SIBO or IBS? Key Differences and Why the Label Matters
May 10, 2026
By Dr. Mia Laurent, naturopathic doctor and researcher If your belly starts the day flat and ends the evening swollen like a balloon, or if your bowels swing fr…
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I am Dr. Mia Laurent, a naturopathic doctor and researcher who has spent 15 years helping people repair their gut after stressful events like antibiotic treatme…
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DAO 20,000 HDU Before Wine and Aged Cheese: Does it reduce GI flushing, nausea, and loose stools?
A cheese board and a glass of wine should feel easy, not like a countdown to flushed cheeks, queasy stomach, and a hurried trip to the bathroom. If these sympto…
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Apple Pectin vs Inulin: Choosing a prebiotic fiber that feeds Bifidobacteria without feeding gas
Starting a new fiber and ending up bloated is frustrating. You want to nudge up Bifidobacteria - microbes linked with smoother motility and gut comfort - withou…
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Cold Brew vs Espresso on a Low-FODMAP Diet: Caffeine load, chlorogenic acids, and reflux risk
Stomach burn after a quick shot, jitters after a bottled cold brew, or a sprint to the bathroom before a morning meeting can make coffee feel like a gamble. If…
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Triphala 1000 mg at Bedtime for 10 Nights During a Gentle Reset: My Bristol Scores, Gas, and Cramping Log
Heavy, irregular mornings, extra gas after dinner, and guessing games in the bathroom can creep up after late meals and snacky days. A short, gentle reset can h…
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Kefir vs Yogurt at Breakfast: Live CFU counts, lactose load, and who actually tolerates each
Mornings are tight. You want something quick, gentle on your stomach, and good for your gut. Dairy can be tricky though. Some readers report feeling light and r…
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Rebuild Your Microbiome After Antibiotics: A 4-Week Food Plan
I am Dr. Mia Laurent, a naturopathic doctor and researcher who has spent 15 years helping people repair their gut after stressful events like antibiotic treatme…
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Align vs Culturelle vs Florastor: Which daily probiotic fits your IBS plan?
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Oral Probiotics for Gum Health and Bad Breath: What the Science Suggests
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Anti-Bloat Meal Prep: A Low-FODMAP Week of Lunches in Under an Hour
I know the 3 p.m. waistband test. Lunch seemed healthy, yet your gut feels tight, gassy, and a little foggy. As a nutritionist and recipe developer who rebuilt…
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Walk After You Eat: The Post-Meal Movement Formula for Better Digestion
If you often feel heavy, gassy, or sleepy after meals, you are not alone. I used to rush lunch between meetings, then sit immediately for another hour and wonde…
Digestive Health Tips & Science
SIBO or IBS? Key Differences and Why the Label Matters
By Dr. Mia Laurent, naturopathic doctor and researcher If your belly starts the day flat and ends the evening swollen like a balloon, or if your bowels swing fr…
Probiotics & Supplements
Histamine Intolerance and Probiotics: Strains That May Calm vs Trigger Symptoms
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