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 Tired in the Heat? Why the Tropics Drain Your Energy (and How to Feel Better)
Sluggish, foggy and drained in the heat and humidity? Here's why tropical weather saps your energy and the practical, evidence-based ways to feel more energised.
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Energy & sleep
Why You're So Tired Before Your Period: Energy, Iron and Your Cycle
Exhausted in the days before your period? Here's the hormonal and nutritional science behind cycle fatigue — and practical ways to keep your energy steadier.
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Women's health
Vaginal Health 101: The Microbiome 'Down There' and How to Support It
Your vagina has its own microbiome. Here's how it works, what throws it off balance, and the evidence-based basics for supporting feminine health.
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Women's health
PCOS and Your Gut: The Connection Most People Miss
PCOS is closely tied to insulin resistance, and research increasingly links it to gut health. Here's what that means and the lifestyle basics that may help.
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Weight & cravings
Natural Ways to Curb Appetite and Cravings: What Actually Helps
No supplement works like a weight-loss drug — but appetite is shaped by protein, sleep, fibre and gut signalling. Here's what genuinely helps with cravings.
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Skin & hair
Glutathione for Skin Brightening: What the Science Says (and the Safety Part Nobody Mentions)
Glutathione is the Philippines' go-to for brighter skin. Here's an honest look at the evidence for oral glutathione — plus the safety facts the FDA wants...
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Skin & hair
Sugar and Your Skin: How Glycation Speeds Up Ageing (and What Helps)
Short answer: when you eat a lot of sugar, some of it binds to the collagen and elastin in your skin in a process called glycation,...
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Skin & hair
How Long Does Collagen Take to Work — and How to Get the Most From It
Wondering if your collagen is doing anything? Here's what the research says about timelines, realistic results, and simple ways to get more from each scoop.
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Gut health
The Beginner's Guide to Prebiotics and Probiotics: How to Achieve Optimal Gut Health
Let's be honest — a year ago, your idea of "gut health" was probably just not getting food poisoning. And that's fine, most people have no...
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Skin & hair
Omega-3s: What They Actually Do and Why Most People Don't Get Enough
Omega-3s support your heart, brain and skin — yet most people fall short. Here's what they do, who's at risk of low intake, and how to...
