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Editorial Standards

How we decide what to publish, where our information comes from, and how we keep it accurate.

People searching for health information deserve clear, careful, honest content. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.

1. People first

Every article starts with a question a real reader might ask, such as “What can I eat in the first week?” or “Is this loose stool normal?”. We aim to answer it directly, in plain English, near the top of the page, then add detail, practical tips and next steps. We do not pad articles to reach a word count.

2. Trusted sources

For health information we rely on, in this order:

  1. Government and public health bodies (for example the NHS, NIDDK, FDA and USDA)
  2. Major hospitals and clinics (for example Cleveland Clinic)
  3. Peer-reviewed medical research and systematic reviews

We cite our sources at the end of each article. We do not use supplement marketing or anecdote as evidence.

3. Careful health language

  • We do not say that foods, products or supplements “cure”, “heal” or “fix” anything.
  • We use wording that reflects the evidence: “some people find”, “individual responses vary”, “evidence is limited”.
  • We do not diagnose, prescribe or recommend medicines or supplements. We explain when to speak to a doctor.
  • We include clear warning signs and point to emergency care where appropriate.

4. Honest about what we are

  • We are not medical professionals, and we say so.
  • We do not claim personal experience, product testing or medical review that has not happened.
  • We do not publish fake testimonials, ratings or reviews.
  • We use AI-assisted tools to help research and draft content. A human editor is responsible for what is published, and every health article lists the sources it is based on.

5. Commerce is separate from advice

We earn commission from some Amazon links, which we disclose clearly, next to the recommendations. Affiliate relationships do not change what we say about health. We only suggest products where they are relevant to the topic, and we explain why. Read our affiliate disclosure and review methodology.

6. Keeping content current

We revisit articles when guidance changes or readers point out problems. When an article has genuinely been re-checked and updated, we show an “Updated” date. We do not change dates simply to make older content look new.

7. Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and, for significant changes, say so. See our corrections policy.

8. Medical review

Our articles are not currently reviewed by a medical professional. If that changes, we will name the reviewer and their qualifications. See our medical review policy.

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