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Bounce Matters - Brain & Mental Health, An Integrative Approach

Bounce Matters = Nutrition, Functional Medicine & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Health, Wellbeing & Optimised Performance!

Bounce Matters WHOLE Health Clinic - Nutrition & Functional Medicine, Brain & Mental Health Specialists, Hyperbaric Oxygen & Hydrogen Therapies, Infra-Red Saunas. Specialising in Brain, Gut & Mental Health, we use a functional, personalised medicine approach to seeking the root cause of your health concerns in order to rebuild you into a state of vitality and optimal health - body, brain, mind & spirit.

10/11/2025

Spring in Aus = peak produce season 🍑🥭🫐

Here’s what’s looking gorgeous right now (Nov) and worth popping in your trolley 👇

In season fruit
• Mangoes (NT & QLD are pumping right now) 🥭
• Cherries 🍒 (short season – grab them early)
• Berries – strawberries & blueberries 🫐
• Early stone fruit – peaches, nectarines, apricots 🍑 (just coming in)
• Avocados, papaya, melons 🍈🥑

In season veg
• Asparagus & artichokes 💚
• Tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens 🥒🥬
• Beans, peas, sweetcorn 🌽
• Fennel & herbs for spring salads 🥗

Why we love eating in season at Bounce Matters
1. More nutrients + better flavour – picked closer to ripe = higher phytonutrients (hello brain & gut health).
2. Better value – when it’s in season there’s more of it, so prices drop (perfect in a cost-of-living squeeze).
3. Supports local growers – shorter food miles = fresher food.
4. Easier to eat the rainbow – different colours → different antioxidants → happier cells + healthier brains.

📩 Want ideas on turning this into a brain-healthy spring menu? DM us or email hello@bouncematters.com.au 💚

05/11/2025

Dogs really might be “medicine” on four legs 🐶✨

Research has shown that dog ownership is linked with lower all-cause mortality, meaning people with dogs tend to live longer overall. Pretty cool, right?

Researchers think it’s a mix of factors: more daily movement (hello, walks!), more time outdoors in nature, stress reduction, and that lovely sense of companionship 🧠💛

Benefits we LOVE:
• Regular walks = better heart + metabolic health 🚶‍♀️🫀
• Routine and purpose = powerful for mood and resilience
• Social connection (dog people always chat!)
• Touch and companionship = calming for the nervous system

📝 But… don’t stress if you’re a cat person (or bird, bunny, or reptile person 🐱🦜🐰). Studies show that pet ownership in general can support mental health, reduce loneliness, and increase daily joy. It’s the human–animal bond that matters.

04/11/2025

💚🥗 Have you heard of the Green Mediterranean Diet, and Should You Try It?

You probably know the Mediterranean diet is one of the most researched, heart-healthy ways of eating. The green version takes it a step further by:
• Cutting out red + processed meat
• Adding more polyphenol-rich plants (greens, green tea, walnuts)
• Keeping all the good Med staples – olive oil, veggies, wholegrains, fish 🫒🐟

🫀 Heart health perks
A study found the green Mediterranean diet led to bigger improvements in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammatory markers than even the standard Med diet – so it may help lower long-term cardiovascular risk.

🧠 Brain + metabolic support
More plants = more antioxidants and polyphenols, which can help protect brain cells and support healthier blood sugars and liver fat. That’s important for long-term cognitive health.

✨ Not super restrictive
It’s still real food, lots of colour, healthy fats, nuts, green tea – just nudging the pattern greener. If you can’t find Mankai/duckweed, you can sub other plant proteins like chickpeas, tofu or plant protein powders. So, it’s actually doable in Australia.

Try this to “green” your Med plate:
• Add a daily handful of walnuts
• Swap one animal protein meal for a plant-based option
• Drink a cup of green tea
• Load half your plate with greens/veg 🥦

Want help building a brain-healthy meal plan? Email hello@bouncematters.com.au 💌

28/10/2025

Did you know creatine isn’t just for muscles? A new 8-week study in perimenopausal & menopausal women tested different creatine types/doses and found some brain-boosting benefits.

