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 Australia.
Building a Simple Metabolism-Supporting Routine for Winter
Winter makes healthy habits harder. Here's a simple, realistic routine to support your metabolism and energy through the cooler months — no extremes.
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Women's health
Perimenopause: Why the Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think
Perimenopause can begin in your late 30s or 40s — often before periods change. Here's what to expect, why it happens, and the realistic ways to...
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Weight & cravings
Blood Orange and Metabolism: Separating Fact From Hype
Can a citrus extract really support metabolism? Here's an honest look at what blood orange can and can't do — and what genuinely affects your metabolism.
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Skin & hair
Hair Shedding and Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Support Regrowth
Seeing more hair in the shower drain? Here's why women shed hair — postpartum, stress and seasonal causes — and the realistic ways to support regrowth.
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Weight & cravings
Winter Comfort Eating and Cravings: Realistic Ways to Stay on Track
Cold weather makes us crave warm, carb-heavy comfort food. Here's why — and realistic, no-deprivation ways to keep cravings and energy steady through winter.
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Skin & hair
Healthy Ageing in Your 30s and 40s: What 'Longevity' Support Actually Means
'Longevity' is everywhere in wellness. Here's what genuinely supports healthy ageing — the unglamorous basics that matter most, and where supplements fit.
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Weight & cravings
What's Actually in Sicilian Orange? Blood Orange and the Science Behind It
Sicilian Orange is built around Moro blood orange extract. Here's what that ingredient is, what research has looked at, and how to set realistic expectations.
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Gut health
Do You Really Need a Greens Powder? An Honest Look
Greens powders are everywhere — but do you actually need one? Here's what they can genuinely help with, what they can't, and who benefits most.
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Skin & hair
5 Collagen Myths, Debunked
Does collagen 'just get digested'? Is more always better? Here are five common collagen myths — and what the evidence actually says.
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Energy & sleep
Beating the Winter Slump: Steadier Energy and Mood in the Darker Months
Flat, foggy and low on motivation when it's cold and dark? Here's why winter saps energy and mood — and the realistic habits and supports that...
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Skin & hair
Why Winter Is a Great Time to Start Collagen
Winter is hard on skin — which makes it the perfect time to begin a collagen habit. Here's why, and how to set yourself up for...
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Energy & sleep
Low on Vitamin D in Winter? Why It Dips and What to Do About It
Less sun means less vitamin D — and many people run low in winter. Here's why it matters for bones, mood and immunity, and how to...
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Skin & hair
Getting the Most From Your Collagen: Timing, Vitamin C and Consistency
Taking collagen but not sure you're doing it right? Here are the few things that genuinely affect results — and the myths you can ignore.