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ACandi Health Blog Reviews – Optimum Health Series

Review # 5 – Nutrition

Nutrition

Human beings need four basic nutrients:

1. Water
2. Carbohydrates
3. Proteins
4. and Fats

In addition to those four basic nutrients, we need vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients to make up a healthy diet.

We dealt with one class of micronutrients, that is, phytonutrients, in ACandi Health Review # 1. Information on vitamins and minerals will be published in Review # 6 – Diets & Supplements.

Water

Our bodies are made up of between about 40% to 70% water depending on the percentage of our body fat.

Two important organs of our body have high percentages of water: the brain 70% and the lungs about 90%.

About 83% of our blood is water, which helps digest our food, transport waste and control body temperature.

We therefore need to drink enough water daily to maintain healthy living. It is recommended that adults drink 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water daily.

The amount of water an adult drinks should increase depending on that person’s activity based on lifestyle and age.

It therefore makes complete practical sense to ensure that the water we drink is the very best quality drinking water.

NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) International (see the ‘Reference’ link below) is an independent, accredited organisation that tests and certifies products to protect the world’s food and water consumer products and environment.

They have established the following international standards for home use water filter systems:

• NSF/ANSI 42 – Drinking Water Treatment Units – Aesthetic Effects

  The Aesthetic Effects standard is used to verify that a drinking water filter effectively removes contaminants that cause undesirable odour and taste (chlorine, particulates).

• NSF/ANSI 53 – Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects

  This standard is used to evaluate whether water filters are effective in removing a wide range of chemicals and gases that present a health risk to consumers. Those contaminants include: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, lead, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether), that may be present in public or private drinking water.

• NSF/ANSI 55 – Ultraviolet Microbiological Water Treatment Systems

  NSF/ANSI Standard 55 establishes the minimum requirements for the certification of point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) ultraviolet (UV) systems and includes two optional classifications:

  Class A systems (40 mJ/cm2) are designed to disinfect and/or remove microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, from contaminated water to a safe level. Class A systems may claim to disinfect water that may be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium or Giardia.

  Class B systems (16 mJ/cm2) are designed for supplemental bactericidal treatment of public or other drinking water that has been deemed acceptable by a local health agency. Class B systems may claim to reduce normally occurring nuisance microorganisms.

 
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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates supply energy to the body. They are divided into two categories: Simple carbohydrates or simple sugars such as fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar). Fruits are rich sources of simple carbohydrates.

The other category Complex carbohydrates are also sugars but with molecules forming longer and more complex chains than simple sugars. Complex carbohydrates also include fibre and starches. Rich sources of complex carbohydrates include: vegetables, whole grains, peas and beans.

When choosing carbohydrates for your diet always select unrefined foods like fruits, vegetables, peas, beans and whole grain products. These foods contain fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

 
 
Proteins

Proteins are complex chemical compounds that break down into amino acids during digestion. They are essential for the constant repair and replacement of body tissues.

Like carbohydrates there are two categories of proteins, one being Nonessential amino acids which the human body can synthesize from other amino acids.

There are however amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize, these must be ingested, they are called Essential amino acids.

Protein sources are also classified into two groups. Complete proteins which contain ample amounts of essential amino acids and are supplied by meat, fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, milk, soybean products and unsweetened yogurt .

Incomplete protein foods contain only some of the essential amino acids. Those foods are grains, peas, beans and leafy vegetables.

When selecting food for your diet you can combine incomplete protein foods to obtain adequate amounts of essential amino acids. For example you can combine beans and brown rice to obtain complete protein as a high quality substitute for meat. Make sure to get about 50 grams of complete protein a day.

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Fats

Fat is the most concentrated source of energy for the human body and it also protects internal organs, supports metabolism and the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K by the body.

