by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Book
Sooo much exciting stuff has gone down this month already, and we’re barely done with week one of the year! Since announcing that Cured by Nature is available for pre-order, I have heard from so many of you who have not only purchased the book (YAY!), but written to my email and said the nicest, most heartfelt & touching things about my story, my transition and my blog in general.
Those of you who preordered Cured by Nature have been receiving the advanced chapter of the book and beginning to read it (ahhh!), and it’s been so touching to hear all of your feedback.
I’ve also been working on some beautiful deep relaxation and meditation tracks as well as some of my personal singer/songwriter music (all of which is also yours when you pre-order!) The Total Transformation fitness plan has come out for pre-order in partnership with Fitbit, Waxelene, Virago Fitness + I Am Vibes, which has really ramped up my personal fitness as well as gotten some of my besties – and you awesome people – on the Total Transformation tip! You also get this fitness plan free when you pre-order Cured by Nature!
The book is now available internationally (yaaaay!!!!) – at over a dozen different bookstores and retailers, including Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Indie Bound, Nook, Indigo and more! So you can bring yours home no matter where on this beautiful earth you reside! My greatest wish this year is that this book gets into the hands of everyone who needs it!
Pre-Order Now for an advanced sneak peek of Chapter 1!
Releasing February 2, 2016
WHAT TO EXPECT
- My life story combined with scientific, personal and spiritual knowledge to help you in battling your personal demons and coming out victorious
- Why you want to be happy, but aren’t (and how to start)
- Original stories, recipes and meditations – never before seen on the blog
- How and why I quit my prescription medication cold turkey to search for true happiness
- How I overcame grief, addiction and family trauma
- My decision to move from NYC to California and details about my road trip
- Daily meditations that you can do every day to transform your life
- Nutrition information for everyone
- Why and how I repaired my relationships, friendships and broken family dynamic
- Green beauty resources, tips + DIY methods
- Easily applicable tips to transform and revolutionize your life
- Why you want to meditate, but don’t (and how to start)
- & More!
Details:
Pre-order is now available, meaning today’s purchase will guarantee a book shipped to your doorstep the day it’s available: February 2, 2016!
Not only do you get all these gifts for just $16, the book is cheaper in this preorder period!!! Since there is only a little under a month left until the book is officially released, it’s more important than ever now to pre-order!
For more pictures of what to expect, you can find all the sneak peeks I shared on Instagram under #curedbynature.
I would not be here – at ALL – without you. If you didn’t read my blog, support my story, value the messages of health, wellness, nutrition, authenticity, taking care of ourselves and finding HAPPINESS in our bodies and lives, then there is no way in the World I would have had the opportunity to get a publishing deal and write this book. Literally, without you this would not have happened. Big, beautiful, massive thanks to those of you who have been along for the ride with me from day 1, and to those of you who are just finding this blog now, to ALL of you who made your way to this little corner of the web: THANK YOU.
Thanks for helping make my dreams come true– and I will keep on making it my mission to bring you awesome content that you love and answer as many questions, as well as get to as many topics as I can for this blog for FREE (duh) so that when you do support me by buying my book, it’s an investment with tons of free content on top of it!
With the book cover & pre-sales finally out there into the world, I feel like I can really get to what I am MOST passionate about: sharing this story with all of you, in hopes that it helps you find truth, healing and happiness in your own life. Whether that be balance through quitting a job you don’t like in order to follow your heart and live fully, finding your own calm to stop being so anxious in a certain area of your life or just healing in general – everyone can benefit from this book in some way. But don’t just take my word for it…
ADVANCED PRAISE FOR CURED BY NATURE:
“A unique combination of scientific facts and personal anecdotes… Tara challenges readers to change their lives with simple daily thought patterns and practices that result in a more vibrant, happy life. With her easy to use tools and mindful practices, holistic health is accessible and attainable!”
-Nicolle Mackinnon, writer and editor at No More Dirty Looks
“Compelling and action inspiring – people at every age can experience the deep knowledge and wisdom her rich story effortlessly delivers on her powerful, holistic journey to radiant health and happiness. Tara is one of this generation’s great Wellness leaders!”
