A chronic fatigue diet must deal with with allergies, since most people who have chronic fatigue suffer with allergies. A person has an allergy when their immune system over-reacts to a substance that is not normally harmful. Allergies can be tested by a doctor, and are less common than intolerances. People are usually born with allergies as they tend to be genetic, and cannot be treated. Nut allergies are a common example.Intolerances, on the other hand tend to develop due to imbalances in the body such as poor digestion. Doctors are not as likely to understand intolerances, are therefore tend to not deal with them. Intolerances can be treated by balancing the underlying problems and going on a chronic fatigue syndrome diet.Common allergies and intolerances are foods, chemicals, moulds, dust animal, rubber, certain metals, and prescription drugs. They can both develop at any time.What are Intolerances as Opposed to Allergies?Symptoms of intolerances can include the following:

• Migraines
• Nasal problems
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Hayfever
• Asthma
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Frequent bloatedness
• Facial puffiness
• Hives
• Skin rashes
• IBS
• Sinusitis
• Brain Fog
• Muscle pain

Intolerances can be caused by changes in the environment of the gut, which can change the reaction of the immune system in general and to foods. A chronic fatigue syndrome diet needs to lower the immune reaction in the gut since they are the root cause of all intolerances.The “good” bacteria in the gut is essential for managing the immune system and promoting immune tolerance. Our gut also has a mucous lining which is very important in allowing good bacteria to adhere and stick to the gut lining, as well as modulating our immune response. When this mucosal lining becomes depleted, good bacteria can also diminish. Additionally, excess “bad bacteria” can then flourish, and the immune system can become chronically over-reactive. This is known as a pro-inflammatory condition.A pro-inflammatory condition increases the release of certain chemicals by the immune system called “cytokines.” Cytokines make us feel groggy, experience pain and tiredness, or have headachy and experience flu-like systems. Most people don't realize that it is not actually the food that makes us feel less than optimum, but in fact it is the immune system response and release of cytokines. That is why a good chronic fatigue syndrome diet is so important.Intolerances can also lead to “leaky gut” syndrome, which means that the junctions between the cells of the gut lining become wider than they should be, allowing in food and other particles into the blood stream which should not be allowed through. This causes an immune system response and leads to problematic gut ecology, resulting in bad bacteria and a reduction in the mucosal stomach lining.The Causes of Bad Gut Ecology Include:

• Chronic emotional and mental stress lowers the immune system and reduces important enzymes which digest food correctly.
• An excessively sugary or poor diet feeds bad bacteria. A good chronic fatigue syndrome diet is vital for repairing the gut.
• Chronic constipation
• Anti-biotic usage which lowers good gut bacteria
• Toxins and pollution

Foods to avoid:

• Food additives and preservatives
• Common intolerances include: wheat, cow’s dairy, eggs, corn, caffeine, peanuts, chocolate, yeast, alcohol and shellfish.
• Sugar and all refined white flour foods.
• Tap water, switch to filtered water

A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet Should Include:

• Cabbage, papaya, and liquorice tea which are all gut healing
• Fibre such as vegetables, lentils and beans which encourage growth of good bacteria
• Plenty of omega 3 and 6 which promote a healthy mucosal gut lining
• 12-16 glasses of pure water per day to flush the bowel.

Lifestyle Changes Include:

• Chew your food thoroughly
• Avoid non-organic personal hygeine and cosmetic products
• Buy household cleaning products in their most natural unadulterated state
• Ensure you are managing stress levels; regular meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, warm baths, massage, moderate intensity exercise are all great
• Therapy or bodywork to deal with stress when on a chronic fatigue syndrome diet.

Good Supplements Are:

• Saccharomyces boulardii, a healthy yeast which helps modulate the immune system response, promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut and reduces bad bacteria. It also promotes a healthy gut lining
• Essential oils, omega 3 and 6s,which may strengthen the lining of the gut.