Editorial Policy

Our editorial mission

The Healing Nobs exists to give people clear, evidence-based, food-first guidance for managing common health conditions. Every article on this site is written, reviewed, and updated against a single standard: would we feel comfortable showing this to a family member living with this condition? If the answer is no, the content does not get published.

We do not publish content optimised for search engines at the expense of accuracy. We do not publish miracle cures, fad diets, or claims unsupported by published research. We do not publish anything that contradicts established medical guidance, and we always pair dietary recommendations with a reminder to consult qualified healthcare providers.

How we research content

Our team uses a structured research process for every condition page, blog post, and Q&A:

1. Source hierarchy: We prioritise peer-reviewed clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses (Cochrane, BMJ, JAMA, Lancet), then official guidelines (NICE, CDC, NIH, WHO, EFSA), then expert consensus and reputable nutrition authorities (BDA, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
2. Currency: We aim to use sources from the past 10 years for nutrition science. Older sources are used only when they remain the established reference (for example, classical biochemistry).
3. Conflict-of-interest screening: We avoid relying on industry-funded research as the primary source for any health claim. Where industry-funded studies are referenced, we note this explicitly.
4. Multiple-source verification: Significant claims (for example, "ginger reduces nausea") must be supported by at least two independent peer-reviewed sources before publication.

Editorial review process

Each piece of content goes through a multi-stage review:

• Research and drafting in-house, sourced from peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines, and authoritative health organisations.
• Physician review — a practising, licensed physician reads the page and flags anything inaccurate, unclear, or unsafe. Every session is logged internally with the date and the changes requested.
• Corrections applied before the page is published or republished. A page is not marked as reviewed unless a review actually took place.
• Plain-language editing to ensure accessibility for non-medical readers without compromising accuracy.
• Final fact-check against original sources before publication.

Every condition page carries the date it was last reviewed and a link to this policy. Our reviewers are practising, licensed physicians who work in government hospital practice; they have asked not to be publicly named in connection with an external website, and we respect that. Rather than publish credentials we cannot ask you to verify, we publish the process and keep a dated internal log of every review carried out. If you have a question about how a specific page was reviewed, contact us and we will answer it.

How we update content

Health information evolves. We commit to:

• Annual review of every condition page at minimum, with a "Last reviewed" date displayed publicly.
• Immediate updates when new clinical guidelines are published (for example, when NICE or WHO updates a recommendation).
• Quarterly Q&A audit to ensure short-form answers remain accurate.
• Reader-flagged corrections are investigated within 5 working days. See our Corrections Policy.

What we will not publish

• Claims that food alone will cure serious diseases (cancer, autoimmune conditions, severe mental illness).
• Recommendations to discontinue prescribed medication.
• Detox or cleanse protocols without supporting evidence.
• Personal anecdotes presented as clinical evidence.
• Sensationalised headlines designed to attract clicks rather than inform.
• Content sponsored or directed by supplement, food, or pharmaceutical brands.

Independence and funding

The Healing Nobs is operated as an independent editorial outlet. Our revenue comes from display advertising (Google AdSense) and is clearly disclosed in our Advertising Disclosure. Advertisers do not influence editorial content. We do not accept sponsored articles, paid product placements, or pay-to-play reviews. If we ever introduce affiliate links, they will be disclosed at the point of mention as required by FTC and ASA guidelines.

Use of AI tools

We use AI tools for research support, drafting outlines, and grammar/style editing. No content is published as AI-generated output. Every article is written, reviewed, and verified by qualified humans. Where AI-assisted research is used, all claims are independently verified against primary sources before publication.

Reader feedback

If you spot an error, find an outdated reference, disagree with a recommendation, or have suggestions, we want to hear from you. Email [email protected] with subject line "Editorial Feedback." Substantive feedback is reviewed by the editorial team and used to improve content.

Contact

Editorial enquiries: [email protected]