Bened Life blog - Probiotics for your brain

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Which Probiotics are Best for Parkinson's Disease?

Could there be essential microbes that a Parkinson’s patient needs in their diet? From neurological health to gut health, the answer seems to be "yes".

Which Probiotics are Best for Parkinson's Disease?

Could there be essential microbes that a Parkinson’s patient needs in their diet? From neurological health to gut health, the answer seems to be "yes".

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A Microbiome Researcher on Parkinson’s and Prob...

Jack Gilbert, PhD, a professor in microbiome and metagenomics studies, reviews the science on Parkinson’s and probiotics - specifically PS128.

A Microbiome Researcher on Parkinson’s and Prob...

Jack Gilbert, PhD, a professor in microbiome and metagenomics studies, reviews the science on Parkinson’s and probiotics - specifically PS128.

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Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Dance for PD classes are providing physical, emotional, and social benefits to people with Parkinson’s disease. Learn the science and experiences behind it.

Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Dance for PD classes are providing physical, emotional, and social benefits to people with Parkinson’s disease. Learn the science and experiences behind it.

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Remember Who We Are: A Dance for PD Instructor ...

Dance for PD instructor Hrishikesh Pawar discusses his classes, his community, and how inclusive dance changed his life.

Remember Who We Are: A Dance for PD Instructor ...

Dance for PD instructor Hrishikesh Pawar discusses his classes, his community, and how inclusive dance changed his life.

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Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinson's

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

Gut-Brain Health and Probiotics for Parkinson's

Probiotics are for more than gut-health. Thanks to the gut-brain axis, probiotics have all kinds of unexpected benefits. See what that means for Parkinson’s disease.

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Why and How to Join a Parkinson’s Support Group

While a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be frightening, support groups offer help from emotional support to physical activity.

Why and How to Join a Parkinson’s Support Group

While a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be frightening, support groups offer help from emotional support to physical activity.

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Parkinson’s: Foods to Eat and Avoid

There isn’t one single “Parkinson’s Diet,” but if you’re looking for solid choices (and foods to avoid) with Parkinson’s disease, we’ve got you covered.

Parkinson’s: Foods to Eat and Avoid

There isn’t one single “Parkinson’s Diet,” but if you’re looking for solid choices (and foods to avoid) with Parkinson’s disease, we’ve got you covered.

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Parkinson’s Disease, Sleep Disturbances, and Fr...

A review of studies of Parkinson’s patients examined if freezing of gait and sleep disturbances tend to co-occur. The Bened Life science team summarizes the results.

Parkinson’s Disease, Sleep Disturbances, and Fr...

A review of studies of Parkinson’s patients examined if freezing of gait and sleep disturbances tend to co-occur. The Bened Life science team summarizes the results.

Young-onset Parkinson's Disease and Stress - one woman's perspective

Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...

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Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...

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Your First Month Taking Neuralli MP - What to E...

You’ve placed your order and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your first shipment of Neuralli MP. Here’s how to get the most out of L. plantarum PS128.

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Your First Month Taking Neuralli MP - What to E...

You’ve placed your order and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your first shipment of Neuralli MP. Here’s how to get the most out of L. plantarum PS128.

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What it's like to have Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease as a Dynamic Disability

Parkinson’s disease is like riding a not-so-fun-sometimes roller coaster ride of both symptoms and treatment effects. Steven shares insights from 12 years with YOPD.

Parkinson’s Disease as a Dynamic Disability

Parkinson’s disease is like riding a not-so-fun-sometimes roller coaster ride of both symptoms and treatment effects. Steven shares insights from 12 years with YOPD.