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I was so skeptical but a friend told me nerva really helped he ibs. I have Crohn’s disease with constipation. Nerva truly helps and it’s so nice that you can listen to sessions free after your protocol ends. I highly recommend.
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I was so skeptical but a friend told me nerva really helped he ibs. I have Crohn’s disease with constipation. Nerva truly helps and it’s so nice that you can listen to sessions free after your protocol ends. I highly recommend.
I’m really benefiting from my daily sessions with Nerva. The voice is soothing and I know I can do a session any time that things are getting on top me and I’m needing support. Panic over slip ups or loss of control are put in perspective where I’m…
I’m really benefiting from my daily sessions with Nerva. The voice is soothing and I know I can do a session any time that things are getting on top me and I’m needing support. Panic over slip ups or loss of control are put in perspective where I’m reminded that they will pass and I am making progress. Thoroughly recommend this course.
The tools and practices offered in this app are truly helpful and really work. Give it a try, and fully commit to practicing the guided meditations daily — you will see results! You really have to do the work if you want to feel and sense the relief…
The tools and practices offered in this app are truly helpful and really work. Give it a try, and fully commit to practicing the guided meditations daily — you will see results! You really have to do the work if you want to feel and sense the relief this app offers.
This program I am only new to but it is all and more that it says it is and achieved so much so quickly. The information is an easy read and informative the sessions are incredible really engage in the sessions and information provide. Thank you
As a 20 year sufferer of stress induced IBS, I’ve seen benefits from the very first day. Despite a bad relapse on day 8, little by little I am improving and no longer worry as much about long car journeys with no toilet access. Got to persevere. The…
As a 20 year sufferer of stress induced IBS, I’ve seen benefits from the very first day. Despite a bad relapse on day 8, little by little I am improving and no longer worry as much about long car journeys with no toilet access. Got to persevere. The cost is worth it, tho it could be made more manageable than a lump sum in one go.
The sessions make me very relaxed and calm. The breathing sessions give me the most relaxed body I have felt in years. Thank you for working to provide this program to those of us who suffer from various medical issues. Will highly recommend Nerva to…
The sessions make me very relaxed and calm. The breathing sessions give me the most relaxed body I have felt in years. Thank you for working to provide this program to those of us who suffer from various medical issues. Will highly recommend Nerva to others.
I have struggled with IBS since childhood. Routines and schedules always dictated by my bowels. As I got older, more and more goods aggravated me. I developed a terrible relationship with food, often not eating for extended periods. Since doing this…
I have struggled with IBS since childhood. Routines and schedules always dictated by my bowels. As I got older, more and more goods aggravated me. I developed a terrible relationship with food, often not eating for extended periods. Since doing this hypnotherapy program, my gut is happy! No flares. I’m more relaxed. I’m not hyper vigilant anymore. And I’m sleeping better. I’m more relaxed generally. IBS was controlling my life. This is the best thing I’ve ever done.
I find the mixture of information and the sessions very useful. The information about IBS helps me to understand more about what is happening and makes me feel I can achieve better results in the visualization part of the therapy. They also give you…
I find the mixture of information and the sessions very useful. The information about IBS helps me to understand more about what is happening and makes me feel I can achieve better results in the visualization part of the therapy. They also give you tools to better manage your symptoms outside the sessions(breathing techniques and ways to reduce negative thoughts). Which I found useful.
I started using Nerva over a year ago when symptoms were particularly disruptive. Within a week of using it daily, I noticed significant differences in my digestion and associated symptoms. My general stress levels decreased. I continued with the…
I started using Nerva over a year ago when symptoms were particularly disruptive. Within a week of using it daily, I noticed significant differences in my digestion and associated symptoms. My general stress levels decreased. I continued with the initial course and following that I use it as and when I feel the need and each and every time, it helps, reliably. You have to really allow yourself to buy into what is being said, the supporting reading was key for me to really immerse myself in the audio sessions in a way that associated them with my body. I regularly highly recommend this to people.
I was skeptical that an app would help me but my IBS symptoms became so painful I had to retire early. I’d lost so much to this already—why not try Nerva? I’m so glad I did. I finished the 6-week program last week and my symptoms have reduced by…
I was skeptical that an app would help me but my IBS symptoms became so painful I had to retire early. I’d lost so much to this already—why not try Nerva? I’m so glad I did. I finished the 6-week program last week and my symptoms have reduced by 60%. Some days I’m completely pain free. If I do feel discomfort, I no longer go into a stress spiral. Instead, I do deep breathing or a session. I’m going through my favorite sessions again. Every week I notice a little more improvement. This has done more for me than any GI doctor ever has.
I have IBS-C. I’ve been doing Nerva for the past 9 months and it has truly changed my quality of life. I am taking a medication in conjunction with the app, but any time I skimp on my Nerva sessions, the medication has a hard doing its job. The…
I have IBS-C. I’ve been doing Nerva for the past 9 months and it has truly changed my quality of life. I am taking a medication in conjunction with the app, but any time I skimp on my Nerva sessions, the medication has a hard doing its job. The brain-gut connection can’t be ignored. When I’m regularly doing my Nerva sessions, I find I have far less abdominal/stomach pain, bloating, gas, and nausea. My mind also feels clearer and my anxiety is significantly lessened. I can’t rate this app highly enough!
