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Alcohol and Sleep: Redefining Rituals of Relaxation in the Wellness Era
Alcohol is often seen as a sleep aid, but the science tells a different story. Even small amounts disrupt sleep cycles, impair recovery, and create a caffeine–alcohol cycle that erodes energy and wellbeing. This article explores the sedative illusion, the quantifiable decline in sleep quality, and how hospitality and wellness are redefining rituals of relaxation.
Tradition, Transition, and the Future of Hospitality: Coffee, Alcohol, and the Rise of Wellness Demands
Hospitality has always been anchored by tradition, with coffee and alcohol at its core. But shifting generational demands are reshaping the landscape. Wellness-conscious consumers now seek balance, quality, and alternatives. The future belongs to operators who protect heritage while embracing innovation.
Why You Drink: It’s Often About What Happened Before the Glass, Not What’s In It
Most people think poor sleep comes from the glass of wine they had before bed.
But the truth is, that glass is usually just the final act in a much longer story, one that started the moment your alarm went off.
Understanding Fasting as a Biological Rhythm
Fasting is not simply a wellness trend; it is a deeply conserved biological behaviour observed across mammalian species. Feeding and fasting cycles in mammals are governed by circadian rhythms, the internal timekeeping systems that align physiological functions with the 24-hour light-dark cycle.
The Energy Category is Broken
Scientific consensus began to shift. Sugar wasn’t just energy, it became a metabolic risk. Excess glucose intake was now linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, systemic inflammation, and chronic disease.
MetaHMN | Pete MK McManus
Effective Ways to Wake Up On Form
