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Stress, Weight Gain & Cortisol

 

Right now 62.1% of Davidson County, TN residents are overweight or obese. 

Changing our diets and exercising are well known for helping people lose weight. A less known fact is the vital role reducing stress plays in weight loss.

Stress causes the hormone CORTISOL to be released. Increased levels of cortisol in the body can be linked to weight gain, ultimately hindering your success.

The rise in cortisol may also increase certain cravings, and not typically for healthy foods! Comfort foods get their name for a reason. Think about the last time you were stressed. You likely reached for the chocolate and ice cream over the celery and broccoli. Cravings for sugary, fattening foods are heightened during periods of increased stress leading to weight gain.

 

Anyone who has tried managing their stress knows it’s not as easy as it seems.

Practicing effective stress management techniques takes dedication, time, and practice. It’s important to know what stress management techniques work for you and use those techniques to manage your stress.

Some common stress management techniques include:

  • Identifying/Removing the stressor
  • Prayer and/or meditation
  • Taking time to exercise
  • Utilize friends and family
  • Don’t try to do it all

Is weight loss or stress management your goal for this year? That’s exactly why we developed the New Year, New You Seminar! Want to come? Are you in Nashville? 

Register today to reserve your seat! New Year, New You

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  • Monday: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
    3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
    3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

About

Major Family Chiropractic – Nashville, TN

Meet The Team

Chiropractic Wellness

Dr. Michael Major, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Dr. Michael Major brings the message of true natural health to his practice where he teaches his patients and the community to live to their optimal potential, free of medications and surgeries.

He and his wife, Dr. Cassie are the founders of Major Family Chiropractic, a Max Living Health Center, where hundreds of families have come to find true health, new found hope, and ways to maximize their lives to the fullest potential. At Major Family Chiropractic, they teach proper spinal alignment, nutrition, lifestyle and detoxification in order to help families achieve maximum health from within.

Dr. Michael is from southeast Michigan where he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for seven years. He had the opportunity to serve throughout the United States, Iraq and Africa. After the Marine Corps, Dr. Michael attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and then trained with some of the top wellness physicians in the nation in Naples and Orlando, Florida. Dr. Michael is on a mission to save and change lives in Nashville, TN through the message of true health and healing. When Dr. Michael is not helping others get well, he is spending time with his wife Dr. Cassie cooking, exercising and playing with their three dogs.

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Dr. Cassie Major, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

It is Dr. Cassie’s mission to truly change the health of Nashville, TN. At Major Family Chiropractic, she focuses on teaching her patients the 5 Essentials of Max Living.

Dr. Cassie graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Prior to relocating to Tennessee, she trained with the top wellness physicians in the nation in Ohio and Florida. She also served overseas in Vietnam taking the message of Chiropractic to other countries. Dr. Cassie holds additional certifications in Spinal Correction and Nutrition.

Dr. Cassie’s favorite part about practice is teaching families how to raise healthy drug free children from pre-birth so they grow up to be as healthy as possible. She is passionate about taking care of families and lots of kids! When Dr. Cassie is not helping others get well, she is enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Michael, cooking and playing games!

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Nikki Stam

5 Essentials Coordinator

Nikki is originally from Holland, Michigan where she graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Exercise Science and became a certified personal trainer. Shortly after moving to Tennessee she became a crucial part of the Major Family Chiropractic Team. It is her mission to transform the lives of our community and the world by teaching the 5 Essentials of true health and healing. She believes, anything is possible with a positive mindset, a healthy spine and nervous system, eating quality nutrition, engaging in proper exercise, and minimizing toxins!

Each person’s story matters, and everyone has a God given purpose for their life that they cannot reach if they are sick and dying early. Nikki’s favorite part of being on the team is hearing what patients have been able to achieve without unnecessary medications, doctors visits, and surgeries. When Nikki is not in the office you’ll most likely find her exercising, hiking, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

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Major Family Chiropractic - Stress, Weight Gain & Cortisol Right now 62.1% of Davidson County, TN residents are overweight or obese. Changing our diets and exercising are well known for helping people lose weight. A less known fact is the vital role reducing stress plays in weight loss.Stress causes the hormone CORTISOL to be released. Increased levels of cortisol in the body can be linked to weight gain, ultimately hindering your success.The rise in cortisol may also increase certain cravings, and not typically for healthy…

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