Don't believe everything medical practitioners say — Tim Noakes | Health24com
Renowned sports scientist Tim Noakes has labelled the years of his infamous"Twitter Trial" as defining in his medical career, which spans 40 years.
"I could have decided to leave the medical profession and my career would have ended... all 40 years but, together with my wife who supported me, we decided to fight," said Noakes. His mantra for the evening was simple: Do not believe everything you are told by medical practitioners."Be open ... listen to as many medical opinions as possible and make up your own mind. Try everyone," Noakes said.
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