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How Does Ulcerative Colitis Develop? Understanding the Early Signs and What They Mean
UC can develop slowly, often before symptoms appear. Learn the early signs, triggers, and how to listen when your gut speaks up.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
40 minutes ago9 min read
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Who Gets Ulcerative Colitis: Why It’s Not Your Fault. Understanding What’s Going On
UC isn’t your fault. Learn who really gets Ulcerative Colitis and why guilt has no place in your healing story.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Oct 137 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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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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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 286 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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Gut Health Beyond Food: The Lifestyle Habits That Make or Break Your Digestion
If you're focusing only on what’s on your plate, you're missing half the gut health equation.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 103 min read
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Your Gut Healing Roadmap: The 3 Pillars of a Thriving Digestive System
True gut healing isn’t about one single fix. It comes down to three core pillars that are intrinsically linked, each influencing the others

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Feb 33 min read
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The Truth About Fibre and IBD
Well Now....when it comes to gut health, fibre often takes centre stage—and for good reason.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 272 min read
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What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut
Well now........ let’s talk about poop. Your stool can be one of the best indicators of what’s going on inside.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 202 min read
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How to Navigate Eating Out with IBD: Enjoying Meals Without Stress
Dining out when you’re managing IBD can feel daunting. Let’s talk about practical ways to make eating out a little less stressful

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 132 min read
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The Power of Food Pairing for Gut Healing
Food pairing is like matchmaking for your gut. The right combinations can improve digestion, boost nutrient absorption, and support a thrivi

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Jan 63 min read
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It’s Time to Face the Truth About Your Gut Health
The dream is clear: remission from IBD, healing from gut issues, or feeling better. Here's the reality - dreams don’t work unless you do.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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