Avery St. Onge

Avery St. Onge is the Associate Editor of Integrative Practitioner. She’s a recent graduate from The George Washington University where she studied journalism and mass communications. During her time at GWU, she focused her reporting on health and wellness. She wrote articles and produced podcasts and videos about topics such as technological advancements in medicine and flaws within college health centers. As a Type 1 diabetic, she is hyperaware of the benefits of a holistic, mind/body approach to medical treatments and is committed to sharing the latest news in integrative medicine.

High salt diet may lead to more stress

November 17, 2022

A recent study showed that a high salt diet increased stress levels in mice by 75 percent.

While extensive research has shown the effects of a high

Major life stressors increase likelihood of long COVID

November 16, 2022

A recent study suggested that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who experienced severely stressful events were at least twice as likely to struggle

Emphysema more common among marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers

November 15, 2022

A recent study found that marijuana smokers are more likely to have airway inflammation and emphysema than cigarette smokers, which may be due to the

Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression shows promise

November 14, 2022

Results from a clinical trial on psilocybin, a psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, suggested that it may benefit those with