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MERIT Certification

HMRDO EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE

Metabolic Education, Research Innovation & Training (M.E.R.I.T.) Certification Program

The Human Metabolic Research & Development Organization (HMRDO), led by Prof. Dr. A.S. Narain Naidu, PhD (Medicine), Director-General HMRDO, is a consortium of scientists and healthcare professionals dedicated to developing standardized evaluation protocols and evidence-based interventions for managing and resetting HMR/D. The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program specifically emphasizes the role of chiropractic care in potential clinical management of viral-induced HMR/D in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), commonly known as the Long-COVID.

The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program, presents an innovative chiropractic approach for effective management of viral-induced metabolic reprogramming/ dysregulation (HMR/D) in PASC.

A privilege of delivering the keynote lecture on ‘Precision Chiropractic for Long-COVID Recovery’ at the FCA National on August 17, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Thanks to the 3,000 amazing chiropractors for their undivided attention and enthusiasm. We announce the launch of M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program in North America, a collaborative initiative between HMRDO and FCA. This program will prepare hundreds of chiropractors to advance Long-COVID healthcare across the continent.

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Why Attend the HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program?

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program aims to enhance the role of chiropractic care in potential reset of viral-induced HMR/D, with a focus on the neuro-cognitive and skeleto-muscular impairments associated with PASC.

With approximately 500 million people globally suffering from PASC, there is a dire need for more effective treatment options. PASC patients can be categorized into four distinct clusters or sub-phenotypes based on the wide range of symptoms affecting various organs and systems:​

Sub-phenotype 1 (33.7%): Characterized by cardiac & renal manifestations

Sub-phenotype 2 (32.8%): Includes respiratory issues, sleep & anxiety disorders

Sub-phenotype  3 (23.4%): Marked by skeleto-muscular & neurological disorders

Sub-phenotype  4 (10.1%): Involves gastro-intestinal & pulmonary dysfunctions

SIGNIFICANCE

  • Critical Need: As Long-COVID cases continue to rise, it is crucial for chiropractic professionals to gain the knowledge and pertinent skill set for effective management of these complex metabolic syndromes.

  • Innovative Approach: The program marks a shift towards a more precise, evidence-based scientific approach in chiropractic care, integrating advanced nutritional and interventional strategies.

GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS

​Chiropractic care can play a significant role in the recovery process for PASC patients, particularly those in Sub-phenotypes 2 and 3. When integrated with system-targeted, evidence-based precision nutrition, chiropractic care has synergistic impact in resetting viral-induced HMR/D for a healthy recovery. The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the treatment of PASC patients, improving their overall recovery outcomes.

FCA National Highlights 2024
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Prof. Dr. Narain Naidu, Director-General, HMRDO, talks to Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, an internationally acclaimed educator & President Emeritus of Parker University in Texas, about a potential opportunity for chiropractic care to reset viral-induced human metabolic reprogram/ dysregulation (HMR/D) in PASC or Long-COVID. It is emphasized that the HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program is a forward-thinking initiative for chiropractors to proactively and effectively handle the complex challenges of Long- COVID and future viral-induced HMR/D episodes.

Precision nutrition to reset virus-induced human metabolic reprogramming and dysregulation

Precision nutrition to reset virus-induced human metabolic reprogramming and dysregulation (HMRD) in Long-COVID.

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What is the HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program ?

The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program explores the potential role of chiropractic care to manage and reset viral-induced HMR/D, with an emphasis PASC conditions leading to neuro-cognitive and skeleto-muscular impairments. It is presented to chiropractors in the following THREE (3) distinct course segments.

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COURSE SEGMENT-I (1-Hour)

Viral-Induced HMR/D (PASC): An Introduction

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SARS-CoV-2: What makes the virus unique?

  • Viral RNA, Viral Proteins, and Infection cycle

  • Viral Hijack of Specific Human Cellular Factors

  • Viral Reprogramming of Human Genome

2

COVID-19: Pathobiology & Disease Spectrum

  • Tri-phasic FeRD Syndrome

  • Cytokine Storm and Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

  • Symptomatic Outcomes, Severity and Recovery

3

PASC: Global Health Crisis

  • Persistent, Chronic, ‘New Onset’ Symptoms

  • Symptomatic Categorization of PASC

  • Impact on Health, QOL, Human Fertility and Lifespan

COURSE SEGMENT-II (1-Hour)

Viral-Induced HMR/D (PASC): Systemic Impairments

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Viral-Induced HMR/D: Pathophysiological Mechanisms

  • Iron (Fe)-Redox Dysregulation (Hypoxia, Ferroptosis)

  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction/ Oxidative Stress

  • Immune Impairment (Auto-immunity, Dysbiosis)

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Precision Nutrition to Reset Viral-Induced HMR/D

  • Gender-based Metabolic Reset

  • System-based Fe-Redox Reset

  • Redox (Antioxidant) Enzyme Quenchers

  • Proteomic/ Lipidomic/ Glycemic Modulators

COURSE SEGMENT-III (1-Hour)

