In response to Matt’s dream, a reader writes:

“Just wondering (since this dream occured on Thanksgiving night) if you had eaten a large portion of turkey or other protein foods. Tryptophan is a component of protein-rich foods.

The tryptophan may have put you into a deeper sleep than normal, thus allowing you through your dream to cope with the stress you feel to promote peace throughout the world.

According to Chinese medicine, "spirit molecules" are synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan in a series of biochemical steps.

The spirit molecules enable the nourishment and sustenance of the soul, sought daily in deep sleep and dream.

Here is a link you might find interesting:

www.acutcmdetox.com/tryptophan2.html

Matt responds:

Thank you for your comments.

I believe very definitely in the power of the Chinese ancient medical produedures:  accupuncture, herbs, etc.

Your comments are very germane to the whole process.  Thank you for bringing forward those concepts to a larger audience!

I believe that every culture should examine all aspects of other cultures.

We as individuals would enhance the knowledge of all things that motivate people in every conceivable situation, if we would try to understand and tolerate the beliefs of people of different races, creeds, religions, nationalities, and ways of life.

We’ll post your comments as an education and possible explanation.

Matt