The human brain is absolutely baffling. A small organ that weighs just a pound and a half as an adult has the ability to control and shape a human's life. Without it nothing would exist. There are so many different functions… and with that there are so many things that can go terribly wrong. It's amazing the ability it has and we don't even realize it. This is why studying neurology and working on the treatment of neurological disorders is of fundamental importance. Through examining Huntington's disease, Bell's palsy and aphasia, neurologists can work to improve the human mind and cure the diseases that attack it, which will infinitely improve the lives of human beings and create a brighter future for all of us. discussed, Bell's palsy, is a disorder that causes temporary facial paralysis due to damage to the facial nerves. It is the most common form of facial paralysis; it usually only occurs on one side of the face. Symptoms begin suddenly and peak within 48 hours (NINDS, 2011). However, it is important to remember that symptoms vary from person to person; some may feel mild weakness while others may experience total paralysis. The most common symptoms are weakness, paralysis, spasms, drooping of the corner of the eyelid or mouth, drooling, change in taste, etc. and can sometimes cause facial distortions. In fact, viral meningitis or herpes simplex could cause this disease when the facial nerve swells in reaction to the carried infection (NINDS, 2011). This may seem very frustrating. You may be wondering, “Are there options?” Fortunately, there are some treatments available. Studies have shown that prednisone, a steroid used to reduce inflammation and swelling, has a... middle of paper... motion sickness effect. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from http://http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401/DSECTION=tests%2Dand%2DdiagnosisNational Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (2003, October). Aphasia fact sheet. MossRehab ResourceNet. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from http://http://www.mossresourcenet.org/aphasia.htmNational Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2011, May 6). NINDS aphasia information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from http://http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htmNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2011, August 26). NIND's Bell's Palcy information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from http://http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/bells/bells.htm