Question
How is facial paralysis caused?
Answer
Facial paralysis patients often suffer from wind pathogens directly affecting the facial meridians. This is usually due to an overly oily diet, excessive consumption of animal organs, leading to an excessive accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body. The phlegm and dampness ascend to the orifices, thereby causing facial paralysis. Treatment should include a light diet and be supplemented with rehabilitation therapies such as acupuncture and electrical stimulation. Good living habits should be cultivated in everyday life.