Question
My wife had a sudden inability to move her face after eating ice cream and using air conditioning one day. Now she’s going to the hospital for acupuncture, but as soon as she indulges, her face gets paralyzed easily. What methods can be used to completely cure this strange illness?
Answer
Based on the description, it seems she is suffering from facial paralysis, around the age of 34. Generally, this condition is considered to be caused by inflammation of the facial nerve, but it could also be due to symptoms from a cold or inflammation. In such cases, it is recommended to promptly use anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications as well as nerve-nourishing drugs for emergency treatment. In the later stages, these can be combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatments. In daily life, it’s important to pay attention to moderate physical exercise, strengthen your constitution, ensure a light and nutritious diet, avoid catching a cold, and pay attention to proper facial care. The general treatment duration is one to two weeks; one should not rush the recovery process and avoid making intense facial expressions. Wishing for a speedy recovery.