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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