The Mysterious Mind: How to Use Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science to Heal Your Headaches and Reclaim Your Health

Trupti Gokani, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified neurologist best known for her innovative and integrative approach to treating headache pain. Her unique melding of modern medicine and ancient wisdom has enabled her to establish a thriving private practice along Chicago’s North Shore. When not in the clinic, Dr. Gokani dedicates her time and significant insights to helping the wider community understand how to feel optimal, through a deeper appreciation of the mind-body connection. Dr. Gokani is a sought-after trainer and speaker, having lectured extensively in the field of neurology and psychiatry, specifically regarding headaches, mood disorders, insomnia, adrenal fatigue, hormonal issues and adult attention deficit disorder (ADD). She has spoken at the American Headache Society, the Midwest Pain Society, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American Psychiatric Society. Her work-- on topics ranging from Botox efficacy and safety, to the prevalence of bipolar disorder in cluster headache patients -- has been published in such esteemed journals as the American Journal of Pain Management. She has also published articles pertaining to food allergies and headaches, along with the Ayurvedic approach to migraine, in the well-regarded Journal of Headache. Dr. Gokani is a Magna Cum Laude (Biology/Economics) graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her training in Neurology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (where she was Chief Resident during her final year). Dr. Gokani has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, is a blogger for Huffington Post, and is part of a forthcoming documentary on Ayurveda. She lives in Glenview, IL, with her supportive husband, two lovely children, and beautiful dog Blue. This is her first book.