Dr. Mia Laurent
Mia is a naturopathic doctor and researcher specializing in digestive health and detoxification science. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she’s known for translating medical knowledge into simple, evidence-based advice. Her writing focuses on how the gut interacts with overall wellness — exploring topics like microbiome diversity, liver detox pathways, and the gut-brain connection. Dr. Mia’s tone is educational yet approachable, helping readers separate fact from fad. She’s passionate about safe, gentle cleansing routines that support the body’s natural detox systems rather than extreme diets. When she’s not writing, Mia consults patients on holistic gut repair protocols and teaches seminars on digestive resilience.
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Modified Citrus Pectin (PectaSol-C) 5 g Twice Daily for 14 Days: What Happened to My Bowel Movements and Metallic Taste During Detox
Start a new supplement and the first feedback comes from your gut. A shift in stool form, more gas, even a mild metallic taste can appear before any other chang…
Betaine HCl Titration at Mealtime: A 4-Meal Protocol to Gauge Low Stomach Acid Safely
Heavy fullness after protein, stubborn belching, a sour taste after meals, or seeing undigested food can make eating stressful. These patterns sometimes overlap…
Coffee Enemas Every Other Day for 2 Weeks Using S.A. Wilson’s Gold Roast: What Shifted in My Bloat, Energy, and ALT
Bloating that hangs around after meals, low energy by midafternoon, and a lab result that flags ALT can nudge you toward quick fixes. Coffee enemas are one of t…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pocket Urine Organic Acid Test Kits to Monitor Microbiome Metabolites at Home
I often meet people who feel stuck in a loop of bloating, irregularity, and food confusion. You change your breakfast, switch to a new probiotic, feel better fo…
Elimination Diet Starter Plan to Identify Food Triggers in 14 Days
I hear the same story often in clinic: certain days your stomach feels fine, other days a single sandwich sets off bloating, fatigue, and brain fog. When sympto…
Nighttime Detox Habits to Support Your Glymphatic System
You wake up foggy, a bit puffy around the eyes, and your gut feels heavy from last night’s late dinner. By midmorning, you are chasing coffee and hoping to feel…