-Josh Rosebrook, Founder of Josh Rosebrook Skin & Haircare
“Tara has quite literally taken her life back by listening to her body and taping into the truly awesome healing powers of nature. This is a must-read for anyone who is sick of treating symptoms and ready to make long-lasting lifestyle changes for wellness.”
-Adina Grigore, founder of S.W. Basics and author of Skin Cleanse
“From being well to living well, Tara provides practical tools for achieving wholeness along her journey to true healing, happiness and self-discovery. With complete authenticity and raw vulernability, Tara shows us how we, too, can be cured by nature.”
-Brandie Gilliam, founder, Thoughtfully Magazine and Organic Beauty Talk
Don’t forget to complete the form below to get your awesome free gifts!
by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, books
Today, 70 percent of all Americans are on some kind of prescription drug for anxiety, depression, and other emotional disorders. Most modern medical professionals will tell you these synthetic pills – with their often debilitating side-effects – are the only option…
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
There’s just 8 weeks left until the launch of my first book, Cured by Nature: How to Heal from the Inside Out, Find Happiness & Discover Your True Self! I am SO excited to share this incredible project with you! So, what can you expect from the book?
Here’s some advanced praise for Cured by Nature:
“This is a must read for anyone concerned with gaining optimal health. Reading Cured By Nature is like sitting down with your best friend to chat about personal growth in all areas of life.”
-Cindy Bokma, Founder of Hello Dollface
“No book has transformed my life more. Enthralling and empowering.”
-CEO of Waxelene
“Entirely moving and inspiring. I couldn’t put it down.”
-Josh Rosebrook, Founder of Josh Rosebrook Skin & Haircare
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF CURED BY NATURE NOW:
About the book:
Healing is a holistic process between the mind and body that can be attained through returning to ingredients provided by the earth. Scientist turned blogger Tara Mackey shares her own experiences with stress, depression, and anxiety and teaches you how to break free from these crippling cycles.
Growing up, Tara suffered from dependency on various prescription drugs for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. At age twenty-four, she decided that enough was enough and quit her prescription meds cold-turkey in search for happiness. Today, she is drug-free, stress-free, and happy.
Cured by Nature is Tara’s personal story combined with her knowledge and advice to battling personal demons and coming out victorious. Follow Tara as she shows you how to adapt and grow, using various herbal remedies, breathing exercises, and mind-strengthening techniques that will help you be a happier and better you.
Step out of the pharmacy and into your own backyard to be Cured by Nature!
*gifts will be sent out the 2nd week of December!
by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, books
Time to pinch myself! My new book, Cured by Nature, is available for pre-order at Barnes and Noble and Amazon! (cue happy dance!)
It will be published in February 2016. Yes, you will be able to buy it in bookstores (ahhhhh!) and there will be digital versions available as well!
Get it today and receive a mega discount. February is right around the corner and this book is a true gift to yourself for the new year! I just went to New York City to do some press for Cured by Nature… It was a dream come true! I met with the amazing folks at Good Housekeeping, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar to discuss the book! You can check it out on instagram here, here and here.
Also, I hope you’ll join me December 12th in Portland for Green Festival! I will be giving the keynote speech at 2 pm and I could not be more happy or excited to share this message with you! ❤ Green Festival is the largest and longest-running sustainability event in the United States, now in their 14th year. Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, and enjoying Portland’s incredible scenery and atmosphere!
I hope you’ll join me! Go all 3 days for just $15: http://ticketswest.com/…/green-festival-portland-2015/49280/
with love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Press
Hello, loves! I hope you’re having a beautiful day. I just wanted to pop in to share my recent interview with Eluxe Magazine. You can learn a little more about me, the blog, the book and what fun new projects we have coming up. 🙂
Big thank you to the amazing team at Eluxe for their commitment to healthy, beautiful living – I had such a blast answering these thoughtful questions!
with love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Fitness, Health
Recently, I posted a skelfie on instagram that got a bit of attention. What’s a skelfie, you might ask? Well, it’s a selfie. Of your skeleton! Why did it get attention? Well… my spine’s not exactly like other people’s spines.
