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★★★★★★★★★★
Life changing
I have been regularly using Nerva for almost a year now. I have lived with GI symptoms for years and just thought I always would. I was reluctant to try Nerva, but I decided I didn’t have anything to lose and I was hopeful that it might actually…
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I have been regularly using Nerva for almost a year now. I have lived with GI symptoms for years and just thought I always would. I was reluctant to try Nerva, but I decided I didn’t have anything to lose and I was hopeful that it might actually help! After only a few Nerva sessions, I could see an improvement in my GI symptoms. I never thought I could actually have days where I don’t have any GI discomfort, but now I do. I still use Nerva several times a week, with continued good results. When I told my Gastroenterologist about using Nerva, he had never heard of it and seemed a bit skeptical. I told him it had made a big difference in my symptoms and he encouraged me to keep using it if it was helping. I am so glad that I gave Nerva a chance!
JoMo629United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Life changing
I have been regularly using Nerva for almost a year now. I have lived with GI symptoms for years and just thought I always would. I was reluctant to try Nerva, but I decided I didn’t have anything to lose and I was hopeful that it might actually…
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I have been regularly using Nerva for almost a year now. I have lived with GI symptoms for years and just thought I always would. I was reluctant to try Nerva, but I decided I didn’t have anything to lose and I was hopeful that it might actually help! After only a few Nerva sessions, I could see an improvement in my GI symptoms. I never thought I could actually have days where I don’t have any GI discomfort, but now I do. I still use Nerva several times a week, with continued good results. When I told my Gastroenterologist about using Nerva, he had never heard of it and seemed a bit skeptical. I told him it had made a big difference in my symptoms and he encouraged me to keep using it if it was helping. I am so glad that I gave Nerva a chance!
JoMo629United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Great app- add sounds?
Great app, very calming.
One thing I’d love to see would be an option to add sounds to the hypnotherapy sessions- for example running water when discussing a river or rustling leaves when in a forest. I think it could really help people to engage…
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Great app, very calming.
One thing I’d love to see would be an option to add sounds to the hypnotherapy sessions- for example running water when discussing a river or rustling leaves when in a forest. I think it could really help people to engage more with the experience.
Niltiak321United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Highly Recommend
If you have IBS or any form of digestive issues this app is so worth the money and time. I am a nurse and naturopath and have found this incredibly beneficial.
So worth my time and money!Australia
★★★★★★★★★★
Fantastic
This app has been a life saver. I have thoroughly enjoyed the hypnosis sessions. I feel so relaxed after them. Nerva also helped me with my general anxiety and mood. Will definitely keep using it in the future.
OliverpatrickbarryAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing tailored to you visualizations
Love this app - really feeling calm after listening and slowly integrating it into my daily life. I love how tailored they are to your specific form of gut issues. It feels really helpful
illonacloudUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Unbelievable results !
Absolutely love the Nerva app. I did the program 2 years ago and had amazing results .. began eating foods again that I had avoided for years. So much improvement in gut symptoms , bloating and pain . As an added bonus it helps with my insomnia when…
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Absolutely love the Nerva app. I did the program 2 years ago and had amazing results .. began eating foods again that I had avoided for years. So much improvement in gut symptoms , bloating and pain . As an added bonus it helps with my insomnia when I listen right before going to sleep ! I’m back again for a refresher and again it is worth every dollar !
PassthecorianderAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
New Audio
I completed the program a year ago and was shocked how it actually helped me! I can be pessimistic and skeptical and was not convinced of this app, but when you really put the effort in, it actually can help significantly! The biggest way it helped…
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I completed the program a year ago and was shocked how it actually helped me! I can be pessimistic and skeptical and was not convinced of this app, but when you really put the effort in, it actually can help significantly! The biggest way it helped is i no longer get as down on myself when I have a flare up. I would continue the anxiety and stomach pain loop, but Nerva helped to break it.
After a few weeks, I found the repetition between the sessions annoying, but they recently changed some of them and I love it so much more I decided to restart the program. I definitely would recommend this to anyone. If you are considering it, just try it.
It is super expensive though which sucks, thankfully you can get a doctor (I got my dietician) to recommend it and get a significant discount
AmilnergirlCanada
★★★★★★★★★★
So far so really good!
I am on day 5 of week 1, and I am already experiencing positive benefits. I especially like the readings/coaching that go along with each day’s hypnotherapy session. Thank you so much!
oldteacherladyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
A breath of fresh air
I have been struggling with IBS for about 3 years. Medication gave me little relief and the specialists would just tell me I was stressing too much about it without providing any real solutions other than I would have to learn to live with it. I had…
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I have been struggling with IBS for about 3 years. Medication gave me little relief and the specialists would just tell me I was stressing too much about it without providing any real solutions other than I would have to learn to live with it. I had read about hypnotherapy but when my dietician recommended it I was finally in a financial place where I could try it out. It's not just taking 15-30 minutes out of my day to relax and do sessions. It's reading articles from people who have studied conditions like mine for years and know exactly how I've been feeling. For the first time in years I not only feel understood, but have hope I can improve my symptoms and get back to living normally.
CharmwingUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
I found this app when I didn’t know what else to do
After several doctor appointments and tests about my abdominal pain and digestive issues came back “we couldn’t find anything”, I discovered this app. And I’m so grateful that I did!!! It almost immediately helped relieve the cycle of panic every…
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After several doctor appointments and tests about my abdominal pain and digestive issues came back “we couldn’t find anything”, I discovered this app. And I’m so grateful that I did!!! It almost immediately helped relieve the cycle of panic every time I experienced stomach issues. It helped me connect the relationship to my brain and stomach and it’s been the guide I needed to heal. If you’re feeling helpless and stressed about your stomach, I encourage you to try this app. Doing the daily hypnotherapy made me feel less alone about what I’ve been experiencing and hopeful it could better, and it did! After the six weeks, I still go back to the app when I have stomach issues. I’m glad there’s an app like this to help navigate the frustrations of IBS and digestive problems.
T Nicole 773United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Great…and already finding relief!
This is a great program. It provides great information to correct my learning about how the mind and body work. The hypnosis sessions are easy to follow. I look forward everyday to the new insights it provides. Moreover, I am finding relief. It is so…
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This is a great program. It provides great information to correct my learning about how the mind and body work. The hypnosis sessions are easy to follow. I look forward everyday to the new insights it provides. Moreover, I am finding relief. It is so great to have that kind of relief!
FRostaddyUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
I can’t believe it
I started less than a week ago and have already seen a huge improvement. Today I didn’t do the hypnosis before work and I had bowel problems, whereas all the previous days have not had a bowel problem or even really worried about my bowels.…
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I started less than a week ago and have already seen a huge improvement. Today I didn’t do the hypnosis before work and I had bowel problems, whereas all the previous days have not had a bowel problem or even really worried about my bowels. Definitely going to do the hypnosis before leaving the house every day now!!
GeelongjaneAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Great Program for IBS Sufferers.
My IBS had gotten so bad that it was causing me to have panic attacks. Since starting this program, I feel much better and more educated on what to worry about and it gave me some peace of mind. I take Imodium nearly every day and I was always…
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My IBS had gotten so bad that it was causing me to have panic attacks. Since starting this program, I feel much better and more educated on what to worry about and it gave me some peace of mind. I take Imodium nearly every day and I was always afraid of the long term risks of this turning in to Crohn’s Disease or some other serious chronic condition. I’m so glad to know everything happening is normal, even if it is terrible. If I have any clients in my counseling practice with this same issue I will recommend this program. It is a great daily mindfulness practice. I cannot say my symptoms are completely gone. I still have to take Imodium most days, but I find that the Imodium doesn’t cause constipation anymore. I also really was thankful that although the program is somewhat pricey, it is a one-time purchase and not an annual subscription.
ItsMeJahnaMarieUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Took a while but now I rely on this!
I liked this for the first week. After that, every session felt as though it repeated throughout each week, week after week. I felt I “knew” what to expect and therefore I couldn’t focus or relax. (In fact I took much longer to complete the entire…
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I liked this for the first week. After that, every session felt as though it repeated throughout each week, week after week. I felt I “knew” what to expect and therefore I couldn’t focus or relax. (In fact I took much longer to complete the entire program because I resisted and skipped sessions.) Then I noticed my stomach was starting to “rumble” as if it were coming alive or becoming attentive to each session. I genuinely felt calmer and as if I missed the “programing” (without being conscious of just what was happening) that was taking place in my gut and brain. My IBS-C began to “loosen up” and I felt less nervous about food and bloating and gas. I felt less reactive about incidents or small recurrences of IBS. When the program ended I was bad at keeping up. And then I noticed again I felt “off” and now I am doing sessions a few times a week and feel better. If you’re like me and get restless or clever at the beginning, please try to keep an open mind and allow the phrasing and repetitiveness to sink in and don’t think so much as I did!
TudorlynUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
A Game Changer
I have battled IBS, anxiety and heartburn for decades. Nothing worked. I was suffering from yet, another IBS flare up when I discovered Nerva. Within a week, I started to feel better. I stayed with the program for the entire six weeks and I no longer…
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I have battled IBS, anxiety and heartburn for decades. Nothing worked. I was suffering from yet, another IBS flare up when I discovered Nerva. Within a week, I started to feel better. I stayed with the program for the entire six weeks and I no longer have bathroom issues. Plus, my sleep problems are starting to go away. When I wake up at 3:00 am, I turn on Nerva and listen to an older session. That’s all it takes to get me to fall back to sleep. In the past, I would be awake for 2 hours! I highly recommend Nerva.
