If a part of your body is paralyzed, don’t get too sad; everybody will understand your condition. In fact, even strangers would be more than willing to help you call a taxi or buy you a bottle of mineral water.

Well, that’s if your face isn’t the one that’s paralyzed. People will surely know, by just merely glancing at your face, that you have facial paralysis and understand that you need help. But, deep inside, they really can’t help but laugh at your condition. We know that’s mean, but we humans are really visual beings and we always base all our opinions in what our eyes see.

The best thing to do to avoid having to experience this sad reality is to avoid those that causes facial paralysis.

For instance, Stroke may cause facial paralysis, so avoiding fatty foods can help you with your “campaign”. Lyme disease may also cause facial paralysis. So, if by chance, you’re a farmer who deals with rodents and other small mammals like deers, be sure that you wear protective clothing when you’re working with them. Vaccine can also help you avoid facial paralysis.

Unfortunately, majority of the cases of facial paralysis is bell’s palsy — meaning, no specific cause can be identified for the illness. Hey, don’t get totally sad. The good news with is that bell’s palsy tends to carry a good prognosis. To boost your mood up, Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien acquired Bell’s palsy in his youth.