• The essential fatty acids of omega 3 and 6 cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore need to be ingested similar to essential amino acids (see section above on Proteins). Omega 9 is necessary but non-essential because the body can manufacture modest amounts.
• There are three types of fats: saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and monounsaturated fatty acids. These classifications are based on how the carbon and hydrogen atoms are arranged in the molecular structure.
• Saturated Fatty Acids are found mainly in animal products like beef, veal, lamb, pork and ham as well as dairy items such as whole milk, cream and cheese. Some vegetable products like coconut oil, palm kernel oil and vegetable shortening are also high in saturates.
• Rich sources of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids are corn, soybean, safflower and sunflower oils. Certain fish oils are also high in polyunsaturates.
• Monounsaturated Fatty Acids are found mostly in vegetable and nut oils such as olive, peanut and canola.

Digestion of Fats

Among the many functions of the liver is the digestion of fats and the production of cholesterol.

Cholesterol is an organic compound essential for the formation and maintenance of cell membranes among other functions.

When we eat Saturated Fatty Acid cholesterol is added to what is already synthesized by the liver. The cholesterol is transported from the liver through the blood stream by low density lipoproteins (LDL) stopping at cells and delivering cholesterol to those cells that need it.

After its journey from the liver whatever excess LDL with cholesterol that remains is deposited in the walls of the arteries, causing the build up of plaque, which eventually narrows the walls of the arteries. Plaque build up in the arteries is associated with heart attacks. This is why the cholesterol transported by LDL is called “bad cholesterol”.

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids lower the risk of high cholesterol levels in your blood stream.

Presented by

Louis Blake
Email: blake@acandi.ws
First Published: January 28, 2014
Updated: May 19, 2020
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PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

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Reference:

• http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards

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Review # 4 – Exercise

The Need To Exercise

Health Concern #1 – Obesity

First Published: August 23, 2013

The latest available World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Profile reports show that more than half of all deaths in the US (United States of America), T&T (Trinidad and Tobago) and other Caribbean region countries are due to ‘Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases’ (CNCD), also known as ‘lifestyle’ diseases.

And judging from news reports in the US and T&T, a most worrying concern for government health officials is the high percentage of obesity in the adult population.

This concern is captured in a statement by T&T’s Health Minister Dr. Fuad Khan, when he presented a report on CNCDs, December 2012.

Minister Khan noted: ”The results of the STEPS survey,” (see ‘References’ links below) “indicated that more than half the country’s adult population is overweight or obese. Further, 30% to 60% of the population do not achieve the minimum recommended levels of physical activity daily. “

There lies the Need to Exercise! A significant portion of the population not achieving the minimum levels of physical activity.

He continued: ”According to the survey, the overall prevalence of smoking was 21% of the population and for alcohol consumption, it was 40%. Comparing these results with the findings that 90% of adults do not consume the daily recommended 5 servings-a-day of fruits and vegetables a day although we do have an abundance of these in our country.”

For more information on how to fill the gap between the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables and what you actually eat; see our article on Phytonutrients.

He concluded, ” These results underscore the reason for the increase in non-communicable or lifestyle diseases we have been observing over the past few years. CNCDs, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer account for more than half of all deaths in Trinidad and Tobago and in the Caribbean region by extension.”

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Profiles 2011 report estimated that CNCDs accounted for 78% of all deaths in T&T. The comparative percentage for the US in that same report was 87%.

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A Balanced Exercise Programme

A balanced exercise program includes flexibility and cardiovascular exercises as well as strength training for the 11 major muscle groups in the human body.

The 11 muscle groups are: chest; abdomen; shoulders; upper back; lower back; anterior thigh; posterior thigh; buttock; calf; biceps and triceps.

Flexibility Exercises

Flexibility exercises are particularly useful as one grows older because they help with blood flow and protect the muscles from injury, maintain elasticity and muscle tone.

It is extremely important to stretch your major muscle groups as warm ups and cool downs before and after doing cardiovascular and strength exercises.

It is also important to spend 5 – 10 minutes a day doing stretch exercises.

Cardiovascular Exercises

Cardiovascular exercises increases the blood flow throughout your body (heart rate) as well as your breathing.

One recommendation is to maintain your increased rates of breathing and blood flow for at least four (4) minutes.

Good cardiovascular exercises include a brisk walk or jog, swimming or playing tennis.

Strength Training Exercises

Strength training exercises maintain or increase muscle mass (size) and strength.

