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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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World IBD Day: Raising Awareness, Sharing Strength
IBD affects more than just the gut. This World IBD Day, let’s talk about what it really means to live with UC, Crohn’s and feel less alone in it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
May 199 min read
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Ulcerative Colitis and Pregnancy: What to Know, What to Ask, What to Trust
Pregnancy with UC? Here’s what to know, ask, and trust, so you can feel informed, supported, and hopeful.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
May 128 min read
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How the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Supports Gut Healing in Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s
Exploring the SCD Diet: Can a simpler way of eating help support gut healing in Crohn’s and Ulceratie Colitis? Here’s what the research says.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Apr 2810 min read
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What Ulcerative Colitis Really Feels Like
What does Ulcerative Colitis really feel like physically, mentally, and emotionally? This honest guide explores life beyond the diagnosis.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Apr 2110 min read
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How is Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosed? Let's Talk About It.
Wondering how UC is diagnosed? It’s not just about tests. It’s about listening to your body and ruling out other causes first. From stool tests to colonoscopies, this guide covers everything you need to know about the diagnostic process. Learn about the tests involved, what doctors look for, and how to advocate for yourself when answers seem out of reach. Plus, we’ll touch on what happens after diagnosis and how you can start healing.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Apr 149 min read
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