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Sheila Kilbane, MD

Integrative Pediatrician, Dr. Sheila Kilbane I am a board-certified pediatrician who trained with Andrew Weil, MD in integrative medicine.

I work with families to find the root cause of illness and use natural and nutritional therapies when possible. I see patients at my office in Charlotte, NC and I also offer education courses including my online course "7 Steps to Healthy Kids and Happy Moms™ (& Dads!)" www.7stepstohealthykidshappymoms.com/standard

In addition to my online course, I am the author of Amazon Bestseller "Healthy Kid

s, Happy Moms: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Many Common Childhood Illnesses". Let's get your child thriving again!

07/28/2025

🎓 Dorm Life Upgrade: Deb’s College Send-Off Checklist 🛏️🌬️💧

Heading off to college? Let’s talk about something often overlooked—your student’s living environment.

Dorms and first apartments are notorious for musty AC units, hand-me-down mattresses, and yes… that “college smell” (a cocktail of dust, mildew, and mystery 🤢). These environmental toxins can trigger eczema, allergies, asthma, and more—especially for sensitive kids.

Our integrative pharmacist Deb (mom of college triplets 👏) created a checklist to help your child breathe easier and sleep cleaner in their new space:

✔️ Austin Air Filter (HealthMate Junior Plus) – Removes dust, mold spores, VOCs, even particles as small as 0.1 microns. Clean air = healthy body.

✔️ Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher + Bottle – Filters 365+ contaminants (lead, fluoride, PFAS, arsenic, chlorine). Way better than your average pitcher.

✔️ Botanical Mold Wipes – Perfect for vents, mini fridges, and mystery surfaces. Kills 99.9% of bacteria without harsh chemicals.

✔️ Naturepedic Organic Mattress Protector – Because we don’t want to know what’s been on that dorm mattress… 😬

💥 Pro Tip: Weekly hot water laundry (140°F+) helps kill mold spores + allergens.

Set them up for success—from the inside out and the outside in. 🧼✨

07/22/2025

What is Traveler’s Diarrhea? 💩

🦠It’s usually caused by unfamiliar bacteria or parasites in contaminated food or water, especially when traveling abroad. Think undercooked meat, unwashed produce, or even just ice in your drink.

For kids and adults with sensitive guts, this can lead to: Sudden loose stools Cramping and bloating Fatigue and dehydration

Symptoms usually start within 1–2 days of exposure, but the impact on your gut can persist for a long time after.

Why Gut Recovery Matters 🧬

Even if the symptoms resolve quickly, the gut lining may remain inflamed.

This can lead to weakened digestion, poor nutrient absorption, increased food sensitivities, and stress on the immune system.

Helping the gut recover fully is the difference between feeling better and getting better.

My Traveler’s Diarrhea Protocol 💩

When a gut issue like this comes up, it’s best to keep supplements on hand so you can start them right away. You usually can’t find good-quality supplements at your corner drugstore.

I love that my nephew has at least heard enough from me to know there is something he can do about this gut mishap. We use strategic supplements to help speed up the recovery.

Unfortunately, he didn’t have what I wanted him to take on hand. I hadn’t stocked up his “integrative medicine cabinet.”

Here is what I suggest for your family’s “integrative medicine cabinet.”⬇️

HKHM SporeBiotic IG – supports the gut lining and healthy immune response

HKHM Immune Protect IgG – immunoglobulins that bind and clear harmful microbes (also available in a powder)

This product contains the same ingredients used in FDA-approved diarrhea treatments, just sold under a different name.

HKHM Plantadophilus – high-quality probiotic (3 caps, twice daily until stools normalize)

Comment 💩 and I will send you the link to the supplements above!

07/21/2025

The Briotech Topical Skin Spray speeds up the healing process and prevents infections for issues more common during the summertime, such as:
☀️ Sunburns and other burns (Side note: this spray was originally developed to prevent infections in burn patients.)
☀️ Insect bites
☀️ Cuts, scrapes, and other minor wounds (plus it helps with scar reduction!)
☀️ Chafing
☀️ Eczema or other skin rashes
This universal antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal spray is one of our office favorites and safe for the entire family, head to toe!
The Briotech Topical Skin Spray is perfect for your child’s summer camp first aid kit.
It’s a must-have to keep on hand during all your summer adventures! 🥾⛰️🏖️

07/17/2025

🍓Dirt under the nails, berry juice on her face, and a belly full of sunshine… this is what building a strong immune system really looks like!

I love this photo of little Sylvie at the strawberry patch—because moments like this aren’t just sweet memories, they’re microbiome magic. 🌱

Exposure to soil, fresh foods, and the natural world helps train a child’s immune system not to overreact—reducing risks of eczema, allergies, and asthma down the road. 🙌

But when modern life (antibiotics, bleach cleaners, processed foods, etc.) throws the gut off balance, we need to be intentional about restoring it.

That’s why I always start families with two foundational tools:
✅ HKHM Plantadophilus probiotic
✅ HKHM Digestive Enzymes

This powerful duo helps decrease gut inflammation, improve digestion, and set the stage for resilient, long-term health. 🧠🌿

07/10/2025

Natural Remedies to Prevent & Treat Intense Reactions

🌿 Reduce histamine naturally

Take HKHM Hist-Assist daily during peak summer months. Think of it as Nature’s Antihistamine.

