Nested Naturals Luna Sleep Supplement, Melatonin Free, Non-Habit Forming Herbal Sleep Supplement, Adult Bedtime Support, Help Sleeping w/Chamomile, Valerian, L-Theanine, 60 Vegan Capsules

I am an RN with long-standing arthritis and fibromyalgia. A good night's sleep is difficult at best and some nights it is impossible. My husband is a bad snorer which adds to the problem. I have used a number of over the counter and prescription meds on nights when I am desperate for sleep. Zolpidem is no longer covered by my insurance and is not intended for long term use (also nasty side effects), so I began researching herbal products that might offer some relief. Luna is absolutely amazing! Remember that all herbal and prescription medications offer different results for each person. That said, let me tell you about my positive experience. First off, I would like to say that the reviewers who have commented about the unpleasant taste are correct. The capsule smells like dirty socks but the bad taste lasts only a few seconds. The smell however, will stay on your hands from handling the capsule so wash well. I get around that by pouring the capsule from the bottle directly into a small paper cup and pop it into my mouth. Don't let this smell discourage you from using this wonderful and effective product. The benefits far outweigh this minor inconvenience. Another FYI: you must pay attention to the time you take the product and adjust that to when you want to fall asleep. It won't take long to discover the administration time that works for you. The first night I took one capsule an hour before bedtime and it took me another half hour to fall asleep. The second night I was sleepy in about an hour and the third night it was more like 35 or 40 minutes after taking Luna. The next night I didn't take it at all and that was a big mistake that I won't make again. I had a hard time falling asleep and was awake at 3:30 am, finally getting up an hour later. When taking Luna, the quality of my sleep is excellent and when I wake up, I enjoy the restful feeling so much that I don't want to get out of bed! No grogginess at all, which is a big change from other sleep aids. This formula makes you feel very calm and relaxed and that feeling lasts all day and night. I also take prednisone for my flare-ups which makes me feel irritable and edgy and this really helps to level out my mood. My husband started taking Luna too and he is sleeping much better. He has sleep apnea and uses oxygen via a nasal cannula at night. He usually wakes up multiple times and falling back to sleep can be problematic. With Luna, he not only falls asleep quickly but stays asleep until time to get up. I have noticed that the duration and loudness of his snoring is greatly reduced now. What a blessing that is! I have not seen this reported in other reviews so don't know if others experience this or not. For us, it is a just wonderful plus. Luna is an answer to my prayers. I just ordered more today - don't want to ever run out! So glad I decided to try it.

As someone who has ADHD, I have never slept for more than a few hours a night. I go three - four days with only 2-4 hours of sleep and then on the 5th-6th day, fall asleep on the couch as soon as my husband walks in the door and sits down for dinner with the kids. I hate taking medications, partially because I have to remember to take them and partially because I really do believe we overmedicate. As for herbs, after being raised by a hippy granola mom, I am skeptical - just my personal opinion. After a life time of struggling with sleep issues, I decided to seek out professional help. I didm't want prescribed sleep aids so, at the advice of several medical professionals, I skeptically decided to try melatonin again. This time around, I had medical guidance regarding melatonin and learned that the present theory on melatonin is that micro amounts work better than large amounts. Luna Kids contains .2mg of melatonin. It also contains valerian root which I learned really does have a sedative effect (huh. Turns out some of this herbal stuff does actually work. People, I'm eating my words about all herbal supplements being quackery). At the suggestion of my doctor, I've made some changes to my life. Since my brain can't stop racing at night, clutter in the bedroom keeps my mind processing. I now have a very minimalist bedroom. My nightstand is bare, except for a few items - book, clock, glass of water, morning medication. I have created a bedtime routine and schedule. I take Luna Kids two hours before bedtime, when I begin my nightly prep for the next day and wrap up for the evening. As someone with ADHD, it's hard to stay on target, but the schedule helps. With Luna Kids, I am able to fall asleep. Also, I do not wake up feeling drugged. After a lifetime of not sleeping, I'm discovering how much my lack of sleep impacted my life. On occasion, I have given it to my children. They don't mind the taste, which is a rarity with them. I give them a quarter or a half a pill. It works great. I had my kids pediatrician look at Luna Kids before giving it to my children. I also had my doctor look at it. Both doctors were impressed with the product and now suggest it to their patients. I love the fact Luna Kids is chewable. Straight forward and done. Definitely a huge believer in this product. I do not give Luna Kids to my children very often. I think only a handful of times. I'd much rather they develop coping skills to figure out how to get to sleep. But, as someone with ADHD, I do know that isn't always the case.