Alternative Bell's Palsy Treatment:
The cause of Bell's Palsy is possibly viral, bacterial infections and or nutritional disorders. As far back as 1970, Herpes Simplex 1 was suggested as a cause of Bell's palsy. Some studies point compellingly to the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), as the most frequent cause of Bell's Palsy, possibly accounting for at least 60 - 70% of cases. Additional research has been reinforcing the conclusion. Exposure to HSV-1 is common; a vast majority of the population has been exposed to it. Most people are exposed during childhood. Kissing between relatives is the most frequent source of exposure, but it may be possible that the virus is also spread while sharing towels, utensils, etc.
The active virus is commonly associated with cold sores, but the virus often runs its course without causing any blisters - blisters actually appear only 15% of the time. This results in a large population of HSV-1 carriers who do not know they've been exposed to the virus. HSV-1 is infectious for a short time following the incubation period. It then enters a dormant state, residing on nerve tissue. There are several triggers that can cause the dormant virus to reactivate. As this site is about Bell's Palsy, rather than herpes, we will not address issues concerning herpes outbreaks where the reactivated virus sheds to the skin. When the latent virus reactivates at the facial nerve the immune system begins to produce antibodies, causing an inflammation. This is a normal function, and is part of the process that eliminates harmful foreign bodies such as viruses and bacteria so that we can recover from illness and injury. If the location of the inflammation is within the fallopian canal (described above) there is no room for the swelling to expand. The nerve itself becomes inflamed, or the inflammation within the canal exerts pressure on the nerve. The result is that the nerve is compressed inside its bony tube. Compression of the nerve is the injury that stops transmission of signals to muscles. Unable to receive signals to contract and relax, the muscles become temporarily weakened or paralyzed.
Vitamins are essential for proper nervous system functioning. Addition of a basic B-complex vitamin to the daily routine may be a good idea during recovery.
- Vitamin B-1 - The dose of 50 mg three times per day enhances circulation (circulation is reduced in muscles that are not active) and may retard muscle atrophy.
- Vitamin B-2 - The dose of 50 mg three times per day.
- Vitamin B-6 - The dose of 100 mg three times per day, assists in the creation of amino acids needed in the creation of new cells.
- Vitamin B-12 - The dose of 1 mg three times a week by injection. Methylcobalamin is reccommended over cyanocobalamin. Methylcobalamin is a form of B12 that is not a component of basic B-complex vitamins, and is important to nerve growth and maintenance. Methylcobalamin's action is directed at the nerve's myelin sheath, which is like a layer of insulation around the nerve. It protects the nerve and helps the signal travel along its designated path correctly. It appears to promote protein synthesis, accelerating cell division. Myelin sheath formation at the site of the damage is enhanced. This may, in part, explain recent findings that ultra-high doses may enhance nerve regeneration.
- The nutrient, acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) was found to improve the symptoms of Bell's Palsy. This makes sense because ALC is an anti-inflammatory compound used in a variety of neurological diseases such as nerve injury, nerve weakness and memory problems. ALC reduces damage due to free radicals, preserves production of energy within the nerve cells, and stabilizes the membrane of the nerve. Check with your alternative doctor for dosage.
- The nutrient carnosine that regulates the production of histamine is available in doses of 100 mg a day.
- The sulphur-containing nutrient, Methyl-Sulphonyl-Methane (MSM), 500 mg three times a day, will act as an anti-inflammatory.
| Vitamin A (Retinal) Dosage=20,000 IU Daily |
Huperzine A Dosage=50 MCG. Daily |
Boron Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-1 (Thyamin) Dosage=4 Grams Daily |
| L-Carnosine Dosage=500 MG. Daily |
Calcium Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) Dosage=25 MG. Daily |
N-Acetal Cysteine Dosage=25 MG. Daily |
| Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) Dosage=250 MG. Twice Daily |
Phosphatidylserine Dosage=100 MG. 3 x Daily |
Copper Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) Dosage=150 MG. Daily |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid Dosage=600 MG. Daily |
Magnesium Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-6 (Piridoxine) Dosage=125 MG. Daily |
Co enzyme Q10 Dosage=100 MG. 4 x Daily |
| Manganese Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-7 (biotin) Dosage=8 MG. Daily |
Ginseng Dosage=1,000 MG. 2 x Daily |
Molybdenum Dosage By Testing Only |
| Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid) Dosage=8 MG. Daily |
Ginko Biloba Dosage=240 MG. Daily |
Phosphorus Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin B-12 (Methylcobalamin) Dosage=4 MG. Daily |
| Green Tea Whole Complex Dosage=750 MG. Daily |
Potassium Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin C Dosage=5,000 MG. Daily |
Phosphatidylcholine Dosage=900 MG. Daily |
| Selenium Dosage By Testing Only |
Vitamin D Dosage=4,000 MG. Daily |
Vitamin K Dosage=100 MCG. Daily |
Vanadium Dosage By Testing Only |
| Vitamin E Dosage=800 I.U. Daily |
Zinc Dosage By Testing Only |
Chromium Dosage By Testing Only |
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