All posts by Henry Janzen

  • Constipation

    Constipation By: Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND If our bowels are functioning normally, we should be having at least one well-formed, easy to pass, painless bowel movement per day where we feel we have fully evacuated the bowel. Missing a day, or having incomplete, difficult to pass, hard or pelleted stools means that you are experiencing…

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  • Candida Overgrowth

    Candida Overgrowth: Getting your gut flora back on track By Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND   Candida is a type of yeast that is part of a normal gut flora. However, it is a fungus, meaning that it can easily overgrow if given the opportunity. An overgrowth of yeast causes an imbalance of the types of…

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  • The Gut-Brain Relationship

    THE GUT-BRAIN RELATIONSHIP By Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND   Many of us are painfully aware of the feeling of a “gut-wrenching” experience, or having “butterflies in your stomach”, so it comes as no surprise that our emotions and thoughts affect our digestion. Interestingly though, the gut has a larger role to play in our mental-emotional…

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  • Food Intolerances

    Food Intolerances Written by Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND Many of us are familiar with that post-meal feeling of “that food didn’t agree with me” but most food intolerance symptoms are much less obvious and can be difficult to pinpoint without the proper tools. Food intolerances can cause a vast range of symptoms, from skin issues,…

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  • Valentines and Family Day Special

    Book a massage with us and mention this Newsletter promotion and get a $10 gift card! Do it on Valentine’s Day or Family Day and get a $20 gift card! Full Details: Call in the clinic or book on-line before Tuesday February the 16th; book a massage for the month of February; and mention the…

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  • Food Collection Box

    We realized that families need help throughout the year. Hunger does not begin or end with the holidays but it is a constant need.  Therefore we are collecting items for those that may need a little help with food or household items. Starting February and going throughout March we will be collecting items. Please bring…

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  • End of the year massage planning!

    The end of the year is coming and with that our time seems to slip by quickly. Soon we will be singing Auld Lang Syne and you might think of all the things you should have done in the past year. One regret that we don’t want you to have is not getting those massages…

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  • New Affiliate: Margaret Russ

    Margaret Russ, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker and has practiced Psychotherapy and Counselling for individuals and couples for over 15 years. She guides her clients through difficult times with expertise, wisdom and compassion. Her support and training helps clients to proceed, at their own pace, toward new opportunities for personal growth and professional…

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  • Taste of the Kingsway

    A couple weekends ago Royal York Massage Therapy attended the Taste of the Kingsway street festival on Bloor offering ten minute massages for $10; which could later be used towards an appointment at the clinic. Although the weather did not cooperate, we still enjoyed the festival by meeting many new friendly faces and by sharing…

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  • Mother’s Day Gift Box Promotion

    Do you need that perfect gift for Mother’s Day. We are here to help. We are offering a Mother Day Gift Package that includes a $100 Gift card, an all natural moisturizing aloe shower gel, decadent Lindt chocolate, a bath puff, invigorating bath salts. Buy now and receive an additional $10 gift card that you…

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