547;347Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
Highly recommend
I highly recommend this program. It is worth every penny! It gave me real tools to calm myself and learn how I can improve my health by using this meditation - and I’m someone who normally has a lot of trouble being still. I started having more good…
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I highly recommend this program. It is worth every penny! It gave me real tools to calm myself and learn how I can improve my health by using this meditation - and I’m someone who normally has a lot of trouble being still. I started having more good IBS days than bad when using this program. I intend to keep using this technique to help myself.
Emily BialkowskiUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
A Game Changer
I have battled IBS, anxiety and heartburn for decades. Nothing worked. I was suffering from yet, another IBS flare up when I discovered Nerva. Within a week, I started to feel better. I stayed with the program for the entire six weeks and I no longer…
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I have battled IBS, anxiety and heartburn for decades. Nothing worked. I was suffering from yet, another IBS flare up when I discovered Nerva. Within a week, I started to feel better. I stayed with the program for the entire six weeks and I no longer have bathroom issues. Plus, my sleep problems are starting to go away. When I wake up at 3:00 am, I turn on Nerva and listen to one of the sessions. That’s all it takes to get me to fall back to sleep. In the past, I would be awake for 2 hours!
I highly recommend Nerva.
547;347Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
Love it!😀👍
Gives a pleasant few minutes to one’s self and helps me to not stress later in the day. I am sure this method is of great help for me.
CorenelianAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Actually works!
I didn’t have a lot of faith that this app would have any impact. I’d been dealing with IBS for decades and have tried everything. I’d all but given up. Then a friend tried it on recommendation by her doctor and was having great results. Within 3…
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I didn’t have a lot of faith that this app would have any impact. I’d been dealing with IBS for decades and have tried everything. I’d all but given up. Then a friend tried it on recommendation by her doctor and was having great results. Within 3 weeks of daily use, I started to notice my anxiety and symptoms were dissipating. By 6 weeks, I felt cured. The biggest difference I noticed is that my anxiety about IBS was (is) totally gone. I don’t stress out about bowel issues all anymore and I have so much less pain. This app has changed my life. I’m kind of blown away. And very grateful to the creators. Absolutely worth the price!
christinab271Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
A path to help manage and gain relief from IBS symptoms
This is a 6 week program that leads one on a journey, or adventure, of discovery of the causes of IBS, and provides tools for dealing with and even conquering one’s IBS. There is always someone available to answer your questions via email. They…
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This is a 6 week program that leads one on a journey, or adventure, of discovery of the causes of IBS, and provides tools for dealing with and even conquering one’s IBS. There is always someone available to answer your questions via email. They respond very quickly to your needs. As I write this at 2310 at night, 27 April 2024, I had sent a request to Nerva for some help. Within a very short period of time, Devina from Nerva responded to my question with very helpful information. Please realize that it is a positive adventure, and these journeys take time and commitment to complete successfully. Each short session is a mini-adventure into conquering your IBS issues. At the end, you can create your own adventure of maintenance and even repeat the whole six week program. It only takes 20 to 25 minutes a day out of your hectic schedule.
turkfilesUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Fourth session
I don’t know why I want to write a review because I was uncomfortable with the process today. I feel a bit inadequate a bit resistant a bit afraid to be positive. But I also love the relaxation o get and I look forward to doing the sessions
Can’t find one notbrajenUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Better
Things are getting better!!! Sessions are causing changes. Less pain and moving forward, changes stay with me. I know I will keep getting better. Thank you
Sweetdog22United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing results
The Nerva gut related hypnotherapy sessions have worked amazingly well for me. I love the sessions & my IBS D (which I suspected was mis-communication between gut and brain) has ceased. I have combined this with cutting down on lactose (I now have…
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The Nerva gut related hypnotherapy sessions have worked amazingly well for me. I love the sessions & my IBS D (which I suspected was mis-communication between gut and brain) has ceased. I have combined this with cutting down on lactose (I now have lactose-free milk & yoghurt). I highly recommend this app. It also helps you to feel calm & relaxed - good for the mind & body.
FyivfutdtesystUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Exactly what is needed
This app provides exactly what is needed for IBS, a way to understand the brain - gut connection and daily sessions of hypnosis all of one place.
Thankful that this had been created. Highly recommend for everyone that is dealing with IBS.
ChoiceschargeCanada
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Can I use Nerva alongside a low FODMAP diet?
Nerva focuses on the gut–brain connection, while a low FODMAP diet focuses on dietary triggers. They are different approaches. Read more about low FODMAP and Nerva, and discuss dietary changes with your dietitian or clinician.
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