ear System
The Ear system consists of the Outer Ear Portion that leads from the outside through the ear canal, right up to the Ear drum. This path is lined by hair (cilia) that trap foreign particles and insects. Also, like the nasal path that secretes mucus, this canal also secretes wax to inhibit foreign particles from reaching the ear drum.
The ear system also has an Inner Portion leading from the ear drum and ending with the Eustachian tubes that open into the throat.
Now, because the ear drum is a curtain that separates the outer ear from the inner ear system, there must be a way that pressure is maintained in balance between the outer and inner ear, or else this would result in problems such as pressure build up, loss of hearing, dizziness and could even lead to related ear infections.
The way this pressure is maintained is through the openings of the ear in the throat which expose the inner ear to the same atmospheric pressure as the outer ear.
What is Tinnitus ?
Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that eventually resolves.
It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the patient can hear the noise.
Ear Care Having understood the system, it follows that ear care must involve 2 parts:
- Regular cleaning of the Outer Ear safely and without abrasion to keep secreted wax from building up indiscriminately and assisting in its removal. Failure to do this may expose you to the risk of ear infections.
- Keeping the throat openings of the inner ear, clean and mucus free in order for the ear system to maintain correct atmospheric pressure. Build up of mucus at these inner openings not only results in blockage, causing an upsetting of ear pressure but enhances the risk of severe ear infections.
Inner Ear Cleaning
Unless the mucus collection has become chronic and started festering into a bacterial infection (which would require antibiotic treatment), the practice of jala neti is reported to be very beneficial for addressing this inner ear cleaning and even in the prevention and treatment of ear infections.
Although a prominently nasal irrigation technique, the wonderful part about jala neti is that it completely addresses multifarious issues relating to oral health including ear, nose, throat and eye care – definitely worth incorporating into your daily routine
Ear Candling
Ear coning, also called ear candling, is an ancient technique in which warm smoke spirals into the ear creating effects with a unique experience.
While ear candling has been often equated with quackery, Ear candles are used for everything from easing headaches and ear pain to triggering sinuses to drain. Some use them strictly for hygienic purposes while others use them as a tool for whole-body energy healing. Every individual will have different results, but several agree that when done right, ear coning is very relaxing and a wonderful stress reliever.
It is said that ear candles have been around for thousands of years and that every culture has used some form of them. How exactly ear candles work, however, is somewhat of a mystery.
Followings Are The Ear Conditions :
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infections
- Hearing Disorders and Deafness
- Hearing Problems in Children
- Meniere’s Disease
- Noise
- Tinnitus
