—air pollutants included—can contribute to overall inflammatory burden. Every exposure either adds to or subtracts from the body’s adaptive capacity. Reducing Impact Through Smart Choices For those who choose to continue using wood heat, risk reduction strategies may include: Improving ventilation and chimney efficiency Using EPA-certified stoves Avoiding indoor smoke leakage Limiting exposure duration, especially for children Resources such as woodheat.org provide practical, evidence-based guidance on cleaner wood-heating practices. Supporting the Body’s Resilience Beyond Health’s philosophy emphasizes that reducing exposure and strengthening resilience work together. Key areas of support include: ? Antioxidant Protection Combustion byproducts increase oxidative stress. A diverse antioxidant network helps neutralize free radicals and supports cellular defense mechanisms. Commonly used antioxidants include: Vitamin C Vitamin E Selenium…