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For 100s of 1000s of years we evolved to our environments
Our bodies evolved in harmony with nature, adapting gradually to slow environmental changes for most of human history. This process built physical and mental resilience suited to natural conditions like fresh food sources, ample movement, and regular cycles of light and dark. Our surroundings shape us, each step of evolution focused on ensuring survival and health in a stable, if challenging, world.

With the industrial revolution, our environments started changing faster than our ability to evolve.
Cities replaced forests, artificial light extended our days, and machines reduced physical activity. This rapid societal shift, unmatched by our evolutionary pace, led to diets high in processed foods, more sedentary lifestyles, and disrupted sleep, resulting in a surge of chronic illnesses and stress—issues our ancestors rarely faced.

To address these challenges, we have to play an active role in how we adapt to our current environments
Human sustainability encourages us to actively shape our lifestyles to align with our physical, mental and spiritual needs. This means prioritizing natural light, choosing nutritious foods, and incorporating regular movement. These deliberate choices help bridge the gap between our modern environment and our bodies’ natural requirements.

What we do to adapt to our present environment is called Human Sustainability
By embracing human sustainability, we can adapt to modern life in ways that nurture well-being. Though we can’t stop technological change, we can build routines and spaces that support health, helping us thrive by honoring our evolutionary needs in today’s fast-paced world. In doing so, we can “heal the root cause” of many modern health challenges, bridging the gap between who we are and the world we live in.

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