Health Niche Blogs- Do you find it difficult to write about it?

I think that with the health niche particular it can be difficult to say something that you don't necessarily know is true because you think that you're playing with people's health and that people should only be learning the facts.

The thing is that many newspapers and news websites are constantly making claims everyday that may or may not be true but they just include a source and they can get away with it.

You don't have to set yourself up as a real authority on the subject. You could just say things like "people believe..." or "scientists have discovered"... "a doctor has found" and reference an actual finding in order to put your point across.

You don't have to speak as through you know everything - you're just acting as a bridge between the research and the public, and it's your role to put it in a way that people will find interesting and understand.

Most of the time the real research is quite complicated and people only want to know how it relates to them, not the technical aspects. You can say that a certain university has found out something and it will help people with this disease because blah blah blah. You are the messenger.

People who find your article or post will be looking for something specifically related to what they are searching for. As long as you answer their questions then that's fine.

People also should be able to validate the information themselves. They shouldn't be believing everything that they read on the internet and they know that they could go to WebMD or wherever if they want more credible information. They are at your site wanting something more personal to them and to get their questions answered in, perhaps, a less technical way.

You can add your own voice in there easily without having to be an expert. You can just comment on what is happening in that particular health topic and what your thoughts are...whether anyone you know or yourself has suffered from it etc.

If people know that sites like WebMD are out there and they are still at your site reading your information, it means that they are looking for something more than just hard facts - they want to know how it affects their lives and how it's useful/valuable to them. They are looking for your perspective on the issue so you don't have to worry so much about being perfect because that's not what you ever set yourself up to be.

Hope this helps a little.

Excellent idea! Thanks!!!

It is absolutely essential to use disclaimers for any medical publication. Disclaimers can be your friend, and prevents a lot of headaches. I always have disclaimers at the end of every article and on all of my medical niche websites. Some generic disclaimer examples:

These articles contain general information about medical conditions and treatments...

The provided information is not medical advice, and should not be treated as such...

You must not rely on this information as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider....

If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider....

If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition you should seek immediate medical attention. ...

You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment.

Disclaimer disclaimer: Use these disclaimers at your own risk. The author assumes no liability as to accuracy or efficacy of these disclaimers for any situation. You must not rely on the information on this post as an alternative to professional legal or medical counsel.

Thanks for the tips! Yes I know it is full of garbage and rehashed stuff that aren't even true! I have found some info that come from the government so I will be using this but it is hard to really voice your own opinion on such delicate issues!

I am glad your dog is doing fine!

Thanks!

Yoan