Healing the Brain

“Dr. Teena Shetty is one of the world’s leading concussion doctors. Healing the Brain cuts through the fear and uncertainty of this injury to offer actionable advice—and, just as importantly, hope—for a full recovery. It is also a joy to read.” —Sanjay Gupta, MD, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author of It Doesn’t Have to Hurt

“If you or someone you care about has suffered a concussion, Healing the Brain is a brilliant, compassionate, and reassuring guide to healing. Dr. Teena Shetty shares her wisdom with the world: what to eat, how to sleep, and tips for safely re-engaging with a busy, demanding life.” — Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global

“Detailed and accessible, this is an important resource for concussion sufferers and their loved ones.” —Publishers Weekly

“If you or someone you love has ever struggled with a concussion, this book is an essential read. In Healing the Brain, neurologist Dr. Teena Shetty takes one of medicine’s most misunderstood “invisible injuries” and turns it into something understandable, hopeful, and actionable. Through compelling patient stories and a holistic, science-backed recovery protocol, she shows that healing from concussion is possible, and that patients deserve more than simply being told to “rest and wait.” Thoughtful, compassionate, and deeply empowering, this book has the potential to change how we think about brain injury recovery.” —Dr. Zachary Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies

“In lucid, energetic prose, Dr. Shetty lays out a recovery program that I can attest, from personal experience, not only made my concussion a thing of the past, but has improved my health—and life!—in lasting ways.” —Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad

“As a neurologist and leading concussion expert, Dr. Shetty gives us Healing the Brain — a beautifully written, scientifically grounded guide to concussion diagnosis and recovery. Writing with compassion and empathy, she shares stories that remind us healing journeys are possible — journeys not only toward recovery, but toward rediscovering one’s sense of self. Clinicians such as Dr. Shetty, who embrace both holistic care and evidence-based medicine, help transform recovery into something more than symptom resolution: a reaffirmation of hope, science, and human resilience.” —Brian Hainline, MD, Inaugural Chief Medical Officer, NCAA, Clinical Professor of Neurology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Senior Editor, Hainline and Stern: Sports Neurology

“Healing the Brain is a wise, engrossing, and essential work from a top scientist about how to safeguard your most precious asset: your brain. You need to read this right now—so you will know exactly what to do to help yourself or a loved one after a bump to the head, whether it occurred hours ago or in the distant past. This fascinating book will not just deepen your understanding of how your brain functions—it will transform the way you think about looking after it.” —Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club