I've never felt more lonely and miserable than wide awake at 2am staring at my alarm clock, knowing I'd have to get up in just a few hours for a work day having barely slept at all. Unfortunately it's an issue I experience very often, because I've suffered from insomnia for as long as I can remember. Some people fall asleep in a few minutes once they put their head down on the pillow. Lucky them! It's never been that easy for me.

I was the kid who didn't want to go to sleep, the toddler who was still running around the dance floor at weddings when all the other children were knocked out in their strollers. When I was in grade school in France I remember hearing the bells of our neighborhood church ring 12 times at midnight almost every night. Falling asleep has always been difficult for me, it's never been something that just happens naturally when I go to bed.

The problem is that not getting enough sleep at night means that I feel tired and grumpy throughout the day, especially in the afternoon. Then the night comes and I'm nervous about not being able to fall asleep again, so the anxiety prevents me from sleeping. And I feel even worse the next day. Rinse and repeat. It becomes a vicious circle that's very hard to break, and it really affects my life! When my insomnia is really bad I basically can't do anything besides go to work because I'm so physically and mentally exhausted. I can't workout, I don't want to go out and socialize, and even house chores are neglected.

Of course I've tried all the traditional remedies and tricks, like herbal teas, hot milk, having a bedtime ritual, etc. But I guess my insomnia is a lot more complex than that because none of it works. I've also tried a few over-the-counter medications with disappointing results in the past. That's why I'm so happy to have finally discovered a well-formulated supplement, with everything that can help me relax, fall and stay asleep, and wake up refreshed and full of energy to tackle a productive day: the Sleep Complex by ORB.


ORB is an innovative brand that creates next-generation supplements to support wellness, and the Sleep Complex features two of their signature technological achievements:
- the 2-in-1 delivery system that allows ORB to combine dry and liquid ingredients. The clear capsules allow you to see tiny beads that float in an oil blend. It looks kind of cool!
- the time release technology ORB calls Terra Intelligent Dosing. Basically each beadlet is made of several layers so each ingredient is absorbed at the right time. In the sleep complex this allows vitamin B12 to kick in when you wake up in the morning to help you feel energized.

The ORB Sleep Complex contains a handful of ingredients with an effect on stress and sleep that's backed by scientific research: melatonin (a hormone that induces sleep, often used to avoid jet lag), L-Theanine (a molecule found in green tea that has a relaxing effect), GABA (an amino-acid that's also calming), and 5-HTP (another amino-acid that's a precursor to serotonin, which affects sleep cycles). The capsules also include natural herbs popular for their calming and sleep-inducing properties, valerian, lemon balm and chamomile, as well as a blend of lavender and ylang-ylang essential oils that help with relaxation. And finally, there's the vitamin B12 that I mentioned earlier to promote focus and energy in the morning.


All ORB supplements come in a beautifully designed sphere packaging, and the clear capsules with the floating beads add to their appeal. Using them really doesn't feel like taking medication! You need to take two capsules of the Sleep Complex about an hour before bed to experience the full effect.

I've been taking the ORB Sleep Complex for about a couple of weeks, and I have noticed a clear improvement. It doesn't take me as long as usual to fall asleep, and I'm a lot less anxious about not sleeping enough. I take my 2 capsules about 45 minutes before going to bed, and by that time I feel very relaxed. Not stressing out about insomnia means that I have a much easier time falling asleep! I don't wake up much during the night, and when I get up in the morning I feel refreshed and ready to start the day - I don't feel drowsy and "hungover" like with some other sleep aids. I was wondering if I would get the taste of the lavender and ylang-ylang essential oils in my mouth, but I don't. To me the capsules are tasteless, and easy to swallow.


ORB sells the Sleep Complex on their website for $39.99 for a month supply (60 capsules), but the supplement just landed at Costco where it retails at $29.99 for 120 capsules! You can find it at Costco stores in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado or you can buy it online if you live anywhere else in the US.

The ORB Sleep Complex 2-pack available at Costco for $29.99

The ORB Sleep Complex is a solid over-the-counter sleep aid that contains multiple ingredients proven to help get better sleep - and thus more productive days. It works well for me by making me more relaxed and less worried about my insomnia, and reducing the time it takes me to fall asleep. If you are struggling with difficulty sleeping, whether it's a long-term issue like me or more of a temporary problem, I think the Sleep Complex is really worth trying. You should definitely get it at Costco for the best deal!




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