Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics Publishes Editorial on Chiropractic Care for Infant Cow's Milk Allergy and Intolerance
The Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics has published an editorial discussing the role of chiropractic care in managing infants with cow's milk allergy (CMA) and cow's milk intolerance (CMI). The editorial, authored by Rosemary Schiavi, DC, DICCP, IBCLC, from Anthro Chiropractic and Wellness, LLC in Belvidere, Illinois, differentiates between CMA, which is immune-mediated, and CMI, which is often non-immune and can involve lactose malabsorption. It highlights that symptoms like eczema, vomiting, reflux-like issues, diarrhea, and irritability can arise from multiple mechanisms, necessitating a careful approach to diagnosis and treatment. The article proposes a cautious 12-week adjunct chiropractic protocol for a 12-week-old formula-fed infant with confirmed CMA and cross-reactivity to soy and goat milk. This protocol emphasizes safety, interdisciplinary care, and measurable outcomes, positioning chiropractic care as an adjunctive treatment to address musculoskeletal contributors to feeding position,...