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Why Does My Ulcerative Colitis Feel So Different From One Day to the Next?
Wondering why your Ulcerative Colitis feels different from one day to the next? Learn what can influence daily symptom changes and when to seek help.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jul 2910 min read


How to Talk About Ulcerative Colitis Without Having to Explain Everything
Living with Ulcerative Colitis often means explaining your symptoms, limitations, and needs to other people. Here's how to communicate with confidence without feeling like you have to share everything.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jun 299 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Routine: Why Your Body Loves Consistency (and How to Build It)
Discover why routine can help support life with Ulcerative Colitis and how to build gentle, sustainable habits that work for you.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jun 159 min read


When Your Safe Foods Stop Feeling Safe: Understanding Sudden Sensitivities
Why do “safe foods” suddenly stop feeling safe with Ulcerative Colitis? Understanding changing sensitivities, food anxiety, and the emotional side of eating with UC.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jun 17 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Control: Why It’s So Hard to ‘Relax’ Around Your Symptoms
Living with Ulcerative Colitis can create a constant sense of vigilance around symptoms. Here’s why relaxing is often harder than it looks.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
May 258 min read


What Dining Out With Ulcerative Colitis Really Looks Like (Without Overthinking Every Bite)
Eating out with Ulcerative Colitis can feel emotionally exhausting at times. Here’s what navigating restaurants, food anxiety, and social meals with UC really looks like.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
May 189 min read


What a Mild Ulcerative Colitis Flare Can Look Like (And Why It’s Easy to Miss)
Mild UC flares don’t always look obvious. Learn the subtle signs your body is giving you, and why they’re worth noticing early.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Apr 138 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


Living With Ulcerative Colitis Long-Term: What Changes After the First Few Years
Ulcerative Colitis can change your weight, shape and confidence. Here’s how to navigate body image with steadiness and care.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Mar 168 min read


Ulcerative Colitis and Body Image: Navigating Weight Changes, Bloating, and Control
Ulcerative Colitis can change your weight, shape and confidence. Here’s how to navigate body image with steadiness and care.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Mar 98 min read


Eating Well With Ulcerative Colitis When You’re Not in a Flare
Eating well with Ulcerative Colitis outside of a flare is about nourishment, rhythm, and trust, not rigid rules or fear-based food choices.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Feb 168 min read


Let’s Talk Tests: From Colonoscopy to Calprotectin, Here’s How UC Is Monitored
Understanding how Ulcerative Colitis is monitored can make testing feel less overwhelming. From colonoscopy to calprotectin, here’s what each test really tells you.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Feb 29 min read


Which Doctor Should You See for Ulcerative Colitis? How to Build Your IBD Care Team
FAQs
Do I need to see a gastroenterologist forever if I have UC?
Most people with Ulcerative Colitis stay under the care of a gastroenterologist long term, even during remission, for monitoring and flare planning.
Can my GP manage my UC on their own?
A GP plays an important role, but UC usually requires specialist input from a gastroenterologist for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring.
When should I see an IBD specialist?
IBD specialists are often helpful if your UC

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Jan 269 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


Why Ulcerative Colitis Can Hurt More Than Your Gut: Understanding Joint Pain and Inflammation
UC joint pain can feel confusing. Here’s how inflammation affects your whole body, why it happens, and what actually helps.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Dec 15, 202510 min read


Can You Have Ulcerative Colitis Without Symptoms? Understanding Silent Inflammation
Silent inflammation can hide beneath calm symptoms. Here’s how to understand it, spot it early, and protect your remission with confidence.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Dec 8, 202510 min read


Ulcerative Colitis in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know (And What You Can Share)
A calm, practical guide to navigating Ulcerative Colitis at work, what employers should know, and what you can share with confidence.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Nov 24, 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


Are People with Ulcerative Colitis Immunocompromised? What You Need to Know About Immunity and UC
UC doesn’t always mean a weak immune system; it’s about balance, not blame. Learn how immunity really works in Ulcerative Colitis.

Dr Jacki McEwen (ND)
Nov 1, 20259 min read
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