Question
My grandmother has facial nerve palsy and has become relatively stable after treatment. However, recently, due to catching a cold, she wants to ask whether it is possible to take her to a sauna to promote sweating.
Answer
The occurrence of facial palsy may be related to the invasion of wind-cold evil into the meridians, leading to obstructed Qi flow. Therefore, in the early stage of facial palsy, it is not recommended to undergo sauna therapy to avoid excessive sweating and consumption of vital Qi, which may affect the recovery of the disease. Moreover, after sauna therapy, attention should be paid to keeping warm and avoiding direct wind to prevent further invasion of cold evil and exacerbation of symptoms.