This is achieved by using repeated sets of resistance exercises. For these exercises resistance can be obtained through ‘isometrics’ or weights.

It has been said that after age 30, our body mass decreases by 6 – 10 percent every decade. So by age 70 we only have about 50 percent of our body strength left.

Strength training exercises can stop and reverse this muscle mass loss.

For a practical guide to exercises using bodyweight, light equipment or gym equipment check out: The 10-Minute Total Body Breakthrough; Sean Foy: by clicking the following image:

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Special Conditions

The following recommendations are for special conditions.
Click on the image below for 12 Simple Physical Exercises for Middle Aged and Elderly Persons:
 

 
Click on the image below for The Total Brain Workout :
 

 
 
Presented by

Louis Blake
Email: blake@acandi.ws
First Published: August 23, 2013
Updated June 13, 2020
© Copyright by Permission of:
ACandi Marketing Enterprises,
PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

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References:

• http://www.news.gov.tt/content/minister-khans-address-launch-final-report-chronic-non-communicable-disease-cncd-risk-factor#.UhIp0n8phB4
• http://www.afro.who.int/en/clusters-a-programmes/hpr/health-risk-factors/diseases-surveillance/surveillance-country-profiles/step-survey-on-noncommunicable-disease-risk-factors.html
• http://www.who.int/countries/en/
• http://www.who.int/nmh/countries/tto_en.pdf
• http://www.who.int/nmh/countries/usa_en.pdf
• http://www.who.int/chp/steps/manual/en/

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Review # 3 – Optimal Wellness

Optimal wellness can be described as experiencing all of the following:

1. Physical Health
2. Mental Health
3. Emotional Health
4. and Spiritual Health

Keeping all those aspects of our humanity in balance is an ongoing task we must renew every day of our lives.

In other words Optimal Wellness is achieved by keeping a healthy balance in those four key aspects of our lives Every Day!

Physical Health

As stated in Anti-Aging Secrets, physical health is a function of diet, nutrition, keeping hydrated with water, doing regular physical exercise and taking adequate rest.

Both Phytonutrients and Anti-Aging Secrets provided important details of diet, nutrition, drinking water and taking adequate rest, all contributing to optimal physical health.

Again in both Phytonutrients and Anti-Aging Secrets we recommended dietary supplements rich in antioxidants and offered customers Savings $$$ for Shopping Online.

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Still on the topic of ‘Physical Health’ in our upcoming reviews on Exercise and Nutrition we’ll include standards for residential water treatment systems.
 
 
Nothing Medically Wrong?
 

 

Even though your doctor cannot find something ‘medically’ wrong with you but you still don’t feel in good health, then you can be sure that you’re NOT experiencing Optimal Health.

If that is your experience you’ll need to consider weather the source of being ‘unwell’ is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.
 
To further explore if the source is physical, I’ll recommend a book by Ralph Golan, M.D, entitled Optimal Wellness. Click the following image for more:
 
 
 
Mental Health
 
Anti-Aging Secrets, recommended keeping your brain stimulated through mental exercises, this is the foundation for mental health.

You however need to build on this foundation by developing a healthy attitude of mind.

The United States Surgeon General defined mental health as “a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with people, and the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity.”

To achieve the characteristics of that definition, you would agree starts with an attitude of mind that leads to productive activities, etc., etc. That is why Kathi Kemper’s Mental Health, Naturally would be a valuable resource.

Click the image below for more information on –
 
Mental Health, Naturally: The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body.
 

 
 
Emotional Health

There is a difference between Emotional Health and Emotional Intelligence.

That is the position of Dr. Doris Jeanette, a licensed Philadelphia psychologist who has specialised in healthy energy flow in the body and emotions.

She defined emotional health as the degree to which you feel emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life. The more emotional health you possess, the more self esteem you have and you are able to express your emotions in healthy, assertive ways.
 
 

 
She says emotional wellness is when you have so much healthy flowing energy that you radiate joy. It is therefore a high degree of emotional health.

