Nerva App or the Low FODMAP Diet - What Works Best for IBS?

Ad - Have you been wondering whether to tackle your IBS with the Nerva hypnotherapy app or a low FODMAP diet? In today's video, I help you decide. I talk frankly about my experiences and results with both and answer the questions I get asked most often about what works best for IBS.

My guide to gut-directed hypnotherapy and weekly reviews with the Nerva app:

Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - (Ad) What is Nerva?
02:09 - Differences and effectiveness
02:50 - My low FODMAP diet experience
04:51 - What is the gut/brain connection?
06:17 - Making sense of flare-ups
06:55 - My Nerva hypnotherapy app experience
08:57 - Lasting impressions
09:33 - The questions to help you decide
09:55 - Cost - Nerva
11:04 - Cost - Low FODMAP diet
13:49 - Ease - Nerva
14:01 - Time - Nerva
14:57 - Compliance - Nerva
15:16 - Ease - Low FODMAP diet
15:37 - Time - Low FODMAP diet
16:18 - Compliance - Low FODMAP diet
16:53 - Effectiveness - What the clinical trials show
18:32 - Effectiveness - My experience and opinions
19:08 - Which should you use for your IBS?
19:38 - In hindsight, which would I choose?
21:02 - Starting Nerva with a 10% discount - Updated May 2024
21:45 - Outro

Thanks for watching
Michelle
xoxo

Research and further reading:
Randomised clinical trial: the efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome:

Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: an audit of one thousand adult patients:

Long-term success of gut-directed group hypnosis for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial:

Long-term benefits of hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome:

Controversies and Recent Developments of the Low-FODMAP Diet

Evidence-based dietary management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms: The FODMAP approach.

FODMAPs and IBS

Frequently Asked Questions about FODMAPs

The Monash University FODMAP app:

Read my full review of FODZYME here:
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Disclaimer
All views expressed are my own. All values are correct as of the time of publishing. This channel is presented for entertainment purposes and does not constitute professional advice or prescriptive nutritional information. Please consult a registered professional before making any changes to your diet or exercise regime.

The low FODMAP diet should only be undertaken under the supervision of a registered dietitian. The elimination phase of the low FODMAP diet is extremely restrictive and should only be implemented for a limited period of time as part of a monitored treatment programme for medically diagnosed gut conditions. Please talk to a professional if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the low FODMAP diet for your individual circumstances.

All references to the Monash FODMAP App are not sponsored or endorsed by Monash University, they are simply our preferred go-to source for all things FODMAP. Due to the frequent updates and improvements please refer to the current version of the Monash FODMAP app for the most up to date and accurate information. All references to the app are correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing.

Some links contained in the description are affiliate links. This means I receive a small financial commission at no extra expense to you. This helps support the work I do here and is received with gratitude. Thank You
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[TheIrritableVegan]

Ad - Have you been wondering whether to tackle your IBS with the Nerva hypnotherapy app or a low FODMAP diet? In today's video, I help you decide. I talk frankly about my experiences and results with both and answer the questions I get asked most often about what works best for IBS.

[ireallylovecilantro]

Rest and digest is such a good phrase. I’ve never heard of that before either.

[creepy]

Really nice and informative video. Appreciated the candid realities, but the optimistic tone. Thanks!

[TheCalmHappyGut]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with both approaches. It's so important to understand that there are different options available - al too often I hear about people who feel so alone on their IBS journey!

[cmr]

Coming quite late to this video, but if you see this, I wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience! It very much helped me in making a decision about Nerva

[emmibobs]

Your video is really informative and you’ve provided some great tips, thank you so much Michelle!

[gregorymoeliker]

How do I get the discount? Do I just follow the link provided? Is there a code that I need?

[lifewithlexy]

Do you know if this helps with IBS C? Ot sounded like you had IBS D? Thanks for your video! I've become so anxious about food on low fodmap diet but it's the one things that's helped me at least regain an urge to go (when earlier this year I went a week or more without being able to go)

[ana-mariapenelacorredor]

Hi Michelle, love your videos. 🙂 Is the 30% discount for the Nerva app programme still valid? When I click on the link, it just takes me to the app I've already uploaded and all it offers me is a 7-day trial. Thanks.

[clairegriffiths]

Thank you for this. Is the 30% discount still available for Nerva?

[bekolorful]

I'm thinking of trying the Nerva App..

[jennabarry]

Hi there, when I tried the discount link on your blog it didn't work. Is this still viable?

[DCDSG]

I don’t understand how you keep benefitting from the Nerva app once you’ve completed the 6 weeks. What happens at the end of 6 weeks? Do you keep doing it once in a while?

[markkaren]

Thank you so much for all this information.

[tinamcloughlin]

Hi Michelle, can you start a session again if someone interrupts you please? Do the sessions stay on your phone/laptop once you have paid for them so you can go back to them time again please? Thank you so much Tina

[ireallylovecilantro]

Hypnotherapy (even that app) has done nothing for me. Doing low FODMAPs over 3 years has been the only thing to help me! I am finally seeing a GI doctor this year (I’m poor lol) so I’m excited to see if she can help.

[callmesupreme]

I’ve been debating on trying this it really works ??

[stephendedalus]

I think it's a psychosomatic symptom as well.

[TheIrritableVegan]

ASK ME ANYTHING! This is such a big topic and FAQ that I'll be hanging around here in the comments to answer your questions in real-time on 9th Nov 2021 between 3-4pm GMT. If you can't make it between those times then drop me a question below and I'll get back to you asap.