They told me to go home and rest. That’s it. No plan. No direction. Just silence.
That moment—bruised, disoriented, and still shocked from a traumatic brain injury (TBI)—was the start of something bigger for Dr. John W. Jung. As both a patient and a practitioner, he saw what many never do: a dangerous gap between modern medicine and true recovery. And instead of staying silent, he wrote a book that speaks volumes. Alternative Treatments to TBI: What Should You Do for Brain Injury Recovery Immediately? is not just a book—it’s a mission. It’s Dr. Jung’s answer to a system that waits instead of acts, prescribes instead of educates, and too often fails to see the person behind the injury. Rooted in his own near-fatal accident, the book delivers immediate, practical, and empowering steps to recover from brain trauma—steps that he had to discover the hard way.
In his words, “One out of three people will not recover from a traumatic brain injury. That’s the reality—and the part most doctors don’t talk about.” Dr. Jung’s head went through a windshield. He suffered a concussion, fractures, and the emotional aftermath of anxiety and depression—common but often overlooked consequences of brain trauma. Yet, when he left the ER, there was no follow-up protocol, no guidance, no clear path. “They just said rest. But the brain doesn’t heal by doing nothing,” he explains. That realization became the seed for a groundbreaking approach—one that blends modern neuroscience, decades of chiropractic experience, and a huge respect for holistic healing. Through his book and his voice, Dr. Jung demands better answers—not just for himself, but for every parent, athlete, caregiver, and survivor asking the same question: What do we do now?
His method starts where most treatments don’t: the first few hours after injury. “You have three to six hours max to detect and intervene positively,” he warns. “Otherwise, the damage can become permanent.” This urgency shapes the first half of the book, where Dr. Jung outlines what should happen the moment TBI is suspected—especially in emergency rooms, where minutes matter and misinformation can cost lives. But where the medical world falls short, Dr. Jung brings practical, science-backed alternatives. His approach includes sensory-based stimulation, site-specific brain therapy, and targeted nutrition that supports the brain’s unique healing process. He breaks down how different areas of the brain respond to specific sounds, smells, and cognitive exercises. For instance, the left brain, often associated with mood regulation, benefits from calming music and familiar scents, while the right brain, which manages anxiety and emotion, may respond better to High-speed sounds and focused visual tasks. “The brain doesn’t want one-size-fits-all. It wants precision,” he emphasizes.
Perhaps the most personal and powerful knowledge comes from his understanding of the brain-gut connection. “If you hurt your brain, you also hurt your gut. They’re connected through the vagus nerve,” he explains. “And no one is talking about this.” He looks into the role of inflammation, gut microbiota, and the impact of processed food on long-term brain health. From ketogenic and carnivore diets to the dangers of lectins found in grains and legumes, his nutritional advice is not trendy—it’s tactical. “I’m not against medicine,” Dr. Jung clarifies. “Thank God for emergency care, MRIs, and radiologists. But we need to stop thinking pills are the end of the story.” His critique is aimed not at doctors, but at a system that treats symptoms and overlooks systems. “We don’t have a health care system,” he says. “We have a disease care system. And it’s failing us.”
This bold stance—established in both clinical experience and personal suffering—is what makes Dr. Jung’s character so strong. He doesn’t just challenge the status quo—he replaces it with something actionable. For those recovering at home, for families unsure how to help, and even for medical professionals seeking new perspectives, his book becomes a lifeline. And the reach goes far beyond injury. “Even if you’ve never had a TBI, the recommendations in this book can help prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline,” he says. His second half focuses on daily practices—from breathing and movement to fuel and supplementation—that support lifelong brain vitality. “This isn’t just about healing. It’s about protecting what we have while we still can.”
Dr. Jung’s words are more than informative—they’re urgent. He’s not selling fear. He’s offering prevention. And while his research is exhaustive, his language remains accessible. That’s by design. “I wanted this to speak to doctors and everyday people at the same time,” he says. “Because both groups need this information.” When asked what success looks like, his answer is humble and powerful: “I want to prevent people from becoming statistics. I want readers to take control of their health journey—because the doctors and therapists won’t always do it for them.” This is not a man looking for recognition. Dr. Jung is driven by purpose. He talks about leaving a legacy, giving something back to the world, and helping others avoid the confusion he faced alone in a hospital room. And even though he can’t always travel due to lingering physical challenges, he’s working on new books, building awareness, and dreaming of speaking on TED Talks someday. “If you have a brain,” he laughs, “you need this book.”
