Mix the latest scientific data on herbal products and physical ailments with the need for natural approaches to health, and what do you have? The Woodland Health Series. Each of these booklets gives concise, pertinent information for those looking to nature for optimal health.

Though scientists identified the glyconutrient xylitol over a hundred years ago, its beneficial properties have been discovered only recently. With a low glycemic index of 7 (compared to table sugar at 100), xylitol is the perfect sweetener for diabetics. In addition, xylitol is clinically proven to fight against tooth cavities and upper respiratory infections (including earaches). With outstanding germ-fighting properties and satisfaction for your sweet tooth, xylitol is an effective new addition to your arsenal of health-promoting supplements.

AHCC is a time-tested "superfood" nutrient extracted from the mycelium of shiitake mushrooms grown in rice bran extract. Less well known in the West, AHCC has become a widely accepted treatment for several diseases and health conditions. Japanese doctors have successfully used AHCC to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and many other debilitating illnesses. Learn about the scientific research that confirms the value of AHCC.

Enzymes are as critical for life as the air we breathe and the water we drink. Enzymes give us energy, enable us to reproduce, think, grow, and heal. In this important booklet, noted researcher Dr. Tracy Gibbs describes the various types of enzymes and how they perform their critical functions in the body. He also discusses the problems caused by malabsorption due to enzyme deficiency and shows you how you can maximize your enzyme intake by eating raw fruits and vegetables and by taking enzyme supplements. Ensuring that you get enough enzymes is a crucial way to maintain optimal health.

Ayurveda is a holistic system of health care that's been practiced in India and Sri Lanka for centuries. Practitioners view patients as a whole person, taking into account both their physical and spiritual well-being, and seek to balance the three bio-energies, or doshas. In the Vedas, neem is called "the one that cures all ills." The most researched therapeutic uses of neem (Azadirachta indica) include its fungicidal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Neem is also an effective anti-inflammatory that can help reduce the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. An herb with countless uses, neem is also used for acne, dental care, heart disease, and diabetes.