Facial Paralysis
Mental & Nervous
Vata aggravation in facial channels causing paralysis and drooping of one side of face.
Affects millions globally · Mental & Nervous condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Vata
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Vata aggravation in mukha (facial) channels — from cold, wind exposure (2) Sleeping with head near open window in cold weather (3) Direct cold wind hitting face — primary cause in Ashtanga Hridaya
Daily habits
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Daily Practice 1
Cover face and ears when going out in cold or wind
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Daily Practice 2
Never sleep facing cold air-conditioning or open window
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Daily Practice 3
Warm sesame oil face massage twice daily — essential
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Daily Practice 4
Facial exercises — gentle muscle retraining
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Daily Practice 5
Keep face warm with warm cloth compress after oil massage