{"id":27,"date":"2026-07-17T17:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplehealthnaturally.com\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:08:13","slug":"editorial-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simplehealthnaturally.com\/?page_id=27","title":{"rendered":"Editorial Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editorial Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective date:<\/strong> 7.17.2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Health Naturally is committed to publishing responsible, useful, and transparent nutrition and wellness content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Editorial Policy explains how topics are selected, researched, written, reviewed, updated, and corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Editorial Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission is to make nutrition and healthy-living information easier to understand without exaggerating evidence or promising unrealistic outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prioritize content that helps readers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand basic nutrition concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make informed food choices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate diet and wellness claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop sustainable healthy habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize when professional advice is necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Editorial Independence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, and affiliate partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment, free products, commissions, or commercial relationships do not guarantee favorable coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored and affiliate content will be clearly disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Topic Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics may be selected based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common reader questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public-health relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging nutrition discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misleading claims that require clarification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal health and food-safety concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaps in existing website coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reader suggestions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search demand may help us understand reader interests, but content will not be published solely to attract search traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Source Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writers should prioritize reliable sources, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government health agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized public-health organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic and research institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer-reviewed scientific studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematic reviews and meta-analyses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional clinical or dietary guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualified subject-matter experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current product labels and official manufacturer information when discussing products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single small study should not be presented as settled scientific fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Evidence and Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strength of the wording should reflect the strength of the evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We avoid unsupported expressions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guaranteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miracle cure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completely safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works for everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctors do not want you to know<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melts fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detoxes every toxin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanently cures disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where evidence is preliminary, mixed, observational, or limited, that uncertainty should be explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Content Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly structured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written in accessible language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant to the reader\u2019s question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free from unnecessary repetition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent about limitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported by appropriate references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checked for potentially dangerous recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content should not be copied or lightly rewritten from another publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Use of Artificial Intelligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology and artificial-intelligence tools may be used to support brainstorming, outlining, grammar checking, formatting, or research organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI-generated statements are not automatically treated as accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any content prepared with technological assistance must be reviewed, edited, fact-checked, and approved by a responsible human before publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not intentionally publish large quantities of unreviewed automated content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Medical and Nutrition Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles involving higher-risk topics may be reviewed by an appropriately qualified professional when one is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reviewer\u2019s name, credentials, and role should be displayed only when that person has genuinely reviewed the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content that has not received professional medical review must not imply otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Product and Supplement Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When discussing a product or supplement, we aim to distinguish between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preliminary evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturer claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial claims should not be presented as independently verified facts without adequate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risks, contraindications, limitations, and potential interactions should be included when relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Conflicts of Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writers and reviewers should disclose relevant financial, professional, or personal relationships that could affect\u2014or reasonably appear to affect\u2014their judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a meaningful conflict exists, another contributor may be assigned or the relationship will be clearly disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Sponsored Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored material must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be clearly labelled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with the same accuracy standards as other content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid deceptive health claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinguish advertising from independent editorial coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disclose the sponsor or commercial relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsors are not permitted to secretly control our conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Affiliate Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some articles may include affiliate links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate commissions help support the website, but purchasing through a link does not affect the price unless otherwise stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We aim to evaluate products based on relevance, evidence, safety, quality, and usefulness\u2014not solely on commission rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Updating Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles may be reviewed and updated when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Important evidence changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendations change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cited source becomes unavailable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product information changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An error is identified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Readers report a legitimate concern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The article no longer meets our standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where practical, the latest update date will appear on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Corrections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Material factual errors should be corrected promptly after verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significant corrections may include a correction note explaining what changed. Minor spelling, formatting, or grammar corrections may be made without a formal notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Reader Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Readers may report concerns by contacting <strong>hsseeker.info@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feedback should include the article title, disputed statement, and any supporting evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editorial Policy Effective date: 7.17.2026 Simple Health Naturally is committed to publishing responsible, useful, and transparent nutrition and wellness content. 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