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The hypnotherapy sessions are transformative!! I Dan literally feel my body relax and sink into the bed bellow me. It has taken me to a place of peace, calm and happiness.
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The hypnotherapy sessions are transformative!! I Dan literally feel my body relax and sink into the bed bellow me. It has taken me to a place of peace, calm and happiness.
The IBS Nerva App, is amazing. I was inspired to use it by seeing how it changed my son’s life. I found the daily six week program easy to commit to, as positive results happened very quickly. I loved the clarity of the daily research based…
The IBS Nerva App, is amazing. I was inspired to use it by seeing how it changed my son’s life. I found the daily six week program easy to commit to, as positive results happened very quickly. I loved the clarity of the daily research based information, that gave insight and understanding to the impact of the vagus nerve and sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, in relationship to connection with mind and gut and anxiety. Plus ways of coping with Anxiety. It would have been helpful to be able to download this information, for future reference. Every hypnotherapy session left me feeling calm and positive. A great start to the day and a tool I could return to as required. I completed the course with a 63% improvement and am now repeating the hypnotherapy sessions offered. I am disappointed the information segment is not available. The personalised professional prompt response from the Nerva team to my queries was exceptional. Congratulations and many thanks to the research team and all involved in developing the Nerva App.
I’m on day 4 of using the Nerva app and my IBS symptoms are improving already. The app is easy to use. I had horrible bloating 2 days ago and after doing a hypnotherapy session, the bloating decreased significantly. I’m excited to see how I feel…
I’m on day 4 of using the Nerva app and my IBS symptoms are improving already. The app is easy to use. I had horrible bloating 2 days ago and after doing a hypnotherapy session, the bloating decreased significantly. I’m excited to see how I feel after the 6 weeks.
I never want to be without this help. I already feel calmer and wish that I can soon get out of the house without taking medication and I want to drive my car again and go for drives. I love the feeling after hypnotherapy session when I’m simply…
I never want to be without this help. I already feel calmer and wish that I can soon get out of the house without taking medication and I want to drive my car again and go for drives. I love the feeling after hypnotherapy session when I’m simply limp. Thank you Nerva ❤️ I can only repeat my previous statement. You help me a lot even if I still have a way to go. Thank you for your help.❤️
I’ve had a good experience w Nerva app; doing one meditation each morning, and adding more during times of IBS flare-up. It helps my anxiety and gets me to feel more in control of my intestinal discomfort. I feel soothed and relaxed after most…
I’ve had a good experience w Nerva app; doing one meditation each morning, and adding more during times of IBS flare-up. It helps my anxiety and gets me to feel more in control of my intestinal discomfort. I feel soothed and relaxed after most sessions, so believe it is helping my overall well-being.
I’m giving this app a second go. I had great results with my IBS and anxiety around eating after my first 6 weeks. The relief lasted a few months after, but I did relapse again recently. Even if this is something I’ll have to use daily for the…
I’m giving this app a second go. I had great results with my IBS and anxiety around eating after my first 6 weeks. The relief lasted a few months after, but I did relapse again recently. Even if this is something I’ll have to use daily for the rest of my life, the reward is worth the price.
I have just completed six weeks of the Nerva program and have found it to be quite helpful. It’s easy to use and pleasant. I look forward to the reading and hypnotherapy sessions, rather than feeling as if they are a chore.
I put off subscribing to the App for a year. I signed up after I tried everything else. I.e. traditional “fixes” like PPI prescriptions for heartburn, physical therapy for constipation. I also tried traditional meditation and I am a student of…
I put off subscribing to the App for a year. I signed up after I tried everything else. I.e. traditional “fixes” like PPI prescriptions for heartburn, physical therapy for constipation. I also tried traditional meditation and I am a student of Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication awa Thom Bond’s “Compassionate Communication” for 10 years now, awa Kristen Neff PhD “Self-Compassion” I have meditated since 2012 however the Nerva APP meditation supports the GI system specifically. This is a scientifically designed program that slows us down to help our bodies. Be compassionate with yourself, take the time (15-20 mins a day) to give your body time to relax and help your GI system. Lovely calming female voice guides you in the program. May you too feel it’s healing effects. You deserve to treat yourself well. I continue past the 6 weeks to listen to the meditations and do the breathing exercises. “Be the change you wish to see in the world” ~ Ghandi’s quote never rang truer for me by signing up for Nerva!