Emotional intelligence on the other hand is an academic, intellectual way of looking at emotional health. In his book Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman identified emotional skills as:

• Identifying and labelling feelings
• Expressing feelings
• Assessing the intensity of feelings
• Managing feelings
• Delaying gratification
• Controlling impulses
• Reducing stress
• Knowing the difference between feelings and actions

Those skills point to a definition of emotional intelligence as the ability to recognize one’s emotions or feelings as it happens, manage those feelings, recognize feelings in others, motivate oneself and handle relationships.

The following resources may be useful: 

• Dr. Doris Jeanette’s Audiobook: Opening the Heart; click the image below:

 

• Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman; click image below =
   
  

 
 
Spiritual Health

Imagine for a moment: you’re in top physical shape, you’re satisfied with your achievements in life and feel fulfilled and secure in your relationships with other people. BUT something seems missing!

You ask yourself: “Is this all that life has to offer? Is there some deeper meaning to life? Is there some reason for MY existence, for MY life?” These are the questions that point to the state of your spiritual health.

Your spiritual health is a function of:

1. Your knowledge of the existence of a supreme creator or “God”.
2. Your acceptance and belief in THE Supreme Creator or “God”.
3. The quality of your relationship with God.
4. The quality of your relationship with others informed by your relationship with God.

 
COMMON SENSE & LOGIC

In a search to get information about a ‘supreme creator’ or ‘God’ you can come across thousands of concepts ranging from ‘There is NO God’ to “Look in the mirror and you’ll see God”.

Common sense and logic will however tell you that those concepts including many contradicting others cannot all be accepted.

There has to be some logical, accurate information about the existence of a supreme creator and how the supreme creator can be discerned.

One of the best approaches to that search has been presented by Josh McDowell in his book Evidence That Demands A Verdict.
 
 

 
MASTERY OVER MATTER

Another clue that could help in the search for a ‘supreme creator’ would be evidence that point to control over natural laws e.g. being able to walk on water at will or command a storm to be still and the storm obeys. That is, being able to perform ‘miracles’.

‘Miracles’ need to be tested by rigorous scientific research. Rigorous scientific research would reveal the difference between miracles and ‘magic’ tricks or hoaxes.

Rigorous scientific research would substantiate ‘miraculous’ or unexplainable events that point to the intervention of a supreme creator or God.

The following resources may help:

• The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, click the image below  
   

 

• For the article How Lourdes Cures Are Recognized as Miraculous click the following link: Lourdes Cures

 

• The official website of the Lourdes Sanctuary with information on cures and miracles.
  Link = Miraculous Healings

 

• Lourdes: Font of Faith, Hope, and Charity by Elizabeth Ficocelli; click the image below =
   
  

 
 
Summary

Enjoying ‘Optimal Health’ can therefore be summarised as being in top physical shape with a mental and emotional stability that generate self confidence and a knowledge of self, and one’s purpose in life, that brings about an experience of joy and peace in one’s relationships with God and others.

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Presented by

Louis Blake
Email: blake@acandi.ws
First Published: May 29, 2014
Updated: April 25, 2020

© Copyright by Permission of:
ACandi Marketing Enterprises,
PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

© Copyright All Rights Reserved.

References:

• *http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/index.html
• *http://www.pl.barc.usda.gov/usda_chem/index.cfm
• *http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm

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Review # 2 – Anti-Aging Secrets

A Google search of anti-aging secrets turns up over 12 million websites. A review of some of those websites turning up on the first page of those results, generally cover the following anti-aging tips:

The Aging Process

• It is important to understand that aging is the result of internal and external factors. For example some internal factors are reduction in the body’s ability to produce hormones like the human growth hormone (hGH), and the reduced ability of cells over time to re-generate themselves.
• Some examples of external factors are stressful events and environments, as well as eating and drinking unhealthy foods. The internal and external factors cause decline in the efficiency of organs and loss of the following: skin elasticity, muscle mass, bone minerals and brain function.
• The result of understanding the aging process should inform our attitude toward aging. That is, we could adopt a positive, proactive attitude that could bring about peace of mind and an extended healthy life or a negative, depressing attitude that can make the process painful and miserable.

