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SECTION A

Write a 2 page documents minimum excluding title and reference page responding to the questions below. It is critical that this document be written in APA format and the similarity scores cannot be more than 15%. No Cutting and pasting , and proper grammar is to be use throughout this assignment. A title page properly formatted in APA, an abstract, introduction and a conclusion should also be included with a reference list all in proper APA format. In text Citation is highly require for this assignment .

Many consumers are using herbal and nutritional supplements. It is important that nurses are able to research and read the available research on these therapies and discern if these supplements are beneficial and safe for consumers.

Using the internet, search for a research article on botanical healing herbal and nutritional supplements.The article would be on the use and research of an herbal or nutritional supplement.

Select one article and write an article critique by answer the following questions:

• What is the study about? (Explain the purpose, what the intent was).

• How was the study done? (What was the "N" N=sample size, describe what interventions occurred in the study).

• What were the results of the study? (Describe the results, where the findings significant?)

• What additional questions might I have?

• How can I use this study? (Describe how you might use this information in your clinical practice).

SECTION B

Write 400 words documents minimum, that respond to the questions below, it is important that you use APA format and the similarity scores cannot be more than 15%. A reference list must be created at the end of this section all in APA format.

There are several types of manual therapies available. For this assignment, you will visit or call at least 2 establishments that offer different types of massage, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, or pressure point therapy. Select 3 different types of manual treatments, and answer the following questions: It is important that you give 8 responses for the 8 different questions and finally give a brief summary of what you have learned from this exercise , don't forget any point.

• What is the name of the treatment?

• What is it treatment used for?

• What is the clinical goal of this treatment?

• What are the contraindications/side effects? (You will have to research this on your own, using the library and other CAM resources.)

• Are there any conventional treatments that this manual healing method may interact with?

• What is the price of the treatment? How many sessions are recommended? Compare the prices between the 2 different locations, and include both of them in your write-up. Did you discover any differences? Explain.

• What education would you need to provide the patient with about this therapy?

• What education level and credentials does the practitioner have who is offering the treatment?