Infant Colic, Eczema, and Allergies — A Functional Medicine Approach

Published by Anushka Gokani, Mom & Baby Functional Nutrition Coach

Infant colic and eczema aren’t “just phases.” Functional medicine views them as early signs of gut-immune imbalance.

What Functional Medicine Says:

• 90% of immune cells reside in the gut

• Maternal diet influences infant microbiome via breastmilk

• Early exposure to allergens may reduce long-term allergy risk (LEAP study)

Solutions Rooted in Science:

✅ Maternal probiotics reduce infant eczema risk (British Medical Journal, 2020)

✅ Elimination diets (dairy, soy) resolve colic in 50% of cases

✅ Omega-3s modulate infant immune responses

Reference:Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), 2020 — Gut-Immune Interactions in Pediatrics