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★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing program
I have loved my Nerva sessions, I completely relax and feel so calm. I have had great improvement in my gastrointestinal health, I don’t ‘worry’ about how Fodmap foods might affect me. I still have some times where my bowel is a little aggravated,…
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I have loved my Nerva sessions, I completely relax and feel so calm. I have had great improvement in my gastrointestinal health, I don’t ‘worry’ about how Fodmap foods might affect me. I still have some times where my bowel is a little aggravated, but in general my bowel health has improved hugely. I would recommend giving it a try, but you have to accept that it will work just by listening to the sessions, just enjoy the feeling of being so relaxed!
ajbodybalanceAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva App a great tool for my clients
I am a registered dietitian in Canada and I suggest the NERVA to my clients who have struggle with IBS symptoms and management. This is a great tool and works well. Thank you to the NERVA team for their professional support programs. Well done!🙏
Omi_4576Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
Stressed with GERD
After a diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus my GERD was out of control. My dietician recommended Nerva to help with my stress level which was impacting my reflux. This app was amazing, I immediately felt calm after each session. It made a huge…
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After a diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus my GERD was out of control. My dietician recommended Nerva to help with my stress level which was impacting my reflux. This app was amazing, I immediately felt calm after each session. It made a huge difference along with my medication and diet. Thank you Nerva for your tremendous help.
Stressed out KUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Night & day difference
I was diagnosed IBS and Crohn’s Disease in 2021. Since then haven’t been able to eat some of my favorite foods without terrible stomach upset. This program REALLY helped me eat a large portion of those favorite foods I haven’t eaten in a while (like…
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I was diagnosed IBS and Crohn’s Disease in 2021. Since then haven’t been able to eat some of my favorite foods without terrible stomach upset. This program REALLY helped me eat a large portion of those favorite foods I haven’t eaten in a while (like avocados, garlic, apples, bananas and other high-FODMAP foods). There are some things I’ll never be able to eat because of Crohn’s, but overall this program helped me feel more relaxed and calm in all aspects of my life which is helpful for anyone suffering with stomach issues.
MariaMariaC_990United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing beyond
This probably has been the best thing I have ever done for my gut period! I have IBS but mostly I have an anxiety tummy with nausea and cramps. I never miss a session because the reward is priceless. I have barely any upset and I can eat…
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This probably has been the best thing I have ever done for my gut period! I have IBS but mostly I have an anxiety tummy with nausea and cramps. I never miss a session because the reward is priceless. I have barely any upset and I can eat everything. I listen every morning and again in my car most days. Her voice is truly soothing and I hope they don’t change it. Give this an honest try and I hope you find the peace I have found. I feel the calm all day and night and I am even sleeping better. AAA +++++
Zoogirl99United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Positive Changes is Worth Every Penny
Made it to week 6 on the Nerva program. Never missed a day of reading and of listening. I figured if I am going to spend $200, I need to follow along and stick to it and I am glad I did. Being in a colitis flare is a BEAR to deal with but the Nerva…
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Made it to week 6 on the Nerva program. Never missed a day of reading and of listening. I figured if I am going to spend $200, I need to follow along and stick to it and I am glad I did. Being in a colitis flare is a BEAR to deal with but the Nerva has helped me to pay attention to my thoughts and learn to be calm which has helped activate and regulate my para sympathetic nervous system. I am also doing the low FODMAP diet which has helped a lot to pinpoint food triggers and logging my daily habits to track is a great tool. Since I do not take big pharma meds for colitis, this combination has proving to be more effective and I feel better in doing so. Worth every penny!
Justright GirlUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Only wish I had started this sooner
I’m so incredibly happy with the Nerva app. I started feeling noticeably fewer IBS symptoms and a calmer mood after just a few sessions. I’ve now completed 16 sessions and at this point I look forward to spending 20 minutes on the app each morning. I…
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I’m so incredibly happy with the Nerva app. I started feeling noticeably fewer IBS symptoms and a calmer mood after just a few sessions. I’ve now completed 16 sessions and at this point I look forward to spending 20 minutes on the app each morning. I started the low FODMAP diet years ago and take supplements prescribed by my functional medicine doctor. The Nerva app is another huge step forward in managing my symptoms.
