Floral art arrangements displayed for skin treatment

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The Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FAS) here Saturday demonstrated floral and vegetable arrangements to merge them with the treatment of skin through natural ingredients. Around 50 members of the society participated in the event to create floral arrangements by using tomatoes, aubergines and capsicums along with fresh flowers for decorations as well as to use them for skin repair therapy.
Dr Muneeza Rizwan, a dermatologist at Pakistan Air Force, gave a presentation on use of tomatoes for damaged skin while the participating women showed keen interest in the subject as the natural ingredients are affordable treatment for every woman in terms of their skin care. Experts in floral art demonstrated on-the-spot arrangements through techniques of plant weaving and manipulation while the final outcome was decoration pieces blended with the touch of home remedies for skin therapy.
Talking to APP, Samina Khan, President FAS, Islamabad Chapter, said the society is a non-profit organisation that works to promote healthy activities and involve participation of females in the field of creative art.
All members of the society participate enthusiastically and display their creations using fresh flowers that combine their aesthetic sense and show love for nature. The FAS aims at promoting goodwill at national and international levels and spread message of peace, understanding, sympathy, and tolerance among society through the promotion silent voice of floral art while it also collect donations for charity through demonstrations, workshops and other events to help the needy. The events of FAS are a learning opportunity for every participant as the members who learn the techniques from various workshops internationally, share their experiences for local members to improve their skills, Samina said.
Colorful flowers not only freshen the mood but also leave healthier impact on viewers to refresh mind with the most vibrant glimpses of nature that also offer unique fragrances, she said.
City children more prone to food allergies: Study:
A recent study has suggested that children who live in urban centers are more likely to have food allergies than those living in rural areas. “We have found for the first time that higher population density corresponds with a greater likelihood of food allergies in children,” said lead author Ruchi Gupta, Press TV reported. Researchers studied more than 38,000 children aged 18 and younger. The results showed that 9.8 percent of children in urban centers have food allergies compared to 6.2 percent in rural areas.
The findings indicate that children in big cities are more than twice as likely to have allergies compared to rural communities. “This shows that environment has an impact on developing food allergies. Similar trends have been seen for related conditions like asthma.
The big question is what in the environment is triggering them, a better understanding of environmental factors will help us with prevention efforts,” Gupta added.
According to researchers, about 2.8 percent of children in urban centers have peanut allergy compared to 1.3 percent in rural areas. The study also showed that shellfish allergies are more common in city centers than in rural areas.
Food allergy is one of the growing health problems as a severe allergic reaction could cause death by leading to a drop in blood pressure, trouble in breathing and swelling of the throat. Scientists have warned that food allergies are serious and severe regardless of where a child lives. The new findings will be published in the July issue of the journal Clinical Pediatrics.