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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.

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

26/09/2025

SAUNA AFTER-CARE: Make It Count 🔥➡️💆‍♀️

You’ve just done the hard (sweaty) work—now lock in the benefits:
💧⚡️Replenish fluids + salts - Sip water or an electrolyte mix within 10–15 mins to replace what you’ve sweated out.
🧘‍♀️ Stretch while you’re warm - Do gentle, full-body stretches to ease soreness and help flush built-up by-products from your muscles.
🌬️ Cool down slowly - Give your heart rate time to settle. Sit, breathe, and let your body come back to baseline.
😌 Lean into relaxation - Stack calming activities: read a chapter, journal, or take a beach stroll (we’re a 5-minute walk from the ocean 🌊). Post-sauna nap? Approved. ✅

Stack your sessions for max recovery 🧠💨 + 🔥
Start with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, then hop into the sauna for the ultimate wellness combo.

Ready to book? Sessions available in either of our saunas at Bounce Matters.

25/09/2025

Meet our two saunas: the soothing SaunaSpace Firelight and the precision-driven Sunlighten mPulse.

Different strengths, same outcome—feel good, recover faster. Try both (or stack with hyperbaric for an effortless, deep sweat).

👀 Watch this space for sauna sales coming soon.

19/09/2025

🧠💨 Air pollution & Alzheimer’s: new evidence

A large brain–autopsy study just published in JAMA Neurology found that higher exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was linked with more severe Alzheimer’s brain changes (amyloid + tau) and faster cognitive decline—even after just 1 year of higher exposure. For each +1 µg/m³ increase in PM2.5, odds of worse pathology rose by ~17–20%. This strengthens the case that where we live and the air we breathe can speed up disease progression—not just risk.

What you can do:
• Check local air quality (PM2.5) and limit outdoor exertion on ‘poor’ days; choose greener routes away from traffic when possible.
• Improve indoor air: HEPA filtration, reduce indoor smoke/wood burning, ventilate smartly.
• Support brain resilience: move daily, sleep well, nourish with anti-inflammatory foods (omega-3s, polyphenols), and manage metabolic health.

At Bounce Matters, we focus on modifiable factors that protect the brain. If you’re concerned about exposure or cognition, book a discovery call—we’ll help you build a personalised plan.

📝 Study: Ambient Air Pollution and the Severity of Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology (JAMA Neurology, Sept 8, 2025).

16/09/2025

9 reasons, infinite good vibes. Infrared = clarity, recovery, glow, calm. Sauna sale coming soon. 🔥

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Freshwater, NSW

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61438504744

Website

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

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