Jenny P VUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Fixed me
My doctor told me I had IBS because I had a lot of stress. I thought, no, it goes the other way. The IBS is the source of my stress. Turns out we were both right. Now that, thanks to Nerva, I understand that on a gut level (pardon the pun) my…
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My doctor told me I had IBS because I had a lot of stress. I thought, no, it goes the other way. The IBS is the source of my stress. Turns out we were both right. Now that, thanks to Nerva, I understand that on a gut level (pardon the pun) my symptoms have decreased dramatically and my quality of life has improved tremendously. (I also followed a FODMAP diet, and found I could reintroduce most foods eventually). I used the Nerva app pretty much daily for 6 weeks. Symptoms calmed down after two. I used to be at the mercy of my IBS symptoms, and now I feel I have control. I still listen a couple of times per week for maintenance. Bonus: it also works to help me go back to sleep in the middle of the night.
redHairing60Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva app
Really found this so useful and I have found it’s changed my gut. I used to avoid foods and situations and now I feel more free and don’t have to do that as much anymore. Thank you!
AlG262United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
It really works
I was skeptical but optimistic at the start. I persisted with the daily practice. To my joy and surprise by week 5 all my symptoms disappeared. I tested this by going on holidays and eating and drinking liberally — no symptoms. It’s a miracle!
notanotherhatAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing
Decade long plus IBD sufferer here. This works. I eat what I want and when I get stressed I listen to a hypnotherapy. I love this app and I love Dr Simone.
nolansull666United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Too good to be true?
I have seen immediate reduction in my stomach’s angry reaction to any food other than rice. As I add a new food each day, my body seems to think before reacting. I have to think I am highly suggestible, but whatever it is, I’ll take it. Hope it…
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I have seen immediate reduction in my stomach’s angry reaction to any food other than rice. As I add a new food each day, my body seems to think before reacting. I have to think I am highly suggestible, but whatever it is, I’ll take it. Hope it lasts.
Gassy GalUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Symptom reduction happened quickly for me
I first tried the nerve app in March of this year, when I was experiencing an IBS flare worse than I had in many years. The flare was undoubtedly caused by the stress of an in process international move where I was to start a new job.
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I first tried the nerve app in March of this year, when I was experiencing an IBS flare worse than I had in many years. The flare was undoubtedly caused by the stress of an in process international move where I was to start a new job.
I saw an ad for the app and was skeptical, then read that Monash University was behind it and decided to give it a try. I didn’t expect much, but I saw a significant symptom production within the first week which I know it’s not common. But it did continue through the program and after. I stopped for the last few months and when another flare started. I went back to the program and again I’m experiencing a significant reduction of symptoms.
I’ve been following a modified Low FODMAP diet, which also helps to an extent, but finding a more lasting effect and consistency with this program.
Momos0118United Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Really helped
Stomach problems all my life, with no answers to why. Learning which foods to avoid helped a bit. But this made a major difference. The mind is connected to the stomach 100 percent.
Quinton9Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
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.
It’s still working!
Honeygabby.Australia
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva is Brilliant
I have completed the six week Nerva program. My IBS anxiety began to lessen after the first two weeks. For many years I had chronic IBS - D which prevented me from socialising. I followed a strict low FODMAP diet. I suffered symptoms like nausea and…
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I have completed the six week Nerva program. My IBS anxiety began to lessen after the first two weeks. For many years I had chronic IBS - D which prevented me from socialising. I followed a strict low FODMAP diet. I suffered symptoms like nausea and I was also constantly looking for toilets, if I deviated from the diet. Now my symptoms are 90% improved. I no longer need to follow the low FODMAP diet except for avoiding gluten, sugar and large amounts of onion. I can also travel without panicking! I have my life back! Thank you!
Kris VerityAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
I’m so happy Nerva worked!
