Hello!
Natural health and nutrition remedies have been my life’s
passion for the last 19 years, and I am so excited to
be able to share the remarkable health powers of all-natural
organic foods and health products with all of you. The
creation of Nutritional Institute’s STUDENT FORMULA™
products has truly been a labor of love for me, one that
was preceded by almost two decades of study with a naturopathic
physician, and spurred by own triumph using natural foods
to heal.
My Story |
Linda R. Slater-Dowling, C.N.H.P.
CEO and Founder
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Having experienced first-hand
the incredible benefits of what I call a “natural, organic
lifestyle” is what’s given me the tenacity and desire
to share this gift with others. In 2002, I traveled to New York
City to take a 50-mile bike ride around the city. At the time,
I was in good health (and had been following a healthy lifestyle
for years), but that all soon changed. Our hotel happened to look
out directly over Ground Zero, and I recall being astonished that
the streets were still being watered down to remove debris, and
somewhat awestruck at the massive construction efforts going on.
By the time I returned home, I had become extremely ill; I believe
due to some type of contaminant I was exposed to near Ground Zero.
My esophagus felt burned, I couldn’t breath, I had developed
severe acid reflux and as a result hated to eat. Soon I lost a
lot of weight and developed pneumonia that persisted for months
because my immune system was too weak to fight it off. I literally
felt at times that I wouldn’t make it-and all of this had
developed, quite literally, overnight!
Well, all of the tests and drugs that allopathic doctors could
give me did not make me better. What did heal me, and now, years
later, has gotten me almost completely back to normal, was following
an intensely healthy diet that included vegetable juicing several
times a day, taking plenty of digestive enzymes and eating soothing
aloe vera after meals. And I am not alone. I have seen similar
miraculous results in others facing different health challenges
who adopt healthy lifestyles.
My Philosophy
I’m optimistic. I’m not here to focus on disease,
but rather on the prevention of disease-using natural foods, healthy
products and all-natural remedies. If we held a nationwide vote,
my guess is that most people would inherently choose to have healthier
foods (the kind without added hormones, pesticides, antibiotics,
trans fats, etc.) and a cleaner environment. But the reality is
that many Americans, despite living in the most prolific country
in the world, do not have access to the very things that will
keep them well: pure, healthy food and a clean, non-toxic environment.
It is my sincere belief that we can change this by helping one
person at a time to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and together
ultimately build a cleaner, healthier world..
My dream is that one day, affordable health foods and supplements
will be available to everyone, but I have established this Web
site for students because our future begins with them. The young
adults of today have the power to demand a change in the way our
food is grown, the way our health is treated and the way our very
environment progresses tomorrow.
In short, we need to transform our worldview into one that values
what nature has to offer over what scientists can create. I like
to use dandelions as an example. Few people know that these “weeds”
are incredibly healthy for the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and
digestion. But, rather than valuing these plants, we kill them-typically
with highly toxic chemicals-and choose instead to value our artificially
created green lawns.
Our Mission
I BELIEVE that, given the proper tools, students will make healthy
choices, and it’s our purpose at the Nutritional Institute
to provide students with these tools--in the form of the most
up-to-date natural health news and high-quality, student-centered
natural health products-so young adults can achieve and maintain
the healthy lives they’re meant to lead.
OUR MISSION statement is Be Smart, Be Healthy. Nutritional Institute
is committed to educating today’s young adults about the
astonishing benefits of fulfilling their nutritional needs. With
this knowledge, we believe they can turn around the health-worsening
trend that’s emerged in the past decades and instead transform
themselves, from the inside out, into a healthier, more confident
and brighter generation.
We invite you to begin this journey by subscribing
to our free Be Smart, Be Healthy e-newsletter, checking out
our all-natural
STUDENT FORMULA™ product line and browsing through the
many informational pages on this site. A less stressed, more energetic
and healthier life is within your reach!
Thank You! We appreciate your support!
Linda R. Slater-Dowling, C.N.H.P.
CEO and Founder
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