✔️ Quercetin to support healthy histamine levels
✔️ Bromelain to enhance quercetin absorption and support mucosal tissue
✔️ Stinging nettles leaf to balance immune overreaction
✔️ N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) to clear airways and reduce mucus thickness

Calm the skin immediately after a bite

Spray the affected area with Briotech Topical Skin Spray to reduce inflammation and fight off any microbes.

Pure Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl), a compound your body naturally produces to fight irritation
Antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal
All natural, vegan, and organic (and free of oil, alchohol, and additives)

Dab on Organic Manuka Honey Cream to soothe the area and support healing.

✔️ Non-greasy balm rich in emollients
✔️Organic tree nut-free oils and beeswax
✔️Will not burn or sting the skin (dermatologist tested and approved!

These tools can help your child bounce back from bites faster and reduce how big their reaction is in the first place.

07/08/2025

Have you ever Googled: “Why is my child losing it after swimming?”🔎👀

😢Your child is sobbing over a soggy Goldfish cracker. You’re gripping the steering wheel like it’s a stress ball. Sound familiar?

Let’s talk about why pool days often end in total emotional chaos, and, more importantly, how to stop the meltdowns before they start. 💦

Here are three surprising causes of post-pool day meltdowns and what you can do about it.

#1 - Chlorine🏊🏼‍♀️

Chlorine isn’t just hard on the skin—it affects the gut, too!

Especially for children with eczema, asthma, or allergies, chlorine exposure can stress the immune system and gut lining, triggering inflammation.

That internal inflammation can show up as irritability, itching, or even an upset stomach.

#2 - Blood Sugar Crashes & Dehydration 💧

Running, splashing, sunshine, and limited snack and rest time can tank blood sugar fast and leave your child hot, cranky, and suddenly inconsolable.

#3 - Overstimulation 🤯

Sensory overload is real. Bright sun, loud splashes, kids yelling, smelly sunscreens, and social energy. Even the most social kid can hit their limit.

✨Here are tips to make your post pool days more enjoyable for everyone!

Comment CHAOS for the link to a few of our favorite secret weapons🔫

07/07/2025

😎Stay Ahead of Summer Eczema Flares

Let this be the summer of beach and pool days you look forward to!⛱️🧴

That means what we do before a beach or pool day is just as important as what we do after.

Here’s a simple summer strategy to help you stay ahead of flares:

☀️ Before Swimming: Support From the Inside-Out

The gut and skin mirror one another.

In our practice, we take a two-pronged approach to supporting eczema, working to support both the gut microbiome and the skin microbiome.

🌱Our HKHM Bioactive Aloe is a secret weapon when it comes to supporting your gut health.

Why Our Aloe Is Different🤯

According to the published research, most of the cited benefits of aloe are due to a very important natural component of aloe vera called “acemannan.”

Since acemannan is so critical, our HKHM Bio-Active Aloe is extracted to ensure the highest bioavailable acemannan content to maximize the benefits of the aloe.

(Our integrative pharmacist, Deb, searched high and low to find a manufacturer with the highest-quality ingredients and cleanest manufacturing process.)

How to Use It👇🏼

Start taking it now to build up skin resilience by supporting good gut health.

🌱 Take Bioactive Aloe daily
•Mix it into water, a smoothie, or other soft food
•Only requires 1/8 to 1/4 tsp daily to achieve its array of benefits
✨ Best results come with consistency over time✨

💦 After Swimming: Rinse + Restore the Skin Barrier

🎉We also want to be sure to address the skin microbiome. Salt, chlorine, sand, and sun can all stress the skin—especially if it’s already sensitive.

A quick post-beach or pool day routine can make a huge difference🏖️

💦Rinse off/shower right after swimming

•Spray Briotech Topical Skin Spray – let it air dry (about 30 seconds)
•Apply a layer of the Organic Manuka Skin Cream to lock in moisture and soothe.

Comment ECZEMA for a copy of our eczema jump start guide!

06/30/2025

We expect sunburns, bug bites, and even a scraped knee or two during the summertime. But one thing that can sneak up fast—and turn dangerous even faster—is heat-related illness. 🥵

Knowing the difference between dehydration and heat stroke can help you act quickly if your child starts to show signs of either one.

Dehydration happens when children lose more fluid than they take in through sweat, bathroom trips, or just being too distracted to drink water.

Heat stroke is more severe and a true emergency. 🚨

It occurs when the body overheats and can’t cool itself down.

🧬 Cellular Hydration Is Key 🧬

Cellular hydration begins with healthy cell walls.

Healthy cell walls help our bodies retain moisture better. A healthy cell wall is made up of essential fats, including omega-3 fats and the lesser-known phospholipids (like phosphatidylcholine, PPC).

Our HKHM Omega-3s and PPC help keep your child’s cell membranes flexible, resilient, and healthy—hydration goes deeper than just the water bottle!

