Tamara Jacobi, Certified Health Coach
Tamara Jacobi is a certified health and nutrition coach who received her training at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is the founder of Jungle Girl Health, www.junglegirlhealth.com, offering health coaching over the phone to individuals who are ready to feel and look their best. By using whole foods for healing and lifestyle balancing techniques, Tamara helps people understand how to heal and nourish their bodies completely. Tamara leads an adventurous and active lifestyle, dividing her time between the Colorado Rocky Mountains and the Mexican Pacific coastline. In Mexico, she is the owner and manager of the Tailwind jungle lodge, a certified sustainable jungle lodge and adventure tour company just north of Puerto Vallarta, www.tailwindjunglelodge.com. Tamara also guides adventure tours for the Tailwind jungle lodge including sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and hiking. In her free time she spends as much time as possible playing outside. She is a passionate skier, road biker, trail runner and stand up paddle boarder.
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By on January 14, 2013
January is the depth of the winter, a time when many of us might struggle with low mood and energy levels. Not a great way to start out the New Year. Luckily we have some... -
By on October 12, 2012
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By on July 17, 2012
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By on May 20, 2012
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By on April 3, 2012
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By on March 16, 2012
Green inside, outside, upside down. Green is the color of life. Green is a fuel for life. Green is a way of life. It’s easy to be inspired by greeness! Hooray for the... -
By on February 6, 2012
What nourishes you? This is actually a complex question that goes way beyond what you put in your mouth. Of course, food is important. You must start by getting adequate nutrients... -
By on January 12, 2012
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Welcome to the wonderful world of stand up paddle boarding! If you haven’t had the opportunity to stand on a paddle board yet, then it... -
By on December 13, 2011
For many, the holidays are focused on friends, family, food and fun. Though these are all things we love, the holiday parties, family time and endless parade of irresistible... -
By on November 12, 2011
Whether you just want an energetic start to your day, or you’re getting your body ready for strenuous excerise, it's important to choose breakfast foods that are chock... -
By on November 12, 2011
In order to fuel your body and achieve optimum health, you need to eat foods that deliver mega-nutrients. The American diet tends to fall far short of this goal, leading to energy... -
By on November 12, 2011
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By on November 12, 2011
As a health coach, I like to ask people, “What inspires you?” I’ve noticed that inspiration is often closely related to health. The times in my life when I...