
08/12/2025
Protecting Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
The Risks of Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke is approximately 10 times more toxic than typical air pollution from fossil fuels, with no safe exposure level. Higher exposure worsens various health outcomes. The main pollutant is particulate matter —tiny solids and liquids including aldehydes, acid gases, benzene, dioxins, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, heavy metals, methylene chloride, nitrogen oxides, petroleum hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), styrene, sulfur dioxide, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, and xylene.
Potential Health Effects
Exposure can lead to:
-Irritation of eyes, nose, and throat
-Headaches, dizziness, loss of coordination, nausea, and vomiting
-Worsening of asthma or increased risk of developing asthma, COPD, and other respiratory illnesses
-Difficulty breathing and fatigue
-Elevated cancer risk
-Damage to liver, kidneys, and central nervous system
-Higher susceptibility to infections, especially respiratory ones
-Risks during pregnancy, such as premature birth and low birth weight
-Increased chance of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's
-Reduced respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological function in adults and children
-Suppressed immune function
Strategies to Minimize Harm
To support your immune system, lungs, and detoxification processes with antioxidants and nutrients:
Recommended Supplements (in capsule form or from food sources):
-Methylated B vitamins (e.g., Complete B, including folic acid, B6, B12): Reduce inflammation from smoke inhalation.
-Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA): Stabilize heart rate and protect against smoke effects.
-Vitamin C (plant-based, non-synthetic) + Deltanol: Decrease airway irritation and improve airflow.
-NAC (N-acetyl cysteine): Reduces lung inflammation, boosts pulmonary defenses, and aids respiratory repair.
-Detox binders (e.g., Medi-Clay FX): Trap and eliminate toxins in the digestive tract.
-Glutathione: Speeds detoxification and controls lung inflammation.
-EGCG extract from green tea: Reduces lung inflammation; matcha has 3x more EGCG than sencha green tea.
*We sell a lot of the above items at our store. Shop online at
https://shop.dinakhader.com/
Dietary Tips:
Consume a variety of fresh, raw, and organically grown fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant benefits. Include healthy starches like steel-cut oatmeal, boiled purple potatoes for fiber to help eliminate absorbed toxins. For high-fiber bread, try Manna Organics Sprouted Rye or Sourdough Bavarian Rye.
If you have any questions on where to purchase the above recommended supplements and/or the food items, please call The Khader Center at
(914) 242-0124.
Wishing You Continued Great Health,
Dina Khader