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Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Same human. Better habits. Greater odds.

Healthy people are harder to kill.Nutrition. Movement. Sleep. Community. These aren't luxuries. They're survival skills.

The Daily Repertoire

Six things, every day

Wellness · Joy · Resilience

Sleep
Food
Movement
Nature
People
Purpose
1

The daily repertoire

Wellness, joy and resilience by your own hand. A good day, repeated: a bright morning, a moving body, real food in daylight, meaningful work, play and company, a dark quiet night. And enough different doors to joy that no single one has to carry you.

2

What keeps people well without intervention?

A rhythm, not a hack: regular sleep, morning light, daily movement, mostly plant whole food, time outdoors, and other people.

3

What releases the happy chemistry?

Effort, music, laughter, touch, sunlight, novelty, moving in time with others. Each gives a little. Variety protects.

4

What limits cortisol?

Aim for shape, not less: high on waking, low by night. Enough sleep, a daily calming practice, time outdoors, laughter and company let the evening fall. Late caffeine, alcohol, late meals and long fasts push it up.

5

When should I fast, and for how long?

Overnight, about 12 hours, with dinner finished 2 to 3 hours before bed. Longer fasts offer little extra benefit and can cost muscle and fitness.

6

How much technology is too much?

No official limit, but it's too much when it costs sleep, movement, daylight or people, or you cannot stop. One working ceiling: phone use under 2 hours a day.

7

Bare minimum to full range?

Seven habits and about an hour a day make the floor. The ceiling is wherever a practice starts to narrow your life.

8

Skills for the zombie apocalypse?

First aid, water, heat and fire judgement, food, the fitness to walk and carry, and neighbours, who do most of the rescuing.

9

How do I build a body for resilience?

Four capacities: engine, strength, balance, and tolerance of heat and cold. Stress it in doses, then recover fully.

10

Supplements on a vegan diet?

Yes. Vitamin B12, always. Iodine, unless iodised salt is a habit. Vitamin D, omega-3, iron and calcium depend on sun, blood tests and food.

The bottom line

Eat real foodPlants, mostly
Move dailyNature helps
Sleep well7 to 9 hours
Stay connectedPeople are protection
Get sunlightVitamin D
Build skillsBe prepared
What is assumed An able-bodied adult, not pregnant, no major conditions, no tobacco or excess alcohol. Not for children. This is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your GP before changing diet, fasting or supplements.
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