Medicaid and the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit. Medicare Part D is a prescription drug benefit available to everyone with Medicare. It has special importance to people with Medicare and New York State Medicaid because Medicare Part D replaces Medicaid in paying for most of your prescription drugs.
Following food may be of help in reducing symptoms of Bell's Palsy. 1  Food containing enough vitamins and minerals are helpful in minimizing the complications of Bell's Palsy. 2  Eat less of Arginine-rich food like walnuts, hazelnuts and brazil nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. 3  Avoid foods which cause allergies. Common foods which cause allergies in some individuals are eggs, soya, nuts, wheat, corn, etc. Avoid foods containing preservatives and artificial colors. Avoid refined food such as white breads, pastas, sugar, fried food, doughnuts, pastries, bread, candy and soft drinks, etc. Avoid coffee, alcohol and smoking.
What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. It begins suddenly and worsens over 48 hours. This condition results from damage to the facial nerve (the 7th cranial nerve). Pain and discomfort usually occur on one side of the face or head. Bellâs palsy can strike anyone at any age. It occurs most often in pregnant women, and people who have diabetes, influenza, a cold, or another upper respiratory ailment. Bell's palsy affects men and woman equally. It is less common before age 15 or after age 60. Bell's palsy is not considered permanent, but in rare cases, it does not disappear. Currently, there is no known cure for Bell's palsy; however, recovery usually begins 2 weeks to 6 months from the onset of the symptoms. Most people with Bell's palsy recover full facial strength and expression. What causes Bell's palsy? The cause of Bell's palsy is not known.