Water Detoxification (Therapy)

Water therapy is a natural treatment for controlling diseases and keeping the body hydrated. All it needs is following instructions to a ‘T’ and drinking water.

Water therapy is helpful in curing diseases without using medicine.

When you reach home tired from work the only thing you want first is water. Nothing else refreshes better than a glass of cool water. Water is a very essential part of our life. It is a major constituent of our body and even of the earth. You may have been told by many people and doctors that drinking lots of water is very essential for your body. Water regulates different functions of body. It helps in digestion of food and formation of new blood. Life is incomplete without water.

Have you ever wondered how can water add quality to our life? Water possesses disease curing properties. By using water therapy many dreadful diseases like breast cancer, kidney stone, asthma etc. can be prevented. Along with allopathy and homeopathy the new option of water therapy is also available. Water therapy has proved that ‘water is life’ indeed. Read on, to know how ‘water therapy’ can become ‘life theory’

Benefits of water therapy

Water is free and has no calories. The Water Therapy Diet offers your body the amount of water you should consume daily. According to Dr. Griffin a licensed nutritionist, you need a minimum of 8 to 12 cups of water a day and since your body is made up of 55 to 60 percent of water, your body weight is able to fluctuate so dramatically and quickly. The Water Therapy Diet helps keep your water intake stable and consistent.

Water therapy is so simple that it does not require expert supervision or professional guidance. Have a quick look at benefits that can be gained with the help of water therapy. It will almost feel like water is a magical drink.

• Helps detoxify your body through sweat and urine
• Helps you get glowing and healthy skin
• Helps maintain body temperature
• Help expelling waste products from the body
• Water therapy helps to control anemia, rheumatism, general paralysis, obesity, arthritis, sinusitis, tachycardia, giddiness, cough, leukemia, bronchitis, meningitis, hyperacidity, dysentery, gastroenteritis, uterus cancer, rectal piodapse, eye-disease, ophthalmic hemorrhage, irregular menstruation, laryngitis, headache and many other diseases
• Helps control constipation in 1 day, acidity in 2 days, diabetes in 7 days, cancer in 4 weeks, pulmonary TB in 3 months, gastric in 10 days and BP & hypertension in 4 weeks

Disadvantage of water therapy

When you do not have a limit for doing things they may become a threat. Too much of a good thing can also pose a harm. This is true in the case of water therapy also. When water intake is not controlled while undergoing water therapy it may cause danger. It is because our body has limited capacity of throwing the excessive water. If this limit is crossed, body can face critical condition known as water poisoning or hyper hydration. This can expose a human body to the risk of brain damage or heart failure.

So to avoid any risk you should always consult professional or doctors before undergoing any such therapy. It is important to know the pros and cons of any treatment, diet or therapy that you plan to take up. Practice water therapy according to given instructions and avoid overdoing it. Remember, too much of anything can be bad. Maintain a balance and enjoy the goodness of the wonder drink called, water.

Human beings can survive approximately 30 to 40 days without food but without water your life can end in 3 to 5 days, says Phyllis A. Balch author of “Prescription for Nutritional Healing.” Without a sufficient amount of water, you can poison yourself with your own metabolic waste or toxins. Inadequate water intake can result in excess body fat, poor muscle tone and digestive problems, to name a few. The water therapy diet may need to be altered for medical purposes and is not backed by scientific documentation; it is imperative to consult with your health practitioner beforehand.

Instructions for following the water therapy

You can prevent and even get rid of health problems by only drinking water. All you have to do is strictly follow these instructions.

• Drink 4-5 glasses (at least 160 ml per glass )of water as soon as you get up in the morning before brushing your teeth.
• Don’t eat or drink anything for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, you may eat and drink.
• Half an hour to 45 minutes before meals, drink 1 to 2 glasses of water
• Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water 15 minutes after meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• You should not eat or drink anything for 2 1/2 hours .
• Avoid taking alcoholic beverages the previous night
• Drink water thrice a day if you are suffering from Arthritis or Rheumatism. You should drink 1.5 liters of water each time.
• Avoid eating or having any other drink one hour before and after drinking water in morning
• You should continue this routine for one week.
• Consult your doctor to find out whether water therapy will suit your body or not if you are ill or are already having a health problem.

