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Biohacking with Brittany

86. A Rare Diagnosis for Women: Stiff Person Syndrome With Tisha Foster

Feb 10, 2022
39:52

Tisha Foster opens up about her rare condition, Stiff Person Syndrome. Today we discuss what exactly it is, the symptoms, and how she copes with it on a daily basis. It specifically affects the nervous system and brain and is a one-in-a-million disease. 

We talk about:

  • 02:00 - I’m traveling to Costa Rica
  • 08:20 - Tisha’s health story and how she got diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome
  • 11:45 - What is Stiff Person Syndrome
  • 13:00 - Getting diagnosed as a woman with a sickness that’s usually common with men
  • 16:20 - The last spasm Tisha had and what she does to reduce the frequency of her spasms
  • 25:00 - Connection between the mind, body, and spirituality
  • 28:00 - Habits that help Tisha foster her spiritual connection
  • 30:00 - Tisha’s diet to help her with her condition and common misconceptions on people who have SPS
  • 35:00 - Tisha’s book - My Journey With God Through Stiff Person Syndrome

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