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What are the food and nutrition recommendations for boosting the immune system in Bell’s Palsy patients?
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To boost the immune system, it is recommended to consume seeds (sesame, pumpkin), reishi mushrooms, and blackstrap molasses, while avoiding processed food, eggs, shellfish, and pork.
Discuss the benefits of acupuncture for Bell’s Palsy according to the lecture.
The benefits of acupuncture for Bell’s Palsy include its safety, effectiveness, and fast-acting results with no side effects, emphasizing the importance of early treatment.
Explain the concept of Spleen Qi Sinking in Chinese Medicine as it relates to Bell's Palsy.
Spleen Qi Sinking in Chinese Medicine suggests mild weakness to total paralysis due to stress depleting the immune system, causing facial drooping, excess saliva, loss of taste, fatigue, loose stools, and a pale tongue with teeth marks.
What are the two main patterns of Bell's Palsy according to Chinese Medicine?
The two main patterns of Bell's Palsy in Chinese Medicine are Spleen Qi Sinking and Blood Stasis with Wind.
Why is early treatment important in the management of Bell's Palsy with acupuncture?
Early treatment with acupuncture is crucial as it leads to better outcomes, promoting quicker and more effective recovery with no side effects.
Which ear acupuncture points are used for Bell’s Palsy?
Ear acupuncture points for Bell's Palsy include points for the cheek, jaw, ear, eye, lips, and Shen Men.
Describe the key symptoms of Bell's Palsy.
Key symptoms of Bell's Palsy include facial drooping on one side, inability to close the eyelid, pain in the facial nerve, fatigue, headache, tinnitus, ear and jaw pain, sensation loss, and muscle drooping on one side.
What are some additional non-acupuncture treatments suggested for Bell's Palsy?
Additional treatments include Moxa (10 minutes daily on the facial area), Gua Sha (10 minutes before needling), herbal formulas (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang for Spleen Qi Sinking and Tao Hong Si Wu Tang for Blood Stasis), and lifestyle changes such as wearing an eye patch and using hydrating eye drops.
Which acupuncture points are recommended for Blood Stasis with Wind in treating Bell's Palsy?
For Blood Stasis with Wind, the acupuncture points are LI 4, SJ 5, Stomach 45; facial points are similar to those for Spleen Qi Sinking; electroacupuncture points include Stomach 7 & 8 or Stomach 6 & 4.
List the acupuncture points used for treating Spleen Qi Sinking in Bell's Palsy.
Acupuncture points for treating Spleen Qi Sinking include Spleen 6, Ren 6, Stomach 26, Du 20; and facial points such as Ren 24, DU 26, Stomach 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Gallbladder 3, SJ 23, Gallbladder 14.
What are the potential causes of Bell's Palsy from a Western medical perspective?
The potential causes of Bell's Palsy from a Western perspective include unknown origins possibly linked to dormant viral infections like Epstein-Barr and Herpes.
What role does electroacupuncture play in the treatment of Bell's Palsy?
Electroacupuncture is used to stimulate the facial muscles and acupoints, most commonly performed on points like Stomach 7 & 8 or Stomach 6 & 4 for 10 minutes.
What lifestyle recommendations are given to patients with Bell’s Palsy?
Lifestyle recommendations include wearing an eye patch, using hydrating eye drops, and finding ways to meditate and de-stress.
How does Chinese Medicine interpret the cause of Bell’s Palsy?
Chinese Medicine interprets the cause of Bell's Palsy as the result of stress depleting the immune system, allowing an external Wind pathogen to invade.
What is the suggested role of 'Moxa' in treating Bell’s Palsy?
Moxa is suggested to be used for 10 minutes daily on the facial area to provide warmth and stimulate healing in patients with Bell’s Palsy.
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