>I'd like to know some of the facts behind all of this, like how
>exactly does milk lead to ear infections?
 
        Max, I do not know the facts behind this but it is common knowledge
here (in the US) that ear infections indicate milk allergies. I first heard
it from a Shakley distributor (a multi level marketing business that sells
vitamin products).  The Shakley distributor, even though it wouldn't help
her sell vitamins (because milk is a binder in their products and therefore
off limits) told a mother in front of ALL of her customers at a Christmas
home party that children who have constant ear infections have a dairy
allergy and should not consume dairy products (or Shakley vitamins).  This
woman was so knowledgable on so many health issues (and had the library to
back herself up) that I never questioned the source of her information on
the ear infection/milk allergy association.
        I was amazed at the honesty of this group.  She quoted information
sources from one of the Universities of California who had done extensive
research on the topic.  I believe it was Univ. of Cal-Berkley but I can't
recall the exact references.  I know that one of those Universities puts out
a highly respected nutritional alert newsletter.  I'm sure you may be able
to find out more information from them on the Web even.
        Good luck in your search for the truth!
 
Smiles,
Dawn
:-) :-) :-)