Send us a textA candle crackles, a brown residue appears, and someone swears their sinuses feel clear. It looks convincing—until you test the physics, check the anatomy, and tally the injuries. We pull back the curtain on ear candling with an audiologist’s eye: what the cones are made of, how they’re used, the sweeping claims from “wax removal” to “brain detox,” and the simple reason the residue you see isn’t coming from your ear. We trace the marketing myth of ancient origins, the Hopi tribe’s explicit rejection, and why a modern wellness product was dressed up as tradition to make it feel trustworthy.We also talk about what does work. Ears are self-cleaning, Q-tips push wax deeper, and safe options include softening drops, professional irrigation, and clinician-performed removal. Plus, a powerful listener story about a child’s head injury reminds us how subtle warning signs can mask serious problems—and why trusting your gut and returning for care can be lifesaving.If you care about ear health, evidence-based wellness, and spotting medical misinformation before it harms, this conversation equips you with clear answers and safer choices. Subscribe, share with a friend who swears by ear candles, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your hearing—and your safety—deserve more than smoke and mirrors.Resources: clinicsinsurgery https://www.drugs.com/fda-consumer/don-t-get-burned-stay-away-from-ear-candles-125.html globalscience https://www.homeopathicpluscentre.com/ear-candling-2/ Livescience https://quackwatch.org/related/can Support the showDon't miss a (heart) beat! Check out our Instagram @doctoringthetruthpodcast and email us your Medical Mishaps at [email protected]. Join us on Facebook at Doctoring the Truth, and TikTok @doctoring the truth. Don't forget to download, rate, and review so we can keep bringing you more exciting content each week! Stay safe, and stay suspicious...trust, after all, is a delicate thing! Don't forget to check out these fantastic discounts using promo code STAYSUSPICIOUS from our sponsors at: *thecuminclub.com for 30% off *https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/STAYSUSPICIOUS for 20% off *www.handful.com for 30% off *www.standshoes.com for 15% off *www.oldglory.com for 15% off *www.getcheeky.com for 30% off *https://mollybz.com for 10% off *www.RSRVCollective.com for 30% off *klearprotein.com for 20% off *www.torrain.org for 15% off