 

Initially, the idea of consuming 4 to 5 glasses of water in the morning may seem daunting. However, you can balance it out by drinking 2-3 glasses of water first and then wait a few minutes to drink the other remaining water required. The elderly, sick or those who may be unable to consume sizeable amounts of water may want to start off gradually and then work up to 4 glasses of water. Also, it may be best to use filtered water to diminish any parasites or other harmful substances.

 

 

Good Luck!!!

 

Baking Soda/Water Detoxification

Drinking baking soda or bicarbonate powder, dissolved in water is a folk remedy that has been used for many generations to alleviate the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, infections and arthritis, among other problems. Baking soda is an alkaline compound that reduces acidity in the body. The typical American diet is highly acidic, which allows many diseases and conditions to develop and flourish. Baking soda, taken in moderate amounts and at appropriate times, promotes healthy biochemistry.

The typical American diet has changed greatly over the last century. In earlier eras, Americans consumed much more fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products, while only eating moderate amounts of animal-based protein, which contributed to a healthy alkaline environment within the body. In recent decades, the American diet has become based on “fast foods,” refined and processed prepared foods, carbohydrates, sugary drinks and excessive amounts of high-fat meats. Modern diets produce much more acidity within the body, which compromises immunity and causes a variety of symptoms.

Human blood must be alkaline to effectively transport nutrients and waste products, and to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with other tissues. Specifically, the blood must measure close to 7.35 on the pH scale, which is a logarithmic measurement of hydrogen ions and acidity. An acidic diet puts the body into a crisis because it threatens to lower the pH measurement of the blood. According to “Biochemical, Physiological and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition,” the body reacts by liberating calcium and magnesium from the skeleton and depositing it into the bloodstream and other tissues, which has an alkalizing affect. However, mineral loss weakens and disfigures bones and leads to osteoporosis, osteomalacia and arthritis. Excessive minerals in the bloodstream contribute to atherosclerosis, or hardened arteries. Further, acidity reduces immunity and promotes the growth and proliferation of pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Benefits of Water & Baking Soda Detox

Drinking baking soda dissolved in water is a quick and affordable method of neutralizing the effects of an acidic diet or meal. Baking soda readily dissolves in water and is absorbed quickly in the intestines. It can be helpful for acid reflex, indigestion or an upset stomach. The carbonation that occurs when baking soda is mixed with water can promote burping, which can relieve excess gas and bloating. According to “Human Biochemistry and Disease,” the alkalinity that occurs with drinking baking soda can dissolve the painful uric acid crystals of gout and relieve the inflammation of arthritis.

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate works as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief for heartburn, acid indigestion or an upset stomach, according to the Mayo Clinic. Taking baking soda to reduce stomach acid is a short-term solution to relieve the problem. Restrict your use of baking soda to no more than two weeks. If you have recurrent or persistent symptoms, speak with your doctor. Also, adhere to the specific package directions or your doctor’s instructions for the amount of baking soda to take.

 

Materials/Methods of Water/Baking Soda Detoxification

1. Baking soda dissolved in water is best taken between meals. One or two teaspoons of baking soda in an eight ounce glass of purified water twice daily is a common recommendation for people wanting to increase the alkalinity of their body. (If taken with food, it will reduce the effectiveness of the stomach’s acid and compromise digestion. Of course, dietary changes are helpful too, but the baking soda is often easier for people to start with. Some people prefer pure bicarbonate powder, which has the same alkalizing affect).
2. 1/2 lemon and 1/2 tsp of baking soda in a 12oz of warm(not boiling) water, first thing in the morning. Start prepping for the day and have something to eat after which is usually about 20-30 minutes later…

The mineral properties of Limes and Lemon become very Alkaline when entering the bloodstream.

1. 1 tsp of baking soda and 3 tsp of honey mix it and put 41 degree warm water , and mix and wait for 10 mints when it dissolve 100% then drink it will help you and you will not feel any pain or bad effects
2. Step 1 – Pour 1/2 cup of water into a glass.

Step 2 – Add 1/2 tsp. of baking soda. Stir with a spoon.

Step 3 – Drink the mixture every two hours. Do not exceed eight doses per day.

Step 4 – Take any other oral medication at least one or two hours before taking a dose of baking soda. (The baking soda may interference with the effectiveness of other medications if taken too closely together)

Step 5 – 1.            Monitor your sodium intake. One teaspoon of baking soda contains 1,259 milligrams of sodium. The Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily intake for sodium is 1,500 milligrams for an adult with the maximum level being 2,300 milligrams. Consider alternative treatments if you are on a sodium-restricted diet.

