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Source: is the site well established? Is it easy to contact the site owner?
Is it backed by a government or academic organization? (good)
Is it backed by a medical or drug company? (bad)
Is the site up-to-date? Is the site is good financial shape?
Can you find similar information on other sites?
- several sites with similar information is generally good verification
- be careful of IDENTICAL information - sites sometimes share information or articles; this does not increase confidence in them. E.g.,
You’ve all heard this before - “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”. This is good advice. A true “miracle” treatment would be heralded by your doctor and the mainstream press.
Not all advice works for everyone! Question everything, and don’t make any changes without consulting your doctor.