Here’s the quick take:
Who: 36 women (avg age ~50)
What: Creatine HCl daily (750 mg or 1,500 mg), a combo of HCl + ethyl ester, or placebo
How long: 8 weeks
Design: Randomised controlled trial ✅

Results (headline wins):
• 1,500 mg/day → faster reaction times on thinking tasks ⚡️
• ~16% rise in frontal brain creatine (hello, cellular energy) 🔋
• Small pluses in cholesterol & a trend toward better mood 😊

What it means:
First RCT like this in midlife women—promising, but small & short. It doesn’t prove creatine fixes “menopause brain,” yet it’s a very encouraging start.

Questions or keen to personalise?
📩 hello@bouncematters.com.au | DM us

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17/10/2025

World Menopause Day (18 Oct) 💃🧠

Did you know? As estrogen naturally declines in perimenopause and menopause, the brain loses some of its favourite support—impacting mood, sleep, and long-term brain resilience. That’s why preventing cognitive decline isn’t a “later” thing… it’s a nowthing. 🌟

Simple brain-loving habits to start today:
• Lift something (even you!): strength training supports brain + metabolic health 🏋️‍♀️
• Prioritise sleep: your brain’s nightly wash cycle 💤
• Feed your neurons: colourful plants, quality protein, omega-3s 🥗🐟
• Tame stress: breath-work, sunlight, gentle movement ☀️

At Bounce Matters, we’re all about proactive brain health, through nutrition, lifestyle, and smart therapies, so you can feel sharp, steady, and so you. 💫

Want support? Pop us a message or email hello@bouncematters.com.au.

16/10/2025

your brain (in a good way) 🧠✨

Short, spicy bursts of exercise might do more than boost fitness, they may help your brain stay sharp. New research highlights a cool chain reaction:
⚡ HIIT → big lactate bump
🚪 Lactate crosses into the brain
🌱 Triggers BDNF (a “brain fertiliser” protein)
🧩 BDNF supports memory, learning & hippocampal health

Why we love it: the authors propose HIIT could be a smarter lever than steady-state cardio to support cognition and potentially slow early onset dementia pathways because intensity seems to drive that BDNF boost. (More research needed, but exciting!).

Try a beginner brain-boost set:
• 30 sec fast / 90 sec easy × 6–8 rounds (bike, walk-jog, rower)
• Warm up + cool down 5–10 min
• 2–3x/week

Pro tips: hydrate, recover, and stack with great sleep, protein, and stress care. Your future brain will thank you. 🫶

Ref: O’Brien BJ, Evans S, Worn RL, Lavender AP, Bell LR, Cover T. High intensity interval training and its impact on brain-derived neurotrophic factor: a potential mechanism to reduce early onset dementia. Medical Hypotheses. 2025;202:111725. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2025.111725

13/10/2025

Gut–Brain Alert 🧠🥤

New research led by Dr. Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah suggests that regular soft-drink intake is linked with a higher risk of major depression—especially in women—and may work through the gut microbiome. Women who drank more soft drinks had a ~17% higher likelihood of MDD and more severe symptoms, with shifts in a pro-inflammatory gut bacterium (Eggerthella) helping to explain part of the effect.

What this means:
• The gut and brain are in constant conversation. What we sip can shape that chat.
• Sugary and diet soft drinks may drive blood-sugar spikes and microbiome changes that influence mood.
• Small individual effects can add up—because soft drinks are so common.

Simple swaps to try today:
• Sparkling water + citrus or berries
• Unsweetened iced herbal tea
• Plain mineral water with a splash of 100% juice
• Kefir or kombucha (unsweetened/low-sugar)

At Bounce Matters, we focus on gut–brain health. If mood or energy is on your radar, we can help you build a supportive nutrition plan (no fads, just science and you). 💬

⚖️ Note: This study is observational and can’t prove causation—but it adds to growing evidence to cut back on soft drinks for both physical and mental well-being.