After years of pain and suffering from IBS-D, trying diet restrictions, medication and various medical tests, the Nerva program gave me much needed relief. I did it daily and felt 100% better by 25 days. I finished the full program and do it a few…
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After years of pain and suffering from IBS-D, trying diet restrictions, medication and various medical tests, the Nerva program gave me much needed relief. I did it daily and felt 100% better by 25 days. I finished the full program and do it a few times a week now. The imagery in the sessions is beautiful, I look forward to doing each one and feel very relaxed after. I learned a lot about the nervous system through the reading as well and have been making lifestyle changes to lower stress. I was skeptical going in not understanding how it could work, now I completely recommend Nerva and hope others get well too ❤️
SimpsonaticUnited States
★★★★★★★★★★
Excellent results.
I signed up for the app after trying the 7 day free trial. I was diagnosed with IBS a few months ago and have been trying and failing to deal with it through finding triggers, changing my diet and taking peppermint oil. Considering my days seemed to…
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I signed up for the app after trying the 7 day free trial. I was diagnosed with IBS a few months ago and have been trying and failing to deal with it through finding triggers, changing my diet and taking peppermint oil. Considering my days seemed to completely revolve around these strategies, my success has been very limited and feeling generally poorly all day.
I am now nearly at the end of the 6 week programme and am feeling much better. My gut is calm and I feel able to wear my normal clothes - up to recently, I've been careful to wear very lose things that don't restrict my abdomen as anything round my waist and abdomen would cause pain and discomfort. I have the odd day when I feel below par but am generally much better all round. I will be moving to the next phase in the app where I think it's about dealing with flare-ups and ongoing support. I am very pleased with the results.
sandiraaUnited Kingdom
★★★★★★★★★★
Amazing
This program is truly incredible. I have struggled with ibs for over 10 years and I have never felt like I could have my symptoms under control. I have been doing the program for 4 weeks now, and I am confident that if I eat something that I know…
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This program is truly incredible. I have struggled with ibs for over 10 years and I have never felt like I could have my symptoms under control. I have been doing the program for 4 weeks now, and I am confident that if I eat something that I know will hurt my stomach, I can do a meditation and I know that the pain will go away after. I am starting to eat foods that I have been avoiding for a while.
Andy13650Canada
★★★★★★★★★★
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
★★★★★★★★★★
Incredible
I am a diagnosed coeliac with IBS and follow a strict gluten free diet. When my IBS symptoms flare up, I focus on lowering my intact of foods high in FODMAPS. It really limits my food options, which is also not great for my overall health or…
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I am a diagnosed coeliac with IBS and follow a strict gluten free diet. When my IBS symptoms flare up, I focus on lowering my intact of foods high in FODMAPS. It really limits my food options, which is also not great for my overall health or enjoyment of food.
This app and method is life-changing! I do guided meditations every day and was skeptical that this was much different. It’s a completely approach that uses mental and physical relaxation techniques, along with the knowledge of how it works to improve symptoms.
After only four hypnotherapy sessions, the difference in my level of bowel irritation is incredible.
Marketing-chicAustralia
★★★★★★★★★★
Worth It
I was struggling with IBS symptoms and this program showed up on my Instagram! I took a chance bc I was willing to do everything and anything to feel better! It has definitely helped me with some symptoms and I can better control any urge or feelings…
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I was struggling with IBS symptoms and this program showed up on my Instagram! I took a chance bc I was willing to do everything and anything to feel better! It has definitely helped me with some symptoms and I can better control any urge or feelings i may have gotten that were more intense! For that I am so grateful! I may add that I am also doing a lot of things like eating, exercising, keeping busy so it’s hard to say what’s actually helping but this was just an additional tool that I would say that made a difference and has helped me overall! Thank you again!
BeeV13United States
★★★★★★★★★★
Nerva- it really works!
I cannot believe the changes that have occurred since commensing this program. In conjunction with my dietitian, I now have a new normal- and it is so very exciting! I will continue to use Nerva . Thank you. I highly recommend it.
SallyAnne17Australia
★★★★★★★★★★
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
★★★★★★★★★★
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
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Can I use Nerva alongside a low FODMAP diet?
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