As promised on the show here are the types of exercises which help Bell's palsy patients to regain the use of their facial muscles.
1. Try to round the lips
2. Smile as often as you can
3. Alternate the smile by rounding the lips and then say "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
4. Open the mouth as wide as you can and then round the lips as if you were kissing.
5. Practice throwing a kiss.
6. Close the lips tightly as if you were saying " MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm"
7. Say Mama, Mama as fast as you can.
8. Say "MEME ME ME ME ME"
9. Close lips tightly as you puff up your cheeks with air. Hold the air inside the cheeks for 5 seconds and then release.
10. Try running your tongue around your teeth in both directions.
These exercises are contained in a piece about Bell's Palsy in my book Phone People Book V111, a book which is still available by calling 0800 459 459. The cost is $24 post paid.