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What is an allergic reaction?  Essentially, this is when the body reacts defensively to a perceived threat and fights the allergens in the same way it does a viral infection. Eating foods "out of season and region" may also contribute to allergic reactions.  You may ask, "What's wrong with eating an apple in June?" Nothing.  Unless, of course, you have a food allergy.... Most produce  is transported worldwide by trucks & trains for hundreds (or in some cases thousands of miles if by boat) in partially opened containers. photo credit: DSC_0004 via photopin (license) Based on the time of year, the container may come in contact with in-season allergens like mold, poison ivy, poison oak, various types of pollen.  These allergens are constantly in the environment, but may be more prevalent in some regions during certain times of the year. This can be partially remedied by washing the produce thoroughly before consumption. However, in

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Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share with you an experience I had with a good friend of mine while I was out one warm summer evening in downtown Chicago last month (and believe me, we have had a lot of them here in Chicago). We were looking for a place to "cool our heels" so to speak and have more time to chat.  My friend knows that I am a bit of a health fanatic, so he was quite apprehensive about suggesting some of his normal chow-down spots for us to get refreshments. You know, the places where "fat is king & lean is mean"? There's a lot of great spots in downtown Chicago to eat (one day I'll have to give you a list of some of my favorites), but finding one that fits with a healthy lifestyle can be a bit challenging at times...unless you know where to look.

Acne sufferers have at one time or another searching for methods on how exactly to be 100% acne-free . There is no single technique to achieving this goal, but I'm going to try to give you as many options as is possible.  The following are a few all-natural and some not quite as natural acne removal remedies that are considered to be highly effective.

It's hot almost everywhere. Folks are looking for ways to stay cool. Of course, you want to stay hydrated and keep up your vitamin intake through healthy foods. Salads are one of the best resources for both. Here's a familiar salad that everyone can dig into: Caprese-Style Salad 2 medium red, ripe tomatoes, cut into eight slices 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed, washed and patted dry with a paper towel 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into eight slices 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional) 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional) Preparation: On a large serving platter layer slice of tomato, larger basil leaves, and mozzarella slices. Repeat the layers while fanning them out slightly on the plate until you’ve used all of the mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt, if desired. Finish the salad by garnishing with a few small