It's that time of year: people are sniffling, sneezing and comparing cold symptoms. Lymph Drainage (rhymes with massage) Therapy (LDT) can help your immune system function optimally. By applying gentle pressure with a specific method along the skin’s surface, the LDT therapist stimulates, cleanses and optimizes the flow of the lymph. The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to the body's ability to circulate fluids, filter toxins and regenerate tissue, supporting health and increasing longevity. Barb Schieffer, a certified advanced energy healer (CAEH) who provides LDT in the greater Milwaukee area, is presenting an introductory information session about maintaining a healthy lymphatic system. The event will take place at The Atrium at Rolling Spirit, in Greendale, at 6 p.m., February 8.

According to Schieffer, chemicals and food additives, cold temperatures, emotional shock, fatigue, infections, stress and lack of physical exercise can contribute to an accumulation and stagnation of toxins in the lymph, resulting in physical ailments and hastening the aging process. LDT mitigates these effects and reduces edema, inflammation and pain, along with the symptoms of chronic fatigue, depression, ear-nose-throat ailments, fibromyalgia and insomnia.

Schieffer, who performs CranioSacral Therapy and energy healing as well, is offering Natural Awakenings readers special pricing in February: $65 per session or three sessions for $150. “I envision a world where everyone is in perfect health, even during Wisconsin winters!” she quips.

Location: 6169B Industrial Ct., Greendale. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 386-871-8199 or email [email protected].