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Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. In traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy is attributed to a "wind cold" attack brought about by exposure to wind. One alternative treatment for Bell’s palsy is acupuncture. However, its efficacy remains unknown because the available studies are of low quality (poor primary study design or inadequate reporting practices). …read more from Wikipedia
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