The Purest Journal
Notes on everyday well-being
Clear, practical reads on skin, gut health, energy, weight and women's health, written for life in the Philippines, with the research linked in every article.
How to Sleep Better Naturally on Hot Philippine Nights
How to sleep better at night naturally in Philippine heat comes down to helping your body cool down. Take a warm shower one to two hours before bed, set the...
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Weight & cravings
Sleep and Weight Gain: Why Poor Sleep Makes Cravings Worse
Yes, sleep and weight gain are linked. In lab studies, cutting sleep short lowers leptin (the hormone that signals fullness), raises ghrelin (the hormone that drives...
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Skin & hair
Vitamins for Glowing Skin: What Actually Helps
The vitamins for glowing skin with the best evidence are vitamin C and vitamin E, ideally taken together, plus carotenoids from foods like cooked tomatoes. Many...
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Gut health
How to Choose a Probiotic Supplement in the Philippines
When you compare probiotics supplements in the Philippines, read the label for four things: the full strain name, a CFU count that holds until the expiry...
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Wellness Gift Ideas for Mum, Tita and More: 8 Picks for Christmas
The best wellness gift ideas are things the person will actually use every day: a drink they'll enjoy, in a format that fits their routine, with...
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Skin & hair
Best Collagen Supplement in the Philippines: How to Choose
The best collagen supplement in the Philippines is one that is FDA PH registered, lists how many grams of hydrolysed collagen you get per serving, suits...
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Skin & hair
Collagen and Vitamin C: Why They're Always Paired
Of all the collagen and vitamins pairings, vitamin C matters most, because your body can't build stable collagen without it. It keeps the enzymes that strengthen...
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Skin & hair
Best Time to Take Collagen: Morning, Night or With Meals?
There's no proven best time to take collagen. In the trials that found skin benefits, people simply took it once a day, every day, for 8...
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Skin & hair
Collagen Peptides: Benefits and What 'Di-Peptides' Means
Collagen peptides are collagen that has been broken into small fragments, also sold as hydrolysed collagen. "Di-peptides" are fragments just two amino acids long. Studies show...
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Skin & hair
Collagen Benefits for Skin: What the Research Shows
In studies, the main collagen benefits for skin were modest improvements in hydration and elasticity after one to three months of daily hydrolysed collagen. The evidence...
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Women's health
Joint Health for Active Women: Protecting Your Knees and Hips Early
Running, HIIT or long days on your feet? Here's how to protect your joints early, what the research says about collagen, and habits that keep you...
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Weight & cravings
Stress, Cortisol and Belly Fat: Is There Really a Connection?
Stress, poor sleep and stubborn belly fat often travel together. Here's what cortisol actually does — and the realistic ways to break the cycle.
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Energy & sleep
Always Exhausted? Iron Deficiency Is the Cause Women Miss Most
Iron deficiency is one of the most common — and missed — causes of fatigue in women. Here's why it happens, the signs, and how to...
