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M Borins

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PubMed1998

The dangers of using herbs. What your patients need to know.

Herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular among patients as treatment for such varied medical problems as arthritis, depression, diabetes, menstrual irregularity, and pulmonary conditions. However, there are many negative effects of herbal preparations. Dr Borins discusses the potential side effects of various herbs and the lack of standardization and control that can contribute to contamination and toxicity of herbal products.

Drug Contamination↗
PubMed1995

Native healing traditions must be protected and preserved for future generations.

Toronto physician Mel Borins, who has travelled extensively to developing countries to examine traditional healing practices, recently visited elders at an Ontario Indian reserve to learn more about native healing practices. He is concerned that much native knowledge about the use of herbs and plants for healing will be lost and steps should be taken to protect it. He is also worried about the possible extinction of useful medicinal plants as civilization encroaches on remote areas.

Forecasting↗
PubMed1995

Humour in the doctor's office.

Medical practice is a serious business, but Dr. Mel Borins thinks physicians sometimes take themselves and their profession too seriously and overlook the therapeutic value of joy and laughter. He thinks patients should be encouraged to laugh, and physicians should not overlook the benefits of humour in their personal lives.

Humans↗
PubMed1995

Grief counseling.

Patients grieve the loss of loved ones, jobs, marriages, or even functioning. They seek comfort, understanding, respect, and especially hope. The "work of grief" progresses through stages. Mixed with the sadness can be feelings of anger, fear, and guilt. Psychotherapy can relieve self-destructive anger and guilt, advance the recovery phase, and stimulate psychological strength and personality growth.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

Anxiety disorders in family practice. Diagnosis and management.

Anxiety disorders are common in family practice. Although not ideal, the DSM 3-R definitions of anxiety disorders provide a framework for diagnostic precision that assists physicians in choosing the best treatment. Assessing functional status helps determine the need for psychotherapeutic or pharmacologic intervention. We evaluate specific interventions and suggest the risks and benefits for each disorder.

Anxiety↗