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Why Drinking Water Isn't Enough | The Science of Electrolytes, Recovery, and True Hydration

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  We have all heard the advice a thousand times: "Drink 2 liters of water a day." It is the standard answer for everything. Tired? Drink water. Headache? Drink water. Muscle cramps? Drink water. But at Physical and Nutrition Ltd , we see a recurring pattern with our clients at the Falcon Business Centre. They walk in holding a generic plastic water bottle, they drink liters of the stuff, yet they still complain of: Mid-afternoon energy crashes ("The 2 PM Slump"). Persistent brain fog. Muscle cramps during leg sessions. Feeling "bloated" rather than hydrated. Here is the uncomfortable truth: Drinking plain water can sometimes make you LESS hydrated. If you are training hard, sweating in our private facility, or simply living a high-stress life, water alone doesn't cut it. You need Mineral Balance . You need Electrolytes . In this article, we dive into the science of "True Hydration" and why we have partnered with Applied Nutrition to bring ...
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Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back (And How Somatic Exercise Stops the Cycle)

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  It is a familiar story for too many people in Oldham. You wake up with that dull ache in your lower back or that sharp pinch in your neck. You take an ibuprofen. You book a sports massage. You maybe even visit a chiropractor to get "cracked." For three days, you feel great. You think it’s finally fixed. And then, a week later—usually while doing something simple like tying your shoelaces or sitting at your desk—the pain returns. Why does this happen? Why do treatments seem to only work temporarily? The answer lies in a concept that most commercial gyms and even some medical professionals overlook: Sensory Motor Amnesia . At Physical and Nutrition Ltd , we deal with complex injury rehabilitation every day—from stroke survivors to office workers with chronic sciatica. The common thread we see is that most people are treating the muscle , when they should be treating the brain . This brings us to the missing link in recovery: Somatic Exercise . 1. The "Band-Aid" Appr...
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Beyond the Commercial Gym | Why Oldham is Moving Towards "Private Health Hubs" and Somatic Recovery

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  If you have ever walked into a commercial gym at 6:00 PM on a Tuesday, you know the feeling. The overcrowding, the waiting for machines, the influencers filming content in the squat rack, and the overwhelming sense that you are just a barcode scan in a corporate system. For years, the fitness industry has sold us a lie: that a £15-a-month membership and a row of treadmills is all you need to be healthy. But in 2026, the landscape of health in Oldham is shifting. We are seeing a massive migration away from "Big Box" gyms toward Private Health Hubs . Why? Because people are realizing that true health isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about Injury Rehabilitation , Nervous System Regulation (Somatic Exercise) , and personalized Nutritional Strategy . At Physical and Nutrition Ltd , located in the quiet privacy of the Falcon Business Centre in Chadderton, we are leading this change. This article explores why the "Private Gym" model is the future of fitness and how...
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