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11/12/2025

Summer heat can hit hard when you’re living with chronic illness, especially conditions that affect temperature regulation.
If you rely on cooling to manage symptoms, you may be eligible for the Victorian Medical Cooling Concession — a discount on electricity bills that can even be backdated up to 12 months.

We’ve linked the official form in the comments so you can take it straight to your GP. It’s a quick one for them to fill in, and it can make a real difference over the hotter months.

Feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit.

* Stipulates that: The concession is available to households where the electricity account holder has an eligible concession
card and a member of the household has a medical condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate temperature

08/12/2025

The festive season can be full of joy and full of extra load on the body.
If you’re managing chronic illness, dysautonomia, neurodivergence or fatigue, pacing isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.
Here are a few simple reminders to help you move through the season with more steadiness, comfort and energy.
Your needs are valid, and you get to celebrate in a way that supports your body.

05/12/2025

Holiday overwhelm is real. These tips can help you pace and stay steady. These and more support and tools are inside the AHC Membership 😊

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

To drink or not to drink over the festive season? 🍹

We often get questions around why some of the invisible illness community (mostly those with Dysautonomia) feel so awful when they drink. Swipe for the why but most importantly some tips on how to enjoy a drink or two without feeling terrible!

Alternatively, if you want a fun and festive drink but don't want the alcohol - try an electrolyte mocktail! We've got you covered with "Hydrated - An Electrolyte Recipe Book" which you can grab a copy here https://activehealthclinic.com.au/collections/books/products/hydrated-an-electrolyte-recipe-book-by-mel-grande-apd

30/11/2025

Lucky Iron Fish FAQs Part 2 - Ways to Use Your Fish

From making iron-rich water to adding it into soups, porridges, beans, and more.
For recipe ideas, you can access Lucky Iron Life’s recipe collection through the the Lucky Iron Fish page on the AHC Shop https://activehealthclinic.com.au/collections/lucky-iron-life/products/lucky-iron-fish

Disclaimer: FAQ information adapted from the Lucky Iron Life website.

27/11/2025

Why do people with PoTS often wake up at night needing to p*e?

This is known as nocturia — when sleep is interrupted one or more times to urinate.

In PoTS, blood often pools in the lower body during the day when upright. When lying down at night, that fluid can move back into circulation, leading to increased urine production.

Two strategies that may help reduce nocturia include:
🧦 Wearing compression garments during the day
🛏 Raising the head of the bed by around 10 cm

Always speak with your doctor or healthcare team before making any changes to your management plan — everyone’s body responds differently.

24/11/2025

PoTS medications and their lifestyle strategy equivalents
Different tools, same goals — understanding how medications and lifestyle approaches can complement each other in PoTS management.

💧 Fludrocortisone and increasing salt intake both aim to help your body retain more fluid, supporting blood pressure and circulation.
🧦 Midodrine and compression garments both help tighten blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart and brain.

These are just two examples — there are many other medications and approaches that may be used.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medication or lifestyle strategy, as management should be tailored to your individual needs.

18/11/2025

Southern Cross University Research Study on Long COVID Symptoms
Researchers at Southern Cross University and Bond University are conducting an online survey exploring symptoms experienced by people living with long COVID in Australia.
The survey consists of 3 sections with questions related to (1) long COVID symptoms, (2) post-exertional malaise (this section is completed only if you experience PEM), and (3) demographic and health information. This survey will collect the following identifiable data: email address and month/year of birth.

You are eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:
▪️You are aged 18 years or older.
▪️You reside in Australia.
▪️A medical practitioner has diagnosed you with long COVID OR if you have experienced ongoing symptoms for more than 3 months after a COVID-19 infection.
▪️You have NOT been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia prior to your COVID-19 infection.

For more information about the survey, please scan the QR code in the image below or visit:
https://redcap.link/sculongcovid
Ethical approval: This study has been approved by the Southern Cross University Human Research Ethics Committee (ID: 2025/135).

16/11/2025

Lucky Iron Fish FAQs Part 1
A quick guide to how the Lucky Iron Fish works, how long it lasts, and how to care for it.
You can find the Protection Oil in the AHC Shop here: https://activehealthclinic.com.au/collections/lucky-iron-life/products/iron-protection-oil-for-lucky-iron-fish
Comment below if you want a FAQ part 2 on different ways to use your Lucky Iron Fish!

Disclaimer: FAQ information adapted from the Lucky Iron Life website.

13/11/2025

As the weather starts to warm up (but also not too hot yet), it’s a gentle reminder that getting outside — even just a little — can make a big difference, especially when living with an invisible illness.
Here are 5 small but powerful benefits of spending time outdoors (no hiking boots required)!

13/11/2025

Join us tonight to better understand safe exercise in MCAS/MCAD conditions, see you there!