A gastric balloon that's swallowed like a pill and then sits in the stomach filled with fluid helped patients lose more than a third of their excess weight over a four-month period, researchers have reported. The Elipse device has not been approved for weight loss by the Food & Drug Administration.
Ginger (Definition) Human studies suggests that 1g daily of ginger may be effective for nausea and vomiting in pregnant women when used for short periods (no longer than 4 days). Several studies have found that ginger is better than placebo in relieving morning sickness. In a small study of 30 pregnant women with severe vomiting, those who took 1 gram of ginger every day for 4 days reported more relief from vomiting than those who took placebo.
1 Ginger can help regulate blood sugar levels. 2  High cholesterol. 3  One study found that ginger can lower blood cholesterol levels, possibly pointing to ginger as an effective treatment for heart disease.4  Cancer. 5  In lab tests, ginger extracts were found to destroy ovarian cancer cells. Pregnant women have found relief using ginger to eliminate morning sickness. 2  High blood pressure. 3  Ginger can decrease blood pressure and acts as a blood thinner. 4  Digestion. 5  Ginger promotes the production and secretion of bile from the liver and gall bladder, helping to improve your digestion of fats.