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What ‘Listening to Your Body’ Actually Means When You Have UC
What does "listening to your body" actually mean with UC? Learn how to recognise patterns, build trust, and respond with confidence.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jun 228 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and the Nervous System: Why Your Gut Reacts Before You Think
Why does your gut react before you think? Understanding the gut-brain connection in UC can change how you approach stress and symptoms.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Mar 306 min read


Ulcerative Colitis vs Diverticulitis: How to Tell the Difference
Ulcerative Colitis and diverticulitis sound similar but differ greatly. Learn how to tell them apart and why the right diagnosis matters.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jan 1910 min read


What Ulcerative Colitis Can Increase the Risk For, And What You Can Do About It
Ulcerative Colitis can increase certain health risks over time. Understanding what to watch for helps you protect remission and long-term well-being.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Dec 22, 20259 min read


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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Nov 17, 20258 min read


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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Oct 27, 20259 min read


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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Oct 20, 202510 min read


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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Oct 13, 20257 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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Sep 22, 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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jul 14, 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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
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.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jun 9, 202510 min read
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