Why? Because I suffer from scoliosis. I spent a lot of my childhood receiving treatment from Medical City Kids Orthopedics for it which helped a lot. However, now and then I still get trouble from it. I have received a lot of support from people who are curious about my condition. Most of the questions have been about the products that I use to help prevent or decrease my back pain and I’ve been more than happy to answer them.
The biggest suggestion I have for those who suffer from the same condition as me or just from back pain is to get a mattress that fits your needs. I sleep on my side which sometimes causes issues because the back isn’t in its natural position like it is when you sleep on your back. So, when it came around to getting a new mattress, I looked for a mattress for side sleepers with back pain. If you sleep on your front on your back then your mattress will need to be different from mine. There’s also a matter of how soft or firm you need your mattress to be too so it’s worth doing more research about it.
However, I wasn’t just getting questions on what products I use, I’ve also gotten quite a few questions asking what my exercises are for my scoliosis, arthritis and muscle spasms. I’d love to share some of them with you today! There are videos on instagram that demonstrate the poses, so please click through to get your learning on! 🙂
I start my day and end my night with this. And – oh yeah – I do it just about every 30 minutes of my day in between! They’re the BEST things for scoliosis and back pain ever – they’re inversions! Inversions are actually one of the most helpful things you can do when the tendency is to lay around and hope the pain passes! Essentially, inversions rehydrate your disc’s by allowing fluid to pass between them where it is normally sterile because you are standing, sitting, or laying down. Inversions give your bones “room to breathe”, as well as stretch your muscles in a healthy way. In fact, the only time in your life when you are giving your discs a break is when you are inverting! They are especially important to do when you feel like you “can’t do anything else.” Even though I get kinda fancy in this video – the point is to just hang there! Think monkey bars as a kid. 🙂
Oh, lunges. How I love thee. Let me count the ways. Lunges are the reason I have a tummy AND a butt I’m proud of! What more can you ask for??
No, but really – when you suffer from chronic back pain, you’re not just hurting your back! Your hips also take a huge beating! In the beginning of my yoga practice, I noticed that my hips would crack, hurt, and otherwise convince me I just “couldn’t do” certain exercises. This is when I started the lunge! This puts the pressure on your hips to balance your body in a healthy and centered way, alleviating the pressure that you normally put on your back to keep you upright. Done right, lunges take the pressure of keeping your body up and put them from your back to your legs, hips and glutes. The result? A svelte, sexy figure, if you do them right! 😉
I’m a big fan of the handstand ( evidence here, here and here.) Although this may not be your first go-to thought when thinking about alleviating back pain, handstands have a secret weapon: they’re fun! 🙂 Also, handstands are the OG inversion. You don’t need a fancy machine or a DVD: just a wall, or an open space with a flat surface to stand on! Handstands increase upper body strength (helloooo sexy arms!), help your balance, jump start your circulation, they’re refreshing, mood boosting and there’s always that half second of adrenaline where you think you might land on your head! 🙂
Lay flat on your back with your arms at your sides. Slowly climb your chest and lower back towards the sky, bending your knees. Hold for however long is comfortable. This awakens the spine, opens your back, shoulders, and forces your abdominals to work. It tights your tummy, strengthens your arms, and gets your breath to steady. I adore this pose. My back always feels soooo stretched out and my pain alleviated immediately!
Hi, Kids. I’m Tara, your Yoga teacher, and we’ll be covering how to stretch, pose, then dance your butt off however you feel comfortable!
No, but really, this one sums it up. I do it every morning and night:
It’s an extended triangle pose which is super easy to do and a great #backworkout if you suffer from back pain, neck pain or arthritis. It stretches the shoulders, hips and spine as well as relieves stress and backache. Followed by some freestyle dancing, which is the best way to get moving and get your blood flowing. Don’t wanna spend 5 minutes researching the best way to do an exercise? Fine. But get your mojo on! Dancing is one of the best things you can do for your mind, mood, health and body. I highly encourage you to lose your mind (safely!) to music countless times a day. 🙂
Do you have any recommendations for yoga? Let me know in the comments below! I always love learning more.
Sports Bra & Leggings: Prism Sport
Photographer: Alex Grey
With Love,
Tara
“This is a must read for anyone concerned with gaining optimal health. Reading Cured By Nature is like sitting down with your best friend to chat about personal growth in all areas of life.”
