Editorial & sourcing policy

We'd rather be slow and right than fast and viral. These are the rules every page here follows.

Primary sources for philosophy

When we say the Stoics taught something, we quote their actual works — Seneca's letters, Musonius Rufus's lectures, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius — and link a reputable text, rather than passing along a paraphrase of a paraphrase.

Quality sources for health

Any physiological claim about cold exposure, fasting, or the like is attributed to peer-reviewed research or a reputable medical body, and linked so you can check it. We note study limitations and conflicting evidence. Where the science is genuinely unsettled, we say "unsettled" instead of pretending.

No invented numbers

We don't fabricate statistics, studies, or credentials. Popular claims that circulate online — "cold showers raise dopamine 250%," "29% fewer sick days" — are checked against the original study before we repeat them, with the caveats the study itself carries. If a claim can't be traced, it doesn't run.

Health is educational, not medical advice

TEMPER is written by a dedicated practitioner who reads the research, not by a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice. Cold exposure and fasting carry real risks for some people, and we say so plainly and repeatedly. Talk to a professional before starting if you have any condition.

How we use AI

We use AI tools to assist with research and drafting, but every published page is edited, fact-checked, and shaped by a human, and held to the standards above. Our free tools may run on AI; that's disclosed where it applies.

Corrections

If something here is wrong, we want to fix it. Reach us through the details on our About pageand we'll correct the record.