 

 
 
Diet

• Diets should focus on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts and seeds. (See USDA Policy Document entitled Dietary Guidelines for Americans, at the following link: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm)
• Get rid of ‘free radicals’ with antioxidant foods and dietary supplements. Foods that are rich in vitamins A, C, E and beta carotene help protect body and brain cells from free-radical damage. They slow down memory loss and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
   
  
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  Drink Plenty Water Daily
  • Water keeps you hydrated and helps eliminate body waste, but you need to ensure that you get the highest quality of pure water drinking water. More on water in Review # 5 on Nutrition.
     
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    Moisturise Your Skin
    • Dry skin weakens the protective function of the skin and may provide a fertile ground for skin disease. Using appropriate products to clean and moisturise your skin is an important anti-aging regimen.
       
      Our recommended products include personal care items such as hand and body moisturising lotions.
      
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      Exercise Body And Brain
      • Regular physical exercise 2 or 3 times a week focussing on flexibility (stretches) cardiovascular training and strength is essential to maintain stamina, muscle strength and bone density as well as aerobic fitness.
      • Keeping your brain stimulated through, reading, study, memorising numbers and dates as well as socialising, holding discussions and playing chess can help the brain create new neural connections and cells. This will keep the brain healthy.

       
       
      Get Enough Sleep

      • Rest to facilitate recovery and growth. Six to eight hours sleep at night is recommended as adequate, you however need to avoid too many hours of sleep.
      • We can recommend a valuable resource for more information on brain and body exercises as well as how to prevent diseases associated with aging such as Alzheimer. That resource is the Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription; by Fortanasce ; click the following image:
         
        

       
       
      Presented by

      Louis Blake
      Email: blake@acandi.ws
      First Published: April 7, 2013
      Updated: April 25, 2020

      © Copyright by Permission of:
      ACandi Marketing Enterprises,
      PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

      © Copyright All Rights Reserved.

      References:

      • * Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription; Fortanasce – pages 163 – 171
      • * http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm

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Review # 1 – What Are Phytonutrients?

Phytonutrients are chemical compounds naturally occurring in plants such as: fruits, vegetables, nuts, teas, legumes and spices.

Worldwide research has now recognised that a diet rich in phytonutrients can help lead to optimal health.

Phytonutrients can be classified into five (5) categories to coincide with the general colour of the plant:

1. 1. White – This colour category contains organosulfur compounds such as allicin and quercetin which may help maintain healthy bones, circulatory health and support arterial function. Fruits and vegetables in this category include garlic, onions, pears, cauliflower, white kidney beans, horseradish.

 

1. 1. Yellow – The carotenoid compounds associated with this colour include: lutein, alpha and beta carotene, and beta cryptoxanthin which may contribute to eye health, healthy immune function, maintain skin hydration, as well as healthy growth and development. Fruits and vegetables associated with this colour are corn, pineapple, lemons, passion fruit, oranges.

 

1. 1. Red – Major phytonutrients in this category include ellagic acid (a phenolic compound) and lycopene (a carotenoid compound) these may contribute to prostate and DNA health. They can be found in the following fruits and vegetables: cherries, cranberries, red apples, tomatoes, pomegranate, radishes.

1. 1. Purple – In this category main phytonutrients are resveratrol and anthocyanidins both phenolic compounds. They may contribute to cognitive health, support arterial function, and in general provide antioxidant protection. Fruits and vegetables in this category are: black currants, eggplant, plums, beets, blackberries.

 

1. Green – Phytonutrients in this colour category includes: isoflavones (a phenolic compound), isothiocyanate (an organosulfur compound), lutein / zeaxanthin (carotenoids), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). They may contribute to cell health, support arterial function, lung health, and maintain healthy liver function. They can be found in spinach, lettuce, broccoli, green beans, soy beans.

Serving Size

Let’s now discuss serving size for fruits and vegetables. The United States of America Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that adults should have 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit daily.

Consider a small serving size as:

• A handful of raisins or blueberries included in cereal
• Shredded or cubed carrots added to pasta or soup
• A smaller piece of fruit: apple, apricot, mango
• Some lettuce or spinach leaves added to a sandwich

A large serving is more like:

• A bowl full of raisins or blueberries
• A full bowl of carrot soup
• Eating a whole fruit: apple, apricot, mango
• A bowl of fruit or vegetable salad

Not Getting Your Full Servings Daily?

