Best wishes for the month of Ramadaan
Ramadaan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, has been welcomed and celebrated by Muslims for the last 14 centuries. This practice of abstaining from food and drink from dawn till dusk for 30 days, holds great significance in the life of a Muslim, both spiritually and physically. For those not familiar with this […]
An Update on the LCHF Study
Late last year, The Noakes Foundation was awarded a grant of R5.6 million in order to carry out research into the reversal of Type 2 Diabetes. The research is being directed by Professor Noakes and the team consists of an exceptionally talented group of Doctors, Dieticians and Researchers, namely Dr. James Smith, Chris Webster, Tamzyn […]
All About Hypertension
17th of May is World Hypertension Day By Georgina Pujol-Busquets Guillén What is high blood pressure? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated in the arteries. This means the heart has to work too hard to pump the blood through the system. Blood […]
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Prof Tim Noakes: Full HPCSA Judgement
Follow the link below to view the full Professional Conduct Committee judgement: HPCSA – Prof T Noakes
A Comparison of the Evidence: Prof vs HPCSA
As the final chapter of the HPCSA enquiry into Prof Tim Noakes draws to a close tomorrow, we take a look at the evidence that each party presented before the Professional Conduct Committee. In his testimony, Prof Noakes cited 354 publications and/or materials. These publications are of great scientific relevance and covered the whole spectrum […]
The Effect of the HPCSA Verdict
On Friday the 21st of April the verdict of the HPCSA enquiry into Prof Noakes will be announced. The HPCSA charged Prof Noakes with unprofessional conduct for giving unconventional advice over social media (Twitter) – the onus of proving that the advice was unconventional is on the HPCSA. Prof Noakes and his expert witnesses delivered […]
The True Cost of The HPCSA Enquiry
As the verdict of Professor Noakes’ HPCSA enquiry draws closer, we take a look at the financial toll the investigation has taken and can’t help but ask ourselves – was it all worth it? The HPCSA charged Prof Noakes with unprofessional conduct for giving unconventional advice over social media. In order for the complainants to […]
HPCSA Enquiry into Prof Noakes – Unprecedented
The Professional Conduct Committee has heard the arguments from both Prof Tim Noakes and the HPCSA. Now they are left to make a decision which will undoubtedly rock the world of health and nutrition – no matter the outcome. Never before has a registered medical professional been subjected to disciplinary proceedings because of a […]
Why Prof Noakes Decided to Fight
As Prof Tim Noakes‘ HPCSA hearing resumes today in Cape Town we look at why he decided to contest the charge against him. Prof Noakes could have avoided the hearing as he has not practised as a medical doctor for the last 15 years. He could have simply deregistered from the HPCSA as a […]