Tips and Warnings

Do not drink or use milk products while taking baking soda.

Some side effects associated with taking baking soda include headaches, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, slow breathing, frequent urge to urinate and unusual tiredness, according to Mayo Clinic. The chances of negative effects increase with the size of the dose, the length of time you continue to use baking soda and if you have kidney disease.

The effects of the baking soda mixed with the water will line your stomach and usually takes around 20 minutes to 1 hour to kick in.

 

Have a Happy Healthy Life!!!

What is detoxification?

Detoxification is the term used to describe the process your body goes through to get rid of toxins.

You can help your body to detoxify by exercising, reducing or eliminating certain things from your diet, and consuming the right foods, drinks, and supplements. For example, eat raw vegetables and fruit, drink pure water, and take the Daily Essentials

Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic substances (toxins) in the body. Eliminating existing toxins and avoiding new toxins are essential parts of the healing process. Detoxification utilizes a variety of tests and techniques.

Detoxification methods of healing have been used for thousands of years. Fasting is one of the oldest therapeutic practices in medicine. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek known as the “Father of Western medicine,” recommended fasting as a means for improving health. Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional healing system that has developed over thousands of years, utilizes detoxification methods to treat many chronic conditions and to prevent illness.

Detoxification treatment has become one of the cornerstones of alternative medicine. Conventional medicine notes that environmental factors can play a significant role in many illnesses. Environmental medicine is a field that studies exactly how those environmental factors influence disease. Conditions such as asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, and many others are strongly influenced by exposure to toxic or allergenic substances in the environment. The United States Centers for Disease Control estimate that over 80% of all illnesses have environmental and lifestyle causes.

Detoxification has also become a prominent treatment as people have become more aware of environmental pollution. It is estimated that one in every four Americans suffers from some level of heavy metal poisoning. Heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, are by-products of industry. Synthetic agriculture chemicals, many of which are known to cause health problems, are also found in food, air, and water. American agriculture uses nearly 10lb (4.5 kg) of pesticides per person on the food supply each year. These toxins have become almost unavoidable. Pesticides that are used only on crops in the southern United States have been found in the tissue of animals in the far north of Canada. DDT, a cancer-causing insecticide that has been banned for decades, is still regularly found in the fatty tissue of animals, birds, and fish, even in extremely remote regions such as the North Pole.

The problem of toxins in the environment is compounded because humans are at the top of the food chain and are more likely to be exposed to an accumulation of toxic substances in the food supply. For instance, pesticides and herbicides are sprayed on grains that are then fed to farm animals. Toxic substances are stored in the fatty tissue of those animals. In addition, those animals are often injected with synthetic hormones, antibiotics, and other chemicals. When people eat meat products, they are exposed to the full range of chemicals and additives used along the entire agricultural chain. Detoxification specialists call this build up of toxins bioaccumulation. They assert that the bioaccumulation of toxic substances over time is responsible for many physical and mental disorders, especially ones that are increasing rapidly (like asthma, cancer, and mental illness). As a result, detoxification therapies are increasing in importance and popularity.

Benefits of detoxification

Detoxification is helpful for those patients suffering from many chronic diseases and conditions, including allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, chronic infections, depression, diabetes, headaches, heart disease, high cholesterol, low blood sugar levels, digestive disorders, mental illness, and obesity. It is helpful for those with conditions that are influenced by environmental factors, such as cancer, as well as for those who have been exposed to high levels of toxic materials due to accident or occupation. Detoxification therapy is useful for those suffering from allergies or immune system problems that conventional medicine is unable to diagnose or treat, including chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental illness/multiple chemical sensitivity, and fibromyalgia. Symptoms for those suffering these conditions may include unexplained fatigue, increased allergies, hypersensitivity to common materials, intolerance to certain foods and indigestion, aches and pains, low grade fever, headaches, insomnia, depression, sore throats, sudden weight loss or gain, lowered resistance to infection, general malaise, and disability. Detoxification can be used as a beneficial preventative measure and as a tool to increase overall health, vitality, and resistance to disease.

Toxins in the body include heavy metals and various chemicals such as pesticides, pollutants, and food additives. Drugs and alcohol have toxic effects in the body. Toxins are produced as normal by-products in the intestines by the bacteria that break down food. The digestion of protein also creates toxic by-products in the body.