I was a bit sceptical at first and concerned about losing control but I needn’t have worried. After each session, I feel calmer and, more importantly, I have noticed my IBS-D symptoms have reduced a bit. My IBS-D has taken over my life for the last…
I was a bit sceptical at first and concerned about losing control but I needn’t have worried. After each session, I feel calmer and, more importantly, I have noticed my IBS-D symptoms have reduced a bit. My IBS-D has taken over my life for the last five years but, even though this is only the first week, I feel that I made the right decision, I feel more positive about the future.
I’ve never had a consistent meditation practice or anything of the sort, but Nerva has created the space for me to have a regular practice and immediately improved my relationship with my gut. Just knowing that I can impact my physical well-being…
I’ve never had a consistent meditation practice or anything of the sort, but Nerva has created the space for me to have a regular practice and immediately improved my relationship with my gut. Just knowing that I can impact my physical well-being with mental intervention is reason enough to use Nerva. But on top of that, I get all the benefits of meditating for 15 minutes every day! I saw some immediate improvement in symptoms my first week. Some symptoms returned in the second week, but as I continue with the program, they become less overwhelming. Recommending this to my friends with IBS, especially when elimination diets and medications and supplements haven’t been doing enough to mitigate symptoms. Love the sessions, love the encouragement and research-backed results, and love the support team - they are genuinely invested in your well-being! (Shout out to Anne, who provides 5-star service every time!)
Only a few days in and I already feel empowered to overcome my IBS challenges! I look forward to my session every day. Much better than a simple meditation practice because it focuses on the exact need.
I am on week five and started to notice positive changes in this week. I knew that stress always made my IBS worse but could not find a way to reduce it. These sessions are very calming and the calmness sticks with me for quite some time after each…
I am on week five and started to notice positive changes in this week. I knew that stress always made my IBS worse but could not find a way to reduce it. These sessions are very calming and the calmness sticks with me for quite some time after each session. I’m finding this program is helping me and recommend it if you have tried diets, probiotics, and medication that didn’t seem to make a difference.
I have suffered from IBS my entire life. I have struggled for so many years with trying to get a correct diagnosis, to finding medications that help, to learning my triggers, trying keeping my life functional. I had a tremendous relief of symptoms…
I have suffered from IBS my entire life. I have struggled for so many years with trying to get a correct diagnosis, to finding medications that help, to learning my triggers, trying keeping my life functional. I had a tremendous relief of symptoms by going on a gluten free diet nearly three years ago , but still had problems with constant constipation. Nothing helped until I tried Nerva. I have been amazed at the progress I have made! I have been able to have bowel movements either daily or every other day, which is the most regular I have ever been. I had seen Nerva advertised, but thought it sounded too simple to work. My pelvic floor physical therapist mentioned Nerva to me, so I decided to give it a try. I am so thankful I did! I think possibly the combination of the pelvic floor physical therapy and the Nerva program both complimented each other to give excellent results. I would recommend Nerva to anyone.
I’ve tried almost everything I know to alleviate the problems associated with IBS and nothing has worked in the long term. I wasn’t particularly sceptical about trying Nerva as I’ve used hypnotherapy before and I know that it works. Even though I…
I’ve tried almost everything I know to alleviate the problems associated with IBS and nothing has worked in the long term. I wasn’t particularly sceptical about trying Nerva as I’ve used hypnotherapy before and I know that it works. Even though I didn’t notice immediate results I religiously stuck to the program for the full six weeks (and beyond actually) and now I am virtually symptom free. I no longer worry when travelling or, in my case, when taking part in triathlons and cycling events which were normally a nightmare for me. Yes, I occasionally have the odd flare up but it’s never as aggressive as previously and they are few and far between. I signed up for the year so I still use it nearly every day. Try Nerva-it worked for me!
I've just about finished a second lot of three-month hypnotherapy sessions, as after the first, I hadn't seen much improvement. This was disappointing as initially, after just four days, my bowel symptoms had improved dramatically. As I have had this…
I've just about finished a second lot of three-month hypnotherapy sessions, as after the first, I hadn't seen much improvement. This was disappointing as initially, after just four days, my bowel symptoms had improved dramatically. As I have had this frustrating illness for over 25 years, I felt in my case my brain gut communication had probably been out of sync for a long time so I've persevered. Although not completely normal, my body seems to be returning to a more normal pattern and I'm happy to carry on with a third session as I feel more relaxed apart from anything else. I've got nothing but praise for this site as it's well thought out and is giving me improvement I never achieved through avoiding certain foods. So onwards and upwards ! ....
