Bened Life blog - probiotics for your brain

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How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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A person of color is seated on a couch opposite a mental health therapist who is holding a clipboard

What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on issues minorities face in seeking mental health care, from stigma to accessibility issues.

What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on issues minorities face in seeking mental health care, from stigma to accessibility issues.

Fermented milk in a mug illustrating how probiotics have been used in the past and present.

Probiotics: History, Science and Genetic Sequen...

From mummified cheese to metagenomics, we take a fun dive into the history and science of probiotics. Add to your probiotics trivia knowledge in this blog.

Probiotics: History, Science and Genetic Sequen...

From mummified cheese to metagenomics, we take a fun dive into the history and science of probiotics. Add to your probiotics trivia knowledge in this blog.

7 Kids’ Books We Recommend for Autism Representation

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

Scientist pipetting media, perhaps for PS128 which affects brain serotonin and dopamine and provides dietary support for autism

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

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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Neurodivergent women's self care is different from neurotypicals. Get advice just for you here!

Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care

As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!

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Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care

As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!

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Why am I so tired? Get off the stress train and reclaim your energy with these 10 tips.

Feeling Drained? Let's Talk Stress and Energy!

Are you wondering why fatigue seems to be your constant companion after a busy time that has derailed your healthy routines? Here are 10 ways to get back on track!

Feeling Drained? Let's Talk Stress and Energy!

Are you wondering why fatigue seems to be your constant companion after a busy time that has derailed your healthy routines? Here are 10 ways to get back on track!

Autism Awareness Month or Acceptance Month, it all starts with listening to Autistic people

Autism Awareness Month: Acceptance Starts with ...

Autistic writer Tiffany “TJ” Joseph shares why she believes autism acceptance means taking the time to learn from Autistic people directly.

Autism Awareness Month: Acceptance Starts with ...

Autistic writer Tiffany “TJ” Joseph shares why she believes autism acceptance means taking the time to learn from Autistic people directly.

How to plan and where to eat at Disneyworld if you're Autistic

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

probiotics can support sleep and mood

Can Probiotics Support Sleep and Mood?

Poor sleep can not only leave you feeling irritable, but also can impact your gut microbiome. Eating certain foods and taking gut-brain probiotics may help.

Can Probiotics Support Sleep and Mood?

Poor sleep can not only leave you feeling irritable, but also can impact your gut microbiome. Eating certain foods and taking gut-brain probiotics may help.