Bell’s palsy, also known as facial palsy, is an acute, ipsilateral facial nerve paralysis with unknown etiology, which can result in weakness of the muscles of facial expression. Bell's palsy can occur at any age.  

The clinical features of Bell’s palsy may include sudden onset, unilateral, weakness of the facial nerve, auricular pain, and headaches. Moreover, retroauricular pain may lead to impaired tolerance of noise and ipsilateral disturbance of taste. 

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In China, acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to assist in Bell’s palsy recovery, Consistent acupuncture treatments (usually recommended 3 times per week), can help soothe a patient and expedite resolution of paralysis, and enhance nerve function.

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Here is an article on USA Today about Angelina Jolie’s struggle with Bell’s Palsy and  “credited acupuncture for a full recovery.”