Last updated: April 18, 2026
Agreement
By accessing or using The Wellness Journal ("the site," "we," "our"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please do not use the site.
Nature of the content
Everything published on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The author, Susan Hartley, is a retired registered nurse — she is not a practicing medical professional and does not have an active clinical license. Reading an article on this site does not create a nurse-patient, doctor-patient, or any other professional relationship.
Always consult a qualified physician before making decisions about your health, including starting a new supplement, changing your diet or exercise routine, or modifying any medication you currently take. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this site. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
Supplements and dietary products
Articles on this site may discuss dietary supplements. The statements made about supplements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual responses to supplements vary, and what works for one person may not work for another.
If you take prescription medications, have been diagnosed with any medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are under 18 years of age, consult your doctor before starting any supplement mentioned on this site.
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External links
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Intellectual property
All original content on this site — including articles, essays, graphics, and layouts — is the intellectual property of The Wellness Journal and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law. You may share our articles by linking to them, quote brief excerpts with attribution, or print individual articles for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not republish our articles in full on another website, reproduce them in any commercial context, or use them to train any artificial intelligence or language model without our prior written permission.
Disclaimer of warranties
This site and all content on it are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content on this site.
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure our articles are well-researched and accurate at the time of publication, medical and scientific understanding evolves. Information that is accurate today may be superseded by new research tomorrow. You are responsible for verifying any information you act upon with a qualified professional.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Wellness Journal, Susan Hartley, and any contributors to this site shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this site or any information contained on it.
You use the information on this site entirely at your own risk.
Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from your use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to the email address on our contact page.