starmartyr11

Thats ridiculously dismissive isn't it. Plenty are working in this area now and this knowledge seems to be becoming more widespread. As I'm sure you know with advancements coming faster all the time as technology evolves, the whole picture will become much clearer sooner than later and the links will be undeniable and just something we take for granted, like germ theory...

I hope you've had some success personally finding what improves your symptoms and your life in the meantime!

One more thing about Algerians in general, is they are incredibly hospitable. As are a lot of North African countries really. Hardly exclusive to there, but it's literally a huge part of their culture and religion to be good hosts.

I met an Algerian while I was in Malaysia and despite him only speaking French and Arabic and my monolinguistic ass only speaking English, we became friends. We talked via Google translate and gestures and a few words each of us could recognize. Still, we spent a bunch of time hanging out and going for meals, bars/clubs and touring around. He would always insist on buying drinks for me, giving me packages of cigarettes (Marlboro Reds yo!), tour me around, etc.. anything to be a good "host" in a way, even if he wasn't hosting me.

BTW - we're both straight males so no funny stuff involved! Many of our endeavors included checking out girls, haha.

To this day (he literally just messaged me today to check in and see how I was doing) - nearly 4 years after meeting - he's still one of the most consistent people I met anywhere for staying in communication, being friendly and positive, and wishing me and my family well.

I know it's anecdotal but meeting him and other people from North African and Middle Eastern countries while elsewhere in the world has shown me that they really take being decent and hospitable people very much to heart. I met an Iranian dude too who very seriously offered to host me with his family should I ever make it there. I knew he wasn't just saying that. If they say they'll host you if you ever come to their country, they absolutely mean it so expect to be spoiled rotten if you take them up on it :)

This should be in some reddit hall of fame of quotes. If I had some spare monies I'd give awards on this one right here

Lolo and Lola are Tagalog (Filipino) for Grandpa and Grandma haha

Thanks for this! You're awesome, and a great inspiration for creatives :)