50% of women who exercise experience menstrual disturbances. Stress has a major impact on fertility and regular periods.  It’s not only psychological stress or sleep deprivation, but excessive exercise can also cause periods to stop.     My special guest today is Allison Yamomoto, a mentor and health coach for the active woman. She was an NCAA cheerleader at UC Berkeley before running half & full marathons (including the Boston Marathon), and knows only too well the pitfalls of over-exercise for women.

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