Bell’s Palsy is a sudden occurrence of unilateral paralysis of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). The best treatment period is within the first 30 days. After that, it is hard to recover completely. The combination of acupuncture and herbal treatments have been very effective clinically for Bell’s Palsy.

Psychospiritually, the metaphors of Bell’s palsy is extreme control over anger; unwillingness to express feelings. From the Chinese Traditional Medicine perspective, it is caused by the pathogenic factor “wind”, of either an internal or external origin. It most commonly appears along the course of the Stomach channel on the face.

Affirmation:

• It is safe for me to express my feelings.
• I forgive myself.