Alternative Medicine

Dr. James Chin, CEO Prostaderm The use of a skin patch was first introduced in 1980 with the development of a motion-sickness patch. However, this concept was not widely accepted until the nicotine patch was introduced (1996).   The transdermal patch works by allowing medicine easy access to the bloodstream through thousands of capillaries close to the surface of the skin. This increases drug effectiveness and offers a host of other advantages over traditionally administered oral medications. For example, patches are useful for patients who have difficulty swallowing. Patches don’t have the problem of inconsistent absorption via the gastrointestinal lining, and they can help ... Read Full Story

Dr. James Chin, CEO of Prostaderm Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. Men with erectile dysfunction have normal sensations and sex drive and are able to achieve orgasm. The penis is made up of muscle, blood vessels and nerves. When a man becomes aroused, nerves send messages to relax the smooth muscle tissue in the penis, allowing the arteries to pump more blood into the chambers inside the muscle. As the penis lengthens, the veins stretch and shut themselves off, thus trapping blood inside the penis. After ejaculation, the nerves stop sending messages, the smooth muscle ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Alternative Medicine". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

Listen to an interview with Dr. Chin on Radio Station WFLN: click to listen to audio Read Full Story