The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, might not seem like much to look at, but when it is malfunctioning, it can wreak havoc on your health. The thyroid produces thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones that control the metabolism, respiration, temperature and other important functions of the body.

While some of their weight loss strategies are ineffective (and a bit absurd), the Kardashians do have access to the best nutritionists and fitness trainers that money can buy. To figure out which of their weight loss tips are safe and effective for people who may need to lose weight, Cosmopolitan.com asked Philadelphia-based weight-loss specialist Charlie Seltzer, MD, to assess.

A local doctor says he has the secret to helping people lose weight while eating more. The problem with many diets is you cut back on calories and you lose weight. But then as soon as you go back to eating more, you gain the weight back. Now one local weight loss doctor has a plan to stop that cycle and help people lose weight and keep it off.

Truth: We’re all guilty of sneaking a peek at our tracker a few too many times a day in hopes hitting those coveted 10,000 steps. But will those paces actually take down the number on the scale?

Congratulations to my client, Tawny Clark, who is featured in the August issue of Oxygen Magazine. The article talks about Tawny’s battle with binge eating disorder. I am very proud to be able to say I have helped her in her journey to manage this very common condition (and prepped her for the photo shoot!).

I am so happy for Tawny. She looks incredible, and more importantly, she feels incredible! As an aside, for those of you who are afraid that heavy lifting will make you bulky, does Tawny look bulky? If you are unhappy with the way you look or feel, consider moving over to a more traditional, bodybuilding style of training. If that thought is daunting, give us a call. Emily and I will be happy to get you comfortable with effective and efficient resistance training. Your bones, heart, pancreas, liver, kidneys and brain will all thank you.