Inflammation is affected by diet in that certain nutrients play a role in normal inflammation process. Various glyconutrients are used to construction glycoforms for signaling in body and antioxidants bind to free radicals which may either be source, or by product of, damage.

In summary, inflammation is a normal cellular process. Your body induced inflammation in response to something else. While process can lead to discomfort, it should be understood that medications and herbs which mask inflammation by interfering with it may also be interfering with underlying immune response. Work with your doctor to manage your symptoms in short term but then also factor in diet and lifestyle changes to help support natural processes of body. Every cell in your body has natural ability to restore, protect and defend itself. Don't just turn them off for good. Studies have shown that concentrations of glyconutrients can have a very beneficial effect on inflammation. While processes are still being studied, non-toxic glyconutrient supplements have been available to public for over 10 years.

CFS is certainly not new, although association of symptoms under name Chronic Fatigue Syndrome only took place in 1990s. Previously it was largely overlooked or thought to be something else, for example low blood sugar, Lyme disease, allergies, fybromyalgia, yeast infections etc.

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These vary from antidepressants, steroids, immune system medications and anti-histamines to more holistic treatments like evening primrose oil, diet therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, removal of dental fillings (mercury poisoning) and gentle exercise programs.

Although lack of a definite treatment for CFS leaves a lot to be desired, above treatments, whether all or a combination, can prove fairly effective. The broad answer seems to be to treat symptoms as they occur.

Therefore quality of sleep of patients must have a direct effect on severity of disease. If depression is main problem, treatment of that can significantly improve quality of sleep, thus relieving somewhat persistent fatigue.

A combination of better quality sleep with gentle exercise, optimal diet and cognitive behavioural therapy would go a long way to improving lives of patients with CFS.