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★★★★★★★★★★
Ongoing relief!
This program has really worked for me, a sceptic! I no longer rely on Imodium when I leave home. So simple, but so effective I eat a healthy diet, no longer avoiding high fibre foods and am comfortable in company. Thank you to the dietitians who…
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This program has really worked for me, a sceptic! I no longer rely on Imodium when I leave home. So simple, but so effective I eat a healthy diet, no longer avoiding high fibre foods and am comfortable in company. Thank you to the dietitians who recommended the program to me. And thank you Nerva for this simple, effective solution to my problems.
HoneygabbyAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
This app has great improved my quality of life!
When my doctor recommended this app to me almost 12 months ago I wasn’t sure but honestly it’s helped me so much! Highly recommend.
Neri#24Australia
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing
This program has helped me so much. I have less pain and better bowel movements. I actually feel motivated to work with my dr. Recommend to anyone with a nervous GI
frisbeegirl23United States
★★★★★★★★★★
So worth the money!
I noticed a difference in my symptoms after DAY 4 and I just kept getting better! Urgency is all but gone, consistency is back to normal. Even some acid reflux symptoms have disappeared or lessened significantly. I cannot say enough good things about…
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I noticed a difference in my symptoms after DAY 4 and I just kept getting better! Urgency is all but gone, consistency is back to normal. Even some acid reflux symptoms have disappeared or lessened significantly. I cannot say enough good things about Nerva and I keep spreading the word.
GoalieMomsRockUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
well, this helped… coming from a ulcerative colitis babe
I started Nerva in the spring while I dog sat for a month alone. It really helped me regulate my nervous system. I think part of why it worked is that I was practicing being with myself, setting reasonable expectations, and I wasn’t taking care of…
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I started Nerva in the spring while I dog sat for a month alone. It really helped me regulate my nervous system. I think part of why it worked is that I was practicing being with myself, setting reasonable expectations, and I wasn’t taking care of anyone else. At the time, it helped me avoid a UC flare-up. Since doing the 6 week course, i’ve used it when my anxiety gets bad or my body starts having digestive issues. It’s helped every time.
JaxlovinlifeUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Freedom from IBS Anxiety!
This app has changed my life! Consistent use of the app has reduced my anxiety around ablutions and assisted in reducing pain and discomfort. Thank you!
FioFolAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
It Really Works
It’s natural to be skeptical for two huge reasons. 1) After everything you’ve tried, this program claims to alleviate symptoms within 6 weeks in only 15 minutes a day? 2) Hypnosis?? Really??? Well I’m here to tell you from the perspective of a…
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It’s natural to be skeptical for two huge reasons. 1) After everything you’ve tried, this program claims to alleviate symptoms within 6 weeks in only 15 minutes a day? 2) Hypnosis?? Really??? Well I’m here to tell you from the perspective of a slightly desperate Facebook scroller who stumbled upon an ad on my feed and said “screw it, they have a one week trial why not?”…it works. I was seeing some results within one week, and decided to buy a whole year. I just finished my six week program and I am way more comfortable in public. Sure not all of my symptoms are 100% gone, but they are under control enough that I am genuinely not worried about having any major incidents come up. If you’ve tried everything but haven’t tried this program, keep an open mind and please consider it.
Xavier AliUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Anxiety wreaks havoc on a body: hypnotherapy works wonders!
Nerva offered a 7-day trial for the use of hypnotherapy to address the inclusion of the mind repair in IBS. I’d succeed with the hypnotherapy app Finito in re: to smoking cessation, and found Nerva to be foundationally similar in respect to the app…
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Nerva offered a 7-day trial for the use of hypnotherapy to address the inclusion of the mind repair in IBS. I’d succeed with the hypnotherapy app Finito in re: to smoking cessation, and found Nerva to be foundationally similar in respect to the app development and daily use. I tried the 7-day and proceeded to add this to my plan to stabilize and improve my symptoms. Adding the principals of FoMAP foods and a daily mood and affirmation app, I’ve found at week 3 I’m building confidence I am capable of supporting the brilliance of my body to be its healthiest! Anxiety has wrecked havoc on my body at 61 years old, and I love knowing though aging the biology and chemistry running through my veins and body are smarter than my anxieties and know how to help me life the life I desire while being healthy! Nerva is founded on others brilliance, intelligence; research and trials; and with the common threads of our human-ness. I’ve found hypnotherapy to be successful; little work required and productive in supporting me. Thank you Nerva team for focusing your daily work to help myself and others dealing with the mind of the gut and its complexities!! I appreciate each of you. 🌻
ShellyBMeUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
So glad I tried Nerva
I have suffered with IBS for over 40 years. This programme has helped more than anything else I’ve tried. It has reduced my symptoms and increased my confidence which, at times, has been very low. I’m so glad I found it and gave it a try.
CalykevUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
The Loops
I’ve been using Nerva for 3 weeks now and am becoming more aware of the connection between my digestive system and the difficult things that come up for me in relationships and their ties to things that happened in my childhood. Though I was aware of…
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I’ve been using Nerva for 3 weeks now and am becoming more aware of the connection between my digestive system and the difficult things that come up for me in relationships and their ties to things that happened in my childhood. Though I was aware of them, the connections are arising in a different way during the hypnosis sessions, making themselves available to attend to in psychotherapy. In the beginning I tended to feel negative feelings during gut directed hypnosis but realized these feelings had not yet been completely digested and just need me to tend to them. So I told myself not to get discouraged but to have compassion for myself. The very soothing voice and the positive affirmations at the end of sessions were also encouraging when this happened. I’m now seeing digestive symptom relief and less reactivity in life in general, which go hand in hand. I don’t have to be as strict about my dietary habits yet don’t have as many flareups. This seems to validate the idea that the stress and fears about what I should and shouldn’t eat were part of the problem. I’m not abandoning healthy eating; I’m just not letting it rule my entire life.
Dr CFGUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Calm
Nerva Has helped me feel calmer and improved my sense of well being. The breath work has decreased pain, cramping and bloating. The explanations of hypersensitivity are helpful in putting IBS into perspective. This understanding reduces fear and…
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Nerva Has helped me feel calmer and improved my sense of well being. The breath work has decreased pain, cramping and bloating. The explanations of hypersensitivity are helpful in putting IBS into perspective. This understanding reduces fear and anxiety in regard to what is happening in my gut.
Thanks to those people involved in providing and creating Nerva.
Little dog ladyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Outstanding programme
This is an outstanding programme of connection or reconnection, awareness and healing. It’s accessible and effective. Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to be consistent as the length of each session is easily adapted into the day. The coaching tips…
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This is an outstanding programme of connection or reconnection, awareness and healing. It’s accessible and effective. Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to be consistent as the length of each session is easily adapted into the day. The coaching tips are super helpful to educate the user. I highly recommend it!
Bevelee JayUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Dellarae
Five stars for NERVA I have only completed day four but my BP is normal after years of extra high & worrying low as medication was changed to address the issue Finally after a change of meds in one week my BP so low I flatlined for two months and…
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Five stars for NERVA I have only completed day four but my BP is normal after years of extra high & worrying low as medication was changed to address the issue Finally after a change of meds in one week my BP so low I flatlined for two months and then had 7 days of extreme falls before rushed to hospital aged 83 and a pacemaker fitted still had BP problems and IBS now VERY DEPRESSED I called my daughter and said HELP We both have IBS so we have both started Nerva this week With Huge success from me (my daughter is in hospital for a skin cancer op so haven’t checked her progress) but my BP and my gut are making HUGE PROGRESS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Nerva —-a million stars ——
Della GraceAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
It works!
I’ve been using Nerva self hypnosis for well over a year and have found it very helpful in calming my gut. I’ve been diagnosed with both UC and IBS, and while I need medication for the UC, these sessions help my nervous system chill.
For some months…
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I’ve been using Nerva self hypnosis for well over a year and have found it very helpful in calming my gut. I’ve been diagnosed with both UC and IBS, and while I need medication for the UC, these sessions help my nervous system chill.
For some months I did daily sessions. Now I tune in when I’m feeling anxious and my day goes better every time!
SpunkellaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Gut Brain Relief
Week 7 for me, I feel amazing! I am much more relaxed. I have always meditated so doing this was a great reminder to myself of all the good and positive results yielded. Breathing is super important and beneficial to remember our bodies will take…
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Week 7 for me, I feel amazing! I am much more relaxed. I have always meditated so doing this was a great reminder to myself of all the good and positive results yielded. Breathing is super important and beneficial to remember our bodies will take care of itself if we allow ourselves to be conscious of its function to heal. I love this Nerva. It’s good for me!
simsodenUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing results
I have had amazing results from this program & my IBS symptoms are so much better. I’m feeling the best I have for a long time. Have really enjoyed each day’s meditation session and look forward to it.
Joyful at lastNew Zealand
★★★★★★★★★★
REALLY helps me relax & be less tense
I was diagnosed with IBS caused by underlying anxiety. The meditations stay with me & I can recall them in a stressful situations. At first I was annoyed at the breathing exercises but bcz they kept repeating I figured I should try them- wadda ya…
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I was diagnosed with IBS caused by underlying anxiety. The meditations stay with me & I can recall them in a stressful situations. At first I was annoyed at the breathing exercises but bcz they kept repeating I figured I should try them- wadda ya know…..the “dreams” the meditation leads you in-made me think of places I’d been in my past-a park swinging-a walk in the forest-an old book store(library as a child). Also it includes a daily info about IBS. EXCELLENT!! Very good info!!! Answered a lot of my questions. I highly recommend the Nerva program. Judy
supercalifragile pedotioysUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
It really works
I am a physician and I checked this app out after struggling with IBS my whole life. I used it religiously for several months and was shocked at how my symptoms mostly disappeared. It’s one year later and they haven’t come back!
I am so impressed…
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I am a physician and I checked this app out after struggling with IBS my whole life. I used it religiously for several months and was shocked at how my symptoms mostly disappeared. It’s one year later and they haven’t come back!
I am so impressed with the power of the mind and this technique allowed my mind and gut to reset their relationship.
MaxFudgeGutzUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Unbelievably helpful
I started Nerva not expecting much, but willing to try anything. My specific issue is chronic nausea caused by gut micro biome issues. The gut/brain connection is real. Nerva is able to address areas that pharma cannot. Even though I did not consider…
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I started Nerva not expecting much, but willing to try anything. My specific issue is chronic nausea caused by gut micro biome issues. The gut/brain connection is real. Nerva is able to address areas that pharma cannot. Even though I did not consider my issue specifically IBS, Nerva still helped. If you have been suffering it is worth a try. I now have an effective tool in my tool kit.
kdshakkUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Surprisingly effective!
I was a bit skeptical about the program at first, but it was recommended to me by my dietician so I was hopeful it would help with my symptom management.
I’ve completed the first 6 weeks and did daily sessions the entire time. It felt a bit annoying…
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I was a bit skeptical about the program at first, but it was recommended to me by my dietician so I was hopeful it would help with my symptom management.
I’ve completed the first 6 weeks and did daily sessions the entire time. It felt a bit annoying at times, but I stuck with it and was consistent, and that paid off. My symptoms reduced by about 65-70%, which I’m extremely pleased by. Mentally, I feel a lot more in control and less stressed and anxious about eating, going out and about, and spending time with others when food is involved.
A side effect to this that has been really cool is that my general anxiety has gone down as I’ve been able to apply the learnings I’ve gained to other areas of my life. I feel a lot more resilient and confident that I can bounce back from whatever is causing me stress.
As far as I’m concerned, the only negative is that I didn’t try this sooner. This app is a life changer and I highly recommend it!
HimillsyCanada
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva does not consider those of us who are disabled.
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are structured only for those with perfect lungs and does not consider those of us who are disabled with lung disease, lung damage, or congenital malfunctions. It seems that it would be easy to adjust your program so…
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Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are structured only for those with perfect lungs and does not consider those of us who are disabled with lung disease, lung damage, or congenital malfunctions. It seems that it would be easy to adjust your program so that the diaphragmatic breaths encourage breaths (in, hold, out) to counts of 2,3,4 or 5. To gain improved control of our parasympathetic nervous system we need adjustable breathe counts because we can not take in breaths, hold them, and exhale as normals do. A major theme of your program focuses on diaphragmatic breathing and stimulating the parasympathetic system thus for many of us with disabled lungs Nerva does not perform as advertised as it promises. I hope you consider my comment and correct Nerva so it is helpful for those of us with lung disabilities.
ImprovenervaUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
I genuinely felt a difference
As someone who sufferers with health and generalised anxiety, my IBS can be very distressing. However, since starting to use this app, I have noticed a slow shift in how I feel about any discomfort and am even able to ignore, distract myself and even…
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As someone who sufferers with health and generalised anxiety, my IBS can be very distressing. However, since starting to use this app, I have noticed a slow shift in how I feel about any discomfort and am even able to ignore, distract myself and even forget about it more easily than before. It will take a while but I would encourage anyone who knows for a fact that a lot of their IBS flare ups are linked to their anxiety or stress to give this a go!
ScarletpeonyUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
5 days completed
Doing for 5 days. It relaxes me so much I’ve been falling asleep. I need to really try to stay awake. Hopefully it will still work. There’s been 3 days I’ve fallen asleep. I have completed the program and I cannot tell you how much it has helped me.…
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Doing for 5 days. It relaxes me so much I’ve been falling asleep. I need to really try to stay awake. Hopefully it will still work. There’s been 3 days I’ve fallen asleep. I have completed the program and I cannot tell you how much it has helped me. I actually went out of the house WITHOUT protection for the first time in years!!!!! I still have some work to do to be completely confident, but I now know I will get there.
September: had a set back because of the coming of Helena. Hopefully doing a few days of Nerva will get me back on course. Enjoy the sessions so very much.
Nervous GrannyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Excellent trial
So far I am really enjoying this 7 day trial. It’s very professional and the support is fabulous. The hypnotherapy is so relaxing and enjoyable and I feel I am already responding by feeling calmer in my day.My gut is also not as upset as it was. Very…
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So far I am really enjoying this 7 day trial. It’s very professional and the support is fabulous. The hypnotherapy is so relaxing and enjoyable and I feel I am already responding by feeling calmer in my day.My gut is also not as upset as it was. Very happy!😊
sellyiAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
The Loops
I’ve just begun the trial period using Nerva and am becoming more aware of the connection between my digestive system and the difficult things that come up for me in relationships and their ties to difficult things that happened in my childhood.…
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I’ve just begun the trial period using Nerva and am becoming more aware of the connection between my digestive system and the difficult things that come up for me in relationships and their ties to difficult things that happened in my childhood. Though I was aware of them, the connections are arising in a different way during the hypnosis sessions, making themselves available to attend to in psychotherapy. So I tend to feel negative feelings during gut directed hypnosis but realize these are feelings that have not yet been completely digested which just need me to tend to them. So I tell myself not to get discouraged but to have compassion for myself. The very soothing voice and the positive affirmations at the end of sessions are also encouraging when this happens.
Dr CFGUnited States
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