Bell's Palsy Natural Remedies
Bell’s palsy is facial paralysis of one side of the face; sudden paralysis on one side often with a swelling of the facial nerves. Muscles on one side of the face, eyelids may be paralyzed and can’t close or tear up excessively. The mouth may droop with excessive saliva the face can have a flat appearance without wrinkles or expression.
Causes are generally unknown but seem to be a viral cause. It has been seen with exposure to cold winds.
Bell’s palsy is usually treated with a course of prednisone to suppress symptoms. Often less than 40% chance o f success and attending toxicity and side effects.
Natural treatment of Bell’s palsy with supplements is most effective when used at the earliest stage. Even older cases can get some help. Start with Liquid B Vitamins in double the amount recommended will feed the nerves.
Always remember to remove alcohol, tobacco, black tea, coffee, and soda from your diet.
Natural Healing Protocol: Combining supplements will do more to support your body's ability to function properly than using just one. Use the following remedies for best results -- your ability to heal will depend on the severity and length of time your symptoms have been present.
Herbs for Bell's Palsy
Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties. Learn more about herbs >
St. John’s wort – for viral causes.
Wild yam – for muscle relaxation.
Passion flower – for nerve and muscle support.
Cell Salts to Help Bell's Palsy
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day. Learn more about cell salts >
#4 Ferr phos 6X – inflammation
#6 Kali phos 6X – nerve support
#9 Nat mur 6X – tearing eyes, painful paralysis
Bell's Palsy Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies. Learn more about homeopathy >
Causticum (#1 Homeopathic for Bell's Palsy) – tension and pain in face, due to a cold draft, paralyzed nerve; right-sided; worse cold winds.
Phosphorus (#2) – numbness and tingling of the left side of the face; drooping; salivation; numbness, burning, tightness.
Aconitum (#3) – sudden onset; cold wind; numbness or sharp pains
Belladonna (#4) – right-sided; throbbing pains
Curare – severe facial paralysis.
Natrum muriaticum –profuse tearing; painful; biting tongue from numbness.
Nux vomica – left-sided paralysis from stimulant abuse; facial spasms; worse from cold.
