Facial Paralysis
Seventy-five% of cases of facial paralysis in adults are caused by an inflammation of the facial nerve called Bell's palsy. This disorder (probably derived from a virus) is common, affecting 25 out of 100,000 individuals / year. It is more common in people with diabetes. It usually affects one side of the face (very rarely both sides at one time), causing a drooping mouth, drooling and excessive tearing from one eye. Paralysis occurs within a few hours to a few days. There may also be a loss of taste on front of tongue on the affected side of face. Sound may also seem louder on the affected side (hyperacusis).
While the facial distortion usually improves over time, there may be some permanent deformity in 20% of individuals. Full recovery is less likely in older people, and those with hyperacusis, loss of taste, and severe paralysis. Recurrence of paralysis on same side or opposite side occurs in 1 in 10 people.
In facial paralysis due to stroke, eye on affected side can be closed and the forehead can be wrinkled. This is not possible with Bell's palsy. Other muscles on one side of body may also be involved with a stroke.Facial paralysis due to a brain tumor generally develops gradually with accompanying headaches, seizures, or hearing loss. In newborns, facial paralysis results from birth trauma.
Common Causes
- Bell's palsy
- Stroke
- Brain tumor
- Sarcoidosis
- Lyme disease
- Infection
- Birth trauma (newborns)
Role of Divine Noni in Facial Paralysis
Noni contains all essential minerals in abundant quantity like calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese etc.
Calcium : Calcium performs numerous vital functions in the body. It combines with phosphorus to strengthen bones and is crucial for nerve conduction, muscle contraction and heartbeat.
Magnesium : Magnesium is essential for every major biological process. It is necessary for 300+ enzymatic reactions and is vital for calcium metabolism. Magnesium is not a trace mineral, but a major entity in our bodies.
Potassium : Potassium is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses that provide smooth coordinated muscle movement. Potassium also helps widen blood vessels during exercise; thereby increasing blood flow to help carry away heat, and is used to convert blood glucose to glycogen. Noni is rich in potassium.
Vitamin B12 : Vitamin B12 prevents nerve damage by maintaining sheaths that cover them. The foods contain abundant amounts of B vitamins, in particular the vitamin B12 and vitamin B3 (niacin), required for a well functioning nervous system. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause nerve degeneration.
Nerve tissue function partly depends on presence of various B vitamins in Vitamin B Complex 50 such as Thiamin, Niacin and Pyridoxine. This may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of facial nerve paralysis. Noni is rich in all vitamins including vitamin B complex.
Essential fatty acids : The essential fatty acids are important in the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. The role of essential fatty acids within the body is an important link that can be utilized during supplemental period. These essential fatty acids are present naturally in Noni. This fatty acid helps body combat inflammation and supports normal functioning of nervous system.
Noni contains all essential fatty acids : Immune modulating property of Noni : Facial paralysis is caused by a problem in the facial nerves that coordinate muscles; however, the actual mechanisms behind this problem remain a mystery and the sudden loss of muscle tone is still unexplained. The paralysis is a result of a swelling in the facial nerves because of an infection caused by a virus or because of some immune system problem. Noni acts like an immune modulator and thus helps in bells palsy cases by its immune modulating property.
Recommended Dosage
Divine Noni Concentrate
5ml morning and 5ml evening for 3 days. Then
10ml morning and 10ml evening for next 3 days. Then
15ml morning and 15ml evening for next 8 months.
