In diagnosing and finding proper treatment for fibromyalgia (chronic condition characterized by fatigue, widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, and multiple tender points), some doctors believe in the diet’s ability to improve or harm the fibromyalgia patient’s quality of life. Whichever camp you personally fall into, eating a healthy diet certainly isn’t going to hurt you and may very well help. With a chronic illness or not, everyone can stand to include better foods in their daily consumption. For fibromyalgia patients specifically it is a good idea to eliminate caffeine, carbonated drinks, and alcohol from their diets. Many experts, including fibromyalgia patients themselves, have found relief from their symptoms by limiting high fat dairy foods, red meat, and preservatives and additives from their food sources.