InSPAration A Teen's Guide to Healthy Living Inspired by Today's Top Spas
Author: Mary Beth Sammons
It's not just moms who go to the spa anymore. Now teens are headed to these pampering centers, often for treatments designed just for them. InSPAration looks at the coolest teen-centered treatments these spas have to offer, then lays out easy-to-do, affordable at-home versions. With an emphasis on mind, body, and spirit (plus tips on hosting chic spa parties), this book motivates teens to learn more about healthy body image, proper nutrition, exercise, and good habits. Of course, it's all pretty luxurious too! From make-your-own treatments like Banana Split Body Polish and a Blemish-Buster Facial, to the relaxing and emotionally nurturing mom and daughter retreat, to just-for-fun Glam-Slam Nails, InSPAration is like being pampered for a lifetime instead of just one day.
Heather Mason - Children's Literature
For young girls, how you look is everything. Many girls express this concern with poorly applied lipstick and gallons of hairspray. The authors of this book encourage young women to look at beauty in a different way. They have gathered ideas from professional spas across the country and published them in a format perfect for teens and preteens. The book gives recipes for facemasks and body scrubs to make skin beautiful. Directions for hair and nail care are also included, as well as a small section about makeup and eyebrows. The book does not only concentrate on superficial beauty. There is a section about exercise and stress management. Everything can be done at home for very little money. Colorful and full of photos, the authors have made the book inviting and exciting for young readers. Rather than a child's version of a spa day, the treatments described are from professional spas, and the recipes and directions easy to read without being too kiddie. It is a great way to teach young girls that beauty does not begin at the cosmetic counter. 2005, Watson-Guptill, Ages 11 to 16.
Kelly Czarnecki - VOYA
It is no secret that most teens have extraordinarily busy lives. This book shows them how to feel and look good with insider tips from professionals around the United States. Organized into six colorful sections, including help with skin, body, and spirit, this book fittingly culminates in how to throw a spa party. Each do-it-yourself activity, inspired by an actual spa or resort, is accompanied by "here's how" instructions and a few simple steps to follow. Catchy titles such as "Sweet-Stuff Scrub" or "Feet ReTreat" will entice the reader. Cartoon drawings and a color photo of teens receiving treatment as well as a few cautionary tips-"rubbing your skin too hard can cause redness"-and quotes from top experts make up the inside scoop. Although men are pictured in a few shots, this book is definitely aimed for girls. Tweens might need some assistance in understanding how much is too much, from workouts to skin treatments and how to do some of the more complicated yoga poses which are directed more through text than visuals. The page layout is attractive, but the quotes in yellow text on white paper of the galley copy were nearly impossible to read. The list of ingredients on the far right of the instructions, instead of where the eye naturally starts at the left seemed awkward. Locations of spas and Internet sites for further searching are listed at the end of this fine holistic approach to beauty. VOYA CODES: 4Q 4P J (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Broad general YA appeal; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9). 2005, Watson-Guptil, 128p.; Index. Illus. Photos. Further Reading., Ages 12 to 15.
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The Smart Student's Guide to Healthy Living: How to Survive Stress, Late Nights, and the College Cafeteria
Author: M J Smith
College life is full of possibilities-and pitfalls. Dorm food isn't very good, but there sure is a lot of it. And you can eat as much of anything-and everything-as you want. There's no one in a college dorm to tell you when to go to bed, and the all-night cram session is something of a badge of honor (to say nothing of all-night parties.) And exercise-what's that? The good news is that, with a little good advice, the first-year students in your life can eat right and get the sleep and exercise they need to excel academically and creatively.
This book offers the low down on how to avoid the 'freshman fifteen,' that unflattering spare tire that can be so difficult to lose later on. It gives advice on cafeteria food choices and smart snacks that can be prepared with dorm-room appliances. These tips will help readers become healthy eaters for a lifetime. The book also suggests ways to fit regular exercise in to a busy class schedule and get enough sleep without missing out on too much late-night fun.
VOYA
Students getting ready to head off to college would be well advised to take along this information-packed guide to living healthy on campus. Registered dietician M. J. Smith and her college senior son Fred combine their knowledge to create a user-friendly resource aimed at college students. The Smiths tackle everything from diet and exercise to stress and organization in a very conversational tone. They gave this book to a variety of students to preview and comment on before publishing, and their insightful observations are featured in sidebars throughout each chapter. This reviewer is currently trying one of the two healthy eating plans, and although it is aimed at college students, the Whole and Colored Food Diet is something that anyone can try. The second plan uses a chart of A, B, and C foods often found in college cafeterias, with A being the best foods to choose, B the sometimes foods to choose, and C the eat-as-few-as-possible foods. The Smiths try to encourage their plan as a "healthy lifestyle" and not a temporary diet. Their suggestions for how to fit exercise into a busy schedule and a small living space should also prove helpful to students. The authors include a variety of recipes organized by how much kitchen equipment students might have available to them, and all are simple and easy to follow. The advice in this title is sure to interest both high school and college students and is highly recommended for school and public libraries.
Library Journal
When at least one of your parents is in the medical profession, it can be assumed that you have been acculturated into a lifestyle that involves healthy eating and exercise habits. That will not absolve you, however, of the potential to pack on the unwelcome "freshman 15." In The Dorm Room Diet, Oz-whose physician father coauthored the popular You: The Owner's Manual and You: The Smart Patient-writes openly and engagingly on the subject of eating well and staying fit as a college student. She outlines her own experience as a first-year student and includes an exercise plan described with simple line drawings. One of the eight steps of practical advice she offers deals with how to become informed and prepared and how to stay focused on getting healthy. In The Smart Student's Guide, registered dietitian M.J. Smith (fellow, American Dietetic Assn.; Diabetic Low-Fat and No-Fat Meals in Minutes) and her son, Fred, a college senior who put on the freshman 15, instruct readers on getting the most they can out of the college experience while remaining healthy and happy. The book's strengths are its two different food plans, extensive sections on sleep and stress, and 40 recipes that can be prepared in the dorm. Oz's voice is clearly heard in her book, which is focused on diet and exercise, whereas the Smiths' book feels more like advice coming from a parent or professional, as stated facts are backed with citations to research. Both are valuable in their own right and are recommended for public libraries and consumer health collections with a focus on YAs.-Beth Hill, Univ. of Idaho Lib., Moscow Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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