Cerebral palsy is one of the most common congenital (existing before birth or at birth) disorders of childhood. Children and adults of all ages in the world have the condition. The three types of CP are: 1) spastic cerebral palsy — causes stiffness and movement difficulties. 2) athetoid cerebral palsy — leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements. 3) ataxic cerebral palsy — causes a disturbed sense of balance and depth perception. Cerebral palsy affects muscle control and coordination, so even simple movements — like standing still — are difficult. Other vital functions that also involve motor skills and muscles — such as breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and learning — may also be affected when a child has CP. Cerebral palsy does not get worse over time.

Chinese Medicine Cure and Diagnosis of Bells Palsy:  

In chinese medicine, bells palsy is generally caused by external invasion of a pattern called Wind. When wind enters the body it bocks proper circulation blocking nourishment and control over certain areas, in the case of bels palsy the area is the face. Acupuncture is a very common and effective treatment of Bells Palsy. Using acupuncture points on the effected side of the face, neck and head as well as other body parts we can increase the healing time curing this disorder.   

Common points used to treat this condition are: SJ 17, ST 4-6, LI 4, LR 3, GB 20, LI 20, 19, Du 26, Jia Cheng Jiang 

Points used specifically for the eye not closing properly: Yin Qiao KI 6, Yang Qiao BL 62, BL 2, GB 14, Yu Yao 

Other helpful advice is for people to chew gum or give themselves a facial massage after the application of a hot cloth compresses which helps support blood flow. Keeping away from drafts and wind is also helpful. Trying to wear scarves and high jackets to keep the cold and wind away from the effected side of the face may help. Continue to read TCM Diagnosis for Stroke (Apoplexy).