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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 6, 20257 min read


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 29, 20259 min read


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 22, 20258 min read


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 15, 20258 min read


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 8, 20257 min read


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 1, 20258 min read


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 25, 20257 min read


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 18, 20257 min read


Why I’ve Never Recommended a UC Supplement (Until Now): Healing the Whole Gut Health Triangle
Most UC supplements miss the mark. Here’s why I never recommended one, until I found a phase-based formula that finally made sense.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Aug 11, 20258 min read


How to Know When Ulcerative Colitis Might Be Dangerous: And What to Do About It
Worried your UC symptoms might be more than just a flare? Here’s how to spot the red flags and what to do next.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Aug 4, 20259 min read


Colitis vs Ulcerative Colitis: What’s the Difference
Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis aren’t the same and understanding the difference can shape your treatment, care, and clarity.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jul 28, 20256 min read


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 21, 202510 min read


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 14, 202510 min read


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 23, 202510 min read


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 16, 20259 min read


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 9, 202510 min read


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 1, 20259 min read


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 26, 20258 min read


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 19, 20259 min read


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 12, 20258 min read
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