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 Singapore.
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Energy & sleep
Why You Wake at 3 AM: Sleep, Cortisol and Blood Sugar
Falling asleep fine but waking in the small hours? Here's what may be going on with your cortisol and blood sugar overnight, and gentle ways to...
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Women's health
Recurrent UTIs: Why They Keep Coming Back and How to Support Your Body
Recurrent UTIs often trace back to a disrupted vaginal microbiome. Hydration, hygiene habits and specific Lactobacillus strains may help lower the risk.
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Is 'Proffee' (Protein Coffee) Actually Worth the Hype?
Proffee — coffee blended with protein — can be a genuinely useful way to hit your protein target and stay fuller. Here's how to make it...
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Weight & cravings
Glucose Spikes and the 3 PM Slump: A Calm Look at Blood Sugar
That afternoon energy crash often isn't about willpower, it's about blood sugar. Here's what's happening and simple, evidence-based ways to steady it.
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Women's health
Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why It Happens and What May Help
Perimenopause brain fog is largely driven by shifting oestrogen and disrupted sleep. Rest, movement and certain adaptogens may help. Here's an honest look.
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Women's health
Inositol and PCOS: What the Research Actually Shows
Inositol is one of the most talked-about supplements for PCOS. Here's an honest look at what it may help with, what the evidence is still unsure...
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Women's health
Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: What Actually Helps in Perimenopause
Hot flushes and night sweats are among the most common perimenopause symptoms. Here's why they happen and the evidence-based, non-hormonal habits that may ease them.
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Skin & hair
Does Collagen Actually Survive Your Stomach Acid? The Honest Answer
A common claim says collagen is 'just broken down and wasted.' Here's what really happens to collagen peptides in digestion — and what the science shows.
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Women's health
Creatine for Women: Why It's Not Just for Gym Bros
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements there is, and newer studies suggest women may have the most to gain, from muscle to mood to...
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Inside The Purest Co's Partnership with Vogue Wellness Day
Wellness today is no longer simply about routines — it's about rituals. Inside The Purest Co's partnership with Vogue Wellness Day as its Exclusive Skin &...
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Women's health
What Actually Helps Period Cramps? A Calm, Science-Backed Guide
Period cramps come from prostaglandins tightening the uterus. Heat, movement, magnesium and gut support may all ease them. Here's what the science says.
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Recipes
15 Mins Heatwave Salmon Noodles
Way too hot for soup today. Cold soba, salmon sashimi, and a dashi sauce that takes 2 minutes to mix. Ready in 15. 🍜🧊
