Articles
The Role of L-Theanine in RISE
Caffeine boosts alertness, but it can overstimulate the nervous system when used alone. L-theanine provides balance, creating calm focus, regulating neurotransmitters, and protecting circadian stability. Here’s why this synergy makes RISE different.
Why Your Afternoon Coffee Is Breaking Your Sleep
Caffeine fuels performance, but timing is everything. Afternoon caffeine disrupts circadian rhythm, narrows recovery, and traps you in the fatigue cycle. Here’s the science behind smarter stimulation.
Nervous System Management: The Forgotten Foundation of Human Performance
Performance is no longer about effort alone it’s about nervous system regulation. This piece explores the arousal continuum, neurodivergence, and science-backed protocols that expand the “window of tolerance,” helping us thrive in business, sport, and daily life.
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.
Is Your Office Environment Driving You to Drugs and Alcohol?
Poor office lighting is more than an inconvenience, it disrupts circadian rhythms, drives fatigue, and fuels reliance on caffeine and alcohol. This article explores the science behind lighting, mood, and performance, and how circadian-aligned design can restore balance in the workplace.
Optimising Dopaminergic Tone Without Burnout: The HMN24 Approach
Optimising dopaminergic tone without succumbing to burnout is one of the pivotal challenges in contemporary performance and wellness. In today’s culture of quick fixes, excessive caffeine consumption, overstimulating activities, and “always on” behaviours often dominate strategies for focus and motivation.