The body has natural methods of detoxification. Individual cells get detoxified in the lymph and circulatory system. The liver is the principle organ of detoxification, assisted by the kidneys and intestines. Toxins can be excreted from the body by the kidneys, bowels, skin, and lungs. Detoxification treatments become necessary when the body’s natural detoxification systems become overwhelmed. This can be caused by long-term effects of improper diet, stress, overeating, sedentary lifestyles, illness, and poor health habits in general. When a build up of toxic substances in the body creates illness, it’s called toxemia. Some people’s digestive tracts become unable to digest food properly, due to years of overeating and diets that are high in fat and processed foods and low in fiber (the average American diet). When this happens, food cannot pass through the digestive tract efficiently. Instead of being digested properly or eliminated from the bowel, food can literally rot inside the digestive tract and produce toxic by-products. This state is known as toxic colon syndrome or intestinal toxemia.

Detoxification therapies try to activate and assist the body’s own detoxification processes. They also try to eliminate additional exposure to toxins and strengthen the body and immune system so that toxic imbalances won’t occur in the future.

 Detoxification symptoms—both physical and mental—may appear when you alter your lifestyle by starting something new, such as changing your diet or exercising, or by discontinuing a current habit, such as consuming a lot of sugar or drinking coffee.

Photoshop: “Wrap a texture or pattern around an Object 2”

I did another sample of  “Wrapping a texture or pattern around an Object”

Here are the steps/process in wrapping a texture or pattern around an object:

 

Step  1:  Open the first (for distortion and wrapping image)

Step  2:  Open the 2nd image (to be wrapped) remove the background. Copy this to the fist document.

Step  3:  Paste this to the first Document

 

Step  4:  You now have 2 Layers

Step  5:  Image – Adjustments – Desaturate

Step  6:  At this point: Duplicate the layers to avoid stepping backward later

Step  7: Image – Adjustments – Levels

Step  8:  Adjust to eliminate the Gray and increase saturation

Step  9:  Blur –Gausian Blur (set between 3 to 10)

Step  10:  Save this as the distortion map

Step  11:  Move and deactivate the adjusted & blurred layer/ activate the desaturated copy and move between the flag Layers

Step   12:  Filter – Distort – Displace

Step  13:  Load the Displacement map (the file saved earlier)

Step  15: Activate the target image (to be wrapped) Click Control + icon to load the image

Step  16:  Activate the distorted layer; Hold down the Vector Mask Icon

Step  17:  Change the blending mode to Overlay

Step  18:  Activate the Background layer

Step  19:  Save the Image if you are satisfied with the result

 

 

Have a nice day and God Bless!

 

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Photoshop: “Wrap a texture or pattern around an Object”

Another lesson I have learned in Photoshop is “Wrap a texture or pattern around an Object”

The effect is almost the same as combining photo and text but this time it involves the Distort/Displace filter.

Here are the steps/process in wrapping a texture or pattern around an object:

 

 

Step  1:  Open the first (for distortion and wrapping image)

Open the first Image/Document

Step  2:  Open the 2nd image (to be wrapped) remove the background. Copy this to the fist document.

Open the object or image to be wrapped / remove the Background

Step  3:  Copy & Paste this to the first Document

Copy the document

 

Step  4:  You now have 2 Layers

Step  5:  Image – Adjustments – Desaturate

Step  6:  At this point: Duplicate the layers to avoid stepping backward later

 

Step  7: Image – Adjustments – Levels

Image – Adjustments – Levels

Step  8:  Adjust to eliminate the Gray and increase saturation

Step  9:  Blur –Gausian Blur (set between 3 to 10)

Step  10:  Save this as the distortion map

Step  11:  Move and deactivate the adjusted & blurred layer/ activate the desaturated copy and move between the flagLayers

Step   12:  Filter – Distort – Displace

 

Step  13:  Load the Displacement map (the file saved earlier)

Step  14:  This will change the Flag (Distorted Map)

Step  15: Activate the target image (to be wrapped) Click Control + icon to load the image

Step  16:  Activate the distorted layer; Hold down the Vector Mask Icon

Step  17:  Change the blending mode to Overlay

 

Step  18:  Activate the Background layer

Step  19:  Adjust the opacity and fill

Step  20:  Apply Hue and Saturation

Step  21: Save the Image if you are satisfied with the result

 

 

Have a nice day and God Bless!