Just finished my six weeks. I started well the first three weeks doing a session everyday then tailed off a bit - even so i found it to be really good, informative and so relaxing. Her voice is perfect. So happy I found a voice which works for me and…
Just finished my six weeks. I started well the first three weeks doing a session everyday then tailed off a bit - even so i found it to be really good, informative and so relaxing. Her voice is perfect. So happy I found a voice which works for me and I’m not distracted by. It’s like finding a narrator of audible books which you enjoy (which doesn’t happen very often in my case!). I think I must be quite susceptible to the voice as I often feel asleep so I’m not sure how much useful info I took in. Hopefully part of my brain has retained something. Will continue using to ‘top up’ when needed. I might even repeat the last six weeks as I want to know what I’ve missed.
I could feel a difference in mood & mi fast on day o e. By day 3 I was replacing negative self talk with cues from the sessions. I am feeling better & sympoms seem better already at day 5!
It’s really interesting how this app is different than other more meditation types of apps I’ve used. It really takes me under a spell every time and I end the session calmer.
I have just started Nerva end. It is great. I’m so grateful that my doctor suggested this program I am looking forward to get a better,with understanding, and faith that my situation my gut is going to change. I look forward to going into my sessions…
I have just started Nerva end. It is great. I’m so grateful that my doctor suggested this program I am looking forward to get a better,with understanding, and faith that my situation my gut is going to change. I look forward to going into my sessions every morning Thank you.
Early days but regular sessions are helpful in reducing stress associated with gut issues. I’m in a place now where I don’t stress over any stomach problems
I look at this program as a maintenance project. Having experienced various medications-most of which didn’t work-I sought out a private hypnotherapist. I did ten sessions with him, and feel that they were mostly successful. Consequently, I’m in the…
I look at this program as a maintenance project. Having experienced various medications-most of which didn’t work-I sought out a private hypnotherapist. I did ten sessions with him, and feel that they were mostly successful. Consequently, I’m in the middle of the longest period -without a flare-That I’ve had in the last 5 years. This Nerva program is much more specific in the language used during the sessions. Therefore, I think it will reinforce everything I’ve done up to now. My current goal is to continue to challenge myself with/in formerly stressful situations, as I rebuild a healthy gut, and attempt to eradicate the PTSD I experienced during the past.
IBS-c is just horrid. At one point, so terrible hospitalisation was required. Since then, despite trying Ayurveda, other natural methods, seeing a doc who recommended laxatives for life, (I declined) I’ve been frustrated and I guess sad. Trying Nerva…
IBS-c is just horrid. At one point, so terrible hospitalisation was required. Since then, despite trying Ayurveda, other natural methods, seeing a doc who recommended laxatives for life, (I declined) I’ve been frustrated and I guess sad. Trying Nerva and it’s only day 5. Time will tell, but at this stage, things are no worse and maybe a little bit better. Def worth a shot and if nothing else, the sessions soothe the soul. Thank you 🙏
Like most people I felt very skeptical at first but I soon discovered a sense of relief since the first session. My gut relaxed in a way I had not felt in a looong time! On day 2 I finally was experiencing productive BMs (I suffer from IBS-C). I have…
Like most people I felt very skeptical at first but I soon discovered a sense of relief since the first session. My gut relaxed in a way I had not felt in a looong time! On day 2 I finally was experiencing productive BMs (I suffer from IBS-C). I have anxiety and certain circumstances have prevented me from feeling at ease in my life. This has given me a much longed for opportunity to allow my body to work at its best. Day 5 today and I have consistently gone #2 (yay!!!) every day. Less discomfort in my gut, more confident in myself. Thank you Nerva!!
From one week of trying Nerva, I have felt a lot less anxiety around my constipation issues. I have been starting to have small bowel movements every day mostly every other day since trying Nerva. i’ve had this issue since I was a child, so I know it…
From one week of trying Nerva, I have felt a lot less anxiety around my constipation issues. I have been starting to have small bowel movements every day mostly every other day since trying Nerva. i’ve had this issue since I was a child, so I know it is going to take some time to get back to normal, but I definitely know for certain that there is a neurological component to gut health. I will continue with this program indefinitely.
I've just about finished a second lot of three-month hypnotherapy sessions, as after the first, I hadn't seen much improvement. This was disappointing as initially, after just four days, my bowel symptoms had improved dramatically. As I have had…
I've just about finished a second lot of three-month hypnotherapy sessions, as after the first, I hadn't seen much improvement. This was disappointing as initially, after just four days, my bowel symptoms had improved dramatically. As I have had this frustrating illness for over 25 years, I felt in my case my brain gut communication had probably been out of sync for a long time so I've persevered. Although not completely normal, my body seems to be returning to a more normal pattern and I'm happy to carry on with a third session as I feel more relaxed apart from anything else. I've got nothing but praise for this site as it's well thought out and is giving me improvement I never achieved through avoiding certain foods. So onwards and upwards ! ....
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