Editorial policy
How we research, review and stand behind every article
Inner Balance Living publishes health information that people make decisions with. That responsibility sets the standard for everything below: sourcing, expert review, independence from advertisers, and how quickly we fix mistakes.
Our trust statement. No article is published without a named author, cited evidence and — for health guidance — sign-off from a qualified expert. We correct errors publicly.
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Next review
- January 2027
- Maintained by
- The editorial board
Our commitment
Five promises we hold ourselves to
These are not aspirations. They are the criteria an article has to meet before it goes live.
Accurate information
Every factual claim is traceable to a named source. If we cannot verify it, we do not publish it.
Evidence-based content
We weight systematic reviews and expert guidelines above single studies, and we say when evidence is thin.
Reader-first publishing
We commission around real reader questions, not search volume alone or advertiser interest.
Transparency
Authors, reviewers, funding, affiliate links and publication dates are disclosed on every article.
Editorial independence
Commercial partners never see, shape or approve editorial content before it is published.
Editorial standards
The standards behind each article
Seven checks that shape a piece from commission to publication.
Research process
Writers begin from primary literature, current wellness guidance and interviews with practising specialists — never from other websites.
Fact checking
A separate fact-checker verifies every statistic, dosage, mechanism and quotation against the cited source line by line.
Expert review
Health guidance is reviewed by a credentialled expert, dietitian or therapist working in the relevant field.
Content quality
Articles must answer the reader's question completely, with structure, context and practical next steps.
Content accuracy
Claims are matched to the strength of the evidence. Hedged findings stay hedged in our writing.
Clear language
Plain English by default. Clinical terms are defined the first time they appear, without dumbing the science down.
Objective writing
No hype, no scare tactics, no miracle framing. We report trade-offs, uncertainty and cost honestly.
How we create content
The editorial workflow, step by step
Every article travels the same route. Expert review is added whenever a piece offers health guidance.
- 1
Research
Scoping the question, gathering peer-reviewed evidence and identifying expert sources.
- 2
Writing
A qualified writer drafts the piece with inline citations to every source used.
- 3
Fact checking
An independent checker verifies each claim against the original literature.
- 4
Editorial review
An editor tests structure, clarity, balance and reader usefulness.
- 5
Expert review
Where health guidance is involved, a licensed expert signs off before publication.
- 6
Publishing
The article goes live with author, reviewer, dates and full reference list attached.
- 7
Regular updates
Evergreen guides return to the review queue on a scheduled cycle.
Fact checking
What counts as a source
Our checkers work from the original evidence, not a secondary summary of it.
Reliable sources
Primary literature and named experts, never content farms, forums or unattributed summaries.
Scientific research
Randomised trials, meta-analyses and systematic reviews, read in full rather than from the abstract.
Medical references
Clinical guidelines from specialist colleges and recognised medical bodies.
Government health sources
Public health agencies and national health services for population-level guidance.
Academic publications
University research units and indexed academic journals with transparent methodology.
Expert review
When a expert signs off
Any article covering symptoms, treatment, supplements, dosing, pregnancy, mental health or chronic conditions is reviewed by a licensed professional in that field before publication — and again at each scheduled update.
Dr. Amara Osei
PhD, RD
Amara is a registered dietitian.
- Review role
- Senior Nutrition Editor
- Latest review date
- July 2026
Marcus Bell
DPT, CSCS
Marcus is a doctor of physical therapy.
- Review role
- Fitness Editor
- Latest review date
- July 2026
Dr. Elena Marsh
MD
Elena is a board-certified physician.
- Review role
- Medical Editor
- Latest review date
- July 2026
Content updates
Articles are living documents
Guidance changes. Evergreen guides re-enter the review queue on a fixed cycle, and any substantive change is dated on the article itself.
Last updated
July 2026
Shown at the top of every article, alongside the original publication date.
Next scheduled review
January 2027
Health guides are re-reviewed at least every 12 months, sooner if guidance shifts.
Revision history
On request
Material revisions are logged with a dated note at the foot of the article.
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions belong to the newsroom alone. Advertisers, sponsors and affiliate partners have no input into what we cover, which products appear in a guide, or how a finding is framed — and never see an article before publication.
Commercial content is separated from editorial and labelled clearly. Product recommendations are made on the evidence and on testing, not on commission rates.
AI content policy
We do not publish AI-generated articles. AI tools may assist behind the scenes with tasks such as transcribing interviews, suggesting headline options, checking readability and surfacing literature for a human to read.
Every published word is written or rewritten, verified and approved by qualified human editors, and health guidance still passes expert review. Responsibility for accuracy always rests with a named person, never a tool.
Corrections policy
Found something wrong? Tell us.
Send the article URL, the specific claim and a source if you have one. Correction requests are triaged the day they arrive and reviewed within two business days.
- • Factual errors are corrected and a dated correction note is added to the article.
- • Minor typographical fixes are made silently without a note.
- • Where an error changed the meaning of health guidance, we say so explicitly.
Report an error
Email corrections@innerbalanceliving.com or use the contact form and choose “Report an error”.
Our sources
Where our evidence comes from
Each article closes with a full reference list so you can check the original work yourself.
- Peer-reviewed research
- Government organisations
- Medical institutions
- Academic journals
- Expert interviews
Editorial values
What guides our judgement
Accuracy
Getting it right matters more than getting it first.
Transparency
Who wrote it, who checked it and how we were paid is always visible.
Integrity
We decline coverage that we cannot report honestly.
Compassion
Health is personal. We write without shame, blame or moralising.
Accessibility
Readable typography, plain language and WCAG 2.2 conformance across the site.
Continuous improvement
We revisit, revise and retire our own work as evidence changes.
Related pages
Read the rest of our policies
- Medical DisclaimerWhat our content can and cannot do for your care.
- Affiliate DisclosureHow we earn, and how it stays separate from editorial.
- Privacy PolicyWhat data we collect and how you can control it.
- About UsOur mission, team and expert network.
- ContactReach an editor about tips, feedback or corrections.
This policy is maintained by the Inner Balance Living editorial board and reviewed at least twice a year. Questions about how we work? Ask an editor.