I have really enjoyed the program so far. I’m in week 5 and my symptoms are improving. The sessions and relaxing and enjoyable. I find myself looking forward to them!
The app itself is well designed and intuitive to use. I’m fairly experienced in mindfulness techniques and there hasn’t been anything I’ve come across before Nerva that I actually look forward to every day. I noticed a reduction in symptoms after…
The app itself is well designed and intuitive to use. I’m fairly experienced in mindfulness techniques and there hasn’t been anything I’ve come across before Nerva that I actually look forward to every day. I noticed a reduction in symptoms after about a week, and sometimes just immediately following a session. This program is so much easier to follow than the low fodmap diet that it’s surely worth a try!
I am finding the sessions effective. At one time I would have said such sessions would be wasted on me but I am now convinced that they are very helpful. Highly recommended.
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,…
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!
I am finding the sessions effective. At one time I would have said such sessions would be wasted on me but I am now convinced that they are very helpful. Highly recommended.
Lovely Feeling good Are these ad ons? How long can I access the sessions after the 6 weeks ? Is there a fee? Xo lilli Swanson
I loved doing these hypno sessions. Even though I was fully committed to the program I was curious to know if it would actually work. It actually only took a couple of weeks to see a significant improvement. This only got better over time. The…
I loved doing these hypno sessions. Even though I was fully committed to the program I was curious to know if it would actually work. It actually only took a couple of weeks to see a significant improvement. This only got better over time. The reading is super helpful too. I’ve had IBS symptoms for over 3 years. I’m so pleased. I think I’ll revisit the hypno sessions regularly as they are so reassuring. Thank you! Nina
I was struggling with IBS for 6 months and knew I had to do something. I signed up for Dr. Izabella Wentz Gut Recovery 4 month protocol. It is a great program, but intuitively I knew something was missing for me. I found the Nerva app after…
I was struggling with IBS for 6 months and knew I had to do something. I signed up for Dr. Izabella Wentz Gut Recovery 4 month protocol. It is a great program, but intuitively I knew something was missing for me. I found the Nerva app after watching a YouTube video on 3D digestion, and thought - maybe this is what I need! I am in my 3rd week and find it extremely helpful. The educational part is helpful to understand what is going on in my body underneath the skin and how I can develop a healthier relationship with my nervous system via hypnotherapy. Completely worth the money in my opinion. The bloating has improved and I now have normal stools - with the help Of Nerva AND the supplements I am taking. I am grateful for this app as the mental health is primary to heal the body. I highly recommend it!
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…
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.
I’ve struggled with IBS for 20+ years. This has been a game changer. I am so grateful I decided to do this treatment- I was on edge because of the cost but I can seriously say it has been extremely helpful, even after only 10 out of the 42 total…
I’ve struggled with IBS for 20+ years. This has been a game changer. I am so grateful I decided to do this treatment- I was on edge because of the cost but I can seriously say it has been extremely helpful, even after only 10 out of the 42 total days. I’m more IBS-M or D, I did self diagnose and wow, you really grow in self-awareness around how much tension you’re holding in your gut and pelvis and all the ways that you could bring more relaxation into your life. Has helped a lot, especially starting on week 2. Thank you so much for making this app. Cannot recommend enough for those who feel they’ve tried everything but nothing has really worked for their gut symptoms and hyper vigilance.
I’m in my second week of using the app and I’m already seeing some improvement. If my gut starts rumbling I take some deep belly breaths, use distractions and two times now my gut has stopped rumbling and I did not need to find a restroom. I’m…
I’m in my second week of using the app and I’m already seeing some improvement. If my gut starts rumbling I take some deep belly breaths, use distractions and two times now my gut has stopped rumbling and I did not need to find a restroom. I’m especially grateful because one of those times I was in the car driving to a meeting and I didn’t want to enter the business and immediately need to use the restroom. I really like the small steps the app introduces daily to improve my knowledge and awareness of what is happening with IBS. IBS can be so overwhelming, but the pace of the information from the app is just right. I finally have some hope that my IBS can be managed.
I’m very impressed with this Ap. Though I’m still trying to get my head around all the “systems” eg sympathetic, parasympathetic etc. am trying not to worry too much about this and just let this knowledge percolate via the successive sessions. Can…
I’m very impressed with this Ap. Though I’m still trying to get my head around all the “systems” eg sympathetic, parasympathetic etc. am trying not to worry too much about this and just let this knowledge percolate via the successive sessions. Can feel quite an improvement in both bodily functions AND attitude in general. Thanks.
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…
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 +++++
I have suffered from gut issues most of my life. I also am not usually one to be able to do meditation. I find the voice particularly calming without being annoying which helps a lot. Most voices in these types of apps grate for me. I don’t know if…
I have suffered from gut issues most of my life. I also am not usually one to be able to do meditation. I find the voice particularly calming without being annoying which helps a lot. Most voices in these types of apps grate for me. I don’t know if I’m being hypnotised and I’m only a few days in, so I don’t know how directly effective the app will be, but I look forward to the sessions. I feel calm and recharged and also find the readings very informative. I would highly recommend this app to everyone.
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