TOPIC: MACA ROOT
Introduction and history (approximately 1-2 paragraphs)
o Give a brief description of the origin of the practice and pertinent history of the
practice
o You may also include if practitioners of this practice are certified or what training
they received, accreditation/credentialing, etc.
? Description of the modalities used in the practice (approximately one paragraph)
o This may include mind-body techniques, manipulation, herbs, or any
combination thereof
? Conditions commonly treated using this practice (approximately one paragraph)
? Discuss the current research or studies on this topic (1-3 paragraphs)
o Briefly describe the research that has been done (if any)
o Discuss whether the studies support the use of this modality
o If there have been a large number of studies done and there are multiple uses
for the modality, you can narrow it down to one or two uses that you would like
to focus on
? Adverse effects (approximately one paragraph)
o List any possible adverse effects that can be associated use including potential
drug interactions
Additional information:
? Please include your references. Suggested sources of reference include: UpToDate,
Medline, and Cochrane Library. (I don’t have a preference for which format you use to
cite.)
? I am not super picky about formatting and margins but please use either 1.5 or 2x
spacing and 12 font.
? When completed, please post your assignment to the Discussion Board so that it can be
shared with your classmates.
? Please read your classmates assignments as well. I will be writing final exam questions
based on these assignments.
? The assignment is worth: 25 points and is due : June 24th by 11:59pm.