I’ve spent a lot of time observing my immune system, and the longer I do so, the more I respect how quietly sophisticated it is. Most of the time it works unnoticed - sorting out what belongs in the body and what doesn’t. But when food is involved, this quiet system can suddenly demand attention, leaving many of us confused and frustrated. Two of the most common ways this shows up are allergic reactions and intolerances. People often use the words interchangeably, but they ar