 

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Samples of my Cube Photo Album

I wanted to remember if not master the “Cube Photo Album”. So I did it over and over with all the available photos I can get. And happy to share them!

Just Click on the thumbnails to view the actual sizes of the Images

Pope Benedict

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

“Zaira” My eldest Niece

“Zaira” My eldest Niece

“Zaira” My eldest Niece

Family bonding with Bro. Digs of OSJ

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Family Bonding

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Jio & Kaye

Jio And Tintin

Jio, “My Youngest Nephew”

Tintin, ” My niece”

Hope you’ll like them!

Photoshop: “Combine Photos and Text 2”

Here’s another sample for “Combining Photos and Text”.

Of course I have to do one of my favorite subject “Pope John Paul II”

Step  1:  Open an image or a photo in Photoshop /Duplicate the layer.

Step  2:  Hit “T” on the menu for Text / Type the text (In this illustration, I did 2 text layers)

2 Text Layers

Step 3:  Move the text to your desired position on the image or photo/ Apply a warp text if desired (I used a “curve lower warp” on the first text and “bulge warp” on the second).

Apply warp on text

Step 4:  Position the text layer between the 2 photo layers

Step 5:  Make the original Photo layer invisible. Activate the Text layer. Hold Alt key and the space/line between the upper photo layer and the text layer to join the 2 layers.

Join 2 layers

Step 6:  Apply effects on the text layer (fx) . Apply bevel & emboss (experiment how you want your text to look or appear. Hit ok

Apply fx (Bevel)

Apply fx (Emboss)

Step 7: Activate the original layer or background and Create a Layer mask 

Activate the Original Layer

Step 8:  Experiment with different effects. Do this on the Layer

Effects on the original layer

Step 9:  In this image, I decided to apply Color balance and Hue& Saturation Adjustments.

Step 10:  Save the image if you are satisfied with the result.

Have a nice day and God Bless!

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Photoshop: “Combine Photos and Text”

Here is another Lesson I’ve learned in Photoshop. I’ll Call it “Combining Photos and Text”. This is not a tutorial. I would just like to document the steps by steps to do the “combining process” so I can always go back to it if I have forgotten the procedures.

If you think this may help you to do the same, especially the beginners – feel free to do so. I am happy to share this with you.

Step  1:  Open an image or a photo in Photoshop /Duplicate the layer.

Open image

Step  2:  Hit “T” on the menu for Text / Type the text

Step 3:  Move the text to your desired position on the image or photo/ Apply a warp text if desired (I used a “flag warp” on this text).

Apply warp (Flag) on the text

Step 4:  Position the text layer between the 2 photo layers

Step 5:  Make the original Photo layer invisible. Activate the Text layer. Hold Alt key and the space/line between the upper photo layer and the text layer to join the 2 layers.

Position the text layer between the 2 photo layers

Step 6:  Apply effects on the text layer (fx) . Apply bevel & emboss (experiment how you want your text to look or appear. Hit ok

Apply Bevel & Emboss

Apply Bevel & Emboss

Step 7: Activate the original layer or background and Create a Layer mask 

Step 8:  Experiment with different effects. Do this on the Layer Mask (In this illustration; layer mask was inefective because I decided to apply effects directly on the image).

Step 9:  In this image, I decided to apply Filter – Blur – Radial Blur (position the center on the desired spot of the text.)

Step 10:  Save the image if you are satisfied with the result.

Have a nice day and God Bless!

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Photoshop: How to make a Cube Photo Album

I find Photoshop very intriguing and interesting. It has so many features and really a great help for photographers, designers, developers and newbie like me.

It maybe easy for some who had mastered “Photoshop” but for me it’s definitely an accomplishment and I thank “Youtube” for this. For all those who are continually doing tutorials, keep up the good work.

Anyway I am very exited to share what I’ve learned here. The step by step process I went through to accomplish a simple project and I’ll call it “Cube Photo Album”.

I have chosen my favorite personality “Pope John Paul II” as the subject because of the unlimited free photos of him on the web.

What do I need to make a “Cube Photo Album”

• Cube as guide (chose a cube where you can at least have a clear view of the 3 sides)
• 36 photos (9 for each side)
• Arrange the photos on a square sheet ( 3 columns x 3 rows)

Step  1:  Open the “cube” in Photoshop.

