Naturopathy in July 2025: New Horizons, Academicism, and Increased Attention

July 2025 was a landmark year for naturopathy — global conferences, new trainings, post-fasting research, and recipes for practitioners. Let’s discover the most interesting, supported by facts and expert opinions.

1. 9th ICNM World Congress — a Parisian platform for science and practice

The 9th Congress of Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine (ICNM) was held in Paris from July 4 to 6, 2019. The theme was “Restoring Health Naturally”; 30+ experts, 205 supporting organizations from 55 countries, CE-certified educational sessions, Wellness-Expo.

2. 40th AANP Convention in Palm Springs — the year of official recognition

The 40th Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) was held in Palm Springs from July 10 to 12. This is a key event for educators, practitioners, and residents: shaping the framework for consulting, professional standards, and clinical protocols.

3. Water Fasting as a Fashion Tool: Tallis Barker at the Center of Nature Generation

In July, Tallis Barker MD spoke at the School of Health’s professional development event “Fasting for Health.” The speaker covered topics from intermittent fasting to 40-day fasting for fellow naturopaths.

4. The demand for scientific legitimacy: contrast with criticism

Despite these activities, skepticism is growing: in June, Science-Based Medicine published a systematic review that argued that naturopathy has limited evidence of effectiveness, sometimes acts like a placebo or worsens symptoms only with comprehensive lifestyle changes, rather than specific methods.