HKHM Omega-3s: available in capsule and liquid form
PPC (our “liquid gold”): available in capsule and liquid form.

Comment GOLD and we will send you the link to PPC to keep your family thriving all year round!

06/26/2025

☀️Summer is supposed to be carefree, but if you’ve got a picky eater, snack time can feel like a never-ending negotiation. 😵‍💫

Between pool days, camps, and road trips, it can be hard to keep kids fed, let alone well-nourished.

👇🏼Here are some great ideas while keeping it easy and fun for everyone🤸🏻‍♂️

06/23/2025

Does your child get itchy after swimming in pools, ponds, lakes, or the ocean? 🏞️

When you have sensitive skin, water, sand, sun, and sunscreen can be an itchy combo.

When I was a kid, we had a huge pond where I swam almost daily. In the summer, the algae would bloom, and sometimes we would inevitably swim into an algae patch. This inevitably led to itchy skin (kind of gross, I know 🤢).

Irritated, Itchy Skin?

For kids with allergies and eczema, summertime can often cause more flare-ups that lead to intense itching, red bumps, and irritation on the skin.

Treatment 🙌

Conventional treatments typically include a combination of a steroid-based topical, like hydrocortisone, and an antihistamine, like Benadryl.

We absolutely use those when needed, but we also have some simple swaps for a more natural, integrative approach.

Showering as soon as you get done swimming and using our natural swaps can go a long way to helping even the most sensitive skin stay hydrated and clear all summer long. 🚿

🧴 Briotech Topical Skin Spray

This soothing hypochlorous acid mist calms itching and redness without stinging—perfect for sensitive skin (and squirmy kids who hate creams).

Apply this to the clean, dry skin, then allow the spray to dry completely (about 30 seconds).

🍯 Manuka Skin Soothing Cream

After the Briotech has dried, it’s time to hydrate the skin.

Rich and nourishing, this cream creates a protective barrier while calming inflammation with antibacterial manuka honey.

🌿 HKHM Hist-Assist

Our natural antihistamine blend helps regulate the immune response from the inside-out, without causing drowsiness or side effects.

Plus, it’s available in kid-approved chewables.

Together, these three products work like a dream to soothe irritated skin and help your family bounce back quickly! 🙌

Comment ITCH for the links to some of our favorite products to help your kiddos!

06/21/2025

Swimmer’s ear (medical term otitis externa) is very different from the run-of-the-mill ear infection (otitis media).

Swimmer’s ear is an infection along the ear canal, caused by the ear canal remaining moist for too long which leads to an ideal environment for bacteria to grow—thus creating an infection.

#1 Dry Ears are Healthy Ears
Dry the ear canal as thoroughly as possible after swimming or bathing. Use a towel or paper towel to absorb what you can, then tip the head sideways to allow gravity to help drain the rest out. You can use a hair dryer if you have time. Hold it about 8 to 10 inches away from the ear on very low heat.
#2 Briotech for the Win
Briotech is made from a natural substance called hypochlorous acid which is created by the white blood cells in our bodies. It was originally developed for patients with third degree burns as a topical spray to prevent infections. Its anti-bacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties make it a great way to help prevent swimmer’s ear, too! Just put 4-5 drops in the ear canal after swimming or bathing.

(IMPORTANT NOTE: The eardrum must be intact. If your child has a ruptured eardrum or ear tubes, do not put anything in the ear canal other than what your doctor has prescribed.

#3 Minimize Ear Wax
If your child is prone to a lot of wax build-up, follow the guidance of your pediatrician to keep the wax at bay. Wax will hold water in the ear canal, and a moist ear canal becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Do not use Q-tips or any other foreign object to dig out earwax.

Comment SWIM for the link to Briotech!

06/16/2025

🥱Boredom-busting activties are wonderful, but for added support while your child is out of school, be sure to incorporate these brain-boosting supplements.🤸🏻‍♂️

🧠Brain health starts with a healthy cell wall/membrane:

➡️ Phosphatidylcholine (PPC), the largest of the four basic phospholipids, constitutes ~80% of the membrane surrounding every cell.

It has rightfully earned the moniker in our office as “liquid gold”… think of it like an oil change for your cell walls.

➡️ Omega-3 fatty acids allow cells to take in important nutrients, remove waste, and activate signaling to neighboring cells.

Omega-3 fats are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties that help boost cognitive function.

Comment 🧠 BRAIN for the link to these two incredible supplements to support cognitive function all summer and school year long!🧐

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Healthy from the Inside Out

I am a board-certified pediatrician who trained with Andrew Weil, MD in integrative medicine. I work with families to find the root cause of illness and use natural and nutritional therapies when possible. I see patients at my office in Charlotte, NC. To learn more about becoming a member of my practice, visit: http://www.sheilakilbane.com/new_patients

I also offer education courses including my online course "7 Steps to Healthy Kids and Happy Moms™ (& Dads!)" www.7stepstohealthykidshappymoms.com/standard In addition to my online course, I am the author of Amazon Bestseller "Healthy Kids, Happy Moms: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Many Common Childhood Illnesses". Let's get your child thriving again!