Cube Layer

Step  2: Open 3 photo files ( 3 columns x 3 rows) at the same time

3 PhotoFiles

Step  3: Starting on the first file 

First Photo File

• Select/All (to make a selection of the whole photo)

Select/All

• Edit/Copy (to copy the selected area)

Edit/Copy

• Go to the “cube document” (The guide document you have loaded first)

Go to cube layer & Edit/Paste

• Edit/Paste (you now have to layers on this document)

Two layers in the Docs

• Delete the file you have copied since you will not be needing this and to avoid confusion

Delete this first photo file

Step  4: Repeat “Step 3” for the other 2 remaining files .

3 photo files now copied in the document

Step  5: Make the “cube layer” and photo file layer you will work with first.

• Activate the photo layer 1

Free transform to adjust the size

• Edit/Free Transform (Adjust the size of the layer and align to the side of the cube)

Align to side of the cube

• Edit/transform/distort

Edit/Transform

•  Grab the corners of the photo and attach/align it to the corners/sides of the cube

Grab the corner & Align to the cube

• Hit the (√) check box on the upper portion to accept the transformation.

Step  6:  Repeat “Step 5” for photo layer 2.

Step  7: Repeat  “Step 5” for photo layer 3

Step  8:  Make the “cube layer” invisible to check on the alignments of  the photo layers.

Step  9: Activate the “photo layer” that needs adjustment

Step 10: Edit/transform/distort or wrap to make adjustments on the alignment.

Step  11: With all the layers visible, see if you are please with the result.

Step  12: Success? hit save. View & share your “Cube Photo Album”

Have a nice day And God Bless!

Thank You, Sacred VA Institute Team!

My Graduation Speech…Sacred VA Institute…May 3, 2013

Hi Everyone! This Is Anselma (a.k.a.  Skippoz N Feelizia), you can call me Thelma.

I would like to thank Miss Christiane Holbrook, Miss Maribeth Brown-Oliver and the rest of the Sacred VA Institute team for giving me the opportunity to join and learn most valuable tricks, tips and knowledge on becoming a VA.

I’ve been through online search of Virtual Assistant sites, groups or teams for over three years now. And the scenarios are all the same. You sign up, fill up forms, submit your resume, and they will send you job list where you can choose to apply or bid on a project. I just had a recent experience -it was on a group founded and managed by an Australian.

They have offices in the Philippines. And you have to attend a seminar or briefing for possible placement. And to add they don’t give training, you will be matched based on your qualifications. I did and fortunately got an assignment. It lasted about 4 months. But one thing that bothered me was the set-up. All communications have to be coordinated via their site and personnel, you cannot discuss rate, time, requirements, and everything coming from the client including instructions were sent to an email account they have provided, communications are done on a Skype account created and provided by them. Plus the screen capture every 3 minutes and reply to their messages every 20 minutes.

I am used to communicating with my immediate head or clients. I’d like to discuss the requirements, situations, possibilities and alternative solutions. That makes me feel more confident in performing my jobs.

That’s the reason why I became so interested when I came across SVAI. I’ve listened to the videos and signed up but it still took me weeks to submit my Mission Statement and almost lost a slot. Blame it on the white smoke on the Chimney in Vatican!

The moment I received an email from Miss Maribeth Brown Oliver with the instructions I became so overwhelm and excited, went through all the lessons, created and built up my WP blog. With the excitement I forgot to join the SVAI Community Support Group. So when it was time for me to post my link I could not come in because I was not yet a member. That’s why of all the members I was the only one who did not get a welcome message.

Going through the Lessons with the directions of Maribeth via videos supported with PDF files and with that of Forest Linden made it easier for me to understand and follow step by step. With the topics presented by someone with experience and knowledge required from VAs made me feel confident and at ease. That I can now claim I am a real VA, a graduate of SVAI who has taught me not only the hard skills but to face and handle various situations that can be encountered during employment and engagement.

Being with SVAI community means you are in a team or a group of people who have the passion and heart for helping people; aiming for a better life, better community and a better world to live in.

Once again, I salute and thank Miss Maribeth Brown Oliver for this wonderful endeavor.  It’s a rare chance to meet young people like you.

To Miss Christiane Holbrook, Thank you for trusting, helping and uplifting the spirit of Filipino VAs.

To the rest of SVAI Team, Thank you.

To the SVAI Students, This is a rare chance given and extended to us. Make it worthwhile and let’s make this a friendly, talented, trusted, confident, reliable, professional community of Filipino Virtual Assistants.

My Graduation Speech-SVAI