Geoff Jein and Matt Pennington

Wet and Dry

Geoff Jein and Matt Pennington

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Saturday 22nd February 2020

Join Geoff and Matt as they chat with Dr. Will Alazawi at The Blizard Institute about the health benefits of taking a year off alcohol.
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Wet and Dry
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Geoff Jein and Matt Pennington
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A Year Without Booze: Health Insights from Dr. Will Alazawi at The Blizard Institute

When we think about people at the other end of the spectrum, people whose liver is so bad that we need to think about a liver transplant, then the sort of bar that we put is: we say that we want people to see abstinence for Six Months before they're allowed to go on the transplant list.
Ever thought about taking a break from alcohol and wondered what it might do for your health? In this episode of 'Wet and Dry', Geoff and Matt take a trip to The Blizard Institute in East London, where they sit down with Dr. Will Alazawi, a consultant Hepatologist, to dig into the nitty-gritty of liver health and the benefits of abstaining from alcohol for a year. Dr.
Alazawi, who knows a thing or two about liver issues, offers some eye-opening answers that might surprise you. The chat ranges from serious science—like curing Hepatitis C—to lighter moments that keep things engaging. Whether you're curious about how your liver would fare with less booze or you're already on a sobriety journey, this episode packs in valuable insights about the impact of alcohol on your body and the importance of personal choice in drinking habits.
Tune in for an informative yet entertaining conversation that might just change the way you think about alcohol.