{"id":12455,"date":"2024-06-20T22:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/?p=12455"},"modified":"2024-06-20T22:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:19:22","slug":"raageshwari-loomba-remembers-her-period-of-facial-paralysis-24-years-later-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/2024\/06\/20\/raageshwari-loomba-remembers-her-period-of-facial-paralysis-24-years-later-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Raageshwari Loomba remembers her period of facial paralysis: 24 years later, today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Raageshwari Loomba, a well-known Indian singer, actress, and wellness advocate, has openly shared her journey with facial paralysis, specifically Bell&#8217;s Palsy. This condition involves sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Here is an overview of her experience and insights into the condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raageshwari Loomba&#8217;s Experience:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Initial Diagnosis:<\/strong> Raageshwari was diagnosed with Bell&#8217;s Palsy in 2000, at the height of her career. The condition struck suddenly, leaving her unable to move one side of her face.<\/li><li><strong>Emotional Impact:<\/strong> The diagnosis was a significant emotional and psychological challenge. She had to cope with changes in her appearance and the uncertainty of recovery.<\/li><li><strong>Treatment and Recovery:<\/strong> Her treatment included a combination of conventional medicine, physiotherapy, and holistic practices such as yoga and meditation. She has credited a positive mindset and holistic healing practices for her recovery.<\/li><li><strong>Public Awareness:<\/strong> Over the years, Raageshwari has used her platform to raise awareness about Bell&#8217;s Palsy, sharing her story to inspire others facing similar health challenges. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention, maintaining mental resilience, and the benefits of holistic health practices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png 543w, https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2-300x161.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Bell&#8217;s Palsy:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong><ul><li>Sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face.<\/li><li>Drooping of the mouth and eyelid on the affected side.<\/li><li>Difficulty smiling or closing the eye on the affected side.<\/li><li>Drooling and changes in tear and saliva production.<\/li><li>Altered sense of taste and facial pain or discomfort.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Causes:<\/strong><ul><li>The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to be related to viral infections that cause inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve.<\/li><li>Commonly associated viruses include herpes simplex, which causes cold sores.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, antiviral drugs if a viral infection is suspected.<\/li><li><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong> Facial exercises to maintain muscle tone and prevent permanent contractures.<\/li><li><strong>Holistic Practices:<\/strong> Yoga, meditation, and acupuncture are sometimes used to support overall well-being and recovery.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Prognosis:<\/strong><ul><li>Many people recover fully within three to six months, though some may experience lingering effects.<\/li><li>Early treatment and physical therapy can improve the likelihood of a full recovery.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection 24 Years Later:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Personal Growth:<\/strong> Raageshwari reflects on her journey as one of significant personal growth. Overcoming Bell&#8217;s Palsy has reinforced her belief in resilience, positive thinking, and the power of holistic health practices.<\/li><li><strong>Continued Advocacy:<\/strong> She continues to advocate for mental and physical wellness, sharing her experiences to support and inspire others dealing with health challenges.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raageshwari Loomba, a well-known Indian singer, actress, and wellness advocate, has openly shared her journey with facial paralysis, specifically Bell&#8217;s Palsy. This condition involves sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Here is an overview of her experience and insights into the condition: Raageshwari Loomba&#8217;s Experience: Initial Diagnosis: Raageshwari &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12456,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[15931,15932],"class_list":["post-12455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment-news","tag-raageshwari-loomba-remembers-her-period-of-facial-paralysis-24-years-later","tag-today"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12455"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12455"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12457,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12455\/revisions\/12457"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zaanews.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}