Do you find it difficult to consume the full quota of 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit daily?

Do not despair – we can recommend nutritional supplements which can provide you with a wide array of phytonutrients to fill the gap between the fruits and veggies you should eat and what you actually eat.

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Recommended Resources

Discover how to achieve “Super Immunity”, click the image below:

Click on the image below for The RAVE Diet & Lifestyle by Researcher Mike Anderson. This was the book that convinced me to change my diet:

Click Here for the FREE Video of Dr. Joseph Crowe’s Story

Presented by

Louis Blake
Email: blake@acandi.ws
First Published: April 6, 2013
Updated: July 2, 2020

© Copyright by Permission of:
ACandi Marketing Enterprises,
PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

© Copyright All Rights Reserved.

References:

• *http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/index.html
• *http://www.pl.barc.usda.gov/usda_chem/index.cfm
• *http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm

World Health Organisation (WHO) standards reveal the presence of health risk contaminants in water produced by Trinidad and Tobago’s Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA).

In a letter dated 2nd May 2016, WASA confirmed the production of a number of by-products that are dangerous to human health. They also stated that they strive to keep those contaminants below WHO levels of concentration to reduce health risks.

The contaminants listed by WASA include: 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, formaldehyde, bromoform, dibromochloromethane, bromodichloromethane, chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloral hydrate.

WASA’s Drinking Water Quality Guidelines are adopted from WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, 4th edition.

WASA’s use of chlorine as a disinfectant in its water treatment process produces Trihalomethanes (TTHM) which includes: chloroform, bromoform, bromodichloromethane, chlorodibromomethane.

The adverse health effects of TTHM include: liver, kidney, and central nervous system problems; and an increased risk of cancer.

A WASA official said that the installation of a point of use carbon filter would remove TTHM, but he said the carbon filter should be used after a particulate filter.

He added that a carbon filter would remove chlorine but expose the filtered water to possible virus contamination. Virus contamination can however be removed by ultraviolet purification, he said.

So what are consumers of WASA’s water to do?

Many of WASA’s consumers are health conscious if one is to judge by their behaviour … they purchase bottled water and cheap water purifiers – jugs are popular.

But they all miss the point made by the WASA official … to guarantee the highest quality drinking water – consumers need particulate, carbon and ultraviolet filtration in that order.

The most cost efficient answer for consumers is the eSpring Water Purifier – eSpring is certified under NSF standards 42, 53 and 55 Class B.

NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) International is an independent, accredited organisation that tests and certifies products to protect the world’s food and water consumer products and environment.

They have established the following international standards for home use water treatment systems:

• NSF/ANSI 42 – Drinking Water Treatment Units – Aesthetic Effects

  The Aesthetic Effects standard is used to verify that a drinking water filter effectively removes contaminants that cause undesirable odour and taste (chlorine, particulates).

• NSF/ANSI 53 – Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects

  This standard is used to evaluate whether water filters are effective in removing a wide range of chemicals and gases that present a health risk to consumers.

• NSF/ANSI 55 – Ultraviolet Microbiological Water Treatment Systems

  NSF/ANSI Standard 55 establishes the minimum requirements for the certification of point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) ultraviolet (UV) systems and includes two optional classifications:

  Class A systems (40 mJ/cm2) are designed to disinfect and/or remove microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, from contaminated water to a safe level. Class A systems may claim to disinfect water that may be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium or Giardia.

  Class B systems (16 mJ/cm2) are designed for supplemental bactericidal treatment of public or other drinking water that has been deemed acceptable by a local health agency. Class B systems may claim to reduce normally occurring nuisance microorganisms.

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Presented by

Louis Blake
Email: blake@acandi.ws
Updated: September 26, 2019

© Copyright by Permission of:
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PO Box 2071, NMC, Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.

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References:

• https://www.wasa.gov.tt/WASA_Education_water_Reservoir_Arena.html
• http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards