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.
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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...
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Skin & hair
Marine, Bovine or Plant Collagen: What's the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
Confused by collagen types? Here's a plain-English guide to marine, bovine and 'plant' collagen — what each is, the evidence, and how to choose.
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Skin & hair
Antioxidants and Your Skin: What Pollution and Sun Do (and What Actually Helps)
City pollution and strong sun create free radicals that age skin. Here's what antioxidants actually do, where they help, and what to prioritise.
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Gut health
Restoring Your Gut After Antibiotics: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Antibiotics treat infections but also disrupt your good gut bacteria. Here's why that matters and the evidence-based way to help your gut recover.
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Gut health
Why You Bloat After Meals (and What Actually Helps)
Feeling puffy and uncomfortable after eating? Here's what's behind post-meal bloating and the practical, evidence-based ways to ease it.
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Energy & sleep
Turmeric and Ginseng for Everyday Vitality: What the Science Says
Turmeric and ginseng are wellness staples across Asia. Here's what the evidence says about inflammation, energy and resilience — and how to use them.
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Energy & sleep
Maca for Energy and Libido: What the Research Actually Shows
Maca is everywhere in energy and libido products — but does it work? Here's an honest look at the research and what to realistically expect.
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Skin & hair
Why Your Dark Spots Won't Fade Under the Philippine Sun (and What Actually Works)
Dark spots that just won't budge? In our year-round sun, UV keeps re-triggering them. Here's what genuinely fades pigmentation — and what's non-negotiable.
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Skin & hair
Still Breaking Out in Your 30s? Here's Why Adult Acne Loves Your Jawline
Adult acne along the jaw and chin isn't your teenage skin returning — it's usually hormonal. Here's why it happens and the realistic ways to calm...
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Weight & cravings
Your Daily Milk Tea Habit Might Be Behind Your 3 PM Crash
One large milk tea can carry 15+ teaspoons of sugar. Here's how that drives your afternoon energy crash and cravings — and how to cut back...
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Gut health
Why You Keep Getting Sick: The Gut and Immunity Connection
Catching every bug going around? A large part of your immune system lives in your gut. Here's the connection and the everyday basics that support it.
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Gut health
Is Your Skin Problem Actually a Gut Problem? The Gut-Skin Connection
Breakouts, dullness or sensitivity that skincare won't fix? The gut-skin axis may be part of the story. Here's what the science says and where to start.