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Can You Have Ulcerative Colitis Without Symptoms? Understanding Silent Inflammation
Silent inflammation can hide beneath calm symptoms. Here’s how to understand it, spot it early, and protect your remission with confidence.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
7 days ago10 min read
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My Top Supplements for UC (and Exactly Where They Fit)
My top supplements for UC, why they matter, and how they support inflammation, the gut barrier, and the microbiome at each stage of healing.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 308 min read
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Ulcerative Colitis for Beginners: A Kind, Straightforward Guide to a Complex Condition
A calm, beginner-friendly guide to understanding Ulcerative Colitis, what’s happening, what helps, and how to live well with it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 178 min read
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Eating for Repair: What to Eat After a UC Flare
Your gut’s repair phase is where true healing begins. Here’s how to eat gently, rebuild balance, and support long-term remission.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 107 min read
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Are People with Ulcerative Colitis Immunocompromised? What You Need to Know About Immunity and UC
UC doesn’t always mean a weak immune system; it’s about balance, not blame. Learn how immunity really works in Ulcerative Colitis.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Nov 19 min read
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Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Weight Loss? Understanding What’s Going On
Weight loss with UC can feel alarming, but understanding why it happens makes it easier to respond with care and support.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Oct 67 min read
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Why Does Ulcerative Colitis Happen? A Compassionate Look at a Complex Disease
Why does ulcerative colitis happen? Explore the genetics, immune response, and triggers behind UC, with compassion, not blame.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Sep 299 min read
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Where UC Hurts: Understanding Pain, Discomfort, and That Familiar Twinge
UC pain shows up in many ways, such as cramps, joint aches, and that dreaded twinge. Here’s how to understand and manage it with more ease.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Sep 228 min read
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What Ulcerative Colitis Remission Looks Like (And What It Doesn’t)
UC remission isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s what it might look like, what it probably doesn’t, and how to protect it for the long term.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Sep 158 min read
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The Real Impact of Ulcerative Colitis on Your Daily Life And How to Reclaim It
Ulcerative Colitis shapes daily life in more ways than one. Here’s how it impacts your routines, and how to start reclaiming them.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Sep 87 min read
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Is Ulcerative Colitis an Autoimmune Disease?
Is Ulcerative Colitis an autoimmune disease? Most doctors say yes. Here’s what that means for your health, treatment, and daily life

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Sep 18 min read
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Is It IBS or Is It Ulcerative Colitis? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Struggling to tell IBS from Ulcerative Colitis? Here’s how to spot the key differences and know when it’s time to see a doctor.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Aug 257 min read
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Alcohol and Ulcerative Colitis: How It Really Affects Your Gut
Alcohol can affect UC by irritating the gut, fuelling inflammation, and disrupting remission. Here’s how to protect your gut.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Aug 187 min read
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When Kids Get Ulcerative Colitis: What Every Parent Should Know
When your child is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, it can feel overwhelming. Here’s what to know and how to support them.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jul 2110 min read
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Let’s Talk Triggers: What Can Cause a Flare-Up in Ulcerative Colitis?
Wondering what triggers a flare-up in Ulcerative Colitis? From stress to food to no clear cause, here’s what to know.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jul 1410 min read
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I’m Scared to Eat: How Ulcerative Colitis Can Hijack Your Relationship With Food
When UC turns eating into a source of fear, even the gentlest meals can feel overwhelming. Here's how to rebuild trust with food.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jun 2310 min read
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Rest and Ulcerative Colitis Recovery: Why Doing Less Can Heal More
Rest isn’t a luxury in UC recovery; it’s essential. Discover why doing less could be the most healing thing you do.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jun 169 min read
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Are Flare-Ups Random or Predictable?
Why do UC flare-ups seem so random? Learn how to spot patterns, ease flares gently, and feel more in control, without obsessing.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jun 910 min read
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Ulcerative Colitis: Can It Be Cured?
Ulcerative Colitis isn’t curable yet. But healing, remission, and real relief? They’re more possible than you might think.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jun 19 min read
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Gut Health Is a Journey, Not a Quick Fix: Here’s How to Start Yours
Gut healing takes time, not quick fixes. Here’s how to start your journey gently, especially if you’re living with UC.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
May 268 min read
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