QVC Host Kim Gravel Opens Up About Her Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis

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Veteran television host Kim Gravel, best known for appearing on QVC with her Belle By Her and Belle Beauty products, has opened up about her Bell’s palsy diagnosis for the first time.

Ahead of the launch of her new beauty brand, Love Who You Are (LWYA), the entrepreneur took to social media to share a message with her followers. In the post, she revealed her battle with Bell’s palsy, which is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face.

“My daddy always used to say, ‘You’re either heading into a storm, in a storm or coming out of one,’ and y’all, I am dead set in the middle of it,” she said in an Instagram video posted on Saturday, January 20. “I’m in the storm right now.”

She continued, “A few weeks ago, I woke up, and half of my side was paralyzed with Bell’s palsy. You know what? There’s nothing like practicing what you preach and really understanding what Love Who You Are means. Storms are there, I think, to refocus us and allow us to understand what life is really about and really appreciate that we only get one life, and it’s up to us to live it to the fullest.”

 

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“I want to say to you today, wherever you are, if you’re going into a storm or you’re in the middle of it like me or you’re on your way out of it thanking God, it’s time to love who you are right where you’re at,” she concluded.

Gravel appeared on-screen for QVC on Monday night (January 22), where she showed off her new beauty range alongside host Courtney Khondabi.

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“Don’t adjust your screens. I’ve not had dental work,” Gravel joked, pointing to the side of her face. “This is Bell’s palsy. God works in mysterious ways, right? We were developing this brand for a year and a half, and 15 days before the launch, I got Bell’s palsy, and I thought to myself, ‘What a wonderful way to step into Love Who You Are.'”

Fans offered their support for Gravel, with one Facebook commenter writing, “I gotta say (in regards to Kim’s BP) When most well known women from tv would be in seclusion— Kim steps up – and show’s us it’s a part of life. She is such an inspiration.”

“I’ve had Bell’s palsy, I wondered if Kim has tried therapy from a chiropractor it worked for me, I applaud her going on the air, most people would hide away, you go Kim!” said another.

Another added, “Kim I been praying for your recovery and you look beautiful as always.”

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    OliveClover

    Kim I had bell's palsy many years ago, dr. Said it will either be gone in 30 days or u will.have it a long time. Sure enough to the day (30) it was gone. But I sure was nervous but went to work every day. Just wonder where does this come from? I knew when I saw u the other day that it was bell's

    Keep strong Kim, you are beautiful.

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    CyanFish

    You are a beautiful person inside and out. Be strong God is there with you.

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    GreenCarrot

    Kim, I have always admired your strength and beauty. You always put 100% into all of your products. You will be fine. You know God never gives us more than we can handle. I will pray for your healing. Please take more time for yourself, to rest and relax, even in the midst of all your projects. Much love and continued success.

    ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

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    OrangeBus

    God Bless you Kim and I honor your courage in letting your fans know so we can be in constant prayer for you. Greater is HE who is in YOU than he who is in the world. March on Warrior of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    OliveBoomerang

    Keep getting those boosters...this is a classic vaccine injury acknowledged by the pharmaceutical industry and CDC wake up...stop destroying your immune systems...the next wave "disease x" are the vaccine injured

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      Christine Deleo

      Noooo

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      CyanTree

      I've had bells palsey since September and never had a covid shot.

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    PurpleGlasses

    Kim just keep living your best life....God will see you thru this storm...you are so loved by so many people and myself included...I will be praying hard for you and just take it slow because I believe God wants you to slow down a bit...he gave you that personality so you can fight back and you are doing just that..it is going to be ok....just keep talking to God because he has your back. Love Stephanie.

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    BlueDice

    Well you get up and go to work and live another day .you should be admired for not letting it take something you so enjoy away . Life is short ..we love you you are beautiful and your sister too and your momma she knows she's 🔥.. you hang in there .love watching you . you make us laugh.love watching you dance.. you don't know how you make others smile and bring joy to someone's day by watching you ♥️that otherwise may be a little more sader if not for you.👍

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    PurplePopsicle

    How many people have been injured by the vaccines? There has been a massive uptick in vaccine injuries and deaths. Bells Palsy is listed as one of the side effects.

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      BlueBandAid

      Get educated. NIH reported 25 cases of Bells Palsy out of 1,000,000 people receiving the vaccine. That’s .000025 chance of getting it in people who have received the vaccine.

      My two healthy friends died from COVID right before the vaccine was available. I’m sure they would choose to have Bells Palsy and be alive today.

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      RedBee

      You are correct. I work in the medical industry and we've seen a huge uptick in bell palsy not to mention other health issues do to the shot. NIH, WHO and CDC keep it hidden.

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    OliveFan

    Hay girl,you are a beautiful I am sure you always have been!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Rita Jose

    Kim, hope you get this as I’m posting much later than the others. My hubby got Bells Palsy shortly after starting radiation treatments for prostate cancer. He had acupuncture and it was gone within days. A while later it started on the other side of his face. He immediately went for acupuncture. He went on his lunchtime and by the time he got back in less than an hour, his employees told him it was already much decreased and it was gone in a couple of days. We’re believers. However with the elapsed time in your case, not sure but think it’s worth checking into! God bless you Kim.

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    CyanBottle

    Praying for the best, but your still as beautiful as ever.

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    GoldChilli

    Rest , exercise and more rest 👍🏽

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    CyanCherries

    I’ve read where many other people have developed Bells from the Covid vaccine. Some have developed heart issues and turbo cancer. Hope yours goes away.

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    BlueRadio

    I really trust you never took the Covid 19 vaccine as many people are experiencing so many issues such as this.

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      BlueDice

      Omg stop!! 🥴🙄

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        PurplePopsicle

        OMG, it's the truth! why should we stop telling the truth?

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      BlueBandAid

      Tell the facts, According to the National Institute of Health there are 25 cases of Bells Palsy reported out of 1,000,000 people receiving the vaccine. I had two friends die from COVID-19 they were happy to be alive today with Bells Palsy.

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