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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Gut health
Long-Haul Flight Wellness: Beating Bloat, Dehydration and Jet Lag
Why long flights leave you puffy, parched and groggy — and evidence-based ways to fly better with smart hydration, light timing, gut care and jet-lag tactics.
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Skin & hair
Why Drinking More Water Isn't Making Your Skin Glow — and What Actually Helps
Chugging water but still dull? The missing piece is often electrolytes — the minerals that pull water into your skin cells for a plumper, brighter look.
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Energy & sleep
Are Your Headaches Actually Dehydration? Water, Electrolytes and Your Head
Dehydration is a common, overlooked headache trigger. How low fluids and electrolytes spark head pain, and simple ways to prevent and ease it, especially in the...
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Gut health
'Fibremaxxing' Is Trending — But Is More Fibre Always Better?
The 'fibremaxxing' trend says load up on fibre for gut health. Mostly sensible — but there's a right way to do it. Here's what to know.
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Skin & hair
PCOS and Your Skin: Why Acne and Oily Skin Happen — and What May Help
How PCOS drives acne and oily skin through insulin and androgens, and the evidence-based habits and supportive nutrients that may help calm and clear your skin.
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Energy & sleep
Why a High-Protein Breakfast Might Be the Simplest Upgrade to Your Day
What around 30g of protein at breakfast does for fullness, blood sugar and afternoon energy in women — plus realistic, Singapore-friendly ways to actually hit it.
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Skin & hair
Where Our Marine Collagen Comes From (and Why Sourcing Matters)
Not all collagen is equal. Here's what to look for in sourcing, processing and testing — and why transparency is the first thing you should check.
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Weight & cravings
Cortisol and Cravings: Why Stress Has You Reaching for Sugar at Night
Why stress makes you crave sugar at night, how cortisol and sleep feed evening snacking, and calm, practical ways to work with your cravings rather than...
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Energy & sleep
Do You Really Need Electrolytes If You're Not an Athlete?
Electrolyte drinks are everywhere — but who actually benefits? When daily electrolytes help, when plain water is enough, and how to hydrate well in Singapore's heat.
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Recipes
Easy ABC Soup Rice Cooker Hack
EP.02 of the Lazy Rice Cooker Soup Series 🍲 The soup we all grew up drinking. No fuss, no fancy techniques, just dump and done🥹
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Weight & cravings
Are Slimming Teas a Scam? What Actually Works for Weight Management
Some 'slimming teas' just make you lose water (or worse). Here's how to tell marketing from method — and what genuinely supports weight management.
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Energy & sleep
How Much Water Do You Really Need in Singapore's Heat?
The '8 glasses' rule is a myth — and our humidity changes the maths. Here's how much water you actually need here, and when plain water...