08/10/2025

🧠✨ New study spotlight: Vielight for PTSD & cognition (firefighters)

A newly published pilot with the Vielight Neuro Alpha (transcranial-intranasal photobiomodulation) showed encouraging outcomes for 16 active-duty firefighters over 8 weeks:

PTSD symptoms ↓ ~40%
Cognition ↑
Pain interference ↓
Mood disturbance ↓
Reintegration readiness ↑
>90% attendance and no adverse effects reported

🕒 Protocol at a glance
20 minutes per session, 3–4 times/week, 8 weeks (~25 sessions)
Device: Vielight Neuro Alpha (810 nm, 10 Hz) using 4 transcranial LEDs + 1 intranasal LED.

Why it matters for first responders (and beyond):
Improved stress resilience, clearer thinking, steadier mood—drug-free and non-invasive.
While it’s a small, uncontrolled pilot, the effect sizes were moderate to large, pointing to real-world, noticeable benefits and the need for larger trials.

📚 Reference: Tate, J., Lindsey, A., Wilde, L. (2025). Photobiomodulation for Cognitive Function and Wellness in Firefighters: A Pilot Study. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. DOI: 10.1177/15578550251362096.

👉 Interested in trying Vielight? Sessions available in-clinic.
DM us or email hello@bouncematters.com.au to learn more or book.

07/10/2025

💧✨ New at Bounce Matters: Quicksilver Scientific Hydrogen Tablets

Hydrogen water is having a moment. Molecular H₂ can support energy, exercise recovery, detox pathways, cellular metabolism, and focus. One fizzy glass equals tiny bubbles with big impact.

Why choose tablets over bottled H₂ water?
✅ Consistent dose. Tablets deliver reliably high ppm of hydrogen that studies actually measure.
🫧 Fresh on demand. You activate them in water, so the H₂ stays potent and does not sit in a bottle losing gas.
✅ Safety status. Hydrogen-generating tablets are GRAS with the FDA.
🧳 Portable. Easy for the gym, flights, or your commute.

How to use for best results
1. Drop into room temperature water and drink while it is still bubbly.
2. Take on an empty stomach.
3. Enjoy one to three times per day. No need to sip all day.

Perfect for endurance athletes, busy brains, recovery days, and anyone chasing clean cellular energy.

📦 In clinic now
📩 For more info or to order: hello@bouncematters.com.au

02/10/2025

Long Weekend Break

We’re taking a little pause over the Labour Day long weekend.

Closed: Sat 4 Oct – Mon 6 Oct
Back open: Tue 7 Oct from 9:00am

Enjoy the extra day off, recharge, and we’ll see you next week! 💙

If you need to book ahead, send us a message or email hello@bouncematters.com.au.

01/10/2025

🎃 OCTOBER SAUNA SALE 🎃

Two ways to sweat smarter at Bounce Matters:
10-Pack Sauna → FREE Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT)
$350 (save $220)

5-Pack Sauna → HBOT add-on for $60
$247 total (save $98)

🔥 Pro tip: stack your sessions — HBOT first, then sauna — for the ultimate recovery + relaxation combo.
🧖‍♀️ Use your sessions in either of our saunas (Firelight or Sunlighten).
📅 Buy by 31 Oct • 🎟️ Sessions expire 23 Dec.
📧 Questions or to book: hello@bouncematters.com.au
T&Cs apply.

30/09/2025

✨ TOMORROW: Sauna + Hyperbaric special lands at Bounce Matters!

Two ways to sweat smarter + recover deeper.

Set a reminder, tell a friend, and watch this space at 10am.
📍 Manly • 🧖‍♀️ Firelight & Sunlighten saunas

📧 Questions: hello@bouncematters.com.au

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Freshwater, NSW

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

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+61438504744

Website

http://www.bouncematters.com.au/

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