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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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What Does Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Really Involve? A Look at the Options and What to Expect
Understanding Ulcerative Colitis treatment means learning what truly helps your gut heal and how to find your own rhythm with it.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Oct 2010 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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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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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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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 118 min read
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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 49 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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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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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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Stress and the Gut: How to Calm the Chaos Inside
Feeling stressed and flaring? Discover how stress impacts UC and IBD, and simple tools to calm your gut from the inside out.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
May 59 min read
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Myths and Truths About Ulcerative Colitis: What’s Real and What’s Not?
Here are some of the most common myths I’ve seen about ulcerative colitis, along with the truth behind them.

Jacki McEwen-Powell
Mar 174 min read
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