Viral-Induced HMR/D (PASC): Precision Chiropractic Care

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Neuro-Cognitive Impairments / HMR/D

  • Viral Hijack of Neuropilin (NRP)-1 Receptors in Brainstem

  • Brain Fog: Brainstem, C1/C2 Vertebrae and HMR/D

  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 

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Skeleto-Muscular Impairments / HMR/D

  • TH/PTH Dysfunction at Brainstem/ Cervical Region

  • Myalgia/ Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

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Precision Chiropractic: Evidence-based Precision Nutrition with Chiropractic Adjustment to Reset HMR/D

  • Upper Cervical Adjustment: Protocol for Brain Fog

  • Spinal Manipulation with Soft Tissue Therapy

  • High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Spinal Adjustments

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How can HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program be Beneficial?

‘Precision Chiropractic’ for management of viral-induced HMR/D

  • Precision Chiropractic protocol(s) based on HMR/D biomarkers help process PASC patients into Sub-phenotype-II (Neuro-Cognitive) and Sub-phenotype-III (Skeleto-Muscular) categories.

  • Emphasizes on chiropractic upper cervical (neck) adjustment and/or specific spinal realignment protocols to support the above cited viral-induced HMR/D sub-phenotype categories.

  • ‘Precision Nutrition’ regimen with ‘Metabolic Reset’ for viral-induced HMR/D, with gender-specific (AQUA-Redox) and system-targeted/ category-based (Omega-Redox) intervention protocols.

  • Application of HMR/D-related metabolic markers as monitoring tools to evaluate patient condition and recovery outcomes from Chiropractic Adjustment combined with the Metabolic Reset.

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  • The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program could enhance the ability of chiropractors to diagnose/ monitor/ reset viral-induced HMR/D in PASC patients.

  • The HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program could improve chiropractic care and facilitate effective HMR/D recovery with manual therapies and integrative healthcare  with evidence-based precision nutrition and lifestyle adjustments.

  • Improved recovery outcomes through targeted risk management of categorized viral-induced HMR/D patients.

  • Opportunity to lead in the evolving field of chiropractic care, and to meet the increasing demand for integrative healthcare solutions to combat viral-induced HMR/D in PASC worldwide.

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‘Precision Chiropractic’ enhances the performance of practitioners

PRECISION CHIROPRACTIC Healthcare Brochure

Opportunity to participate in ‘Precision Chiropractic’ Global Research Initiative

A major observational clinical study on Precision Chiropractic intervention protocol has been designed and ready for a global launch. This observational study is intended to collect clinical research data to consolidate therapeutic guidelines/ standards, and provide scientific credibility for Precision Chiropractic Care in the management of viral-induced HMR/D (PASC). Chiropractors qualified with 3-hour HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Certification Program are exclusively considered to partake in this landmark observational clinical study. This scientific data/ analytics/ results generated in this controlled clinical trial will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

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Principles of Daniel David Palmer

Relevance to the ongoing viral-induced HMR/D in PASC

According to DD Palmer (Circa 1895), the human body is a self-regulated innate program that maintains ‘homeostasis’, or a functional balance of all the systems essential for organization of life. A chiropractic role is to detect and remove any interferences to neuro-cognitive transmission(s) and to reset the nervous system at its regular function. Interestingly, the neuro-cognitive impairments, brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome in the ongoing global health crisis with viral-induced HMR/D, have been predicted by the following statements in the 33-Chiropractic Principles of DD Palmer.

(21) The Mission of Innate Intelligence. The mission of innate Intelligence (genetic program) is to maintain the material of the body (cellular structure/ function) of a ‘living thing’ (human body) in active organization (redox ‘metabolic’ homeostasis).

(29) Interference with Transmission of Innate Forces. There can be interference (reprogramming or dysregulation) with the transmission of innate forces (redox metabolic pathways).

About HMRDO-M.E.R.I.T. Program Instructor

Prof. Dr. A.S. Narain Naidu, PhD (Medicine), FACN, FLS

Dr. Naidu is the Director-General of HMRDO and heads the Global Nutrition Healthcare Council. His pioneering research on epidemiology, pathophysiology, genomics/ metabolomics of SARS-CoV-2 pathogen is recognized worldwide. Dr. Naidu’s endeavor with a global coalition of scientists, led to development of biomarkers and interventions to reset virus-inflicted iron (Fe)-redox dysregulation (FeRD), mitochondrial dysfunction (m-Dys), and viral-induced human metabolic reprogram/ dysregulation (HMR/D) in PASC affected populations worldwide.

Dr. Naidu is a medical microbiologist/ immunologist with 40+ years of scientific expertise in human metabolism, and nutritional healthcare. His discovery of staphylococcal non-menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) garnered international recognition. He was principal investigator for multiple national (US-NIH) and international research projects. He published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and written over 30 book chapters. Dr. Naidu is a prolific author credited with 4 reference volumes in medical sciences: Natural Food Antimicrobial Systems, Lactoferrin, Bio-replenishment for Bone Health, and REDOX Life.

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